Long Beach is a city located in southern Los Angeles County, California, USA, on the Pacific coast. It borders Orange County on its southeast edge. It is about 20 miles (30 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.
Long Beach is the 35th-largest city in the nation, 5th in California and 2nd in Los Angeles County (after Los Angeles). As of 2005, its estimated population was 463,956
The Port of Long Beach is one of the world's largest shipping ports The city also has a large oil industry; oil is found both underground and offshore. Manufacturers include aircraft, automobile parts, electronic and audiovisual equipment, and home furnishings. It is also home to headquarters for corporations such as Epson America, Molina Healthcare, Scan Health Care, and Polar Air Cargo. Long Beach has grown with the development of high-technology and aerospace industries in the area.
General Long Beach
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau - Tourism
Historical Society of Long Beach
Port of Long Beach
Museums and culture
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach Museum of Art
Museum of Latin American Art
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
Long Beach Opera
Long Beach Public Library
KJAZZ 88.1 FM
Musical Theatre West
CSULB Widescreen Film Festival
California Repertory Company
Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Parade & Festival
Long Beach sports
Grand Prix of Long Beach
Long Beach State Athletics
Long Beach Aramada Baseball
Long Beach Congressional Cup
Catalina Ski Race
Transportation
Long Beach Public Transit
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority
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