Things to do in Long Beach

Queen Mary, the ocean liner turned hotel and tourist attraction offers a variety of tours as well as restaurants and nightlife.
Address: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, California 90802
Phone: (562) 435-3511
Website: www.queenmary.com
Queen Mary Visitors Guide

Scorpion Submarine - this decommissioned Russian submarine is docked nest to the Queen Mary. Self-guided tours can be purchased alone or as part of a package with the Queen Mary.
Address: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, California 90802, United States
Phone: 562-432-3316
Website: www.queenmary.com/attractions.php

Aquarium of the Pacific, over 12,000 pacific coast creatures in a relatively compact space.
Address: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, California 90802
Phone: 562 590 3100
Website: www.aquariumofpacific.org

Shoreline Village - funky shops, souvenirs, restaurants and bars along Shoreline Marina; bike, pedal cart and skate rentals; Carrousel and arcade. Live music on weekends.
Address: Shoreline Drive at the end of the 710 Freeway
Website: www.shorelinevillage.com

Harbor Breeze Cruises - Harbor Cruises, Whale Watching, Dolphin, Marine Life and Ecotourism Cruises
Address: 100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 432-4900
Website: harbor-cruises.com

Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises aboard an authentic paddlewheel riverboat. (Soon to reopen)
Address: Rainbow Harbor next to the Aquarium of the Pacific
Phone:
Website: www.thedinnerdetective.com

The Tallship American Pride offers whale watching, educational trips and Catalina Island excursions
Address: Rainbow Harbor, Dock #3, Long Beach, California, Next to the Aquarium of the Pacific
Office Phone: (714) 970-8801
Website: www.americanpride.org

Long Beach Sport Fishing and Whale Watching
Address: Port of Long Beach, Berth 55, Port of Long Beach off Pico Ave.
Phone: (562) 432-8993
Website: www.longbeachsportfishing.com]

Catalina Express - runs ferry service from Long Beach and San Pedro to Catalina Island
Address: Catalina Landing in Downtown Long Beach and from next to the Queen Mary
Phone: 1(800) 481-3470
Website: www.catalinaexpress.com

Gameworks - bowling alley, super arcade, 2 bars and a full restaurant at the Pike.
Address: The Pike in Long Beach, Aquarium Way and Shoreline Drive
Phone: (562) 308-7529
Website: www.Gameworks.com

East Village Arts District - an area of shops galleries and cafes centered around Broadway and Linden in Downtown Long Beach. A great place for a cozy cup of coffee at any of the independent East Village cafes.
Address: Broadway, Linden and 1st Street
Website: www.eastvillageartsdistrict.com

Acres of Books – this landmark building is a vast barn of a used bookstore with over 750,000 volumes including many out of print and rare editions.
Address: 240 Long Beach Blvd. at North Broadway, Long Beach, California 90802
Phone: (562) 437-6980
Website: www.abebooks.com/home/acres/

Museum of Latin American Art - an outstanding collection of contemporary paintings and sculptures by Latin American artists, including a Sculpture Garden opened in October 2005. The entrance is temporarily in the back of the museum while the front is getting a face-lift. Free Fridays. Address: 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 437-1689
Website: www.molaa.com

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