Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, California
562-590-3100
Open Daily 9am-6pm
Admission Charged
This is the only aquarium
in the world to focus on the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can enjoy 550 species, 17
living habitats and 30 exhibits which take them on a journey throughout the
Pacific Ocean's three regions: Southern California/Baja, the Tropical Pacific,
and the Northern Pacific. With its sweeping, curving, wave-like architecture,
the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific is designed to emulate the ocean.
Over 12,000 creatures are on view at this fascinating, state-of-the-art
aquarium, which re-creates three different ecosystems and brings visitors face
to face with sharks, sea lions, eels and other residents of giant tanks.
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, California 90802
562-437-1689
Hours: Tuesdays – Friday,
11:30am – 7:00pm, Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm.
Admission Charged
Known as MoLAA, this
combination museum and cultural center is devoted exclusively to contemporary
Latin American art, including paintings, lithographs and sculptures. It also
offers shows, classes, wine tastings, an open-air market, gift shop, and a
restaurant.
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-439-2119
Galleries & Store Tuesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday:
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission Charged
Located high on a cliff
overlooking the Pacific, this museum complex features the historic Elizabeth
Milbank Anderson summer home and carriage house, both built in 1912, plus
magnificent gardens, a permanent collection of European and California art, and
a two-story gallery with changing exhibits.
Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(800) 437-2934
(Phone) (562) 435-3511
The ship’s hours are 10:00
am to 6:00 pm daily. with extended hours for restaurants & lounges.
First Class Passage ticket
includes Ghosts & Legends show, admission to the adjoining exhibit of a Russian
Cold War submarine, two Guided Tours and all exhibit areas. Casual to elegant
dining
General admission passport
includes the Ghosts and Legends and self-guided Shipwalk tour.
Behind the Scenes Guided Tour and World War II Tour and First Class Passage
package also available.
The Queen Mary was already an icon before arriving at its permanent home in Long
Beach. “The grandest ocean liner ever built” was hostess to the rich and famous
during the 1930s and considered by many as the only civilized way to travel.
World War II saw the Queen Mary’s conversion to a troop ship know as the “Grey
Ghost”, carrying up to 15,000 troops at one time. She later carried more than
22,000 war brides and children to the United States and Canada.
After her arrival in Long Beach in December of 1967, she was removed from
British registry and ownership turned over to the City of Long Beach. Her
operation, maintenance and preservation are entrusted to the non-profit RMS
Foundation.
Soviet Foxtrot Submarine
( code name Scorpion)
1126 Queens Hwy.
Long Beach, California
90802
562-432-3316
Call for days and hours of
operation
Admission Charged
Admission includes a short
film. The submarine is open 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
The Soviet Foxtrot
submarine, code name Scorpion, is on display just outside the Queen Mary. Touring
the sub gives an idea of what life was like in close quarters. Steep ladders,
small hatches, narrow corridors and lowered ceilings created an atmosphere much
like an obstacle course. Imagine 78 crew sharing two showers and three toilets
for up to three months at sea!
Whale Watching
From December to early
April, take a cruise to spot gray whales on their yearly migration. You may see
the whales "spy hopping," poking their heads above the water a bit, or
"breaching," a spectacular display as the whales propel themselves out of the
water and fall back with a big splash. Bring your binoculars.
Rancho Los Cerritos
Historic Site
4600 Virginia Road
Long Beach, California 90807
562-570-1755
Open to the public
Wednesday - Sunday from 1 -- 5 (except on major holidays).
Admission Free
Rancho Los Cerritos was
originally a Spanish land grant of 27,000 acres, but is still impressive at its
present size of 4.7 acres. The complex includes an 1844 Monterey-Colonial two
story adobe house (combining both
Mexican and American architectural styles )and
historic gardens. behave fun taking "Tea with Margaret Bixby." You'll enjoy a
Victorian tea and find out about 19th century ranch life from "Margaret Bixby"
in a living history presentation.
The Pyramid
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, California 90840
562-985-4949
Admission Free to View
This imposing edifice on
the campus of California State University Long Beach, is one of only three
pyramid-shaped buildings in the U.S. It is used for various functions including
sporting events, conferences, weddings and filming for movies and commercials.
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 Bixby Hill Road
Long Beach, California 90815
562-431-3541
Call for days and hours of
operation
Admission Free
This historic site was part
of a massive Spanish land grant in 1784 and today serves as a living history
museum comprised of six agricultural buildings, working blacksmith shop,
magnificent gardens and a rambling adobe ranch house built in 1800.
California State
University Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, California 90840
562-985-4111
Call for additional information
Long Beach Arena
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, California 90802
562-436-3661
Call for additional
information
Admission Free to View
Used for conventions,
exhibits and special events, this large arena offers 46,000 square feet of
exhibit space plus seating for more than 13,500 people.
Naples Island
5437 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, California
562-433-9595
Call for schedule of
departures
Admission Charged for Trip
A peninsula on the southern
most tip of Long Beach. Naples was patterned after the Italian city of the same
name (with canals). Authentic gondolas glide along the waterways while
spectators watch from the waterfront sidewalks.
Signal Hill Farmers
Market
2701 Walnut Ave.
Long Beach, California 90806
866-466-3834
Call for days and hours of
operation
Admission Free
Weekly open-air market situated on a scenic grassy field features fresh fruits,
vegetables, fresh herbs, , cut flowers, live orchids, farm fresh products, and
baked goods.
Gondola Getaway
5437 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, California
562-433-9595
Call for additional
information
Admission Charged
A romantic one-hour
Alamitos Bay cruise on an authentic Italian gondola, complete with gondolier
(who will croon upon request) and complimentary food basket.
Shoreline
Pedestrian/Bicycle Path
Alamitos Avenue to 54th
Place
Long Beach, California
Biking trail; Jogging path/track
Pine Avenue
Between Ocean Blvd. and 3rd
Ave.
Long Beach, California
Open Daily
Admission Free
Shop in the daytime or party at night within this trendy retail and restaurant
district, with historicbuildings, shops and eateries. A sizzling nightlife
takes over when the sun goes down.
Earl Burns Miller
Japanese Garden
562-985-8885
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m.,Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday and Seasonal
Closures:
Winter: Mid December to the
end of January
Spring Break: The week before Easter
Summer Holidays: The Fourth of July
Fall: Thanksgiving Day through the following Sunday
Admission Charged. However,
there is no fee to visit the garden unless a public program is offered that day.
On the Cal State University Long Beach
campus, you'll find the quiet beauty of this large Japanese Garden. Enter
through a tile roof gate modeled after one in Kyoto, Japan to another world.
Explore a three-tiered Buddhist pagoda, wander the path in the White Birch
Woods, and don't miss the ceremonial teahouse where you pass through the sliding
shoji doors into another world. There's also a wonderful koi pond, bonsai
gardens, waterfalls, and a "zigzag bridge": built to ward off evil spirits that,
legend holds, can travel only in straight lines.
Shoreline Village
419 Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, California 90802
562-435-2668
Call for days and hours of operation
Quirky shops, souvenir
stores and restaurants line this popular waterfront boardwalk, which also
features a carousel and fun zone for kids, live entertainment, beautiful views
of the city, and dynamite sunsets.
Californian
419 Shoreline Village Drive
at Pine Avenue
Long Beach, California
800-432-2201
Call for days and hours of
operation
Admission Charged
This 145-foot replica of
the C.W. Lawrence is California's "Official Tallship."
Long Beach Waterfront
54th Place and Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, California
Admission Free
Enjoy a scenic bike ride
along the trail
East 4th
Street
Long Beach, California
Admission Free
Shoppers looking to buy vintage clothes, furniture and other memorabilia from
the 1950s up through the '70s will enjoy the many shops that span more than
two-blocks on this popular, busy street.
El Dorado Regional Park
7500 East Spring Street
Long Beach, California
310-570-1771
Open Daily from 7am – dusk
Admission Charged
There are 3 fishing lakes,
with pedal boats, and ducks that love to be fed. There is an archery range (you
must bring your own equipment) a model glider field, a Frisbee golf course (byo),
playgrounds, and bike trails (byo). Steam train rides.
(Is this a miniature train or full size.? Where does it go: around the park or
elsewhere?
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