As a Long Beach resident, you may have heard of the Long Beach Grocery Co-op (LBGC). The Long Beach Grocery Co-op was started several years ago by Damon Lawrence and is the first of its kind within our city. What started out as an idea from a trip to Oregon has grown into something bigger within the community. So big …
Shop Small in Long Beach
Move Over Black Friday, Long Beach Loves Small Business Saturday Tightly wedged between the door-busting deals of Black Friday and the internet insanity of Cyber Monday is the most feel good shopping event of the year — Small Business Saturday. And Long Beach does it better than anywhere else. Turns out, you can support local businesses and meet all your …
Long Beach Has a Sweet Tooth
It turns out that the City of Long Beach isn’t just a great location for the beach, entertainment, and walkability; it also is paradise for those with a sweet tooth. Judging from our ice cream shops, bakeries, and specialty food places, we have to admit that it’s not very surprising. According to the Travel Channel, we eat more ice cream than …
Local Spotlight: Made in Long Beach
Just Another Reason to Love Long Beach If you’re looking for a gift, Made in Long Beach is the place to go. From clothes, to jewelry, to pie, this store has something for everyone. In fact, readers of LB Post just voted Made in Long Beach the #1 spot to “find something for everyone” in the Best of Long Beach …