Want to travel back in time to the early days of Bixby Knolls? Consider visiting the rambling rancho on top of the gated Bixby Hill in Long Beach, California. An oasis under the shade of the large willow and cottonwood trees, the Bixby Ranch House was owned by one of the prominent family instrumental in the growth and development of some of the largest areas in Southern California. Throughout the history of Long Beach, the original tiny adobe building slowly transformed into an elegant 18-room ranch house. Its history spans over 1,500 years. Read more »