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Settled along 5 1/2 miles of sandy white beaches, Long Beach has all the ambiance of a sophisticated urban area and the feel of a seaside community. Since it was settled by the Spanish in 1784, Long Beach has emerged as a community full of eclectic cultures, and shoreline attractions. Long Beach is located 20 miles south of Los Angeles. Long Beach events include: Whale Watching, Grand Prix of Long Beach, International Friendship Festival, Cajun & Zydeco Festival, Beach FEST, and Long Beach Senior Olympics.

American Pride Tallship Charters and Education

21520-G Yorba Linda Blvd

Long Beach, California

(714) 970-8800

http://www.americanpride.org/

A 130ft 3-masted historical tallship schooner sailing off Southern California waters. Sailing charters and educational programs aboard a historical tallship from nautical past.

Aquarium of the Pacific

310 Golden Shore

Long Beach, California

(562) 590-3100

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/

Instilling a sense of wonder, respect and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants, the Aquarium of the Pacific provides a unique opportunity to explore the diversity of marine habitats of the Pacific Rim, in a world-class aquarium environment.

Autry Museum of Western Heritage

4700 Western Heritage Way

Long Beach, California

(323) 667-2000

http://www.autry-museum.org/

The Autry is devoted to preserving and interpreting the rich history and traditions of the American West. With one of the most comprehensive collections of western history and art, its seven permanent galleries and special exhibitions offer material gathered from the many cultures and events that have shaped the legacy of this vast region.

Bard in the Yard

3826 Chestnut Ave.

Long Beach, California

(562) 492-6219

http://www.bardintheyard.com/

The Long Beach Shakespeare Company offers year round preformances of classical lieterature by live drama, music, and spectacles.

Bestway Tours

P.O. Box 35396

Long Beach, California

(800) 403-4002

http://www.bestwaytours.com/

Bestway tours offers tours of Hollywood, The Getty Center, Universal Studios, Stars Homes, Los Angeles, and Disneyland with pick-up from Long Beach CA hotels.

BiPlaneFlights

3333 E. Spring Street

Long Beach, California

(562) 427-9433 or (866) 331-3333

http://www.biplaneflights.com/

BiPlanes offers unique flying tours in classic WWII biplanes.

Bravo Aviation

401 World Way

Long Beach, California

(310) 337-6701 or (800) 77-FLYING

http://www.bravoair.com/

The company offers sightseeing and tour packages.

Catalina Adventure Tours

P.O. Box 92766

Long Beach, California

(562) 432-8828

http://www.catalinaadventuretours.com/

Catalina Adventure Tours (BNO) is a Tour Agency providing the best in tours on Catalina's beautiful island!

Duffy Electric Boats

6320 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, California

(562) 799-3823

http://www.duffyboats.com/

Duffy offers private cruises of the senic areas of Alamitos Bays and Naples Island.

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach, California

(562) 985-8885

http://www.csulb.edu/~jgarden/

The garden offers various events and activities for people to do.

El Dorado Nature Center

7550 E. Spring Street

Long Beach, California

(562) 570-1745

http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

The El Dorado Nature Center is a wildlife sanctuary and a museum. Located on 85-acres and includes hands-on activities for the children, artwork, ecology displays, a plant area and nature trails.

Fantasea Yachts & Yacht Club

4215 Admiralty Way

Long Beach, California

(310) 827-2220

http://www.fantaseayachts.com/

Yacht charters and yacht club for weddings, special events, corporate meetings.

Gondola Getaway

5437 E. Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach, California

(562) 433-9595

http://www.gondolagetawayinc.com/

Welcome To The Gondola Getaway, the Original Gondola Company cruises around The Canals Of Naples, Long Beach CA.

Hornblower Cruises & Events

2431 W. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, California

(949) 646-0155

http://www.hornblower.com/

Dining on the water, featuring dinner and brunch cruises with live entertainment, corporate yacht charters, special event planning, romantic weddings, harbor tours, and whale watching with locations in San Francisco, San Diego, Newport Beach, Marina del Rey and Lake Tahoe.

Island Express Helicopter

1175 Queens Highway South

Long Beach, California

(310) 510-2525

http://www.islandexpress.com/

Island Express provides 15 minute helicopter service to Catalina Island 1 hour faster than any boat.

Long Beach Community Band

1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach, California

562/985-4111

http://www.webconnections.com/lbcb/

The talented musicians of the Long Beach Community Band present free public concerts year-round.

Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau

One World Trade Center, 3rd Floor

Long Beach, California

(562) 436-3645 or (800) 452-7829

http://www.golongbeach.org

The Visitors Bureau offers a wealth of information on Long Beach California.

Long Beach Heritage

PO Box 92521

Long Beach, California

(562) 493-7019

http://www.lbheritage.org/

The heritage offers tours of Long Beach's heritage.

Long Beach Museum of Art

2300 East Ocean Boulevard

Long Beach, California

(562) 439-2119

http://www.lbma.org/

A 1912 mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean which contains and features permanent and changing art exhibits. It also includes a garden with a fountain and sculptures.

Long Beach Opera

P.O. Box 14895

Long Beach, California

(562) 439-2580

http://www.lbopera.com/

Dubbed by the Los Angeles Times as the hippest opera company in the nation. Provocative stagings ... international casts.

Long Beach Symphony Orchestra

555 E. Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach, California

(562) 436-3203

http://www.lbso.org/

A professional music source for Long Beach .

Museum of Latin American Art

628 Alamitos Avenue

Long Beach, California

(562) 437-1689

http://www.molaa.com/

The Museum of Latin American Art" (MoLAA) has a unique mission to collect, exhibit, document and present contemporary art of the Americas.

Pacific Avalon Yacht Charters

3404 Via Oporto

Long Beach, California

(562) 628-1931

http://www.epayc.com/

Yacht charters, conventions, weddings, corporate parties, holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, bar mitzvahs, burials at sea, located in Long Beach & Newport Beach, California.

Pacific Seaplanes, Inc.

700 Queensway Drive

Long Beach, California

(562) 495-2383

http://www.pacificseaplanes.com/

Seaplane charters and air tours throughout the Caribbean and Southern California. We specialize in flightseeing, passenger and cargo flights, maintenance, flight training and consulting.

Pierpoint Landing

200 Aquarium Way

Long Beach, California

(562) 495-6250

http://www.pierpoint.net/

Pierpoint presents fishiing charters for half a day and more.

Pilgrim of Newport

611 9th Street

Long Beach, California

(949) 496-2274

http://www.sailpilgrim.com/

Pilgrim of Newport authentic 1700's designed schooner, available for charters and educational programs.

Public Corporation for the Arts

434 E. Broadway

Long Beach, California

(562) 570-1930

http://www.artspca.org/

PCA is the non-profit arts council for Long Beach. We promote, plan, design, and fund cultural activities

Queen Mary

1126 Queens Highway

Long Beach, California

(562) 435-3511

http://www.queenmary.com/

Located in the Long Beach Harbor the Queen Mary is one of the largest passenger liners and is permanently harboring in Long Beach Harbor where you can take tours around its decks.

Rancho Los Alamitos

6400 E. Bixby Hill Rd.

Long Beach, California

(562) 431-3541

http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/ranchla.htm

Located on a 7-acres, this adobe ranch was built in the 1800s. It features guided tours and contains a lavish garden, a smithy and early 20th-century barns.

Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens

6400 Bixby Hill Road

Long Beach, California

(562) 431-3541

http://www.rancholosalamitos.com/

The site offers an adobe rance house, award winning gardens, tours, and more.

Rancho Los Cerritos

4600 Virginia Road

Long Beach, California

(562) 570-1755

http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/ranchlc.htm

This 1844 Monterey-style adobe is one of the few remaining adobes in Southern California and originally has served as headquarters for a 27,000-acre cattle ranch.

Russian Submarine, "Scorpion"

Near to the Queen Mary

Long Beach, California

(562) 435-3511

An authentic Russian Foxtrot-class submarine is docked alongside the Queen Mary. "Scorpion" is in near-operational condition and guests tour the torpedo room, squeeze along central corridors, inspect crew quarters, view the top-secret communications center, and peer through the periscope. Wear low-heeled shoes.

Spirit Cruises

429 Shoreline Village Drive

Long Beach, California

(310) 548-8080

http://www.spiritmarine.com/

Spirit Cruises offers perfect getaways for those who want it.

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