Built in 1926, the Breakers was a symbol of prosperity, exemplifying the lavish and luxurious lifestyle that characterized the Long Beach waterfront in the jazz age of the roaring twenties. Once the most sought-after destination for celebrities and dignitaries, the Breakers hosted the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, Rita Hayworth, Clark Gable, and countless other famous guests. It was the place to be … and be seen.