🇺🇸 Los Angeles Long Beach: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

The story of Forrest Gump’s shrimping boat inspired the real-life Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant 🦐. 🎬 Movie Background: Forrest Gump’s Shrimping Story In the film: 👬 Forrest and Bubba’s Promise • During the Vietnam War, Forrest met Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue, a passionate young man from Louisiana. • Bubba constantly talked about shrimp and convinced Forrest to start a shrimping business together after the war. Bubba: “There’s shrimp kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo…” Forrest: “He was my best good friend.” 💔 After Bubba’s Death • Bubba died in the war, but Forrest kept his promise: he used his disability benefits to buy a shrimping boat and named it “Jenny” (after the girl he loved). ⚓ Forrest’s Shrimping Career • At first, he caught nothing. But after a major storm (Hurricane Carmen), his boat was the only one that survived 🚢. • He became the only shrimper left, and his business boomed. He founded the “Bubba Gump Shrimp Company” and shared the profits with Bubba’s family. 🦐 The Real Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant • Origin: Opened in 1996 in Monterey, California, through a partnership between Paramount Pictures and Rusty Pelican Restaurants. • Name: A tribute to the company Forrest and Bubba created in the movie. • Theme: The restaurant is filled with movie references—quotes on the walls, character photos, Forrest’s bench, and his running shoes 🎥👟. 🏝️ Long Beach Location • Address: 87 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 • Highlights: Overlooks the harbor, near the aquarium 🐠—a popular spot for tourists! • Must-Try Dishes: Shrimp platters, shrimp gumbo, seafood pasta, fish and chips, and more! 🍤🍝 🎥 In a Nutshell: Forrest kept his promise to his friend, transitioning from a soldier to a shrimp tycoon 🏆. His story turned “Bubba Gump” into an iconic part of pop culture. #LAEats #California #ForrestGump #BubbaGump #LongBeach #MovieThemedRestaurant #ShrimpLovers