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AREA GUIDES
SO CaL WhERE
SPRinG iS ETERnaL
BY NORMAN MAYERS
Southern California is known for
is amazing weather. It always seems
to be in he mid-70s here and as such
the outdoors are enjoyed to the
fullest. Beach communities, shopping
districts, and outdoor cafes reign
supreme. But SoCal is also about
business with major centers like Los
Angeles and San Diego injecting the
region with outstanding meeting
facilities and hotels. There is so much
to do in this part of the country
whether you are here for business or
pleasure.
LOnG BEaCh
The city of Long Beach is changing
every day. What was once a sleepy beach
community is now a city on the rise with
new developments and major changes.
The city's landmark, the Queen Mary,
has been taken over by Hostmark
Hospitality Group. Hostmark is imme-
diately investing $6 million to renovate
the 71-year-old ship and upgrade hotel
and banquet spaces. Substantial
SOUThERn
CaLiFORnia
Long Beach Convention Center
Photo Credit: Long Beach CVB
