Top Attractions in Long Beach

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23 Listed places

4.5 average across 23 rated listings

Earl Warren Dr • Signal Hill • Compton

Day admission passes, guided tour packages, and 3-star hotel rates ($$-$$$); paid on-site parking – 3 stars

Popular Neighborhoods:

Earl Warren Dr Signal Hill Compton Downey

#1 4.6 (32,109) Aquarium

Aquarium of the Pacific

Famous for: Pacific marine habitats, Shark Lagoon touch pools, sea otters, penguins and hands-on ocean science.

Explore 11,000 Pacific animals at Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific, from Shark Lagoon touch pools to sea otters and penguins.

Families with Kids Ocean lovers Science-minded travelers

#2 4.2 (39) Art center

Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum

Famous for: Contemporary art exhibitions, Student artwork showcases, Rotating international exhibits

A contemporary art museum showcasing rotating exhibitions from students and international artists.

Art lovers Students Culture seekers

#3 4.3 (626) Attractions

Cesar E. Chavez Park

Famous for: Expansive 37-acre downtown greenspace featuring the Cesar Chavez mosaic amphitheater, shaded picnic lawns, playgrounds, and community center.

Explore Cesar E. Chavez Park at 401 Golden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, featuring 37 acres of shaded lawns, a mosaic amphitheater,…

Families with kids Picnickers Local joggers and cyclists

#4 4.6 (1,816) Attractions

Colorado Lagoon

Famous for: Calm tidal swimming beach, restored coastal wetland trails, pedestrian footbridge, 1932 Olympic history, and seasonal youth model boat shop.

Explore Long Beach's 29-acre Colorado Lagoon, featuring a calm sandy swimming beach, wetland nature trails, pedestrian bridge, playground, and picnic areas.

Families with young children birdwatchers nature walkers

#5 4.6 (138) Attractions

Columbia Memorial Space Center

Downey

Famous for: Interactive space exhibits, Space simulator, Space history

America's official national memorial to the Space Shuttle Columbia crew (STS-107) located at 12400 Columbia Way in Downey, California on the historic…

Families Students Space Enthusiasts

#6 4.5 (217) Attractions

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum

Compton

Famous for: California's first Spanish land grant (1784), an 1826 adobe homestead, and the 1846 Battle of Dominguez Rancho.

Explore the 1826 Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum in Compton, California, on the site of the state's first Spanish land grant with guided…

History buffs Families with children Architecture enthusiasts

#7 4.6 (1,068) Attractions

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

Earl Warren Dr

Famous for: A 1.3-acre traditional Japanese stroll garden on the CSULB campus featuring a koi pond, waterfall, three bridges, and Zen rock garden.

Explore the 1.3-acre Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB in Long Beach, featuring a koi pond, waterfall, zig-zag bridge, Zen garden,…

Botanical enthusiasts Couples Solo travelers

#8 4.8 (2,148) Attractions

El Dorado Nature Center

Famous for: A 105-acre urban wildlife sanctuary with two miles of forested walking trails, two spring-fed lakes, and an island ecology museum.

Explore El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach, CA: a 105-acre wildlife sanctuary with 2 miles of lakeside forest trails, birdwatching, and…

Birdwatchers Families with Kids Nature Walkers

#9 4.5 (270) Attractions

Harry Bridges Memorial Park

Famous for: Panoramic Downtown Long Beach skyline views across Queensway Bay, proximity to the RMS Queen Mary, and waterfront festival grounds.

Explore Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach: a 4.1-acre waterfront lawn beside the RMS Queen Mary with skyline views across Queensway…

Waterfront sightseers Photographers Festival-goers

#10 4.8 (4,764) Attractions

Hilltop Park

Signal Hill

Famous for: Panoramic vistas, BBQ areas, Walking paths

A compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.

Hikers Picnickers Nature lovers

#11 3.6 (159) Attractions

Historic Broadlind Hotel at Long Beach Convention Center

Famous for: Historic Architecture, Ocean Views, Proximity to Convention Center

An elegant apartment hotel offering a terrace, lounge, and free Wi-Fi.

Business Travelers History Buffs Leisure Seekers

#12 4.6 (31) Attractions

Historical Society of Long Beach

Famous for: Local history exhibits, Photographic archives, Historical artifacts

Light-filled galleries showcase local history through photographs, documents, and objects.

History buffs Families Students

#13 4.7 (519) Attractions

Lions Lighthouse

Famous for: A 65-foot waterfront landmark built to spotlight Lions Clubs vision services and frame Rainbow Harbor views.

See Long Beach’s 65-foot Lions Lighthouse, first lit in 2000, on Rainbow Harbor beside the Aquarium with clear Queen Mary views.

Families with Kids History Buffs Waterfront Sightseers

#14 4.6 (40) Attractions

Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum

Famous for: Historic Long Beach fire apparatus, including a 1907 Amoskeag steam engine and Rambler.

Explore Long Beach firefighting history inside former Fire Station 10, with a 1907 steam engine, Rambler response car, and volunteer tours.

History Buffs Families with Kids Solo Travelers

#15 4.8 (18) Attractions

Long Beach Lifeguard Museum

Famous for: Preserving Long Beach’s beach-safety heritage through vintage surfboards, rescue equipment, and lifeguarding history.

Explore Long Beach lifeguard history at Alamitos Bay, with vintage surfboards, ocean-rescue artifacts, and waterfront walks near Belmont Shore.

History Buffs Families with Kids Beach Lovers

#16 4.5 (1,081) Attractions

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

Famous for: Being the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art.

Explore the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach, CA: contemporary Latin American galleries, a 15,000-sq-ft sculpture garden, hours, and…

Art Lovers Cultural Travelers Families with Kids

#17 4.2 (51) Attractions

Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum

Famous for: Being the only museum in the continental United States dedicated to Micronesian and Pacific Island arts, textiles, and living cultures.

Explore the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum at 695 Alamitos Ave in Long Beach, featuring Micronesian artifacts, Oceanic textiles, and Pasifika art.

Art Lovers Culture Enthusiasts History Buffs

#18 4.6 (600) Attractions

Rainbow Lagoon Park

Famous for: A 12-acre Downtown Long Beach saltwater lagoon with Japanese-style wooden footbridges, illuminated swan pedal boats, and waterfront lawns.

Explore Rainbow Lagoon Park in Downtown Long Beach, a 12-acre waterfront park featuring arched wooden footbridges, swan pedal boats, and palm-lined lawns.

Families with Kids Couples Casual Strollers

Planning guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

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