The City of Long Beach has over 120 designated historic sites. Below are just a few highlights. View a complete list of landmarks on the city’s website.
Kimpson-Nixon Residence
The Kimpson-Nixon Residence, built in 1940, was designed by Raphael Soriano. It is among the most significant International Style residences in Southern California.
Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple, 230 Pine Avenue, 1903. This building is one of the oldest structures in downtown Long Beach and was designed by Henry Starbuck, the first architect to establish an office in the city. It has a triple gabled facade and the second floor Lodge Room has wooden trusses on the ceiling and a painted mural on the wall.
The Bixby Ranch House
The Bixby Ranch House, built in 1890 for George Bixby, was once surrounded by agricultural land and served as the centerpiece of the ranch operations. The area was later subdivided and the home is part of a small gated community in Bixby Knolls. The elegant estate is an outstanding example of 19th-century craftsmanship by brothers Almeric and Ernest Coxhead.