Before a large gathering of motion-picture celebrities and other notables, the first Academy Awards ceremony is held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Academy President Douglas Fairbanks handed out 15 statuettes for outstanding achievement in 1927 and 1928.
The City of Long Beach is the 7th largest city in California with a population of 471,210 as of July 1, 2015. Long Beach ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in California.
Some may think of Long Beach,California, as simply a place to pass through between Los Angeles and Orange County, but this diverse town offers plenty for visitors of all ages to see and do. From its burgeoning downtown area, south to its beautiful Naples neighborhood, Long Beach is the perfect destination for travelers who love being near the ocean but don't love the high prices found in other seaside resort areas.