When you read a story again, you pick up things you may have missed the first time. That feeling of revisiting great stories and literature is what makes Long Beach's Once Read Books an awesome and exceptional place. It really doesn't matter that someone already read the pre-owned book or vintage magazine you found here. What does matter is the fact that you can relive your favorites, both old and new, in this one-of-a-kind used book store. If you don't find exactly what you're after, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will be able to help you find what you're looking for.
Long Beach's proximity to the Pacific Ocean creates a natural setting for aquatic sports. One of the most popular is water polo. The city is actually the home of some of the world's best water polo players that all began playing for Wilson High School. Many have since gone on to play on nationally recognized water polo teams that include the Cadet to National teams.
As long as there are stars in the California night sky, the Griffith Observatory throws a star party every night. The venue offers these free get-togethers with a little help from the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Also with the facility is the Samuel Oschin Planetarium; this planetarium gets in on the fun by offering $7 tickets to three exciting shows that spotlight the wonders of the universe, of the sea, and of the ocean. The observatory is also the home of the new Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon presentation theater, so there is much to do here between the time you are peering heavenward.