Best Arts and Culture Places in Huntington Beach

"The Museum of Latin American Art is the United States' only museum exclusively dedicated to contemporary and modern art works by Hispanic artists, originally opened in 1996 by Robert Gumbiner. The museum is housed within a contemporary-style building in Long Beach's East Village Arts District that was renovated by Mexican architect Manuel Rosen and features four galleries and a sculpture garden dedicated to displaying rotating exhibitions by prominent and emerging Latin American contemporary artists. A permanent multimedia collection of more than 1,500 works is also showcased, including pieces by Dario Escobar, Liliana Porter, Pájaro, and Flavio Garciandia."

"The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. Since its inception, MOLAA has doubled its size and added a 15,000 sq."

"An outgrowth of the Laguna Beach Art Association (which was formed by local artists in 1918), the Laguna Art Museum specializes in California artwork. Unlike most museums in California, Laguna Art Museum showcases only California artists and their work. The permanent collection includes over 3,500 pieces from the 19th century through present day."

"Just north of Main Beach, Laguna Art Museum emphasizes the art of California. The permanent collection features California landscapes and vintage photographs, all by local artists. Contemporary art is featured in the changing exhibits."

"Long Beach Museum of Art – 2300 East Ocean Boulevard The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) was founded in 1950 as a municipal art center for the city of Long Beach. Since its inception, the Museum has been housed in the historic 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House. In 1957, the Anderson House was designated as the Long Beach Museum of Art, at which time the Museum began acquiring a permanent collection."

"Housed in the historic 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House. The Long Beach Museum of Art was founded in 1950 as a municipal art center for the city of Long Beach. In addition to checking out current, upcoming, and permanent exhibitions you can also visit LBMA’s Sculpture Garden designed to allow you to experience and reconnect with art in the current era of physical distancing."

"The Long Beach Museum of Art has both a permanent collection and high quality temporary art exhibits. Similar to the Getty Center and Getty Villa it sits on a hill and offers breathtaking views of the ocean. 2300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90803Website"

"Take your brood to learn about the history of Southern California and the the Spanish, Mexican and California Americans who helped shape its growth. Free tours are offered Wednesdays through Sundays at Rancho Los Cerritos (rancholoscerritos.org), a Monterey-style adobe built in 1844. Annual kid-friendly special events include May's Spring Festival, August's Mud Mania and a Christmas open house in December."

"Another of the top places to visit for learning about other cultures in Long Beach is the Los Cerritos Ranch House. This shows how Mexican and Spanish culture impacted ranches in the late 19th century. This goes into a part of American history that you might’ve not been aware of, but which is very helpful to know about."

"Hellada is a community environment for self-expression and art retail. A staple in the art community in the heart of the East Village Arts District. You can find various types of art, pop in for some live music, classes, workshops and much more!"

"Founded in 1998, this festive cultural event is celebrated on the first Thursday of the month between 6 to 9 PM."

"Located in South Laguna Beach’s hip district, Cove Art Gallery is an artist-owned gallery that features beautiful art in a variety of mediums."

"Located at 1126 Irvine Ave., it is the highest-rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Newport Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 821 reviews on Yelp. The eatery — with additional locations in Long Beach, Anaheim and Orange — comes courtesy of Tiffany and Raffi Sepetjian, serious foodies who dreamed of opening an authentic French boulangerie similar to those in Paris, the businessexplains on its website. An assortment of artisan breads, pastries and crepes are on offer, along with breakfast offerings like omelets, French toast and traditional croque-monsieur — a baked ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce."

"Between the buttery, flaky pain au chocolat and baba rum cakes, deciding what to order will seem like an impossible task at this French boulangerie. (Don’t even get us started on the savory options). So we won’t judge you if you opt to box up your top contenders—eclairs, fruit tarts, oh my!"

"Enjoy delicious and fresh gelato and sorbet at Gelateria Zomolo located in Pacific City. The owner Tonino grew up in Rome where his passion for gelato started at a young age. He moved to Huntington Beach and is bringing tasteful gelato and sorbet to Surf City USA."

"Located in the Corona del Mar part of town you can find the pretty flowers, plants, and trees of the Sherman Library & Gardens. A treat for the senses, its colorful and fragrant grounds are home to an impressive array of flora from all around the world. Founded in 1955 by businessman Arnold D. Haskell, the gorgeous gardens have since grown and grown with succulents and orchids now on show next to a fern grotto, desert area, and rose garden."

"2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del MarNewport Beach, CA 92625(949) 673-2261. Encompassing 2.2 acres, this horticultural wonderland in the downtown area is filled with Instagrammable backdrops."

"Going to Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is another one of the best things to do in Long Beach, California if you’re looking for some time to yourself. It’s one of the main points of interest for people curious about Japanese culture. At this center, you can bring yourself into a new line of thinking, hopefully learning some important things about yourself along the way."

"A Japanese garden covering 1.3 acres on the California State University campus, the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden was inspired by the Imperial Gardens in Tokyo. Annual events include a Koi auction and a chrysanthemum show. The garden also hosts a summer jazz picnic with live music and catered bento boxes."

"Garden includes a spectacular koi pond, waterfalls, tea house, and bonsai collection. Hosting special events, group tours and garden rental. Open Tuesday – Friday 8 a.m."