Colorado Lagoon — Attraction in Long Beach

A really beautiful place since they restored it. The place is a natural wetland, and serves as a hatchery for fish to come in from the ocean and lay their eggs. Always a popping crowd in the summertime - good for swimming and having a barbecue. Beware of the jellyfish. I was there one time, and there was a school of probably 100 (it was rare, but it happens). Cool place for an afternoon or early morning stroll as well. Seems as though they're redoing it again, so let's hope they make it...

The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan would not be hyperbole when describing the Lagoon. It is an incredible location with both a dark and light history. They are making an incredible effort to restore it to a salt marsh and tidal influence. It is a 5 star walk and chill energy any LBC resident should cherish consistently. However, for years, they knew it was contaminated and did nothing primarily because they didn't care about who'd claimed it...

Not so hidden spot for a swim. The city invested into cleaning this area up, making friendlier for both swimmers and nature. There's a short trail for a nature walk, and the new playground equipment is great for toddlers and young kids. Parking is usually not a problem except on...