60 Then-and-Now Photos That Show Us How Different Places Have Changed Over the Years

Long Beach, California, has always been a marine city at heart. Even its name was inspired by the long, wide beaches. The city is world-renowned for waterfront attractions, including the well-known Aquarium of the Pacific and the RMS Queen Mary. 

A youthful city full of life, Long Beach has flourished over the years and settled into its reputation as the city that we know today for beach lovers and aquatic enthusiasts. Despite that, some of the beaches at Long Beach don’t meet the health standards and are said to be too dirty to swim in.