Long Beach, California is Full of Stuff

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Long Beach, California offers some great tourist attractions, world-class culture and beautiful beaches. Nestled between Los Angeles and Orange County, Long Beach is situated perfectly for any type of Southern California vacation.

RMS Queen Mary

Yes, this is the real Queen Mary. The ship is now a hotel, restaurant, comedy club and party destination. Oh, and it's also haunted.

Carpenter Performing Arts Center

Located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center (yes, those Carpenters) features new works and touring favorites from the worlds of music, dance, family and comedy.

There is an amazing permanent collection as well as numerous temporary exhibits.

Alamitos Bay Beach

This beautiful stretch of beach is the ultimate locals only hot spot. Don't worry, Moondoggie won't kick sand in your face for showing up. It may be something of a secret, but it's a well-known secret.

Museum of Latin American Art

The museum features photography, paintings and sculpture from Latin American artists and reflects the cultures and people of the different countries in the region. There is an amazing permanent collection as well as numerous temporary exhibits.

Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific

The aquarium features over 11,000 animals from the Pacific Ocean. Among the many exhibits are the Shark Lagoon and Lorikeet Forest. The Long Beach Aquarium is a leader in conservation and offers a wealth of good family fun.

The Long Beach Aquarium is a leader in conservation and offers a wealth of good family fun.

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