Travel

Coastal Cool Meets Hero-Worthy Adventure

Gaylord Pacific Resort is the newest coastal escape worth the drive Article by Kara Witherow | Photography by Gaylord Pacific For Long Beach residents craving a nearby summer escape, Gaylord Pacific Resort is redefining the California getaway. Nestled along the scenic Chula Vista Bayfront in San Diego, this new resort blends dramatic ocean, bay and mountain views with unforgettable experiences designed for every type of traveler.  Superhero Summer featuring DC  Can you crack the trickiest...

Life + Culture

The Adventure That Shaped Conservation

Theodore Roosevelt’s First Trip to California: A Journey of Adventure and Legacy Article by Chris Epting | Photography by Photography Provided As the nation gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, there is no better time to reflect on a pivotal moment in American history – Theodore Roosevelt’s first trip to California in 1903. This transformative journey not only marked a monumental adventure for Roosevelt, but also ignited the movement that would ultimately give birth to the National Park...

Home + Design

Exploring Outdoors Through Everyday Home Design

From Mount Baldy hikes to backyard projects, Melissa Polson designs homey outdoor spaces Article by Stephanie Perez | Photography by Photography Provided by Melissa Polson Imagine standing at the top of Mount Baldy after a long day hike, taking in the views that stretch across Southern California. For Long Beach designer and avid hiker Melissa Polson, exploring trails like this is one of her favorite pastimes. Her pull to explore the outside goes back to her childhood. She grew up with a...

Life + Culture

Behind the Wheel

Attorney Michele Dobson explores RV roads and her next chapter Article by Stephanie Perez | Photography by Michael Farmer/f8 Studios The first time Michele Dobson drove her 36-foot RV, she steered it across the country. She had just purchased the camper from the daughters of a former client, Brad, who called it his dream RV. “They’re like, ‘Dad passed away, and we think that he would love it if you bought his RV,’” she said.  She bought it in March 2024 and went on her first trip several...

Food + Beverage

Smoked Mac and Cheese Perfection

Inspired by comfort food and smoke-forward flavors, Axiom Kitchen’s mac and cheese is the perfect side dish for summer gatherings Article by Axiom Kitchen | Photography by Provided At Axiom Kitchen, husband-and-wife team Ian and Qiana Mafnas combine more than 20 years of restaurant experience with a passion for smoke-forward comfort food and family-style hospitality. Their smoked mac and cheese recipe blends creamy cheeses with a bold, smoky flavor for a side dish guaranteed to stand out at...

Travel

Checking In, Please

Four hotels that provide the best staycation in Long Beach Article by Stephanie Perez | Photography by Photography Provided Picture arriving at a hotel where your hardest decision is whether to start your day with a spa session or a slow morning with a coffee in hand, overlooking scenic views. The kids rush to the pool, ready to spend hours swimming, while you sink into a lounge chair with a book or finally treat yourself to that massage you have been delaying.  Between coordinating summer...

Life + Culture

More Than A Survivor

Long Beach's Sean Rector has spent a lifetime turning setbacks into something greater. Article by Atira Rodriguez | Photography by Hassan Haze There's a word Sean Rector uses when he talks about his life — navigate . He says it the way someone does who has had to learn, early and often, that the terrain is rarely what you expected and the map is rarely yours to draw. From the streets of Harlem to the hills of rural Pennsylvania, from a castaway beach in the Marquesas Islands to the classrooms...

Sports + Recreation

Play Ball!

How Long Beach’s new pro baseball team is a home-field tribute to the city Article by Stephanie Perez | Photography by Photography Provided by Long Beach Coast “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is the beloved anthem sung during the seventh-inning stretch at baseball games. Fans “root, root, root for the home team,” and now, for Long Beach, that means the Long Beach Coast.  “Long Beach is the perfect place for a Pioneer League team,” said Paul Freedman, one of the founders. “To our knowledge...

Life + Culture

Honoring Long Beach Veterans For Flag Day

A roundup of local veterans highlighting service, leadership and continued community impact Article by Stephanie Perez | Photography by Photo credit: City of Long Beach, Veterans Banner Program Flag Day, marked each year on June 14, is a moment to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. military. In Long Beach, that recognition extends to veterans whose dedication continues to shape and strengthen the community. Gus Orozco Gus Orozco was born in Jalisco, Mexico...

Life + Culture

Remembering Jim Michaelian

Behind North America's longest-running street race was a man of character whose legacy outruns every car on the track. Article by Atira Rodriguez | Photography by Brandon Richardson and Ariana Ruiz/Prensa Internacional Jim Michaelian never wanted the spotlight, perhaps because his own light was bright enough. Each year at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, he'd greet ticketing staff and watch fans file out after the checkered flag fell, making sure they'd had a good time. Half of them had no...