It is finally here!  You are probably guessing Memorial Day weekend and you wouldn’t be wrong, but it is also National Hamburger Day on Saturday, May 28th!  So, where can you get the burgers in Long Beach.

Check out this list of local burger spots and indulge in a hamburger, after all it is National Hamburger Day!

Dave’s Burgers

3396 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807

Louis Burgers III

555 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

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Jim’s Burgers

3639 E 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804

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Poly Burger

1460 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813

 

Spring is almost over and if you are like many of us, you have put off Spring cleaning.  Before you know it, summer will be here and the beach and barbecues will be calling, so don’t put it off any longer.  Here are some great tips for cleaning your living room in your Long Beach apartment.

 

 Open the windows and clean the glass and window sills.

 Clean the curtains and blinds in your livingroom.

 Dust light fixture, light shades, and light bulbs.

        TIP: This might be a good time to replace light bulbs with LED lights.

       FACT: Just one LED lightbulb can save you up to $1.23 a year!

 Dust all shelves, furniture, books, and décor.

       TIP: This is a good time to clear out items that are no longer used.

 Vacuum and spot clean upholstery.

 Wash children’s (or pet’s) toys with an antibacterial wipe and launder stuffed toys.

 Wipe down the walls, baseboards, doors, and door handles.

 Move furniture away from the walls and clean underneath and behind.

 Sweep and mop the floors or vaccum carpets.

 Clean the remote control with an antibacterial wipe.

       FACT: 24% of people never clean their TV remote.

Whether you are a seasoned athlete, a weekend warrior or looking to get in to a healthy exercise regime, we have some fun activities that will get you out and about.

Bike

The Tour of Long Beach is an annual tradition and benefits pediatric cancer research at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.  Come out and ride for a great cause.  You can do the 5 mile family fun ride or the more serious 30, 62 or 100-mile rides.  There will be a number of family friendly activities.  Check out the site for more info.

Walk

Join others to benefit Children’s Hospice and Pallative Care for their annual Butterfly Run/Walk & Flutter on Sunday, May 15th at Shoreline Acquatic Park.

Get More Info Here.

On the 3rd Saturday of every month (the next one is May 21st) you can take a walking tour of downtown Long Beach.  Join others and see your city in a whole new light.  The tour starts in front of the WPA Mural at the north end of the Promenade (205 East 3rd Street) and covers about a mile and a half and typically takes a little more than two hours to complete.

It only costs $10 and tickets can be purchased online.

 Run

Next weekend, May 21st, you can join others for the Fun in the Sun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at 5400 E Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA.  This is a great (and big event), if you are new to your Long Beach apartment, you should join or head down to watch.

Long Beach Fun in the Sun Run.

 

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t made plans, you aren’t in trouble (yet) because there is still room available at some of these great Long Beach Mother’s Day events.  But hurry don’t wait!

Why not treat Mom to a great brunch and a day at the Aquarium.  Enjoy the decadent brunch with salads, sea delights, eggs, bacon, carving stations, sweets and treats!  Then stay and visit the aquarium!

There is still availability, an adult ticket is $59 and a child’s is $25 and it includes both the brunch and the aquarium visit.

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If you can’t quite get up in time for brunch on Sunday, why not treat Mom to one of Long Beach’s trademark restaurants, the Queensview Steakhouse.

Dinner begins at 5pm, call for seating time and reservations. (562) 432-6500

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It is not too late to take advantage of Long Beach’s Restaurant Week!  From now until May 1st, you can dine at a wide variety of Long Beach restaurants for great deals!  Over 12 participating restaurants will feature three course menus at great prices. This is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant or to get a great discount at your favorite restaurant near your Long Beach apartment.

Check out their website for more details.  You can also enter their Dine, Snap, and Share promotion for a chance to win two round-trip tickets on JetBlue!

From American to Asian Fusion, Italian, Mexican, and Irish, enjoy a neighborhood restaurant during Long Beach’s Dine LBC celebration.

The weekend is finally here!  If you are looking for some unique and fun ways to spend it near your Long Beach apartment we have gathered a few for you.

Want to celebrate the weekend “oldskool” style and take a trip down music memory lane to the late 80s and early 90s when hip hop was in its infancy and Salt-N-Peppa was pushing it hard, real hard? Then the Freestyle Festival is the place to be this weekend.

Where and When:

Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA

Sunday, April 24, 2016 (gates open at 1pm and the show starts at 2:30pm)

What:

Check out this line-up: Salt-N-Peppa, Berlin, Stevie B., 2 Live Crew, Sweet Sensation, Debbie Gibson, Lisa Lisa, Debbie Deb, Slick Rick, Trinere, Biz Markie, JJ Fad,  Robin S., Tiffany, Gucci Crew, Nu Shooz, Pretty Poison and Connie.

Cost:

From $45 to $150

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Are you looking for something a little milder?  Why not check out the South Bay Home and Garden Show at the Long Beach Convention Center on April 22 to April 24, 2016.

Where:

Long Beach Convention Center – 300 East Ocean Boulevard

When:

Saturday 10am to 8pm

Sunday 10am to 6pm

What:

See and learn about the latest trends in home improvement, decorating, and gardening.

While bar trends for 2016 include drinks made with kombucha, champagne and sherry inspired drinks, elderflower and smoked cocktails, every once in a while you simply want a glass (or bottle) of wine paired with a small plate or tapas.

Well, you are in luck, in addition to a number of bars serving up the latest cocktail trends, Long Beach also has some great wine bars.

Here is a list of some of the top rated wine bars near your Long Beach apartment.

The Wine Bar
250 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

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Art Du Vin

2027 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814

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4th Street Vine 

2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814

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Hiking and walking are a great way to get exercise, here are a few hiking spots near your Long Beach apartment.  Come on, take a hike!

Dominguez Gap Wetlands

Long Beach, CA 90807

Urban area along the LA River with trails for hiking, walking, and biking!

El Dorado Nature Center

7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815

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This is a great spot for a short walk or hike.  The Nature center has two miles of dirt trails and a 1/4 mile dirt trail that meanders through woods, around two lakes, and a stream.

Hilltop Park

2351 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755

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Portuguese Bend Reserve

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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The 399-acre Portuguese Bend Reserve has a number of trails of varying levels of difficulty, many with ocean views.

Did you know there are songs about pancakes, a facebook page dedicated to the love of pancakes, and a National Pancake Day in February?  All of these facts are true (if not a bit disturbing)!  So we know that there are pancake lovers out there looking for that cheer me up, covered in warm syrup, eat them for lunch or breakfast food; pancakes!

So where can you find pancakes in Long Beach, CA?  We have put together a few of the area’s favorites.

The Breakfast Bar

70 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802

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Enjoy breakfast and lunch (til 3) at The Breakfast Bar.  They have an outdoor patio, an inventive menu, free white sangrias (with Yelp check in) and delicious pancakes.  Try their naked pancakes or Dad’s favorite lemon cake pancake with a zesty citrus frosting and topped with mixed berries.  Their chicken and waffles are a favorite of yelp viewers.

IHOP

2050 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815

700 E 45th St, Long Beach, CA 90807

5316 Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712

IHOP is known for their pancakes, before it was IHOP it was the International House of Pancakes, so they must know a thing or two about pancakes.  The menu has over 10 and they always have creative and delicious seasonal pancake specials.

Denny’s

601 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

5570 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804

3333 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807

2860 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815

Yes, Denny’s is still around and more than just a late night spot.  They serve breakfast all day and have some delicious pancakes on their menu.  Try peanut butter cup, banana pecan, or cinnamon pancakes.

 

 

 

The hunt is over!  The hunt for something to do this Easter in Long Beach, CA that is!  We have put together some of the best Easter brunches near your Long Beach apartment.

The Reef

Celebrate Easter at the Reef on Sunday, March 27^th with a delicious brunch from 9am to 6pm.  Go with an appetite, they will be serving eggs benedict, made-to-order omelets, ham, prime rib, lamb carving stations, seafood stations, sushi, smoked salmon, Osso Buco, a chocolate fountain and so much more! If all that weren’t enough, you will receive complimentary champagne, great views, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and face painting.  $49.95 for adults and $21.95 for children.

Address: 880 S Harbor Scenic Dr

Long Beach, CA 90802

The Queen Mary’s Sunday Champagne Brunch

Living in Long Beach you know that the Queen Mary is host to a number of events throughout the year, but you may not know that they have a Champagne Brunch every Sunday.  On Easter, they step it up a bit with Eater egg hunting, face painting, a petting zoo, a visit from the Easter Bunny, children’s games, and prizes.

The fun doesn’t end there, enjoy the ship’s restaurants or make reservations for their Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch with gourmet dishes, deserts for $69.95 and $24.95.  So hop on board this Easter.

Address: 1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802

Enjoy a wonderful Easter Brunch from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.  $55 per person and children Spring is in the air and Easter Sunday is near.  Make your reservations today for Easter Sunday, March 27th.

Parkers’ Lighthouse

Address: 435 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802