(562) 595-5651 3490 Atlantic Ave Long Beach, CA 90807 http://www.pollyspies.com One of my favorite spots in Bixby Knolls is Polly's Bakery Cafe. If you love home-baked pies and treats like I do, you'll love this place. It seems like everyone in Bixby Knolls feels the same way, Polly's is always packed for the holidays. Why? Because they have amazing pies. They sell such a wide variety of pies it's hard to choose just one favorite. You have your choice of double crust, fresh fruit, meringues, cheese cakes, creme pies, fresh fruit shortcake and daily no-sugar-added selections. Read more »
Bixby Knolls Weekend – First Fridays Tree & Menorah Lighting December 4th
It's a fairly new tradition, but a great one for the Bixby Knolls community. Come out and enjoy holiday music and hot chocolate as we light the Bixby Knolls Christmas Tree & Hanukah Menorah at First Fridays Where: At the fountains of Nino's Italian Restaurant 3835 Atlantic Avenue, Bixby Knolls When: 6:000pm - Music & Entertainment Begins 6:30pm - Tree & Menorah Lighting 6:30pm - First Fridays Begins - Hop on the Big Red Bus First Fridays always feature a variety of music performances such as bluegrass, gospel, harp, ukuleles, a DJ, classic rock tunes, a smooth crooner, piano, saxophone, rock school students, and communal drums. And the the tree and menorah lighting will feature live theater, carolers & street urchins from the LB Shakespeare Company, "Family Night" in the local restaurants, holiday hair designs, card making, art exhibits and art bazaars. Read more »
Places to Eat in Bixby Knolls: Jongewaard’s Bake & Broil Restaurant
3697 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807-3417 (562) 595-0396 I've said it before and I'll say it again, Jongewaard's on Atlantic Avenue is the best restaurant in Bixby Knolls. If you're looking for delicious baked treats and good ole' home cooking, this is the place for you. Serving dishes such as Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Fried Steak, Turkey Sandwiches, Baked Spaghetti, Roast Beef on Squaw Bread, a variety of soups and daily specials, you're guaranteed to find something to eat no matter what you're in the mood for. Read more »
Will You Help the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association?
Blair Cohn, of the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association, is asking for your help. Why? Over the last few months, an experienced kosher deli/bakery operator from Los Angeles has been scouting Bixby Knolls for their new location. And to find out whether you think this is a good thing for neighborhood, a local rabbi and the business operator have come together to develop a short online survey. Read more »
Bixby Knolls History – The Bixby Ranch House
Want to travel back in time to the early days of Bixby Knolls? Consider visiting the rambling rancho on top of the gated Bixby Hill in Long Beach, California. An oasis under the shade of the large willow and cottonwood trees, the Bixby Ranch House was owned by one of the prominent family instrumental in the growth and development of some of the largest areas in Southern California. Throughout the history of Long Beach, the original tiny adobe building slowly transformed into an elegant 18-room ranch house. Its history spans over 1,500 years. Read more »
Bixby Knolls Weekend – What’s Up for the Weekend of November 20th
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. Friday, November 20, 2009: Read more »
Places to Eat in Bixby Knolls – It’s a Grind Coffee House
4245 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 981-0028 http://www.itsagrind.com If you're looking for a great comfortable coffee shop to sit down and take a break, It's a Grind Coffee House on Atlantic Ave. is the perfect place. Sure, there are Starbucks on every corner of LA County, but if you want to avoid the large franchises - like I do - the community atmosphere and customer service at It's a Grind is worth checking out. Read more »
Join Me for a Cruise Around Bixby Knolls, CA
It's another beautiful day in Bixby Knolls, so I thought I'd jump on the new Charming and show you around the neighborhood. Come and ride along with me as I point out all the best spots in Bixby Knolls, such as E.J. Malloy's, It's a Grind Coffeehouse, Baba Ghanouj and the best restaurant in town: Bake & Broil. You even get a glimpse of Shandrow Group headquarters. I really wanted to give you a real-time view of the commercial district of Bixby Knolls. Lots of restaurants, retail stores and business offices right on Atlantic Avenue. And most of these are within walking distance of my house and office. Read more »
Bixby Knolls Weekend – California Heights Community Garage Sale
Garage Sale in California Heights, Bixby Knolls This Saturday, November 14th, between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, residents of the Cal Heights neighborhood located in the area of Bixby Knolls will be taking part in a Community Garage Sale. The sale is located between Wardlow on the South, 37th on the North, Atlantic Ave on the West, and Orange Ave. to the East. Residents living on Olive, Lime, Lemon, California, Lewis, Cerritos, Orange, & Myrtle Avenue, and 36th & 37th Street, will be selling a plethora of household and other items. Read more »
Halloween Happenings in Bixby Knolls
Are you looking for something to do in Bixby Knolls this Halloween weekend? Whether you're looking an event for yourself or your kids, there's plenty of fun things going on in every corner of Long Beach. Start in the morning, take a break to "shell-out" and then find a Halloween inspired party to really let loose. Its not every often that Halloween falls on a Saturday, so it's the perfect year to go all-out. Not sure whats going on? Just check out the list of Bixby Knolls & Long Beach events below: Read more »
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