Beach
The beach itself is very wide and accommodating for all types of under-the-sun activity. One of the most popular activities at the beach is traveling the entirety of the beach on the Shoreline
Pedestrian Bike Path. This weaving concrete trail features separate lanes for pedestrians and
non-motorized commuters.
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Belmont Shore
The beach itself is very wide and accommodating for all types of under-the-sun activity. One of the most popular activities at the beach is traveling the entirety of the beach on the Shoreline
Pedestrian Bike Path. This weaving concrete trail features separate lanes for pedestrians and
non-motorized commuters.
The Downtown Waterfront overlooks Queensway Bay on the south side of the city. It’s often the first place to visit for tourists and residents looking for entertainment. The area is packed with
tourist attractions, including the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Long Beach Convention Center. And its water-adjacent landscape offers a scenic place to walk and spend the day. All
types of bikes and pedal-cruisers are available to rent at Shoreline Village.
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Waterfront
The Downtown Waterfront overlooks Queensway Bay on the south side of the city. It’s often the first place to visit for tourists and residents looking for entertainment. The area is packed with
tourist attractions, including the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Long Beach Convention Center. And its water-adjacent landscape offers a scenic place to walk and spend the day. All
types of bikes and pedal-cruisers are available to rent at Shoreline Village.
Bluff Park is between Ocean Avenue and the Pacific Ocean and is one of the most scenic green spaces in Long Beach. This 13-acre linear park comprises only palms trees and vibrant green grass, but no more is needed with the ocean vista available. Couple the long-distance view of Junipero Beach with the gentle sea breeze that is nearly always present, and this park offers serenity on any sunny day.
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Bluff Park
Bluff Park is between Ocean Avenue and the Pacific Ocean and is one of the most scenic green spaces in Long Beach. This 13-acre linear park comprises only palms trees and vibrant green grass, but no more is needed with the ocean vista available. Couple the long-distance view of Junipero Beach with the gentle sea breeze that is nearly always present, and this park offers serenity on any sunny day.
Neighborhoods
Belmont Shore has a shopping district along 2nd Street which runs parallel to the Pacific Ocean with most of its length between E. Pacific Coast Highway and Livingston Drive, which becomes
Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach’s downtown area. The shopping opportunities extend approximately a mile and a half. You’ll find restaurants, clothing stores and various other shops. The Belmont Pier and Belmont Shore Beach are just a few blocks away from the shops as well as Alamitos Bay Beach on the protected waters of Alamitos Bay.
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2nd Street
2nd StreetBelmont Shore has a shopping district along 2nd Street which runs parallel to the Pacific Ocean with most of its length between E. Pacific Coast Highway and Livingston Drive, which becomes
Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach’s downtown area. The shopping opportunities extend approximately a mile and a half. You’ll find restaurants, clothing stores and various other shops. The Belmont Pier and Belmont Shore Beach are just a few blocks away from the shops as well as Alamitos Bay Beach on the protected waters of Alamitos Bay.
For local shopping, dining, and nighttime entertainment, downtown Long Beach has it all. Pine Avenue is a historic thoroughfare extending from the attraction-dense Downtown Waterfront district, offering international flavors at local eateries like George's Greek Café and L'Opera Ristorante.
Major events occur in the downtown area throughout the year. The Long Beach Art Walk always brings out creative characters, and nightlife in downtown occurs every day of the week. Perhaps
the biggest event to hit downtown Long Beach is the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach, where turbocharged cars take over the streets for thrilling race-day action.
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Downtown
For local shopping, dining, and nighttime entertainment, downtown Long Beach has it all. Pine Avenue is a historic thoroughfare extending from the attraction-dense Downtown Waterfront district, offering international flavors at local eateries like George's Greek Café and L'Opera Ristorante.
Major events occur in the downtown area throughout the year. The Long Beach Art Walk always brings out creative characters, and nightlife in downtown occurs every day of the week. Perhaps
the biggest event to hit downtown Long Beach is the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach, where turbocharged cars take over the streets for thrilling race-day action.
Naples is the southernmost neighborhood of Long Beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It’s a charming neighborhood built on three islands lined with picturesque canals. A landscaped plaza and decorative fountain sit at the center of Naples, surrounded by multi-million-dollar homes and street names reminiscent of the Italian character of the neighborhood.
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Naples Canal
Naples CanalNaples is the southernmost neighborhood of Long Beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It’s a charming neighborhood built on three islands lined with picturesque canals. A landscaped plaza and decorative fountain sit at the center of Naples, surrounded by multi-million-dollar homes and street names reminiscent of the Italian character of the neighborhood.
Aquarium
The esteemed Aquarium of the Pacific, in the Downtown Waterfront, has approximately 100
exhibits, and houses over 12,000 ocean animals. These impressive statistics make it the largest facility of its kind in Southern California, and millions of tourists visit the aquarium each year to
marvel at the exhibits showcasing the nearby Pacific Ocean.
Address: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, California
Official site: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
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Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayThe esteemed Aquarium of the Pacific, in the Downtown Waterfront, has approximately 100
exhibits, and houses over 12,000 ocean animals. These impressive statistics make it the largest facility of its kind in Southern California, and millions of tourists visit the aquarium each year to
marvel at the exhibits showcasing the nearby Pacific Ocean.
Address: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, California
Official site: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
Historic Ship
The Queen Mary once was the grandest ocean liner to navigate the Pacific Ocean. It first set sail in 1936 from Southampton, England, and was an instant hit. Thousands of tourists boarded The Queen Mary, followed by thousands of soldiers, as the luxury cruise liner actively participated in the Second World War.
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The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyThe Queen Mary once was the grandest ocean liner to navigate the Pacific Ocean. It first set sail in 1936 from Southampton, England, and was an instant hit. Thousands of tourists boarded The Queen Mary, followed by thousands of soldiers, as the luxury cruise liner actively participated in the Second World War.
Food scene
Shoreline Village is a charming collection of restaurants and shops overlooking Rainbow Harbor on the downtown waterfront. It’s a central hub for several activities, too, including visitor favorites
like bike rentals, harbor cruises, and rides on a carousel. It’s also an excellent starting spot for exploring the waterfront and beaches to the south.
Restaurants are top places to visit in Shoreline Village. Places like Parker's Lighthouse are a great spot for fresh seafood, while other spots, like Louisiana Charlie's, are perfect for more
casual dining. And most of the village's restaurants feature waterfront dining. Other items like ice cream and funnel cakes are also available.
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Shoreline Village
429 Shoreline Village DriveShoreline Village is a charming collection of restaurants and shops overlooking Rainbow Harbor on the downtown waterfront. It’s a central hub for several activities, too, including visitor favorites
like bike rentals, harbor cruises, and rides on a carousel. It’s also an excellent starting spot for exploring the waterfront and beaches to the south.
Restaurants are top places to visit in Shoreline Village. Places like Parker's Lighthouse are a great spot for fresh seafood, while other spots, like Louisiana Charlie's, are perfect for more
casual dining. And most of the village's restaurants feature waterfront dining. Other items like ice cream and funnel cakes are also available.
Museum
The Long Beach Museum of Art is within a century-old summer home overlooking the ocean, on the north end of Bluff Park. It features American decorative art, regional contemporary art, and
early-20th-century European Art. Remember to Check opening hours before visiting the museum.
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Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdThe Long Beach Museum of Art is within a century-old summer home overlooking the ocean, on the north end of Bluff Park. It features American decorative art, regional contemporary art, and
early-20th-century European Art. Remember to Check opening hours before visiting the museum.
Island
Catalina Island is 22 miles off the shore of Southern California, providing a picture-perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. The Downtown Waterfront district in Long Beach is a prominent port to embark on a pleasure cruise to Catalina Island, departing next to the Aquarium of the Pacific.
The Catalina Express shuttles visitors to Catalina Island throughout the day with a typical hour-long ride. Upscale hotels, oceanside dining, and an air of traveling abroad define most visits to Catalina Island, making it one of the most popular day trips from Los Angeles.
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Santa Catalina Island
Catalina Island is 22 miles off the shore of Southern California, providing a picture-perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. The Downtown Waterfront district in Long Beach is a prominent port to embark on a pleasure cruise to Catalina Island, departing next to the Aquarium of the Pacific.
The Catalina Express shuttles visitors to Catalina Island throughout the day with a typical hour-long ride. Upscale hotels, oceanside dining, and an air of traveling abroad define most visits to Catalina Island, making it one of the most popular day trips from Los Angeles.