Long Beach, California is a seaside community located in metropolitan Los Angeles. Since we are located next to the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, we enjoy comfortable spring-like weather most of the year with minimal air pollution. Long Beach enjoys an average of 345 days of sunshine per year with average temperatures varying from 67 degrees F/ 20 degrees C (High) to 46 degrees F/8 degrees C (Low) in the winter months to 83 degrees F/ 28 degrees C (High) to 63 degrees F/ 17 degrees C (Low) in the summer.

The city of Long Beach is the fifth largest city in California with a population of approximately 450,000. The Los Angeles metropolitan area has a population of more than ten million. The Los Angeles area offers world-class entertainment and recreation for all tastes. Long Beach and the surrounding communities also boast superior public services, such as public transportation.

Long Beach City College is a two campus college. The English as a Second Language Department is located at the Pacific Coast Campus, so named since it is located on the Pacific Coast Highway. Some classes are held at the Liberal Arts Campus, approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) away.

Long Beach City College, and the Pacific Coast Campus in particular, promote a very friendly learning atmosphere. Teachers and staff members work together closely to ensure that our students succeed. We believe that the success of our students is our success.