Pacific Station Long Beach Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on the bulletin board near Pacific Station’s mailboxes. It read: ‘Free stamps for anyone who can solve our mystery.’ Curiosity piqued, locals started dropping by daily. Soon enough, an old neighbor brought his collection of old stamps, claiming they held clues. Turns out, it was just a prank by the postmaster's kid, who loved puzzles and wanted to see everyone gather around. The free stamps never materialized, but the community bonded over coffee and stories.

2. In the early afternoon, a postal worker opened the door to the mailroom and was greeted by an unusual scent—a faint whiff of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air. Curious, he followed the scent down the corridor until it led him to an empty cubicle where a small oven hummed softly. Inside were several dozen warm, chocolate-chip cookies. A note on the counter read: ‘For whoever needs a pick-me-up today.’ Turns out, one of the neighbors had brought them in as a surprise for everyone. The postal worker grinned, thinking how nice it felt to work in such a friendly place.

3. One day, after school, a little girl walked past the post office and stopped in her tracks. On the front window, someone had drawn a giant smiley face using stamps. Curious, she peered closer—each stamp was meticulously arranged into eyes, nose, and even teeth. Suddenly, an old delivery driver chuckled from behind her. ‘Just our way of saying “welcome”,’ he winked. The next day, more neighbors added their own stamps, turning it into a community art project that lasted weeks.

4. At dawn, when most people were still asleep, an old man started leaving mysterious notes in the mailbox slots. One morning, a delivery driver found a note reading: ‘Your package is ready—pick it up at Pacific Station!’ He drove around town all day but couldn’t locate anything unusual. Turned out, the old man was just having fun with everyone’s curiosity.