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Long Beach Attractions
Your guide to the top things to do in Long Beach, United States, from sea to city.
Things to do in Long Beach – top Long Beach must-see attractions
Long Beach blends California coastal life with serious naval history, making its landmarks genuinely worth your time. The waterfront shifts from a world-class aquarium to a battleship to open-air shopping. See sea creatures at the Aquarium of the Pacific, walk the gun decks of the Battleship USS Iowa, or feed koi at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden. Dive into this list to find your next stop.
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Why visit?
- 15,000+ sea animals
- Pacific Visions theater
- Moon jelly touch pond
Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Why visit?
- 16-inch gun turrets
- Lost at Sea exhibit
- Family scavenger hunt
Museum of Latin American Art
Why visit?
- Only US Latin art museum
- Outdoor sculpture garden
- Bilingual exhibitions
Shoreline Village
Why visit?
- Antique carousel ride
- Harbor cruise departures
- Waterfront bike rentals
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Why visit?
- Koi fish feeding
- Strolling garden paths
- Waterfall and stone bridge
Long Beach Museum of Art
Why visit?
- Ocean-view gallery
- Southern CA art focus
- Queen Mary panorama
Families
The Pike Outlets
Why visit?
- Nike and H&M stores
- Cinemark movie theater
- 344,000 sq ft of retail
Families
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Why visit?
- Tidal touch pool
- Shark and ray displays
- Marine skeleton exhibits
Korean Bell of Friendship
Why visit?
- Cast bronze pavilion bell
- 1976 bicentennial gift
- Hilltop harbor views
Port of Los Angeles
Why visit?
- Waterfront promenade
- Fanfare water jet fountain
- Cruise terminal views