Downtown Long Beach, at least the waterfront area, seems to be a lot cleaner and less homeless-y than most other parts of CA.

And you're right, I don't have to be a tourist at every overnight. Because 90% of our overnights don't lend themselves to that. Long Beach is one of the rare overnights that actually does. So I take full advantage. Good weather, beaches, running, hiking, bike rental, boat rental, great food and drink. I'd like to keep it, please and thank you.

Sing it with me. "Don't know what you got... til it's gone..."