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Shopping in Long Beach, California

Find out about the history and heritage of the Long Beach area or visit with local artisans. You may also want to check out scenic tours in the area, local festivals and special events or where to go to make a unique cultural connection!

Explore Downtown’s Pine Avenue for curiosities and stores brimming with the latest and greatest. Then, treasure hunt in 4th Street’s funky collection of vintage boutiques. Belmont Shore’s Second Street offers more options for the casual shopper at stores filled with unique gifts, the latest fashions and some of the hippest furniture shops in LA.

Shopping in Long Beach, California

 

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The first Miss Universe contest was held in Long Beach on 29 June 1952, as well as the 1953-1959 Miss Universe contests. After the Miss Universe contest moved to Miami in 1960, the first Miss International contest was held in Long Beach in 1960, and continued until 1968 when the contest moved to Japan. The Miss International contest was again held in Long Beach in 1971 before returning permanently to Japan.