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Attractions



Air Tours

ANTHELION HELICOPTERS
3200 Airflite Way
Long Beach , CA 90807
(562) 424-2684
www.anthelionhelicopters.com
Helicopter Tours of Long Beach LA starting at $ 80. per person- flight training and aerial photography, Introductory Flight Lessons. Corporate and Convention Center group tours for 10-200 people. Team Building flight training packages.


Casino/Race Track

PORSCHE EXPERIENCE CENTER LOS ANGELES
19800 South Main Street
Carson, CA 90745
(888) 204-7474
www.porschedriving.com/porsche-experience-center-los-angeles
The epitome of driving freedom, the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles provides an exhilarating escape from the everyday. Beyond the track, PEC LA also offers event spaces,
state-of-the-art driving simulators and a Retail Store with exclusive PEC LA branded merchandise. PEC LA also offers a fine dining experience at Restaurant 917 with uninterrupted views of the track and quick
grab-and-go options at Speedster Cafe.

THE GARDENS CASINO
11871 Carson St.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 860-5887
www.thegardenscasino.com
The Gardens Casino and its unique and relaxing setting is conveniently located on Carson Street off the 605 freeway in the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California. The Gardens Casino not only offers a variety of games and limits such as Blackjack, Poker, EZ-baccarats, but also exciting promotions, jackpots, daily tournaments, and a menu which features an international cuisine. So come and dine while you play, and get your game on at The Gardens!


Dinner Cruises/Harbor Tours/Whale Watching

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 599-2600
(800) 4-FUNSHIP
www.carnival.com
“The World’s Most Popular Cruise Line®” – now carries millions of passengers every year. A Carnival cruise features day and nighttime entertainment like stage shows, musical performances, deck parties, casinos and more. We invite our guests to come as they are, and we make everyone feel right at home with comfy staterooms, attentive service, casual and elegant dining.

harborBayCruises

HARBOR BREEZE YACHT CHARTERS and CRUISES
100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-4900
(800) 900-8188
www.2seewhales.com
Southern California’s premiere daily narrated whale watching harbor cruises! View whales, dolphins, sea lions other marine life in their natural habitat. Tour America’s most active port. Charters available for corporate functions, weddings, dinner cruises, whale watching, memorials at sea more!

 

HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS
100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6
Long Beach , CA 90802
(949) 650-2412
www.hornblower.com
Hornblower Cruises & Events boasts impressive private yacht charter capabilities. From intimate weddings to over the top celebrations to team building outings for corporate groups, Hornblower is able to service any client’s unique needs. Let Hornblower take care of of the details while you and your guests enjoy the scenic views, the delicious food and the good company that surrounds you.

KAI CHARTERS
200 B Aquarium Way-Dock 6
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 666-6178
www.kaicharters.com
Sail away on your own private yacht! Kai Charters offers captained charters aboard our 70’ schooner Cocokai (maximum of six guests)

LONDON BOAT RENTALS
186 N Marina Drive
Long Beach , CA 90803
(562) 598-2628
www.londonboatrental.com
You are your own captain at London Boat Rentals! Our boats reach a cruising speed of 5 miles an hour, very similar to driving a golf cart. The boats are very easy to navigate. Upon boarding our vessels, our Dock Master will charter you to the open Bay. Once the dock master reaches the end of the dock, the keys will be handed off to you! You will be given a quick tutorial on how to navigate the vessel, a map of all the sites to see and places to cruise. It’s as easy as that!

LONG BEACH CRUISE TERMINAL
231 Windsor Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 901-3232
www.carnivalcorp.com
Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn Cruise Line in North America; P&O Cruises, Cunard Line and Ocean Village in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in southern Europe; Iberocruceros in Spain; and P&O Cruises in Australia.

PIERPOINT LANDING
200 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 598-6649
www.pierpoint.net
Offering daily fishing excursions including 1/2 day, 3/4 day and overnight trips. Diving and seasonal whale watching trips are available. Private group charters from 6 to 149 passengers.

SPIRIT CRUISES & YACHT PARTIES
429 Shoreline Village Drive, Suite D
Long Beach, CA 90802
(310) 548-8080
www.spiritmarine.com
Come aboard SPIRIT CRUISES for your next excursion! From customized yacht charters and corporate entertainment to harbor, dinner, and whale watching cruises, SPIRIT CRUISES offers the perfect getaway. Our commitment to your satisfaction, along with over 20 years of experience, will provide you and your guests with a truly memorable event. Call us today for more information!

THE GONDOLA GETAWAY, INC.
5437 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-9595
www.gondo.net
Scenic one-hour waterway cruises for 2-64 people through the Naples Canals in Long Beach. Please call for reservations.


Hollywood/Los Angeles County

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN
26101 Magic Mountain
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-4100
www.sixflags.com/magicmountain
Massive monster coasters. Awesome adventure rides. Fun family events. We’re talking serious thrills at Magic Mountain where you can find cool rides and events for the whole family.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(800) 864-8377
www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Universal Studios Hollywood includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour, the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event venue. The theme park features such groundbreaking attractions as Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride, Shrek 4-D, Jurassic Park-The Ride and the world-renowned Studio Tour.


Long Beach Area

CARTS OF RAINBOW HARBOR
Esplanade at Rainbow Harbor
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-2668
www.cartsofrainbowharbor.com
Explore Rainbow Harbor, a scenic harbor like no other! A family friendly destination, it has something for everyone. You can ride a boat, shop unique gifts and enjoy a churro! Nestled between Shoreline Village, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and across the harbor from the Queen Mary, it is central to the best that Long Beach has to offer.

CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY
150 Metropole
P.O. Box 737
Avalon, CA 90704
(310) 510-2000
(877) 778-9399
www.VisitCatalinaIsland.com
THE PAVILION HOTEL, newly and completely remodeled, AAA Three Diamond Award winning property with 72 rooms, just 14 steps from the beach, deluxe continental breakfast, and free high-speed internet connection. Hotel Atwater, AAA Two Diamond property 1/2 block from the beach. Great for families and groups, free storage for bikes, scuba and luggage. Complete packages for both properties with tours, hotel and boat transportation.

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AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. Meet more than 11,000 species. Explore sunny Southern California Baja, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face with and touch the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon.

 

Catalina-Jet

CATALINA EXPRESS
Departing out of Long Beach and San Pedro
(310) 519-7971
(800) 315-3967
www.catalinaexpress.com
Just an hour off the coast of Long Beach sits Catalina Island. Picturesque Avalon with its Mediterranean climate, laid back lifestyle and abundance of activities is a perfect getaway. Catalina Express’ fast boats depart daily from the Catalina Landing in Downtown Long Beach year round. Look for special promotions and offers on Hotel Packages and Tours on CatalinaExpress.com. Make reservations online or call 800.995.4386.

 

EARL BURNS MILLER JAPANESE GARDEN
1250 Bellflower Blvd. BAC #202
Long Beach, CA 90840
(562) 985-5930
www.csulb.edu/~jgarden
Garden includes a spectacular koi pond, waterfalls, tea house and bonsai collection. Hosting special events, group tours and garden rental; AND WEDDING VENUE. Open Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m., Sunday Noon to 4:00 p.m.

GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH
3000 Pacific Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 981-2600
(888) 827-7333
www.GPLB.com
The 45th Grand Prix of Long Beach will take place April 12-14, 2019. Along with the IndyCar Series, five other races will run on the 1.97-mile street circuit encompassing the Pike at Rainbow Harbor, Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. There will be concerts, a Lifestyle Expo with Family Fun Zone and much more. Tickets: gplb.com or 888-827-7333.

LONG BEACH GREEN ROOM
1735 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 218-0021
lbgreenroom.com
Long Beach Green Room is the first licensed cannabis dispensary in the city. Offering exclusive, tested and credible cannabis products to medical and recreational consumers, they operate in full compliance with California State and local Long Beach cannabis laws. LB Green Room is your cannabis community. ATM and parking lot onsite. Any valid U.S. or Foreign government-issued ID accepted for recreational consumers ages 21+.

LONG BEACH STATE UNIVERSITY
1250 Bellflower Boulevard, BH303-A
Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
(562) 985-5358
www.csulb.edu
Combining the vitality of a comprehensive, urban university, CSULB offers almost 300 undergraduate and graduate programs and countless opportunities for community, recreational and athletic involvement.

THE DINNER DETECTIVE
1001-A East Harmony Rd., #254
Fort Collins, CA 80528
(866) 496-0535
www.thedinnerdetective.com
The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery ShowEvery Saturday evening aboard The Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA! America’s LARGEST interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing at the Queen Mary! At The Dinner Detective, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! TICKETS INCLUDE 4-Course Dinner, Iced Tea & Coffee Murder Mystery Entertainment Prize Package For Top Sleuth Cash Bar Available. Age Requirement 15 and older.
Go to www.thedinnerdetective.com to purchase tickets, or call our Box Office at 866-496-0535!

THE GONDOLA GETAWAY, INC.
5437 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-9595
www.gondo.net
Scenic one-hour waterway cruises for 2-64 people through the Naples Canals in Long Beach. Please call for reservations.

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH
PO Box 570
Long Beach, CA 90801
(562) 590-4121
www.polb.com
The Port of Long Beach is one of America’s premier seaports, a trail blazer in goods movement and environmental stewardships. Trade valued annually at more than $190 billion moves through Long Beach, including clothing, toys, shoes, furniture and consumer electronics. Specialized terminals also move petroleum, automobiles, cement, lumber, steel and other products. Goods movement at the Port supports more than 316,000 careers and jobs in Southern California.

Queen-Mary

THE QUEEN MARY
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-3511
(800) 437-2934
www.queenmary.com
Historic Ocean Liner berthed in Long Beach open daily with extended hours for restaurants & lounges. Come aboard for a Tour! Get an up close and personal look at the Queen Mary with one of our exciting and informative self-guided, 4-D theater, self-guided audio tour and guided tours. From the ships groundbreaking construction and royal launch as the most luxurious and technologically advanced ocean liner of her time, to her duty as a troopship during WWII, the Queen Mary has something for everyone.

 

THE STATION
1957 Pacific Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 528-8724
thestationlb.com
Like no other cannabis dispensary, the location of The Station was previously a police substation for 15 years. The Station provides a curated menu for medical and recreational consumers; offering a variety of effective and tested products. Servicing Downtown LB and Long Beach Area. ATM and parking lot onsite. For recreational consumers, 21+, any valid U.S. or Foreign government-issued ID is accepted.


Movie Theater

ART THEATRE OF LONG BEACH
2025 East 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 438-5435
www.arttheatrelongbeach.com
The Art Theatre of Long Beach is a one-of-a-kind return to the Golden Age of Cinema. Originally built in 1924, lovingly restored updated to current state of the art in comfort, convenience and entertainment technology.


Orange County

disney

DISNEYLAND RESORT DESTINATIONS
1150 West Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92803
(714) 781-4636
www.disneyland.com
Experience the magic of Disneyland® Resort like never before! Explore the newly reimagined Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure® Park! And get ready for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening Summer 2019 at Disneyland® Park!

 

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-5200
www.knotts.com
Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is just the place to go for family fun! We have over 165 rides, shows, attractions, restaurants and more. Located just outside Knott’s Theme Park, the MarketPlace features 15 shops and dining establishments, including the world-famous Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant (where it all began in 1934), Virginia’s Gift Shop, Pink’s hot dogs and more.


Tours

BEACH CITY FOOD TOURS
Long Beach , CA 90802
(888) 279-1392
www.beachcityfoodtours.com
Book your guided culinary adventure through the historic streets of Downtown Long Beach. Our expert guides will take you to dine at 7 local restaurants and specialty food shops over the course of 3 hours. All food and drinks included!

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About Long Beach

Long Beach is located 23 miles south of LAX and 24 miles north of John Wayne Airport. Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Getty Center, Hollywood and Beverly Hills are all within a 35 mile drive from Long Beach.

Our Climate

Long Beach is the ultimate year-round destination boasting 345 days of sunshine every year. High temperatures in the summer average from 70 to 80 degrees with winter highs between 67 and 73 degrees.

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