Long Beach, CA Things to Do
Whether visiting or living in this California destination, there are many things to see and do. Here are attractions, activities and events of interest:
Attractions -Want to travel the world? You can do so in Long Beach, California, the International City. From a world-famous ship called Queen Mary to the Long Beach Annual Green Port Fest, the world can be accessed from just one place.
The Villa Riviera Long Beach, CA
Naples Gondola Ride in Long Beach, California
Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach
Rancho Los Alamitos, an historic museum/ ranch open to the public
Long Beach California Japanese Garden
Earl Burns Miller Garden Photos Cal State Long Beach
THUMS island
designed by Disney, it looks like a
vacation but it's an oil island
Dining -One of the best views in all of
Long Beach looks to the city, NOT to the
harbor, though that vista is beautiful, as
well. Be sure to sample the culinary
excellence of
Sir Winston's on the Queen Mary ship.
Parkers' Lighthouse offers great views of the harbor and bay, and uses
sustainable practices in serving fish.
Long Beach Bud's Top 10 Joints
Long Beach Boston's Gourmet Pizza
Long Beach Buster's Beach House
Long Beach Chuck's World Famous Coffee Shop Belmont Shore
Long Beach Chuck's Weasel Breakfast Meal Long Beach, CA
Long Beach La Palapa Del Mar Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Parker's Lighthouse Restaurant in Long Beach CA
Long Beach Sir
Winston's, Queen Mary has raised the bar on fine dining
with its 5 star menu. Be sure to stay
informed about
wine pairing dinners and other
events happening on board the ship.
Events- The Long Beach Calendar of
Events is so big that we really could never
list all the things going on in a year, much
less a single day. The city of 500,000
people attracts millions of visitors who
come for conventions and events. But here
are a few we recommend:
Long Beach Grand Prix includes
smokin' hot cars that blazes through
the streets of the city, passing by the
Aquarium of the Pacific.
Queen Mary Dark Harbor Halloween Haunt -
each October
Naples Christmas Boat Parade
New Year's Eve Party on the Queen Mary
Long Beach Queen Mary Christmas Holidays
Festivals include
Queen Mary Scottish Festival, held
usually in February
Original Lobster Festival in
September
Port of Long Beach Green Fest,
usually in October
Rancho Los Alamitos Harvest Festival
in October
Shopping
2nd Street in Belmont Shore provides
great shopping
Sports
Fishing at Belmont Shore Pier
Vacations
Cargo ships, Queens, and Carnivals—Long Beach is also home to a Baja
Mexico cruise adventure offered by Carnival Cruises. Getting to Long Beach via Long Beach Airport allows you to fly into the
city and be ready for fun. But if the flights aren't easy to catch into the
city direct, you can fly into Los Angeles International Airport a mere 30
minutes away.