“Los Angeles 411” Hang out at the El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach, California

 


So you need a break from the city and not sure where to go, then become one with nature at the El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach, California!

The El Dorado Nature Center is located at 7550 East Spring Street in Long Beach.

The El Dorado Nature Center is a great place to relax and gain that inner peace back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of pure beauty with over 100 acres that provide sanctuary for over 150 different species of birds as well as other little critters and plant life.

The El Dorado Nature Center is perfect for hiking, picnics, walking or just to enjoy the scenery!

For more information regarding the El Dorado Nature Center please visit the link provided: http://www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter/

Sounds like a great way to become one with nature!

3 comments • Ralph Gorgoglione - California Real Estate (800) 591-6121 • August 11 2011 06:22PM

“Los Angeles 411” Don’t miss out on the Long Beach Crawfish Festival in Long Beach, California

 

If you are looking for some fun New Orleans style, then don’t miss out on the Long Beach Crawfish Festival in Long Beach, California!

The Long Beach Crawfish Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31, 2011 from 12 pm -11pm on Saturday and 10 pm on Sunday at Rainbow Lagoon located at 400-403 Shoreline Village Drive in Long Beach.

The Long beach Crawfish Festival will have live music that will have a mix of Cajun, Brazilian, Zydeco and New Orleans-style of jazz and blues music.

The Long Beach Crawfish Festival will have so many fun activities for every one of all ages, such as the children’s area, a beer and wine garden, a giant food court to tantalize your palate and so much more including an arts and crafts exhibit!

For more information regarding the Long Beach Crawfish Festival please visit the link provided: http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/

How cool is that, New Orleans right here in California!

1 comment • Ralph Gorgoglione - California Real Estate (800) 591-6121 • July 21 2011 12:40PM

“Los Angeles 411” Take in a quick getaway on a gondola provided by the Gondola Getaway, Inc. in Long Beach, California

Sit back and relax for a quick getaway on a gondola, provided by the Gondola Getaway, Inc. in Long Beach, California!

The Gondola Getaway, Inc. is located at 5437 E. Ocean Blvd. in the Long Beach area.

The Gondola Getaway, Inc. was established in 1982 and was the first gondola company to offer Venetian style gondola cruises in the United States. How cool is that!

The Gondola Getaway, Inc. offers visitors, exquisite gondola cruises in the canals of Naples located in the lovely city of Long Beach.

For more information regarding the Gondola Getaway, Inc. please visit the link provided: http://www.gondo.net/

Sounds like heaven to me, drinking my favorite drink while my gondolier rows away the stresses of everyday life and takes me back into time, I am so there!

3 comments • Ralph Gorgoglione - California Real Estate (800) 591-6121 • June 17 2011 01:11PM

“Los Angeles 411” Go bargain and antique hunting at the Long Beach Antique Flea Market in Long Beach, California

If you are a big bargain and antique hunter like I am, then a day trip to the Long Beach Antique Flea Market in Long Beach, California is a must!

The Long Beach Antique Flea Market is held at the Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium located at 4901 East Conant Street in the Long Beach area every 3rd Sunday of the month.

The Long Beach Antique Flea Market was established in 1982 and was named one of the “Top Ten Flea Markets in the United States.” How cool is that!

The Long Beach Antique Flea Market has over 800 dealers with awesome antiques and collectibles for sale at incredible prices.

I love vintage myself, so this place is Disneyland to me as well as for other bargain hunter’s out there!

For more information regarding the Long Beach Antique Flea Market please visit the link provided: http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com/

What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

 

 

8 comments • Ralph Gorgoglione - California Real Estate (800) 591-6121 • June 16 2011 05:59PM

“Los Angeles 411” Step away from everyday life and come visit Shoreline Village at Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, California

 

So you need an afternoon or even a weekend getaway, then step away from everyday life and come visit the Shoreline Village in Long Beach, California!

Shoreline Village at Rainbow Harbor is located at 429 Shoreline Village Drive in the Long Beach area.

At the Shoreline Village, there is something to do for every one of all ages and every budget.

Take a stroll on the boardwalk, rent a bicycle and ride down Long Beach’s coastline bike path, ride on the carousel or take a harbor cruise and enjoy a fantastic meal, while catching a magnificent sunset at the end of a perfect day.

 Whatever, you decide to do at the Shoreline Village your day will be filled with a little R & R, fun and excitement that will last you a lifetime!

For more information regarding the Shoreline Village at the Rainbow Harbor please visit the link provided: http://www.shorelinevillage.com/index.html

What a great way to escape the craziness of life for day or even the weekend!

2 comments • Ralph Gorgoglione - California Real Estate (800) 591-6121 • June 15 2011 01:35PM

“Los Angeles 411” Enjoy the day at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California

 

 

Enjoy the day at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California!

At the Aquarium of the Pacific, you will be able to discover 11,000 of the most amazing creatures of the sea.

Be amazed at the Shark Lagoon where you get to be up close and personal with the ultimate predator of the ocean!

At the Aquarium of the Pacific, there is something to explore and discover for every one of all ages!

Be sure to take the Behind the Scenes Tour or go on the Harbor Cruise.

For more information regarding the Aquarium of the Pacific please visit the link below: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/

What a wonderful place to spend the day!

12 comments • Ralph Gorgoglione - California Real Estate (800) 591-6121 • February 18 2011 11:03AM

“Los Angeles 411” Step aboard the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California

 

Step aboard the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California!

The RMS Queen Mary is a beautiful ocean liner that is retired and permanently docked in Long Beach, California.

The Queen Mary sailed the North American Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line.

This amazing and elegant ship was built by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland.

The Queen Mary sailed on her debut maiden voyage on May 27, 1936. In August of that year, this exquisite ship obtained the Blue Riband.

Unfortunately, the Queen Mary lost the title in 1937 to the SS Normandie. However, in 1938 the Queen Mary won the title once again!

During World War II, the beautiful Queen Mary was used in order to transport and ferry Allied soldiers for the duration of the war.

The Queen Mary also became known as the Grey Ghost because of her great speed!

Today, this amazing piece of history serves now as a well known tourist attraction as well as a museum and grand hotel!

For more information regarding the RMS Queen Mary please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary

What a grand and elegant way to spend a weekend!

5 comments • Ralph Gorgoglione - California Real Estate (800) 591-6121 • February 08 2011 11:17AM

“Los Angeles 411” Spend New Year’s Eve on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California

 

Spend New Year’s Eve on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California!

The historic Queen Mary is hosting a New Year’s Eve party where you can dine and dance the night away into the New Year.

The RMS Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner that sailed the North Pacific Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line.

The Queen Mary is on the National Register Historic Places and is permanently anchored in Long Beach, California.

This amazing ship now serves as a museum and hotel!

For more information about the Queen Mary please visit the link below: http://www.queenmary.com/New-Years-Eve.aspx

What a great way to spend New Year’s Eve!

10 comments • Ralph Gorgoglione - California Real Estate (800) 591-6121 • December 29 2010 12:18PM