Situated on the southern edge of Greater Los Angeles, Long Beach is nestled pleasantly on the Pacific coastline. The fifth largest city in California, Long Beach has a population of approximately a half million people. The Port of Long Beach is one of the largest and most active shipping ports in all of the world. The presence of high-tech and aerospace industries in the city have accounted for the growth of Long Beach in recent years.



A number of major businesses make their headquarters in Long Beach, including Molina Healthcare and Scan Health Care. Indeed, Long Beach is a community that is rather heavily involved in the healthcare industry on a number of different levels. From insurance to research to the latest in cosmetic procedures such as photofacials, laser hair removal and Botox, residents of Long Beach has access to it all.

In point of fact, the Long Beach community has long been on the forefront of cosmetic procedures including such treatments as photofacials, laser hair removal, Botox. Of course, on some level it might be a clich? to say that this city has assisted in pioneering and extending the availability of treatments like photofacials, laser hair removal, Botox, the reality is that the population of Long Beach as a whole is committed to health, wellness and appearance enhancement.

One of the reasons so many people find Long Beach incredibly attractive is the fact that it has an unbelievable temperate climate. Day time temperatures in the city hover from the 70s in the wintertime to the 80s in the summertime, rarely deviating to greatly from this marvelous zone.

There are a number of unique points of interest that make the community truly appealing. Of course, the beach is a prime draw when it comes to residents of and visitors to Long Beach alike. When at the shore, many people take in the magnificent art deco creation, the Queen Mary, the steam liner that permanently is docked at Long Beach.

Rancho Las Alamitos is a historic site managed by the city itself that includes functional features like a blacksmith's shop dating back to 1800. This venue provides an interesting perspective on the history and development of what is today Long Beach.

The Long Beach Museum of Art and the Museum of Latin Art are both considered to be top notch institutions. Beyond the visual arts, the preforming arts are also king in Long Beach. This includes the Long Beach Orchestra and the Long Beach Opera, both which have attracted a great deal of community support in recent years.

Finally, when it comes to cultural offerings and entertainment, Long Beach host a number of live theater venues. This includes the Musical Theatre West, one of the largest theater companies in the theater-heavy region of Southern California. Other highly regarded live theater companies up and running in Long beach include the Found Theatre, the Garage Theatre and The California Repertory Company, all of which are award winning and highly popular with people from across Southern California.