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The Queen Mary isn’t an old lady with a scepter.
She’s a big old’ boat with ‘lots to do all year round, including historic day tours, haunted night tours, Sunday brunch, live performances, and holiday celebrations.
Long Beach has a lot going on, which can make it easy to feel overwhelmed. If you need to step back from the city life and embrace some one-on-one time with nature, the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden welcomes you with open arms. The 1.3 acre plot invites tourists and locals to marvel at its spectacular koi pond, waterfalls, tea house and bonsai collection.
You don’t have to go to Italy to see Naples or canals.
The Naples Canals in Long Beach are a gorgeous must-see.
Gondola Getaway offers one-hour waterway tours in Authentic Venetian gondolas.
Long Beach is home to the Aquarium of the Pacific, which draws over 1.5 million visitors each year. Top attractions include the Shark Lagoon, The Lorikeet Aviary (yes, birds can hang out at the aquarium too), and the June Keyes Penguin Habitat. With yearly memberships starting as low as $79 a month, Long Beach residents are likely to make more than a few stops at the aquarium each year.
Catalina Island is super beautiful and only a ferry ride away from Long Beach via the Catalina Express. Insiders tip: the ferry ride is free on your birthday! Enjoy a day, weekend, or even a whole summer of snorkeling and hiking the gorgeous untapped island. Keep an eye out for the roaming buffalo!
Yes hop on the blue line in downtown Long Beach for a one hour commute to downtown Los Angeles. Avoid the traffic and the parking fees associated with a night out in DTLA. Bonus: You can spot the Watts Towers from the train at the 103rd street/Watts Tower stop.
