Spend a Day in Downtown Long Beach Without Breaking the Bank

In order to introduce visitors, residents and office workers to the many experiences offered in the urban center, the Downtown Long Beach Associates dedicates an article in each month’s edition of the Downtown Scene to do just that—show you how to spend a day in Downtown.  In each edition, we highlight different destinations featured in our Passport to Savings program, so everyone can enjoy a day in Downtown without breaking the bank!

This month we want to introduce you to the flourishing arts community that lives in Downtown Long Beach. As your meander through the East Village Arts District, you’ll notice the eclectic mix of galleries, restaurants, and boutiques, each touting a creative and unique artistic vibe.

The first stop in this creative and fun-filled day should be McCracken Visions. Located at 35 Linden Avenue, Suite 101, this art gallery offers the best in oil paintings. Stop in and receive 15% off any painting when you present this coupon.

Then wander just around the corner to Mood Swings Jewelry. Offering both fine and one-of-a-kind jewelry, this boutique is lined wall-to-wall with cases of beautiful rings, bangles, pendants, earrings, and necklaces, some adorned with rubies, emeralds and unique rough-cut diamonds. Housed in one of Downtown Long Beach’s premier historical landmark buildings “The Cooper Arms,” both the store and its collectibles are dazzling. Click here to download your passport to savings coupon.

After all that shopping, take your appetite and your packages to Utopia, the East Village Arts District’s premiere dining establishment. Operating as both a restaurant and an art gallery, this gem of an eatery will delight every sense. Artist Jason Reavis’ Land scapes, Sea scapes paintings will be on exhibit through March 31st.  Utopia specializes in California cooking cuisine with influences from around the world. Paired with one of their delicious wines, each meal is the perfect combination of comfort and class. Click here to receive 20% off this delectable experience!

Be sure to wrap up your artistic day in Downtown by taking in a show at the Found Theatre. With 2 for 1 tickets, this edgy and unpredictable theatre offers a wide variety of shows, concerts and comedy spotlights. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a night to remember!

Whether shopping, art exploration or dining, there is always plenty to do in Downtown Long Beach without breaking the bank!