Long Beach has an average of 345 days of sunshine every year.

Long Beach is the fifth largest city in California with a population of 490,166 and about 17% of those people are between the ages of 25 and 34.

Long Beach is one of the top 10 Turnaround Downtowns recognized by the Urban Land Institute. 

Approximately 5.5 million tourists and convention delegates visit Long Beach each year.

Every April, more than 180,000 fans watch racing's finest drivers speed on the city streets at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Long Beach was named by America's Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People in 2006.

The Aquarium of the Pacific attracts more than 1.25 million visitors per year.

The Port of Long Beach is one of the world's largest seaports, handling more than 7.3 million containers in FY 06.

Long Beach Parks are Gold!  The City received the Gold Medal from the National Association for excellence in parks and recreation management in 2006.

Just though I'd throw those out there.  Long Beach is a great city!!!  :)