California State University Long Beach (CSULB)
Aka the beach - (http://www.csulb.edu) 1250 bellflower boulevard, +1 562 985-4111. csulb offer a wide range of bachelor degrees, as well as masters degrees in anthropology, fine arts, business, and science. one of the specialities of the campus is international business.
Long Beach City College (LBCC)
(http://www.lbcc.edu) , +1 562 938-4111. lbcc is a two-year transfer or aa-degree school, including a highly regarded nursing program. the school has two campuses, one focusing on traditional education, the other on vocational training. lbcc liberal arts campus - 4901 e. carson street lbcc pacific coast campus - 1305 east pacific coast highway
Long Beach Museum of Art
Healing children through creativity: child art therapy workshop, october 27 and 28, 2008, (http://www.paintedchild.com) 2300 e. ocean blvd. long beach, ca 90803. an introduction to the basic principles and practice of art therapy with children suffering from emotional, behavioral, medical and developmental challenges.
Long Beach is home to two major learning facilities, a California State University campus and a Community Junior College.
LBCC Liberal Arts Campus - 4901 E. Carson Street
LBCC Pacific Coast Campus - 1305 East Pacific Coast Highway
Activities
Long Beach State Athletics
The 49er's compete in NCAA Division 1 collegiate sports, including baseball the "Dirtbags", softball, basketball, volleyball, water polo, and women's soccer and tennis. Venues include the blue Walter Pyramid , one of three true pyramids in the United States and Blair Field.
Belmont Plaza Pool
An Olympic-sized indoor pool frequently used for swimming events. Parking metered, 8AM - 6PM, $1/hour.
Long Beach Performing Arts Center
Performances of International City Theatre (http://www.ictlongbeach.org/), Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (http://www.lbso.org/), and other events.
El Dorado Park West
Free to the public portion of El Dorado with Youth Recreation and Senior Center.
El Dorado Park Nature Center
Located inside El Dorado East Regional Park, the Nature Center is a large forested park with trails, a museum, two lakes and native Califonia wildlife. See website for special monthly events.
Catalina Express
Boat service to Catalina Island. Reservations are recommended. Note that each passenger is allowed 2 pieces of luggage, no larger than 37x23x23 inches 94x58x58 cm and weighing no more than 50 pounds 22 kg each as well as one carry-on bag.
Events
Grecian Festival
Greek food and entertainment. call +1-562 494-8929 for more information. labor day weekend.
Belmont Car Show
The largest one-day car show on the west coast. held in september
Long Beach Sea Festival
(http://www.longbeach.gov/park/) - a summer long series of events, many of them free, held throughout the city.
Long Beach Blues Festival
(http://www.kkjz.org/), +1-562 985-1686, e-mail:[email protected]. outdoor jazz and blues festival featuring big name artists like etta james, los lobos and black crowes. held at the california state university long beach athletic field. labor day weekend.
Long Beach Triathlon
(http://www.pacificsportsl...), +1-714-978-1528 - a 1/2 mile swim, 11 mile bike ride, 3 mile run race along the oceanfront of long beach. september.
Long Beach International Marathon
(http://www.runlongbeach.com), +1-562728-8829 - scenic marathon along the shores of long beach. october.