Long Beach

Long Beach Aquarium

About

Long Beach is an impeccable holiday destination, featuring attractions such as Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood. It is situated on the Pacific Coast of southern California in Los Angeles County. As the fifth largest city in California, it is also one of the largest shipping ports in the world.

Climate
For snow birds, it’s a transitory relief with 345 days of sunshine every year. Consequently, one can holiday in Long Beach anytime of the year, making it a favorite destination among visitors.

Attractions
Long Beach is ideal for walking and biking. There is a bike station situated at First Street Transit Mall. Kick off your driving to the beach via Marina Green Park towards peninsula as parking space is easily available.

In addition, don't miss the aquarium located at Rainbow Harbour. It exhibits 12,500 animals representing over 550 species. Admission is free.

Shoppers will find brilliant aesthetic art pieces, colorful vibrant bazaars, and modish furniture shops.

For those looking to relax, enjoy a martini or one of Long Beach's special cigars in Cohiba. Take in a royal view of Queen Mary and Rainbow Harbour while enjoying dinner at waterfront restaurants. For delicious and sumptuous sushi treat yourself at Ice Restaurant and Lounge with mouth watering Oriental and Mediterranean cuisine.

How to get there

Long Beach is accessible via plane, car, or train. There are 3 airports in Long Beach. Alternatively, the Metro Blue Line service is also available.

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moofd 936 days ago

I'd think it was a bit of a joke to call Long Beach a "holiday destination" unless you're the Long Beach Bureau of Tourism. But I will say that it's cool to see the Queen Mary there. And I think Jet Blue flies there. It's an hour out of LA.

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