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The All American Melodrama Theater and Music Hall
Ollie #1 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
5 of 5 stars 15 reviews

I have taken my family and friends to the All American Melodrama Theater several times now.  It is so fun, I even took my entire office staff for our year-end party!  It is an... more »

Attraction type  Dinner Theatres
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Catalina Express
Ollie #2 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Catalina Island is just an hour away aboard our fast and sleek boats out of Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point. We are committed to offering the...... more » Owner description: Catalina Island is just an hour away aboard our fast and sleek boats out of Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point. We are committed to offering the most advanced, state-of-the-art watercraft available while maintaining a high level of dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, and quality of service. Today, the fleet consists of 8 high-speed vessels. More than one million passengers set sail to Catalina Island each year on board Catalina Express, and with year round service and up to 30 departures daily, you can easily join them. « less
Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Ollie #3 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4 of 5 stars 154 reviews
Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Shoreline Pedestrian Bikepath
Ollie #4 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Biking Trails; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  4.2 km from city centre
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Ollie #5 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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California State University Long Beach
Ollie #6 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  6.7 km from city centre
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Long Beach Airport
Ollie #7 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: Established in 1923, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the location of aviation history. The main terminal is a designated landmark built in Art Deco...... more » Owner description: Established in 1923, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the location of aviation history. The main terminal is a designated landmark built in Art Deco style. This building features ticket counters, restaurants, a gift shop, an observation deck, and displays exhibits about California's first municipal airport. The world’s first flight school was established at LGB and was the site of Amelia Earhart’s first flight as a passenger. Three million travelers are served by the airport annually. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  7.3 km from city centre
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Scorpion Submarine
Ollie #8 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
This decommissioned Soviet submarine is now a tourist attraction in Long Beach.
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Shoreline Village
Ollie #9 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Owner description: Quirky shops, souvenir stores and restaurants line this popular waterfront boardwalk, which also features a carousel and fun zone for kids, live...... more » Owner description: Quirky shops, souvenir stores and restaurants line this popular waterfront boardwalk, which also features a carousel and fun zone for kids, live entertainment, beautiful views of the city and dynamite sunsets. « less
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Game/ Entertainment Centres; Marinas; Speciality Shops
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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The Queen Mary
Ollie #10 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
3.5 of 5 stars 207 reviews
Owner description: This elegant luxury liner, permanently docked on Long Beach since its last crossing in 1967, features a hotel, museum, restaurants, Art Deco salons...... more » Owner description: This elegant luxury liner, permanently docked on Long Beach since its last crossing in 1967, features a hotel, museum, restaurants, Art Deco salons for private parties, a wedding chapel and tours. « less
Attraction type  Ships; History Museums; Museums; Religious Sites
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
Bungalow C Personal Spa
Ollie #11 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
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Rancho Los Alamitos
Ollie #12 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Historic site was part of a massive Spanish land grant in 1784 and today serves as a living history museum comprised of six agricultural buildings,...... more » Owner description: Historic site was part of a massive Spanish land grant in 1784 and today serves as a living history museum comprised of six agricultural buildings, working blacksmith shop, magnificent gardens and a rambling adobe ranch built in 1800. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  7.9 km from city centre
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Long Beach Waterfront
Ollie #13 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Distance  5.7 km from city centre
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Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Ollie #14 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  6.7 km from city centre
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Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Ollie #15 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Race Car Tracks
Distance  5.0 km from city centre
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Pine Avenue
Ollie #16 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Shop in the daytime or party at night along this trendy retail and restaurant district, where historic buildings house shops and eateries, and a...... more » Owner description: Shop in the daytime or party at night along this trendy retail and restaurant district, where historic buildings house shops and eateries, and a sizzling nightlife takes over when the sun goes down. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Bixby Park
Ollie #17 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Urban park offers a variety of amenities including a playground, mobile skate park, community center, youth recreation programs and a teen center.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Rancho Los Cerritos
Ollie #18 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

The Rancho Los Cerritos is a historic site owned by the City of Long Beach.  It is a Monterey Style adobe rancho house from 1844, remodeled during the 1930's by the Bixby family... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  7.8 km from city centre
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The Walter Pyramid
Ollie #19 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: This imposing edifice on the campus of California State University Long Beach, is one of only three pyramid-shaped buildings in the U.S. and is used...... more » Owner description: This imposing edifice on the campus of California State University Long Beach, is one of only three pyramid-shaped buildings in the U.S. and is used for various functions including sporting events, gymnasium, conferences, weddings and filming for movies and commercials. « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  6.7 km from city centre
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Long Beach Museum of Art
Ollie #20 of 41 attractions in Long Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Located high on a cliff overlooking the Pacific, this museum complex features the historic Elizabeth Milbank Anderson summer home and carriage house,...... more » Owner description: Located high on a cliff overlooking the Pacific, this museum complex features the historic Elizabeth Milbank Anderson summer home and carriage house, both built in 1912, plus magnificent gardens, a permanent collection of European and California art and a two-story gallery with changing exhibitions. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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