LONG BEACH
ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, Located off Shoreline Drive, 562-590-3100, One of the largest aquariums in the United States, Aquarium of the Pacific features more than 12,500 marine animals from over 450 species. It also features a permanent exhibit on marine life from the three regions of the Pacific Ocean, interactive exhibits, including Shark Lagoon!; and a changing exhibit gallery featuring more than a dozen rare and exotic species of jellyfish. Be sure to sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour! more...
Biplane Rides 5242 Princeton Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806, Located in Westminster, 562-427-9433, 866-331-3333, These biplane adventures aboard a beautifully restored WWII 1943 Stearman Bi-plane include flight lessons with a certified flight instructor and aerobatic thrills, such as loops, hammerheads, and spins. more...
Gameworks 10 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-308-7530, Gameworks offers an exciting setting for people of all ages. They offer the best games like Madden, Extreme Hunting, Need for Speed and so much more. There is also great food and entertainment. more...
Queen Mary 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-435-3511, You can tour this boat and enjoy a trip back in time and discover the history of this craft. There are also award winning restaurants, fantastic entertainment, exhibits and shopping to round out your day. In the evening, visit Tibbies Cabaret or one of the other night spots. Then, take part in a spooky Paranormal Shipwalk tour. more...
Historic Homes & Buildings
Banning Residence Museum 401 East M Street, Long Beach, CA 90748, Wilmington, 310-548-7777, Committed to preserving the legacy of General Phineas Banning, this Greek Revival home filled with Victorian furnishings honors the memory of a fascinating man. Special events are held regularly and everyday tours and exhibits tell the role of General Banning in the development of Los Angeles. more...
Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & Gardens 6400 Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-431-3541, This historic seven and a half acre site is comprised of a sprawling adobe ranch house, five agricultural barns, and award-winning gardens. more...
Wayfarers Chapel 5755 Palos Verdes Drive South, Long Beach, CA 90275, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-377-1650, This world famous glass church built by Lloyd Wright offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by beautiful trees and gardens. The chapel is open daily for visitors. more...
Historic Sites & Monuments
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site (circa 1844) 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, CA 90807, 562-570-1755, This two-story adobe and four and a half acres of beautifully landscaped grounds echoes with Spanish, Mexican, and American California history.
Museums & Galleries
Long Beach Museum Of Art 2300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90803, 562-439-2119, This museum offers changing exhibitions, workshops, educational programs, and special events. The museum campus includes the historic circa 1912 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House and carriage house, an exhibition pavilion, oceanfront gardens, cafe, and museum store. more...
Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-437-1689, Only museum in the Western United States exclusively featuring contemporary Latin American fine art from Mexico, South America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Also has a museum store and the restaurant, VIVA! on site. more...
Rancho Los Cerritos Satellite Museum 4270 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-570-1755, This museum features a spacious gallery with changing exhibits, a research library, and a museum gift shop.
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Gardens 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840, 562-985-8885, This one and a half acre traditional Japanese garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins and it was named in honor of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller, as an educational and aesthetic resource for the campus and the community. more...
El Dorado Nature Center 7550 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-570-1745, As a part of the El Dorado East Regional Park, the nature center is a 102.5 acre oasis in a woodlands area of Long Beach. Here, migratory birds have found a lakeside haven in the middle of urban sprawl and trails canopied with trees protect wildlife habitat and offer a great escape for the human spirit. more...
Tours & Cruises
Gondola Getaway, The 5437 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90803, 562-433-9595, Romance is in the air aboard an Italian style gondola. Cruise through the canals of Naples and enjoy refreshments or bring your own champagne. more...
Grand Romance 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-628-1600, A romantic paddlewheel riverboat that offers dinner shows, lunch, sightseeing harbor, and murder mystery dinner theater cruises. Private parties, with a minimum 60 people, are also available. more...
Harbor Breeze Yacht Charters & Cruises Located at Docks 2 and 6 in Rainbow Harbor, 562-432-4900, Tour the Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors aboard the classic, smooth riding 85-foot passenger vessel, Kristina, which leaves every hour for a 45 minute narrated cruise around one of the most active ports in the world. Private cruises and yacht charters are also available.
Long Beach Heritage 301 Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-493-7019, This historic preservation group offers regular Saturday morning historic and architectural walking tours of downtown Long Beach and the East Village. more...
Pilgrim of Newport/Historic Sailing Ship Located at Dock 2B Rainbow Harbor, 562-966-0686, Experience history on a replica 18th century sailing ship where you can help raise the sails and steer the ship as it sails alongside dolphins and whales. This ship offers public voyages, private voyages, and educational expeditions to Catalina Island.
Rainbow Rocket Dock 7 Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-437-6253, This company offers excitment and fun in the sun aboard a speedboat or cocktail cruise. They are Coast Guard certified and safe for the entire family. more...
Spirit Cruises 429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802, Located in Shoreline Village, 562-495-5884, For all your excursion needs, including customized yacht charters, dinner cruises, business entertainment, harbor cruises, and whale watching cruises, visit this company. more...
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Village Tasting Room 250 West Ocean Boulevard Suite B, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-590-5300, Perfect for a small group or a large gathering, this beautiful location offers a wonderful atmosphere for family and friends to enjoy great wine, beer, and soju martinis with tasty cheeses, desserts and other specialty foods. more...
Wine Crush, The 3131 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, 562-438-WINE, This wine bar offers a unique experience sampling some of California's best wines in a beautiful tasting room or garden. They can accomodate large groups and offer delightful gift baskets for any occasion. more...
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