When it comes to relocating or growing a business, Long Beach couldn’t be better situated. We’re the seventh largest city in California and centrally located between Los Angeles and Orange Counties. What business couldn’t benefit from being right in the middle of America’s second largest metropolitan area? Or if you want a more global reach, the Port of Long Beach is the second busiest port in the U.S. and gives you easy access to trade anywhere in the Pacific or the world.
The City of Long Beach has been named the Most Business Friendly City in Los Angeles County. Overall, Long Beach has been recognized with a number of national and state awards for being a great place to live, work and play.
Opening a Retail Store
Long Beach wants to help you and your retail business succeed! The City of Long Beach has developed this easy-to-follow brochure to help guide you through the permitting process.
The first step is to make an appointment to visit the Permit Center, 4th Floor City Hall.
Opening a Restaurant
Long Beach wants to help you and your restaurant succeed! The City of Long Beach has developed this easy-to-follow brochure to help guide you through the permitting process.
The first step is to make an appointment to visit the Permit Center, 4th Floor City Hall.
Opening an Office
Long Beach wants to help you and your office business succeed! The City of Long Beach has developed this easy-to-follow brochure to help guide you through the permitting process.
The first step is to make an appointment to visit the Permit Center, 4th Floor City Hall.
Sign Guide: City of Long Beach Sign Ordinance
The goal of this sign ordinance is to maintain the current eclectic character of Long Beach, while enabling innovation and the emergence of new architectural styles.