I’ve mentioned it hundreds of times before, but I’ll say it again. What I live most about living in Long Beach, CA is the true sense of community. And December is the best month of the year to get out and meet your neighbors. From the Tree Lighting Ceremony to the countless New Year’s Eve more » Read more »
Visit Phantom Galleries and Catch a Glimpse of the Real Story of Lakewood, CA
If you live in the Long Beach area and love photography, come out this weekend to witness the story of Lakewood as you’ve never seen it before. This Saturday, Tom Johnson’s photo exhibit, “Lakewood Project,” can be viewed at Phantom Galleries LA, 350 E. 3rd Street, in Long Beach. An artist’s reception will be held more » Read more »
Will You Join Me this Summer at the Petroleum Club?
Just like many other Bixby Knolls residents, I spent my Memorial Day at the Petroleum Club’s Summer Pool Opening event. My family and I had a lot of fun. As frequent customer of the Petroleum Club, we just love the opportunity to use their pool facilities on a regular basis, and their summer programs keep more » Read more »
Bixby Knolls Weekend – What’s Up for the Weekend of March 12th
Wondering what to do with your weekend plans here in Bixby Knolls? Are you looking for family fun? Have friends in town? Want to try something new? Bixby Knolls has plenty of fun and interesting things for you to do. The best thing is, you can find something exciting ANY day of the week. Read more »
Places to Eat in Bixby Knolls – Kinokawa Japanese Restaurant
1611 E Wardlow Rd Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-8737 Looking for great sushi in Bixby Knolls? Kinokawa Japanese Restaurant is the place. This is my favorite affordable sushi spot in Bixby Knolls. Located on Wardlow and Walnut, they occupy a small unit at the corner of the strip mall. The inside is decorated with some traditional Japanese decor, but not the overly tacky stuff that you find in other Sushi places. Read more »
Places to Eat in Bixby Knolls – Cafe Trattoria Limone
3405 Orange Ave Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 424-3752 trattorialimone.com/ Cafe Trattoria Limone, located on the on the corner of E Wardlow Rd and Orange Ave, is a great family-run, Italian eatery. My favorite kind of place. If you're in the mood for great pasta, it's worth checking out. When you first walk in the front door you have the choice of sitting at the large L-shaped wood kitchen counter, which seats 8 people. Or you can wait for a regular table. If it's packed, there are also two tables in the kitchen half of the restaurant. The atmosphere is very cozy, just perfect for small groups or couples. Read more »
Bixby Knolls Special Events – State of the City Address, January 12, 2010
Want to know what the Mayor has planned for Long Beach, CA in 2010? Come on out next Tuesday, January 12, 2010 to the State of the City Address and meet Mayor Bob Foster. If you are new to the City of Long Beach, or just want to find out what LB has planned for next year, it's a great event to get the information you're looking for and maybe even meet some new neighbors. Read more »
Bixby Knolls Weekend – What’s Happening for New Year’s 2009
Can you believe it? Only 4 days until 2010. Where did 2009 go? Well, at least we can ring the new year in right with some great Bixby Knolls New Year's Eve parties. Here's a short list of Bixby Knolls parties to check out. Before heading out to hit one of these parties, it's best to call ahead and see if you need to make a reservation. Thursday, December 31st: Read more »
Bixby Knolls History – Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Road Long Beach, CA 90807 Phone: (562) 570-1755 http://www.rancholoscerritos.org On the outskirts of Bixby Knolls, in the exclusive Virginia Country Club, lies Rancho Los Cerritos. A sprawling 27,000 acre historic rancho left over from the 18th century. Originating as a Spanish land grant held by Manuel Nieto, the last 200 years have seen the land parceled, sold, and developed into the many small communities that make up Southern California. History of Ranch Los Cerritos Historic Site Originally part of the 167,000-acre Rancho Los Nietos land grant issued to Manuel Nieto, the property was eventually divided into six parcels and sold off. In 1843, Jonathan Temple purchased the rancho parcel and built the adobe house in 1844 as headquarters for his cattle operations. Read more »
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