Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/18929
NOVEMBER 2010 THE BEST OF LONG BEACH 16 EDITOR'S LETTER Welcome to our annual Best of Long Beach issue! Every year, we highlight the best things Long Beach has to offer, from restaurants to parks to shopping. This year, we decided to mix it up a bit and focus on one of the things that really make Long Beach stand out – its diverse neighborhoods. Anyone who lives here can tell you there are as many great things about Bixby Knolls as there are in downtown — all you have to do is get in the car and drive a few miles to find out. What makes this city special is that it truly is a thriving metropolis with distinct places and people who are actively involved in seeing that their communities thrive. We have compiled a list of great things to explore in many of the large neighborhoods that make up this city. Check out our "best of" feature on pg. 40. Regardless of how long you've lived here, this list will make you want to explore the best of the city's neighborhoods all over again. Part of what makes our neighborhoods great is some of the active community members who live here. On pgs. 50-51 we introduce you to some "movers and shakers" in town who are doing their best to make their communities amazing places to live. The great thing about this city is also the abundance of rich history it has been able to preserve through its neighborhoods. Writer Jerry Roberts digs deep into the background of the many "historic districts" in the city. What is a historic district? How many are in the city? What makes them special? Find out on pg. 52. A "best of" issue is not complete without also highlighting the visual landmarks that scream "Long Beach" — the Queen Mary, Cal State Long Beach's Walter Pyramid… the list goes on and on. Writer Kevin Hunter introduces you to the places that take center stage on thousands of the city's postcards and photos on pg. 56. It really would require more than one issue to truly highlight the best of Long Beach, there is so much! We hope you enjoy this sample. Hopefully, it will inspire you to make your own "best of" list based on our recommendations. For me, the best part of Long Beach is living here and having something new to explore every day. The options are endless. Sincerely, Brenda Duran Editor-in-Chief