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Shoreline Village
The Queen Mary
Aquarium of the Pacific
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Long Beach Museum of Art
Long Beach Antique Market
Michael's on Naples
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
L'Opera Ristorante
Harbor Breeze Cruises
Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & Gardens
Naples Rib Company
Belmont Shore and Naples
Catalina Express
Museum of Latin American Art
El Dorado Nature Center
Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
Skylinks at Long Beach
Parkers' Lighthouse
Located about 30 minutes from Los Angeles, Long Beach is a diverse weekend destination where vacationers find a choice of museums, historic attractions, beaches, gardens, restaurants and scenic views. You can shop for antiques at the Long Beach Antique Market, learn about marine ecosystems at the Aquarium of the Pacific, stroll through the romantic Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden and enjoy the views from the Shoreline Village, one of the most photographed spots in town. Here are the best things to do in Long Beach.
Long Beach, California is a 50-minute day trip from Los Angeles (25.3 miles via I-110 S).If you decide to spend the weekend, some great places to stay include Hilton Long Beach Hotel, The Belmont Shore Inn and Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
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