Volunteers, the lifeblood of the aquarium, slowly return after long shutdown
The aquarium’s volunteer ranks have slowly regrown to close to its original numbers, with 800 to 900 volunteers currently involved as restrictions have eased.
After a quiet year, Aquarium ready to welcome the public back to events
The aquarium is gearing up to restart its social calendar, starting with a June 27 film screening of ”Plastic Bag Store: The Film,” focused on plastic use.
Thanks to rescue and rehabilitation efforts, aquarium welcomes new animals
The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomed some new members to the family, including a green sea turtle (now in the new Coral Reef exhibit), a red-footed booby bird, and a “sexy shrimp,” named for its dance-like movements.
New aquarium exhibit strives to unlock the mystery of coral reefs
The aquarium’s closure during the pandemic actually allowed the reefs in the exhibit to develop even further, creating an even more vibrant end result by the time of the aquarium’s full reopening on June 12.
Ollie the sea otter’s cute and he knows it: Behind the Aquarium of the Pacific’s viral TikTok account
The local aquarium’s TikTok following has grown to an astounding 2.3 million, more than any other aquarium or zoo in the country.
7 things to do with dad this Father’s Day in Long Beach
Baseball stadiums are allowed to host fans at full capacity, and restaurants, parks and other events—from painting to comedy to axe-throwing—will surely keep dad entertained.
After COVID hiatus, Fourth of July fireworks return to the Long Beach shoreline
The free 9 p.m. show will take place in Queensway Bay, with scenic viewing points throughout the area, such as Lions Lighthouse for Sight, Shoreline Village, Rainbow harbor, Marina Green and the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center parking lot.
How to celebrate Juneteenth in Long Beach this weekend
Long Beach will mark Juneteenth—now designated as a federal holiday—with performances, vendors and more at a large in-person event Downtown, and other events throughout the city and beyond.
IN PICTURES: As COVID wanes, signs of normal life are coming back to Downtown Long Beach
From a bustling Pine Avenue to the return of that infamous Southern California traffic, Long Beach is full of hope this May.
From brunch to gardens—some pleasant ways to celebrate Mom on Sunday
Check out these six different ways you can celebrate mom this Sunday.