Long Beach Attractions
Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
Metro Station: Long Beach Transit Mall, Blue Line
Walking Distance: 11 minutes/0.6 mile
Address: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802
Phone: (562) 590-3100
Hours: Daily 8am-6pm
One of the most popular, family friendly Long Beach attractions. Specializing in denizens of the world's largest ocean, Aquarium of the Pacific features a shark petting pool and plenty of otters, nature's happiest creatures. Recently a new penguin habitat was opened and is now home to a dozen Magellanic penguins who are happily mating and waiting for your visit. Check the website for discount combined passes to the Queen Mary. Check website for Metro Rail discounts. www.aquariumofpacific.org
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Catalina Express
Metro Station: Long Beach Transit Mall, Blue Line
Walking Distance: Transfer to Passport Bus D or A @ 1st and Pine
Address: 320 Golden Shore St., Long Beach 90802
Phone: (800) 481-3470
Hours: The boats run from 6:15am to 7:15 pm depending on the season. Check website for schedules.
Catalina Express: Catalina Island is only a one hour boat ride away from Long Beach harbor. Bring your bicycle and make your island hopping a car-free adventure. www.catalinaexpress.com How to get there: From the Transit Mall Blue Line station- Take the free Passport D or A Bus (look for the Red Bus) to Catalina Landing. Buses run frequently, from 5:30am to approx 9pm. The trip takes 9 minutes.
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Gondola Getaway
Metro Station:Long Beach Transit Mall, Blue Line
Walking Distance: Transfer to Passport D or A Bus @ 1st and Pine
Address: 5437 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach 90803
Phone: (562) 433-9595
Hours: Daily 11am-11pm
Once you've seen all the main Long Beach attractions, treat yourself to a Gondola Getaway: What could be more romantic than a sunset gondola ride through the canals of Long Beach? Okay, maybe Venice Italy. But our canals are less crowded and you don't need to change money. How to Get There: 1) From the Long Beach Transit Mall Blue Line station take the $1 Passport A or D Bus , toward Alamitos Landing. Get off at 2nd and Bay Shore. The trip will take 29 mins. 2) Walk south along Bay Shore Ave to Gondola Getaway at 5437 E. Ocean Blvd. |
Harbor Breeze Cruises
Metro Station: Long Beach Transit Mall, Blue Line
Walking Distance: 11 minutes/0.6 mile
Address: 100 Aquarium Way Dock#2 Long Beach 90802
Phone: (562) 432-9400
Hours: They run on whale time, not human time, so check their website for cruise schedules.
Whale watching has always been one of the most popular Long Beach attractions. The Harbor Breeze fleet has frequent departures from Dock 2, just a short walk from the Blue Line. www.2seewhales.com
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Marina Sailing School
Metro Station: 1st Street, Blue Line
Walking Distance: 16 minutes/0.8 mile
Address: 429 Shoreline Village Dr. #M Long Beach 90802
Phone: (562) 432-4672
Walk from the Blue Line to the harbor, sign up for sailing lessons and let the wind do the rest. Sail boat cruises are the ultimate energy saving way to tour Long Beach attractions, the harbor and the Pacific Ocean. www.marinasailing.com
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Queen Mary
Metro Station: Long Beach Transit Mall, Blue Line
Walking Distance: Transfer to Passport Bus C @ 1st and Pine
Address: 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach 90802
Phone: (877) 342-0738
Hours: Daily 10am-6pm; plus evening paranormal tours.
The queen of all Long Beach attractions. This art deco sea going relic from the golden age of travel is a museum, a restaurant, a concert venue and a hotel. Plus it is haunted.
How to get there: From the Transit Mall Blue Line station- Take the free Passport C Bus (look for the Red Bus) directly to the Queen Mary. Travel time is about 15 minutes.
OR from the Transit Mall Blue Line station take the free Passport C Bus to Pine Ave. Circle. Transfer to the Aquabus, the red water taxi- fare to the Queen Mary is $1. Water taxi only operates during summer. |
Segway of Long Beach
Metro Station: 1st Street, Blue Line
Walking Distance: 6 minutes/0.3 mile
Address: 27 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802
Phone: (805) 650-7770
Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-7pm
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Rent a Segway, it's the perfect zero emissions way to zip between all of the main Long Beach attractions. Rent for $79 for 2 hours or $125 all day. They also offer guided Segway tours. Segways are classified as pedestrians, so technically, you're getting your daily walk in. www.segwaylb.com
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Shoreline Village Long Beach
Metro Station: Long Beach Transit Mall, Blue Line
Walking Distance: 11 minutes/0.6 mile
Address: 419 Shoreline Drive, Long Beach 90802
Phone: (562) 435-2668
Hours: Retail stores open 10am-9pm daily, 10am-10pm in summer. Restaurant hours vary.
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Dozens of Long Beach attractions rolled into one seaside family fun mall. Restaurants, boat rentals, a melodrama theatre, art galleries and of course a pirate themed gift shop. www.shorelinevillage.com
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