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Source: City of Long Beach
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POPULATION
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461,564* (2000, Fifth largest in California)
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(see Demographics for details)
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LOCATION
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Overlooking San Pedro Bay on the south coast of Los Angeles County,
22 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, 10 miles southwest of Anaheim
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INCORPORATED
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First incorporated on February 10, 1888, disincorporated July 24, 1896. Second incorporation effective December 13, 1897.
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AREA
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50 square miles
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PORT OF LONG BEACH
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Busiest port on the west coast (handling the most cargo tonnage). Recently named #1 container port in the U. S.
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TOTAL VISITORS
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Approximately 5 million
(based on City of Long Beach resource Allocation Plan FY 2003)
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VISITOR SPENDING
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With total economic impact estimated to be $950 million, direct visitor spending accounted for $343 million.
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HOTEL ROOMS
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5,000+ within greater Long Beach area
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Book Long Beach Hotels here!
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CONVENTION ATTENDANCE
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1.6 million annually (Estimated 2005 figure)
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CONVENTION CENTER
(expansion complete 8/1/94)
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224, 000 sq. ft. of Exhibit Space
83,000 sq. ft. of Meeting Space
75,000 sq. ft. Arena (13,500 seats)
20,456 sq. ft. Ballroom
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AVERAGE DAYS OF SUNSHINE
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345
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AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
(Fahrenheit)
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Jan.-Mar. 46°-69°
Apr.-June 52 °-75 °
July-Sept.60°-83°
Oct.-Dec.50°-75°
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GOLF COURSES
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5
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TENNIS COURTS
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69
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MARINAS
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Long Beach Marina, including the Downtown Shoreline Marina, holds 3,400 slips, making it the largest municipaly owned and operated marina system in the country.Alamitos Bay Marina holds 1,991 slips.
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MAJOR HIGHWAYS
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710 Long Beach Fwy (north/south)
405 San Diego Fwy (north/south)
605 San Gabriel River Fwy (north/south)
110 Harbor Fwy (north/south)
105 Century Fwy (east west)
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LIGHT RAIL
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Route 1 Pacific Coast Highway (along coastline)
Metro Blue Line: Long Beach to Los Angeles.
Metro Green Line: Northern tip of Redondo Beach to Norwalk
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TRANSIT SERVICE
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Greyhound (long distance service); Long Beach Transit, Los Angeles MTA, Orange County RTD and Torrance Transit.
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AIRPORTS
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Long Beach: 10 minutes from downtown
Los Angeles International: 25 minutes north (23 miles) Orange County/John Wayne: 35 minutes south(27 miles)
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS / RECREATION AREAS
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Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach Grand Prix, Long Beach Marine Stadium, Carnival Cruise Lines, Catalina Island, Gondola Getaway, Tallship Californian, Mega Bungee, Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios Hollywood and Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, are just some of the endless, exciting possibilities.
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WATER-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES
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Sailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, water skiing, fishing, sea kayaking and sunbathing.
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NEARBY PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS
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Major League Baseball Dodgers and Angels; National Basketball Association Lakers and Clippers; National Hockey League Kings and Mighty Ducks; ECHL Long Beach Ice Dogs ice hockey.
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