Long Beach is the 36th most populated city in the United States and the 7th most populated in California. 

It is located on the Pacific coast of the United States in Los Angeles County within Southern California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257

 Long Beach is the second most populated city within the Greater Los Angeles Area and a principal city of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest container port in the US and one of the world's largest shipping ports.

 The city also maintains a large oil industry with wells located both underground and offshore. Manufacturing sectors include those in aircraft, car parts, electronic and audiovisual equipment, and home furnishings.