Discover the Top 10 Surprising Fun Facts About Long Beach You Never Knew!

1. Nation's Skinniest House

When life gives you lemons, make a skinny house: Long Beach boasts the nation's skinniest house, built in 1932 by Newton P. Rummonds on a lot just 10 feet by 50 feet, securing its place in both the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley's Believe It or Not as the ultimate space-saving architectural marvel, now a city landmark and law practice.
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2. Largest Pirate Fest in the West

Ahoy, mateys! Gather 'round ye olde interspace-ship and behold the treasure that awaits ye on the shores of Long Beach: every year, the city hosts the largest Pirate Fest in the West, Pirate Invasion Long Beach, at the pirate Island Lighthouse peninsula, complete with live performances, swashbuckling activities for all ages, and exclusive pirate-themed entertainment.
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3. Golf Course Duck Pond Water System

What do golfers and ducks have in common? They both love a good water hazard, whether it's to perfect their swing or take a leisurely dip: El Dorado Park West, home to an 18-hole golf course along Long Beach's eastern border, is set to have a new reclaimed water system installed, catering to the neighboring El Dorado Duck Pond and reducing potable water use in the process.
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4. Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade

When Fido's fashion sense gets spooky, you know it's time for the Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade: The annual pet costume extravaganza in Long Beach sees over 400 decked-out dogs, raising around $13,000 for nonprofit Community Action Team and its partners.
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5. SS Lane Victory Maritime Adventure

So, you want to be captivated by history and entertainment all at once, huh? Brace yourself for a thrilling maritime adventure, complete with nostalgic tunes, WWII vignettes and artifacts and, perhaps, a slightly paranoid feeling that you're being watched by a torpedo: The SS Lane Victory in Long Beach is a Merchant Marine ship-turned-museum and experience, offering daily tours and summer cruises complete with live music, World War II impersonators, as well as hands-on exhibits including a 20-ton ship engine and a real-life torpedo!
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6. Tiki Bar Paradise

If Donkey Kong and Trader Joe had a love child, it might be the tiki bar scene in Long Beach: a place teeming with Polynesian-inspired watering holes that harken back to the days of Don the Beachcomber in the 1930s, and offer whimsical spins on classic tiki cocktails while being served in coconuts and unorthodox drinkware.
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7. Naples Holiday Boat Parade

In a nautical twist on The Nightmare Before Christmas, boaters in Old St. Nick suspenders deck their vessels with boughs of lit-up holly and embrace their inner Captain Christmas: Behold the Naples Holiday Boat Parade in Long Beach, where festively dressed boats navigate cozy canals lined with decorated houses, while crowds of visitors cheer from charming bridges overhead. An Italian-inspired neighborhood free parking lottery takes place, and awards are given in various categories for the best holiday home decor and marine light shows.
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8. Easter Weekend Grand Prix

Who says Easter bunnies can't have a need for speed? Get ready for wheel-to-wheel action with a side of rabbit holes: Long Beach transforms into a high-octane paradise every year during the weekend closest to Easter, hosting the prestigious Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on a thrilling street circuit that brings international visitors and a rocking party atmosphere to downtown.
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9. Long Beach Airport Time Travel

In Long Beach, you can take a trip down memory runway without needing a boarding pass or facing the dreaded middle seat: Long Beach Airport's historic terminal, opened in 1941, has been meticulously preserved to retain its original Art Deco style, functioning as a museum and event space, where visitors can sashay across terrazzo floors, bask in the glow of stained glass windows, and swoon over aviation-themed artwork - all while being grounded in a key moment of the city's aviation history.
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10. Prehistoric Luxury Pedestrian Path

In a move that seems straight out of "The Flintstones," Long Beach decided to make life a little softer for the "Fred Flintstone" feet of runners and strollers, paving a new path to bring prehistoric luxury into the modern age: The city constructed a 3.1-mile-long pedestrian path made of a resin-based surface, less rigid than concrete, specifically for walkers and runners, and improved beach access, promoting more active and healthy lifestyles at a cost of $7.5 million.
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