Long Beach, California Home of Proper LBC

Proper is located at the heart of downtown Long Beach, California--home to one of the world’s largest shipping ports, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Queen Mary. Nestled between Southern California’s largest hubs, Los Angeles and Orange County, Long Beach blends urban sophistication with the relaxed atmosphere of a beachside community. The city’s scenery is unmatched, charming both visitors and locals alike with attractions such as cutting edge museums, award-winning restaurants, and a thriving multi-faceted arts and culture scene.  The city keeps its calendar full with an array of events year-round, the most notable being the Long Beach Jazz Festival, Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Love Long Beach Celebration, Belmont Shore Car Show, Annual Long Beach Marathon, to name a few.  Experience the big city feel with small-town charm in a unique oceanfront setting... Welcome to Long Beach!

Tourist Recommendations:

• Belmont Shore - A shopping destination with over 60 retail stores to choose from located only three miles from downtown Long Beach. Here, you can choose from upscale clothing, handcrafted art & jewelry, and home décor. In addition, there’s an assortment of top-rated restaurants to enjoy. Belmont Shore is a must for any visitors!
  
  
• Aquarium Of The Pacific will take you on a journey through the world’s largest ocean where you can encounter more than 11,000 animals.  At the Aquarium, you can delve into wonder with new interactive exhibits, animals, and programs.
  
  
• Another of the most notable events in Long Beach are the Formula Drift, which just successfully completed its 13th year, that takes place on the famous Long Beach Street Course. The course is also home to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, which has been a mainstay since 1977. The Grand Prix is the single largest event in the city of Long Beach, with attendance for that weekend in April exceeding 200,000.

Restaurant & Coffee Recommendations:

3441 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
562.433.0153

Proper has been known to be a source point for limited shoe releases, as well as having a carefully curated selection of shoes for its clientele.  The store’s location allows it to be a central hub for those in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas; the ability to serve both regions has been part of Long Beach’s lure.  At Proper, we believe in building connections with those in the community beyond a simple retail-customer relationship with our patrons.  Moreover, our goal is to reach a global audience with special collaboration projects alongside different brands as well as private label branding.