By Gina Valencia A master women's crew racing around Naples Island. Photo courtesy of the Long Beach Rowing Assoc. With six miles of sandy coastline, a mild year-round climate, and an Olympic legacy that stretches back nearly a century, Long Beach has earned its title as the Aquatic Capital of America. When the 2028 Games arrive on our shores, the rest of the world is going to understand why. Long Beach will host 11 Olympic and seven Paralympic events, more than any city outside Los Angeles....

By Kathleen Mest Photos by Izzy Juarez Just in time for laid-back picnics while enjoying concerts, movies, and other summer activities in the park and beach, these sandwiches were picked for their yum factor and ordering ease; they are perfect to take with you (or dine-in). Thunderbolt Pizza 4085 Atlantic Ave, 90807 @thunderboltpizza With only three sandwiches on their menu, Thunderbolt Pizza is not a sandwich place, but it’s home to one of the best sandwiches in Long Beach. Order at the...

By Brittany Hart Scholten Photos by Monique Kuhlman Tucked along Anaheim Street between Loma and Temple, Zaferia (pronounced: Za-FAIR-ee-uh) is one of Long Beach’s most eclectic, community-driven neighborhoods. Originally settled by Mexican farm workers from nearby Rancho Los Alamitos in the early 1900s, the area grew tremendously with the arrival of the Pacific Electric Railway before officially becoming part of Long Beach in 1920. The name Zaferia is a mystery—some say it’s Spanish for...