Long Beach will celebrate Día de los Muertos this year with special events, opportunities to make crafts and build ofrendas, and much more. For details on all the local events, visit: bit.ly/3QvMMM2

🎄Save the date ➡️ The Visit Long Beach Tree Lighting returns Dec. 7! 🎆 Fireworks show ❄️ Falling snow 🎶 Live music 🚂 Train rides 🤳 Photo ops 🩰 Ballet performances For more details, visit: bit.ly/HolidayTreeLB

What better way to spend the early hours of Halloween than exploring a cemetery and learning about the souls spending eternity there? Check out the Historical Society of Long Beach's 30th annual Historical Cemetery Tour on October 31, from 9AM-3PM. Info: bit.ly/3AdChrc

🔮🌜🌞 Crystals, tarot, magic and more... As the veil between worlds thins this month, plan a visit to one of Long Beach's local purveyors of mystical goods: bit.ly/4iuIIte

🧟‍♂️ The zombies must walk before the clowns can rock 🤡🤘🎸 Another great Zombie Walk at Shoreline Village in the books.

Martinis and lattes and pie, oh my! 🧡 There are limitless possibilities when it comes to celebrating (and consuming) pumpkin. 🎃 Check out our guide to great pumpkin treats in Long Beach: bit.ly/3QtL4dY

October is Filipino American History Month and the City of Long Beach will host its 5th annual celebration this Saturday, October 17, from 3-9 PM! 🇵🇭 Come to Civic Center Plaza for cultural performances, a lighting ceremony, and a community resource fair and marketplace.

Step aside, pumpkin spice, and make way for the original king of autumnal drinks: cider 🍎 For in-cider knowledge on the best places to enjoy this fall favorite in Long Beach, check out our latest blog: bit.ly/4s7jlRn

Reduce stress, take care of your skin, and improve your wellbeing at Ambiance Skin Care and Spa in Belmont Shore! 📍Ambiance Skin Care | 201 Covina Ave, Long Beach

Modern quick-service Vietnamese food with a Middle Eastern twist! Enjoy these flavors at Sesame Dinette. 📍1750 Pacific Ave, Unit B in Long Beach

Start your Halloween with a bit of local history at the Historical Society of Long Beach's 30th annual Cemetery Tour! Learn about figures from our city's past as actors tell their stories graveside. For more details, visit: bit.ly/3AdChrc

Restaurants for wine lovers? 🍷 In Long Beach there are several. Think custom wine pairings, wine cellars, and even a restaurant owned by a sommelier. From champagne carts to personal wine lockers, find restaurants where wine is especially celebrated: bit.ly/4jeHCCQ

Just two more chances to catch the Westside Night Market this fall! Enjoy live performances, great food vendors, and an artisan market with local makers at Admiral Kidd Park. 🗓️ Oct. 16 & Nov. 20 | 5 to 8 PM 📍Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave)

Two things Long Beach loves? Halloween 🎃 and dogs 🐾 Check out our guide to Howl-o-ween in Long Beach to find doggone cute costumes along with all the pet parades, parties, and contests your pup can show off at: bit.ly/3Unhlbn

Have you been to Zarape' on 2nd Street? Brian with Longbeachize introduces us to owner Stefano Mozher, who explains how his heritage influenced the Mexican/Mediterranean restaurant's unique menu.

🏃‍➡️ @LBMarathon weekend kicked off today in Long Beach at the Race Expo at the @LongBeachCEC! Runners can pick up their packets and bibs, and the expo is also open to the public to pick up some merch, visit vendors, and check out the active lifestyle space.

Kanpai! LB Sake Day is coming soon on Oct. 17 at Rancho Los Cerritos! Taste a variety of incredible Japanese and domestic craft sakes along with Japanese small bites that pair perfectly with sake. Learn more: bit.ly/4hGnTL6

🐳 Whale watching for only $35?! 🤩 Don’t sleep-in on this special: the first (30) people to book 9AM weekend whale watching trips this month can go for the same price as kids! This deal whale sell out🫍 Book your @WhaleWatchingLA trip out of Long Beach: 2SeeWhales.com

Have you been to Parkview Village? This great little corner of Long Beach is home to incredible restaurants, cozy shops, and relaxing parks. Add our Parkview Village itinerary to your weekend plans: bit.ly/47gcImn

There's nothing quite like a warm, comforting cup of café de olla! As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we visited Long Beach spots that serve this traditional Mexican coffee flavored with piloncillo and cinnamon. 📍Masa y Taza 📍Gusto Bread 📍Madres Brunch