Willmore City Walking Tours
Willmore City started in 1881 as a subdivision of Rancho Los Cerritos and is home to a variety of Victorian, Period Revival, and Craftsman-style homes that provide a cross-section of early 20th-century Long Beach residential architecture.
Willmore City Walking Tour
On the 4th Saturday of each month (except for Summer months), explore the oldest residential developments in Long Beach. You will see a variety of home architectures; visit Drake Park (named after Colonel Charles Rivers Drake, who developed the Pike amusement complex); and the Knoll Park housing development. The tour will also include a brief interior tour of the Bembridge House, a fully restored Queen Anne workman’s cottage, and a few surprises along the way!
The tour is designed as an educational introduction to early 20th-century Long Beach residential architecture. There are numerous architectural examples, such as, Victorian, Queen Anne, Craftsman, Spanish Colonial, Dutch Colonial, Tudor, and more.
Details
Schedule: 4th Saturday of each month except for Summer months or a private event is scheduled.
Time: 9:30am
Where: The Bembridge House
Parking: Street
Length: 2.5 hours
Distance Covered: 1.5 miles
Walking Difficulty: Moderate
Cost: $15 donation per adult
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at preservation@lbheritage.org or the morning of the walking tour at the Bembridge House. In the event of significant rain, the tour will be canceled and guests may arrange to attend the walking tour at a later date. Special tours may be scheduled for groups of five or more people.