Must-See Sights on the Long Beach Waterfront
No trip to the SoCal seaside city of Long Beach, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Los Angeles, would be complete without experiencing the waterfront. From floating museums to sun–kissed beaches, here are a few of the best sights and attractions along the Long Beach waterfront.
Queen Mary
This British luxury liner, larger and more extravagant than the Titanic, has been moored in Long Beach since 1967. Visitors can step aboard the floating museum to learn about its art deco design and storied history.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Southern California’s largest aquarium displays some 11,000 animals across 50 exhibits, with a focus on the biodiversity of the Pacific Ocean. Purchase your admission ticket in advance so you have more time to spend with the sharks, sea turtles, jellies, and lorikeets.
Rainbow Harbor and Marina
Rainbow Harbor is anchored in the heart of downtown Long Beach. It’s your jumping off point for a day of whale watching, deep sea fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and other water adventures.
Marine Park
No trip to Long Beach would be complete without a day of sun, sand, and sea, and that’s just what’s on offer at Marine Park. Visitors to this public beach park find volleyball courts, a playground, picnic areas, and the life-guarded Mother’s Beach swimming area, perfect for visiting families.
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Shared 8 hours Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach
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Spend the day sightseeing in Los Angeles during this guided tour from Long Beach. With an expert local guide and a small group of 14 people or less, see LA landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Follow your guide to filming locations of famous movies, explore Hollywood Boulevard and see one of the biggest ports in the US. This tour includes a balanced mix of guided tours and free time and includes round-trip transportation from Long Beach hotels.
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Catalina Express Round-Trip Ferry Service: Long Beach or San Pedro to Avalon
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Travel to Southern California’s Catalina Island by boat with this round-trip ferry service from Long Beach or San Pedro on the 'Catalina Express.' Enjoy views of the Pacific during the journey, and then spend the day exploring Catalina at your leisure. The ferry drops you in the town of Avalon, the main town on the island, home to shops, restaurants, hotels, activities and more.
Select your departure point—Long Beach or San Pedro—when booking. This is a ticket purchase only, not a reservation for travel. To allow guests the flexibility of choosing their own travel time, guests must call in advance to reserve seats on a specific departure and return boat. You may return on the same day or stay overnight. We advise calling to make your reservations as soon as possible as boats often sell out.
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City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals
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This full–day tour of Los Angeles is a popular and convenient choice for cruise ship passengers docked at the Long Beach or San Pedro terminals. After pick–up from the port, your guide brings you to LA’s highlights and hidden gems, from the Hollywood Sign to Marlon Brando’s acting school. The day’s itinerary factors in free time to explore, dine, or shop at your own pace.
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Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket
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Visit sharks, penguins and puffins with admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, and explore 19 wildlife habitats from every corner of the world’s largest ocean. Slip beneath a full-sized model of a blue whale, and catch the eye of a fierce leopard shark. Travel from a Sea of Cortez kelp forest to the ice-crusted waters off Northern Japan; watch sea horses play in a tropical lagoon, pet a shark in a kid-friendly touch tank and listen to the eerie melodies of an undersea whale song.
Keeping our guests and staff safe is our top priority. We are limiting the number of visitors, requiring advance timed reservations, and managing traffic flow to ensure social distancing, requiring face coverings and temperature checks, providing numerous hand-sanitizing stations, and much more.
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Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach and Los Angeles
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See the L.A. coast from the sky with an exciting, 15-minute tour from Long Beach on a private helicopter. Swoop above the iconic Queen Mary ocean liner and hover over downtown Long Beach, see the imposing Battleship Iowa that's moored in the city's bustling port. Enjoy seaward views of Catalina Island and the curving Pacific coastline before touching back to earth at the Long Beach helipad.
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$110.00
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Private Van Transfer: Long Beach & San Pedro Cruise Ports to Los Angeles hotels
Travel from the Long Beach or San Pedro cruise terminal to your Los Angeles area Hotel with this Private van transfer. This fast, clean and safe mode of transportation will provide a stress-free start to your stay in Southern California.
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$70.00
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Private Van Transfer: Long Beach & San Pedro Cruise Ports to Anaheim Resort area
Travel from the Long Beach or San Pedro cruise terminal to your Anaheim Resort area Hotel with this Private van transfer. This fast, clean and safe mode of transportation will provide a stress-free start to your stay in Southern California.
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$48.00
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$48.00
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX): Private Transfer From the Long Beach Cruise Port.
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Make your transfer From Log Beach, CA. easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that will fit your travel needs and budget.
Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party flight departures or arrivals.
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Los Angeles Ports of Call Tours
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Travelers arriving in Los Angeles by cruise should make the most of their first day in the city by visiting the top attractions around town. On this full-day sightseeing tour, see more in one day, from Downtown Los Angeles and the TCL Chinese Theater, to world-renowned Hollywood Boulevard. Along the way, see the city's diverse neighborhoods, including Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills. And of course, snap a souvenir photo of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Whale Watching Cruise Los Angeles, Santa Monica , Long Beach, Marina Del Rey
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Take a thrilling whale-watching excursion off the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Travel along the coast of Los Angeles and experience marine wildlife up close. Enjoy a glass or wine or beer, a light snack, or other beverage from the boat’s galley. Sit either inside or out on our 45-passenger vessel as you search the Pacific for Gray, Humpback, and Sperm whales, sharks, seabirds, dolphins and sea lions on this memorable outing.
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Private Airport Transfer: Long Beach to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Book here your safe and reliable Private Airport Transfer from your hotel or location within the Long Beach city area to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Our service operates across 150+ countries and 1500+ airports with an excellent customer satisfaction rating of 9/10 based on 35k+ reviews.
- Fixed price with no hidden costs after booking.
- Modern cars only.
- Certified professional drivers.
- 24/7 Customer Support (English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch and Portuguese).
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Downtown Long Beach Food Walking Tour
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Enjoy the culinary delights of downtown Long Beach during this tasting tour. Sample a variety of the city’s best eats as you experience seven or more tastings (and sips) of foods like Greek ‘saganaki’ (flaming cheese), cold-pressed juice, and much more. All tastings and a ‘Long Beach Booklet’ with maps and coupons are included. An upgrade with additional alcohol pairings is also available.
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Cruise Ship Special - Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Stars' Homes - Private - (6 hrs)
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Get the most out of your brief time in LA with this tour that allows you to get to places which the standard tour buses don’t reach. Whether you’re in LA for the day on a cruise ship or have a brief layover, there’s no reason to waste time navigating to areas best accessed in a car. Traveling in an air conditioned Mercedes, visit Hollywood Boulevard, Griffith Park Observatory, a farmers market, and more.
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Private Van Transfer: Long Beach & San Pedro Cruise Terminals to LAX airport
Travel from the Long Beach or San Pedro cruise terminal to LAX Airport with this Private van transfer. This fast, clean and safe mode of transportation will provide a stress-free start to your stay in Southern California.
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$52.67
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San Diego Private 7 Hrs Day Trip.
Visit the city of San Diego from Anaheim with ease on this full-day private tour. Travel in a private transfer to San Diego, where you can customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Choose to visit Old Towne San Diego, the Gas Lamp District, the San Diego Waterfront, Balboa Park, and more.
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$557.00
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Los Angeles Shore Excursion: Deluxe Champagne Airplane Tour
Sip champagne as you soar above Los Angeles on a deluxe, 55-minute airplane tour from your Long Beach port of call, and experience the city of angels at its glamorous best. Fly up the scenic coastline and cross the city’s iconic beaches as you cruise towards the arid Santa Monica Mountains. Get a glimpse of celebrity homes and film studios, take in the Hollywood sign from the air then fly past and Dodger Stadium and glittering downtown Los Angeles as you return to the Pacific Ocean.
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Swedish Massage
It's easy to get overwhelmed with the sightseeing options in Long Beach. Booking this Swedish massage gives you a break and respite from sightseeing. Choose between time lengths of 30, 60, or 90 minutes of massage time to suit your schedule and budget.
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Long Beach Airport (LGB): Private Transfer To Anaheim Resort.
.Make your transfer From the Long Beach Airport (LGB), the surrounding communities, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that will fit your travel needs and budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party flight departures or arrivals.
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$85.00
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Long Beach Cruise Terminal: To Hollywood CA
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Make your transfer From the Long Beach Cruise Port, and the surrounding communities, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation, that will fit your travel needs and budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party needs.
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$113.05
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Private Port of Long Beach Transfer: Cruise Port to Airport or LA Hotels
Private transfers provide a terrific way to get between your cruise port and your hotel or the airport.
There's no waiting in taxi lines or making multiple shuttle stops.
There's just the relaxed and stress-free transportation of a late-model vehicle and a professional chauffeur that will get you safely to your destination.
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$190.72
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Private Van transfer: Long Beach & San Pedro Cruise Terminals to LGB airport
Travel from the Long Beach or San Pedro cruise terminal to Long Beach Airport with this Private van transfer. This fast, clean and safe mode of transportation will provide a stress-free start to your stay in Southern California.
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$40.00
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$40.00
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Long Beach Cruise Terminal Private Transfer To Anaheim Resort Area.
Make your Private Transfer From the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, and the surrounding communities, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation, that will fit your travel needs and budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party arrangments.
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$98.00
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Long Beach Self-Guided Audio Tour
This self-guided audio tour of Long Beach lets you explore on your own schedule without skimping on the high-quality information you get with a guide. Major Long Beach attractions like Shoreline Village, Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Museum of Latin American Art are included and mapped out for you on your phone, so you can start, stop, and skip around to curate the tour to what you most want to see.
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Long Beach Airport (LGB): Private Transfer To N. Hollywood-Los Angeles.
Make your transfer To North Hollywood/Los Angeles, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that will fit your travel needs and budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements.
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$129.00
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