Local
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There are many things to do and see in Long Beach and the Southern
California area. Click here for more day-trips
in the Long Beach area and a list
of restaurants (pdf, 216K).
For additional information regarding the attractions
listed below, visit the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau
website: Visiting
Long Beach, California for lots of helpful links. Enjoy!
Aquarium
of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
phone: +1 562 590 3100
fax: +1 562 590 3109 |
The
Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the largest aquariums
in the United States. Its more than 500 species fill
19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits and take visitors
on a journey throughout the Pacific Ocean's three regions:
Southern California/Baja, the Tropical Pacific, and the
Northern Pacific.
Download a discount
admission flyer (pdf, 284K). Visit the Aquarium
after 5 p.m. for only $5.00! |
Queen
Mary
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
phone: +1 562 435 3511
toll free: +1 800 437 2934
fax: +1 562 437 4531 |
Come aboard the legendary Queen Mary. Book the Behind the
Scenes Guided Tour of the historic ocean liner and World
War II troopship, and see restored areas that have been
under wraps since the final voyage in 1967, including the
Isolation Wards and the aft Machine Rooms.
Download a discount
admission flyer (pdf, 180K). Visit
the Queen Mary for only $5.00! Regular admission
$22.95. |
| Catalina
Island
Catalina Express
Berth 95
San Pedro, CA 90731
phone: +1 310 519 1212
toll free: +1 800 315 3967
fax: +1 310 548 7389
|
Only
one place is home to both flying fish and buffalo . .
. Catalina Island. Make your way to this nearby island
for a day filled with more adventure and amusement than
any theme park. In the sheltered and secluded city of Avalon,
you'll
find quaint shops and restaurants. Here, you can also
enjoy kayaking, jet skiing, swimming, snorkeling, and
more in Catalina's
crystal clear waters filled with colorful fish. |
Sea
World
500 SeaWorld Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
toll free : +1 800 25-SHAMU
toll free : +1 800 257 4268 |
There's
no place in the world like SeaWorld San Diego. Where
else can you challenge the thrills of Journey To Atlantis® one
minute and touch a dolphin the next? Take in numerous
attractions, exhibits and shows, including Believe --
the visually stunning Shamu® show that will take
you on a sensational, breathtaking journey of curiosity
and wonder. You'll also see Shamu in a different light
as his high-energy nighttime show, Shamu Rocks, debuts
this spring. Touch a world that touches you at SeaWorld
San Diego. |
Disneyland
Park & Resort
1150 West Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
phone: +1 714 956 6861
fax: +1 714 956 6864
|
The
Disneyland Resort is "The Happiest Place on Earth",
featuring two theme parks, an entertainment district
and three hotels. All within walking distance are: Disneyland,
Walt Disney's original theme park, Disney's California
Adventure, Disney fun with a whole new attitude; Downtown
Disney district for unique dining, shopping and entertainment,
plus Disney’s Grand Californian hotel, Disney's
paradise Pier hotel and the Disneyland Hotel. |
The
Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Long Beach, CA |
The Pike
at Rainbow Harbor is a vibrant dining, retail and entertainment
destination ideally located on the waterfront in the heart
of downtown Long Beach. A popular selection of restaurants
with harbor views can be found next door to world-class
entertainment. Have fun at GameWorks with the whole family,
ride the antique carousel or catch the latest movie release
at the state of the art, all-stadium seating Cinemark Theatre
complex. Dine on delicious dishes from exotic to All-American
faire or simply enjoy the cool ocean breezes. |
| Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA |
Pine Avenue
known as "restaurant row" of Long Beach, offers a
variety of restaurants and clubs for you to dance and dine. |
Hollywood,
CA
|
Hollywood
is synonymous with the film industry, portraying visions
of glamor and nostalgia to a degree unmatched anywhere
else. Visitors to the area will be unable to miss the infamous
50-foot Hollywood Sign set atop the Hollywood Hills. Hollywood
Boulevard is also a destination most tourists won't want
to miss. The Hollywood Walk of Fame encompasses 18 blocks
of large metal stars embedded in the sidewalk that honor
Hollywood's finest stars of the past and the present. Grauman's
Chinese Theatre is another must-see attraction along Hollywood
Boulevard. The theatre itself opened in 1927, the same
year movie idols began leaving their hand and footprints
outside the building. Today over 200 prints exist for tourists
to admire. Hollywood is only 30 minutes from Long Beach,
and various companies offer tours and activities for visitors
to see all the attractions. |
| Orange County,
CA |
Just a little
south of Long Beach, be sure to check out the beaches and
attractions that the real OC has to offer. Visit such places
as Newport and Huntington Beach, where you’ll find plenty
of shopping and nightlife. If you're feeling really adventurous,
take a drive along the coast to Laguna Beach, where you
can treat yourself to a walk on the beach with a tasty
ice cream cone. |
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