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The Queen Mary

by Rachel Orfila

January 30, 2009

I have a confession to make. I always meant to take Bella to the Queen Mary , but it took me four years to follow through. Last weekend, my husband told me admission was free to California residents through the month of January (you still have to pay for parking), and that was incentive enough for me. Another confession. I didn't really know much about the Queen Mary before our  Read more...

Long Beach Halloween Happenings

by Rachel Orfila

October 23, 2008

Maybe it's just me, but I find it hard to get in the proper Halloween spirit when it's 90 degrees outside. I have yet to put together a costume or stock up on Reese's cups. Bella, on the other hand, has been talking up Pa's Pumpkin Patch since July. Besides the customary pumpkin photo ops, she loves the miniature train and pony rides. Bring cash. Lots of cash. For a slightly more authentic  Read more...

History Lessons: Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos

by Rachel Orfila

October 09, 2008

When I'm sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, it's hard to believe that not long ago Long Beach was just a giant cattle ranch. Travel back in time to learn about how it all began at Long Beach 's two historic ranchos, Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos, open Wednesday through Sunday, from 1:00 to 5:00. Both Ranchos are tucked away in residential  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in long beach

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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