Located
across the harbor from Aquarium of the Pacific, this 81,237 ton
passenger liner entered service in 1936 was retired in 1967 when
it arrived in Long Beach, California. where it is permanently moored.
Self-guiding tour takes you to the bridge, ward rooms, officer's
quarters, engine rooms and upper decks. The guided tour takes you
to areas otherwise off limits to the general public. The 365-staterooms
now serve as a hotel...more
Located just across the harbor from The Queen Mary, this aquarium
has 17 major habitats and over 30 smaller ones representing three
major regions of the Pacific Ocean. Includes sharks, octopus, giant
groupers, harbor seals, sea lions, giant Japanese spider crabs...more
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300
East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90801
562.439.2119
The Long Beach Museum of Art is located on a magnificent bluff
site overlooking Long Beach Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The campus
includes the historic Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage
house (built in 1912), oceanfront gardens, and a new pavilion with
two floors of expansive gallery space for changing exhibitions.
The historic buildings are home to administrative offices, the Museum
Store and Café. In addition to changing exhibitions, the Museum
offers extensive educational programs for children and adults, musical
programs, festivals, and other special events.
The Long Beach Helicopter Tour showcases the highlights of historical Long Beach, the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, and the surrounding Palos Verdes Peninsula coastline. Highlights include the newly developed Rainbow Harbor, the bustling Pikes Place Entertainment Complex, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the retired Trans-Atlantic Luxury Cruise Vessel, the Queen Mary, and the decommissioned Russian Attack Submarine - “Scorpion.” ....more
Explore the Long Beach by Zeppelin! Before our Eureka, the last time another Zeppelin came to LA was in 1929. And, while the Goodyear Blimp is a fond and familiar sight above the stadium and skyline, this is the only way you can guarantee yourself or your loved ones a magical airship flight!
On our Long Beach Zeppelin flights, you will enjoy Long Beach Harbor and the fascinating business of the Port of Long Beach. See the Queen Mary from above as you cruise out and around the beautiful Rancho Palos Verdes. ....more
Toyota
Grand Prix of Long Beach
Since
it began in 1974, the annual Long Beach Grand Prix road race has
become Long Beach's biggest event, a three-day festival attracting
world-class Indy 500 drivers from around the world, and featuring
Indy cars roaring through the streets of downtown Long Beach at
200 miles per hour. The festival also features the world's longest-running
and most prestigious celebrity racing event, the Toyota Pro/Celebrity
Race, which has introduced more than 300 of Hollywood's most popular
stars - from Clint Eastwood to Cameron Diaz. Call toll-free (888)
82-SPEED for more information.
Regular host to concerts, plays, trade shows and sporting events,
the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center includes the
Long Beach Arena, Terrace Theater (pictured at right) and the Center
Theater.
Catalina
Island Day Cruise
A popular getaway is a 90 minute cruise out to beautiful Santa
Catalina Island located about 18 miles south of Long Beach and
readily visible on most days. The following operators provide
daily transportation from Long Beach:
Earl Burns Miller Japanese
Gardens
1250
Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90815
562.985.8885
Traditional Japanese Gardens located on the campus of California
State University, Long Beach. Nature paths take you pass Koi-ponds,
golden bamboo, camellias, irises, waterfalls, Buddhist statues,
stone lanterns, pagoda and tea house.
Open: Tues thru Sun Noon-3:30PM Free Admission
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring Street Long Beach, California
90815 562.570.1745
El Dorado Nature Center is an 85-acre wildlife area which includes
two lakes, a stream, and 2 1/4 miles of trail through grasslands
and forested areas. Home to foxes, opossums, skunks, insects, turtles,
and birds, programs include a variety of science discovery tours
keyed to the California Science Framework, as well as free "Movable
Museum" outreach programs. These programs include "Paws and Jaws"
- a hands-on look at North American mammals, "Acorns, Sea, and Sage"
- a discovery lesson about the first people of Southern California,
and "Protect our Watery World" - an exploration of non-point-source
pollution and how action at home can protect aquatic wildlife.
Open: Tues-Sun 10AM-4PM; $5 Parking
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E. Bixby Hill Road
Long Beach, California 90802
562.431.3451
The history of this National Register site spans 1500 years. The
7.5 acres are comprised of six agricultural buildings (including
a working blacksmith shop), four acres of award-winning gardens
and a sprawling adobe ranch house (built c.1800). The barns area
is home to a number of farm animals such as draft horses, sheep,
goats and chickens. Open: Wed-Sun 1PM-5PM Free Admission
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Road
Long Beach, California
562.570.1755
A visit to the 1844 two-story Spanish-colonial adobe is a step into
the past. Rancho Los Cerritos echoes Long Beach’s rich history from
a sprawling ranch to a modern, urban society. Once part of an early
Spanish land grant, the 27,000 acre Rancho Los Cerritos evolved
from cattle ranch to sheep ranch to private home before becoming
a City museum in 1955. Now a National, State and Local Historic
Landmark, the Rancho offers workshops, lectures, educational programs
and tours of the historic ranch house and gardens. The current 4.7
acres of landscaped grounds include trees from the mid-19th century,
historic roses, exotic vegetation and the old water tower. The site
also features a Visitors Center, Museum Gift Shop, California history
reference library and picnic area. Open: Wed-Sun 1PM-5PM Free Admission
Long
Beach Shopping
Long Beach Waterfront
- many specialty shops
Queen's
Marketplace 1126 Queen's Hwy, Long Beach, Ca. 90802,562 435-3511 - village style open-air mall near Pier J
Shoreline
Village 429-P Shoreline Village Dr. Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-435-2668
- harborside shopping center with specialty shops, restaurants,
carousel and occasional live entertainment. Shoreline Village
Drive at Pine Street (pictured above).
Long Beach Museum of Art
Helicopter Tours
Zeppelin Flights
Toyota
Grand Prix of Long Beach
Earl Burns Miller Japanese
Gardens 
El Dorado Nature Center is an 85-acre wildlife area which includes
two lakes, a stream, and 2 1/4 miles of trail through grasslands
and forested areas. Home to foxes, opossums, skunks, insects, turtles,
and birds, programs include a variety of science discovery tours
keyed to the California Science Framework, as well as free "Movable
Museum" outreach programs. These programs include "Paws and Jaws"
- a hands-on look at North American mammals, "Acorns, Sea, and Sage"
- a discovery lesson about the first people of Southern California,
and "Protect our Watery World" - an exploration of non-point-source
pollution and how action at home can protect aquatic wildlife. 
Long Beach, California 90802
A visit to the 1844 two-story Spanish-colonial adobe is a step into
the past. Rancho Los Cerritos echoes Long Beach’s rich history from
a sprawling ranch to a modern, urban society. Once part of an early
Spanish land grant, the 27,000 acre Rancho Los Cerritos evolved
from cattle ranch to sheep ranch to private home before becoming
a City museum in 1955. Now a National, State and Local Historic
Landmark, the Rancho offers workshops, lectures, educational programs
and tours of the historic ranch house and gardens. The current 4.7
acres of landscaped grounds include trees from the mid-19th century,
historic roses, exotic vegetation and the old water tower. The site
also features a Visitors Center, Museum Gift Shop, California history
reference library and picnic area. Open: Wed-Sun 1PM-5PM Free Admission
