Damian J.
8/17/2025
Bessie McKenzie--famous ghost roaming the grounds evenings, wearing white wedding gown
Sunnyside Cemetery
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1095 E Willow St
Long Beach, CA 90806
The Long Beach Municipal Cemetery, located at the corner of Willow Street and Orange Avenue, spans 43 acres and serves as the final resting place for many notable figures, including the city's founder, William Erwin Willmore, who was interred in 1901. This historic cemetery is maintained by the City Engineer and operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine.
With its rich history and serene environment, the cemetery offers a tranquil space for remembrance and reflection. It stands as a testament to the legacy of Long Beach and its community, honoring those who have contributed to the city's heritage.
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4.519 reviews
May A.
5/15/2023
Historic landmark-- the second oldest burial ground in Long Beach We attempted to visit the cemetery one evening around 8:00p but the gates were locked. We returned the next day in broad...
Leslie Y.
8/31/2018
Sunnyside is within walking distance from my work, so I spent many lunch breaks walking on the ground, contemplating about the past and my future. This cemetery is truly historic, with most of...
Ray H.
8/15/2020
This place has turned into a joke! My sister has been resting here since 1991 and the place looks dead! I talked to one of the guys they and he said they have no water to keep the place up other...
Chuck A.
11/4/2022
I enjoy going here. Sounds morbid but I find in interesting to see the headstones of the founders of Long Beach. A lot of civil war vets. Some of the headstones are beautifully carved.
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