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Long Beach Heritage, a not-for-profit organization supported by members and volunteers, has been the preeminent resource for historic preservation advocacy and education in Long Beach, CA since 1980.
Become a Member today and support our mission to keep older buildings in use, promote preservation incentives, and celebrate Long Beach’s amazing heritage.
The Bembridge House, a local and national landmark owned and operated by Long Beach Heritage, has tours led by our amazing docents on Tuesday afternoons, the fourth Saturday, and the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm. We’ve added evening tours every Wednesday and the first and third Friday at 6:00 pm and 7 pm. To make reservations and learn more about the Bembridge House docent led tours please checkout the Bembridge House website.
Long Beach Heritage invites you to submit nominations for the 2027 Preservation Awards. The date and location for the awards ceremony will be announced soon.
The aim of these awards, which have been presented each year since 1988, is to recognize the growing strength and diversity of historic preservation in Long Beach. Membership in Long Beach Heritage is not a requirement to submit a nomination. To be eligible, projects must be located in Long Beach and should conform to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Projects should also be completed within one year of submission.
The deadline for nominations will be announced soon. To submit a nomination or learn more information about the nomination process please follow this link.
It’s time once again to plan for the Heritage Holidays Tours at the Bembridge House. The Joys of Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice and Kwanzaa will be celebrated in displays throughout the property. The 2026 theme of “Vintage Sparkle” and the Magic of the Season will brighten up the House far beyond its usual dazzling splendor!
Everyone is invited to experience Heritage Holidays at the Bembridge House. All tours include Chef Alan’s famous cookies and light beverages. Space is limited, so reservations are highly suggested and soon you will be able to make reservations for the tours at the Bembridge House website. Tickets will be $15 per adult (children accompanied by an adult are free) plus an added Ticket fee of a few more dollars.
2026 Heritage Holidays Tour Dates: Daytime Tours from 1:30–3:00, Tuesday, Dec. 1, Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 13. Nighttime Tours from 6:00–7:30, Friday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 13.
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