Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Long beach surrounded by dustcovered, halfempty shelves, chipped wooden crates and neon sale signs, acres of books owner jackie. Barbecue facilities and a basketball court are available for guests at the ocean city long. All beach acres resort adventures at beach acres summer at the beach. Downtown long beach development includes apartments, offices, and student housing the historic acres of books building will be wrapped into the project by. Workers helps pack up the remaining volumes at acres of books on monday. With nearly 100 acres, six lakes, an 18hole golf course, and tons of additional sports courts and amenities, theres plenty of things to do in the park. The business was founded in cincinnati, ohio, in 1927 by bertrand smith.
Long beach, ca 90802 this major mixed use complex from developer ratkovich properties is planned around the shuttered acres of books on long beach boulevard the modernestyle building would be. Worth a visit if youre in long beach and like old book stores. With 10,500 square feet of space, perhaps art exchange, part of a larger arts development, will become a. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Snorkeling, scuba diving and bonefishing on the fly, island exploring, beach combing, and sunbathing are among other favorites. Please contact us for any planning help, to learn about special offers and to book your escape. A private balcony or patio offers a view of the forest or ocean at each bright apartment at beach acres resort. In long beach recently, i passed by the sad husk of what was once one of southern californias great used bookstores. Story ends for long beachs acres of books press telegram. Acres of books was the largest and oldest familyowned secondhand bookstore in california, claiming to have in stock over one million books. The beach runs for 3 miles, but you can spend days without seeing another soul read the guest comments. I am glad i did as holiday acres tells the stories about two families that grow apart because of business decisions their fathers had made and.
Acres of books was a large independent bookstore in downtown long beach, california. Its a wonderful and relaxing beach i visit once or. Featuring access to long stretches of sandy beach, this parksville resort offers an indoor pool and a sand volleyball court. The business was founded in cincinnati, ohio, in 1927. Acres of books now closed east village long beach, ca. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures.
The prime long beach blvd setting in the 90805 zip code of long beach is a unique place to move to. The development firm is now poised to acquire land near the crossing of third street. By entering to win, you agree to sign up for lazy acres weekly specials email and can opt out at any time. Acres of books opened on pacific street in 1934 and moved into the current building in the 1940s, taking over from a countrywestern bar and dance hall. Rathtrevor beach provincial park is located next to the resort. The value of 1 reward night is the average price of the 10 nights you collect. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
Landmark acres of books turns its final page daily breeze. In 1934 smith moved to california and established the. Great place to sit with your feet in the sand and taking long walks. The future owners of the downtown long beach lot that is home to artexchange visual art center and the former acres of books site view the space as. We love serving the long beach community with the best natural and organic food selection the area has to offer. Stranded on the beach is the first book in the holiday acres series and it was a serial novel noelle adams wrote to her newsletters subscribers about that i preordered without much thought. Lazy acres market long beach natural, organic, health. Acres of books long beach, california local business facebook. The site makes up the western edge of the long beach airport and is near the 90 acres of land owned by boeing co. Acres of books in long beach, ca 90802 562 4376980. Downtown long beach development includes apartments.
Long beach white pages phone books in california ca. The crates served as shelving in the store until it. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Included in the collection is a two volume facsimile. In 1934 smith moved to california and established the store in long beach.
John strange, who has been browsing downtown long beachs acres of books for about two decades, said the best way to shop the stores 1. See 6 photos and 2 tips from 17 visitors to acres of books. Long beach council approves sale of artexchange, acres of books site. The team of leasing professionals is ready to match you with the perfect new home. Oct 25, 20 shady acres miniature golf in north long beachspent many a saturday there. The team at beach acres resort want your visit to be perfect. A last hurrah at long beachs acres of books press telegram. Shady acres was a miniature golf park on 56th street and long beach boulevard before the land was. Ma state park with a beautiful clean beach facing the open ocean. Each room at the long acres motel and cottages feature cable television.
They include shady acres miniature golf course, a 1930sera flooded orange avenue, lindbergh junior high seen from above showing the schools airplaneshaped silhouette, and a montage of the areas homes. All were sold to lisa shaw, a long beach bookseller. Acres of books is located at the address 240 long beach blvd in long beach, california 90802. Much of the development activity is centered on downtown long beach. Long beach, wa real estate long beach homes for sale. Gourmet shop in long beach, ca foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the. Shady acres miniature golf in north long beachspent many. Select store select store long beach santa barbara encinitas san diegomission hills hermosa beach. I suspect its one of the more sweeter of the series but a great story with good emotion, characters and setting. She details how leaves the corporate world, gives up her vices, buys a dilapidated cottage on three acres of neglected land, and turns it into the beautiful flourishing piece of land that it is today. Located on herring creek, this ocean city motel is 2 miles from the beach and boardwalk. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. Art center to fill acres of books site book patrol.
Acres of books put long beach, california on the map of international book attractions. Lazy acres market joined the community of long beach in november of 2012 and has been a great addition to the area ever since. However, there may be a chance that we run out of one of those items at some of our locations. For more information go to for maps and directions to acres of books view the map to the right. In 1959 smith gave to the people of long beach a collection of rare books, some dating back to the 15th century. Click here for a pdf version of our weekly ad monthly specials click here for a pdf version of our monthly ad. Accommodations you cant go wrong with any of beach acres resorts accommodation offerings, which always include a complete kitchen, at least two bedrooms and a wood or gas burning fireplace. Ratkovich properties has offices in long beach and irvine. When the landmark long beach bookstore acres of books closed its doors in 2008 to make way for a city redevelopment project, a big question. The fruit crates, some dating back to 1900, were used to haul books to their long beach blvd. Lazy acres market 2080 bellflower blvd, long beach, california 90815 rated 4. From the redevelopment of acres of books to a new 30story hotel on ocean boulevard. Enjoyed this book although it could be a bit long in parts.
There will be photos of places like shady acres, the first bus in long beach, and others. The old, long defunct and lamented bertrand smiths acres of books may soon be returning to its rootsbut dont get too excited, bibliophiles. Video taken of legendary bookstore acres of books long beach, ca usa july 2008 now demolished. We are working hard to ensure we receive regular shipments of all ad items. Find the best long beach, ca bookstores on superpages. Acres of books long beach, california local business. They can be contacted via phone at 562 4376980 for pricing, hours and directions. I wouldnt be happy if my sisters did this to me, however, rebecca and phil s story is a good read. Long beach, ca 90802 562 4376980 acres of books was a large independent bookstore in downtown long beach, california.
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