Long Beach
Country: USA · Region: California · Currency: US Dollar
Long Beach is a large coastal port city in Southern California with world-class attractions including the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary museum/hotel. The city hosts major events like the Long Beach Grand Prix and serves as a Carnival Cruise Line home port.
Top sights
Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, Belmont Shore, Shoreline Village, Long Beach Grand Prix
Things to do
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- World-class aquarium located in Shoreline Village at Rainbow Harbor.
- Queen Mary
- Floating museum and hotel located at the Port of Long Beach near the cruise terminals.
- Long Beach Grand Prix
- Premier racing event held annually on city streets.
- The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
- Retail development with shopping and dining located in Shoreline Village.
Beaches
- Belmont Shore
- Beach area east of Redondo with a pier and some of the city's best beaches.
- Shoreline Village
- Waterfront area also known as Rainbow Harbor with beaches and retail development.
Where to eat
- 2nd Street, Belmont Shore
- Trendy bars and restaurants along the street in the Belmont Shore area.
- Retro Row (4th Street Corridor)
- Trendy clothing boutiques, hipster bars, coffee shops and theaters on 4th Street east of Walnut Avenue.
Bars and nightlife
- Belmont Shore bars
- Trendy bars located along 2nd Street in the Belmont Shore neighborhood.
Getting around
A car is most convenient for getting around Long Beach, though the free Passport bus connects downtown and waterfront attractions, and the Metro A Line connects to Downtown Los Angeles.
What to eat
Belmont Shore's 2nd Street features trendy bars and restaurants, and Retro Row on 4th Street has hipster bars and coffee shops.
Tips
Use the free Passport bus to visit downtown and waterfront attractions like the Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific.
Best for
Aquariums, museums, cruise port