Belmont Shore, on Second Street in Long Beach is hands down one of the places you need to explore. I was here last on a day trip with friends, and I must say – you will not be at a loss for dining options. For a quick bite, check out Papulucci’s – your classic pizza [read more]
Grant was exactly what we were looking for in an agent. He kept us up-to-date on new listings that would interest us and always gave his honest opinion on the properties. We enjoyed his no pressure attitude and easygoing style. He found us an amazing rental property in a short sale and negotiated perfectly. Share [read more]
Located inside of South Coast Plaza, the Rainforest Cafe transports you into the rainforest complete with monkeys, elephants, an alligator and more. Misty entrances, fish tanks everywhere, the noises of the rainforest surround you and the smell of freshly watered plants is everywhere. It is truly a unique experience. I don’t think I have ever [read more]
Although places like IHop, Pancakes R Us and others have a somewhat “cheap” connotation on in particular is actually very impressive. Coco’s, with two locations closest (one in Fashion Island and one on Harbor Blvd.), they have very delicious and satisfying food, especially breakfast. Their eggs Benedict is not greasy or overdone, but just right, [read more]
If a trip to Disneyland is too much energy, entertain your young ones with a trip to the Disney store at South Coast Plaza. Every single thing you could want Disney related is in this store. Disney music plays as you enter into the colorful store and movies play on the wall. Costumes adorn the [read more]
Only the Bare Escentuals are necessary in this makeup store. Located in South Coast Plaza, whenever you are looking for a makeup fix, Bare Escentuals is the place to go. Although their products can be somewhat on the pricey side, you get what you pay for. The Bare Escentual items are really top notch and [read more]
Building a Bear seems like a meaningless and silly statement… but at the store Build a Bear, your child can make a fuzzy friend forever. With their closest location being at Fashion Island, Build a Bear Workshop is every little kids heaven. You start off with picking out what animal friend you would like. They [read more]
I grew up in Long Beach, a 5th generation California resident, with two older brothers, Mark and Brett. My forefathers came to California during the Gold Rush and quickly realized their livelihoods would center around feeding and clothing our state’s growing population, rather than striking it rich in the mines and rivers of the Sierras.
