“Seas the Day” – Ten Kid-Friendly Adventures in Long Beach This Summer

Aquarium-of-the-Pacific

1. Hit the Beach at Alamitos or Mother’s Beach Nothing says summer like a beach day, and Long Beach delivers with calm, family-friendly shorelines. Alamitos Beach, with its wide stretch of sand and bike-friendly paths, is perfect for building sandcastles and watching the waves roll in. For toddlers or younger kids, head to Mother’s Beach […]

L’Opera Ristorante

L'Opera Side Entrance 1

A 35-Year Love Story with Long Beach There are restaurants, and then there are institutions—places that become part of a city’s story, woven into its milestones, its memories, its very fabric. L’Opera Ristorante is one of those places. Since 1990, this grand and elegant Italian restaurant on the corner of 1st and Pine has stood […]

On the Road with Dan to Southern Maine

Tour and Tastings

Coastal Charms: A Weekend Escape to Southern Maine Tucked away in the northeastern corner of the United States, Southern Maine offers a perfect mix of seaside serenity, historic charm, and mouthwatering cuisine. On a recent weekend getaway, we explored the highlights of Kennebunkport and Portland—two towns that embody the spirit of Maine with their coastal […]