Happily Bearded After

09/29/2026

09/27/2026

My 2 favorite shots from yesterday’s Foto Walk. Thanks to everyone who came out and explored Long Beach’s waterfront with us. Shoutout to Foto for partnering on over 100 photo walks around the world. I’ve been scrolling through everyone’s photos on the Foto App, and it’s wild how much beauty, nuance, and culture is out there.

09/22/2026

October Photo Walk Drop

In collaboration with Downtown Long Beach, we’re hitting all of downtown this month. Four walks, lots of categories, one month of DTLB Unfiltered.

🌿 Oct. 2 — Terrace Plaza (Flora & Fauna)
🌊 Oct. 14 — Rainbow Lagoon (Skyline & Waterfront)
🎨 Oct. 18 — Villa Riviera w/ Long Beach Open Studio Tour (Arts of Downtown)
👻 Oct. 24 — Fright Fest on Pine (People, Places & Events)

All levels welcome - grab a camera and join us for one of our photo walks!

Link in bio for the full schedule & Unfiltered Contest Details.

DTLB Unfiltered is back this October!
October 1–31, 2026.

Seven categories, one month, endless ways to see Downtown Long Beach. Whether you’re shooting on a DSLR, a drone, or just your phone, this is your chance to capture the city and get your work up on the 1st Street Transit Gallery; with $200 in Downtown gift certificates for each category winner!

I’ll be leading four community photo walks throughout October to get contest-ready shots!

A collaboration with Downtown Long Beach, Arts Council for Long Beach, HAPPILY BEARDED AFTER, , and

Submissions open Oct. 1 — link in bio.

Long Beach Photo Walks: Flora & Fauna 🌿
Friday, Oct. 2 · 10 AM–12 PM · Meet at Terrace Plaza

Kicking off DTLB Unfiltered with the small stuff. Dew on petals, birds on ledges, the green corners of downtown people usually walk right past. Relaxed pace, great for beginners.

submissions open through Oct. 31 — link in bio.

Long Beach Night Walks: Skyline & Waterfront 🌊
Wednesday, Oct. 14 · 6–8 PM · Meet at Rainbow Lagoon

Golden hour into blue hour on the waterfront; skyline reflections, the marina, and downtown’s architecture all in one walk. Great ground for both the Skyline & Waterfront and Architecture categories of DTLB Unfiltered.
Tripods welcome. So is everyone else!

submissions open through Oct. 31 — link in bio.

Long Beach Photo Walks: Arts of Downtown 🎨
Sunday, Oct. 18 · 1–4 PM · Meet at Villa Riviera

New this year! We’re heading out on the Long Beach Open Studio Tour to walk through a few working artist studios before hitting the murals and public art along the way. Perfect territory for the Arts of Downtown catego

09/12/2026

We got a first look at what’s on the menu at SoFi Stadium this season! Some brand new, some fan-favorite staples. From loaded frites to a spam dog that’s already a top seller from taste alone! 🏈🍽️ Note: some items are suite-exclusive or location-specific!

Say hello to Frites — a brand new concept turning loaded fries into a world tour. Pastrami, short rib, butter chicken. Pick a lane or try all three.

Nachos the size of your face and a salami sandwich that eats like a sub shop upgrade. Concourse classics, done right.

Feta and olives meet sun-dried tomato heat, next to a chicken & waffles plate that’s always a crowd favorite. Sweet, savory, gone in five bites.

NEW: the Spam Dog is already the sleeper hit of the season. Pineapple fried rice, teriyaki, all on a bun. Pair it with a cold noodle salad for when it’s 90 degrees in the parking lot.

NEW: Touchdown Treats just expanded with chocolate cake, brookies, gelato and more, now with two new locations around the stadium.

NEW: cheesy baked ziti joins the lineup this season, served up next to a braised beef hoagie and a cannoli dip built for sharing (or not).

A torched-sugar crème brûlée for something a little different, plus a club sandwich worth every bite!

Crispy pork belly with pickled slaw closes out the preview — and it’s just a taste of some DELICIOUS BITES. Even more new eats are rolling out around the stadium all season long. 😉

09/11/2026

Oogie Boogie Bash 2026

09/04/2026

New promos for ABC7 Eyewitness News Mornings just dropped and somehow I ended up in it.🤷🏻‍♂️😍 If you’re not already watching, here’s your sign. Weekdays at 4, 5, and 6am.

For everyone who doesn’t have 30 seconds: here’s the short version. ABC7 Eyewitness News Mornings, weekdays at 4, 5, and 6am!

Funny enough, I was late to set because of traffic. Good thing ABC7’s has had me covered for years! Eyewitness News Mornings, weekdays at 4, 5, and 6am.

Okay, last one. I am not the weather person on this show that’s Brianna & Shayla, and they’ve been getting it right for a while. Catch her and the team on ABC7 Eyewitness News Mornings, weekdays at 4, 5, and 6am.

08/24/2026

Long Beach is full of hidden corners waiting to be discovered. This month, we traded city streets for the stillness of the Dominguez Gap Wetlands & Bike Path. 📷 🍂

08/13/2026

LBNW August 2026

07/04/2026

Sparking joy, community, and celebration under the Long Beach sky. Happy 4th of July! 🎆

Tonight’s fireworks locations:
🇺🇸 The Queen Mary
🇺🇸 Junipero Beach
🇺🇸 Granada Beach

📸 2024

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 Where’s the best spot to photograph the show(s)? We’ve mapped it out for you; from the Queensway Bridge to Rosie’s Dog Beach, plus all three barge locations: Queen Mary, Junipero Beach & Granada Beach.

📍 9 prime photographing locations
🚢 3 firework barges
📸 Tag us in your shots!

Save this post so you don’t miss it. See you along the shoreline! 🇺🇸