Updated September 17 th , 2026
LOCAL INFORMATION
VALBHCS is part of VISN 5.3 (Pacific West Health Network), with five community-based outpatient clinics in Anaheim, Cabrillo Villages (West Long Beach), Laguna Hills, Santa Ana, and Santa Fe Springs. The main campus is adjacent to California State University Long Beach and near major academic centers, including UCLA and UC Irvine.
Long Beach offers coastal amenities, The Queen Mary, a major container port, and a wide range of cultural, recreational, and sports venues across the greater Los Angeles area.
Top attractions and cultural hotspots: Aquarium of the Pacific; Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA); Shoreline Village; the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB; Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & Gardens; and Rosie’s Dog Beach. Annual events and local culture: Grand Prix of Long Beach and Cambodia Town Parade & Festival (April), Long Beach Pride (May), Juneteenth Celebration (June), and the Uptown Jazz Festival (August). Living and getting around: Long Beach Transit provides more than 37 bus routes and a free weekend Passport shuttle. The Metro A Line connects Long Beach with Downtown Los Angeles, while AquaLink and AquaBus provide seasonal harbor transportation. There are also more than 100 miles of bike paths. Embrace Long Beach: Long Beach combines coastal-urban living, cultural diversity, waterfront views, strong public transit, and vibrant neighborhoods suited to students, families, professionals, and creatives. Come join us at VA Long beach!
To learn more about events and attractions in the greater Los Angeles area, visit http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/.
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