Sightseeing in Long Beach - what to see. Complete travel guide

In 1881, a town named Willmore City appeared at the shore of the Pacific Ocean. However, the settlement soon changed its name to Long Beach because of a big number of spacious beaches. The name of the town precisely described this peculiarity. Long Beach has retained this name until modern times.
All beaches in Long Beach are located parallel to the port haven. Belmont Shore is widely recognized as one of the best recreation areas in the area. It lies in the south of Long Beach. Tourists, who decide to visit this neighborhood, should take into consideration the fact that there are no hotels near the recreation area. That is why visitors can enjoy sunbathing all day long. The beach has soft sand and shallow coastal water. It also might be interesting to visit local shops that offer many interesting souvenirs or relax in one of the cozy restaurants that offer a striking view of the Long Beach waterfront.

A bicycle ride is a pleasant and suitable way to explore the waterfront in Long Beach. There is a bicycle rental near the beach. A special road for cyclists which heads to Belmont makes it very comfortable to ride a bicycle. As the beach is situated in the port area, some parts of the coastal area are polluted. Water is not crystal clear as well, so it is better to stay at some distance from the pier. Vacationers do not need to worry about their safety or safety of their children because there is always a rescue team on duty.

Besides the aquarium, tourists can explore the real ocean cruise ship that was a military transportation unit during World War II. Queen Mary – this is the name of the ship – is currently a popular attraction. Everyone is welcome to visit it and explore the ship independently. Besides walking on deck, guests are welcome to visit the local restaurant and shops that are open directly on the ship. These shops sell many memorable souvenirs that will remind you of the happy days spent in this charming city on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Long Beach and surroundings
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Survived castles around Long Beach
♥ Castle 'Battery of Santa Ana' Almería, 29.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Battery of Santa Ana' Almería, 29.2 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Long Beach
♥ Local Park 'Long B' , 5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Sun' , 15.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Polliwog Park' , 22 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Boysen' , 28.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Newport' , 33 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Long B' , 5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Local Park 'Sun' , 15.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Local Park 'Polliwog Park' , 22 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Boysen' , 28.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Newport' , 33 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Long Beach and around
♥ Art museum 'Los Angeles' Los Angeles, 31.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Contemporary Art' Los Angeles, 31.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'The Broad' Los Angeles, 32.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Los Angeles County Museum of Art' Los Angeles, 36.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Santa Monica Museum of Art' Santa Monica, 38.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Los Angeles' Los Angeles, 31.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museum of Contemporary Art' Los Angeles, 31.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'The Broad' Los Angeles, 32.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Los Angeles County Museum of Art' Los Angeles, 36.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Santa Monica Museum of Art' Santa Monica, 38.3 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Long Beach from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Opaque Restaurant
From the series “The Most Exotic Restaurants in the World”
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Distance from Long Beach center - 39.4 km.
The first restaurant of the Opaque network was opened in Los Angeles. Today you can also visit the similar restaurants in San Diego, San Francisco, Dallas and New York. A few years ago the analogue of the popular American restaurant was opened in Moscow under the name 'In the dark'. Its main particularity is the fact that the visitors are served by the blind waiters. Despite the particularity of the Opaque restaurant, its visitors always count on high service quality and on excellent taste of the food. Absence from the bright light does not impair the operation of the customers and the cooking process. …
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Hollywood Tower
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
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Distance from Long Beach center - 39.1 km.
Many traditions and elements of decoration in this building are the original, the charming roof garden was also saved. In the warm period, it is full of palms and flowers. Guests of the hotel can relax in a special zone with chaise lounges. The Hollywood tower was a home for a lot of celebrities from musician and actor’s world. Carmen Miranda, a popular Portuguese actress and dancer, celebrated there her wedding. Today everyone can experience the Hollywood luxury. …
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