Aquarium of the Pacific
Famous for: Pacific Ocean exhibits, Touch tanks, Behind-the-scenes tours
Home to Pacific Ocean dwellers, touch tanks, and behind-the-scenes tours.
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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
3 stars
Popular Neighborhoods:
Earl Warren Dr
Signal Hill
Compton
Downey
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.
Cesar E. Chavez Park
Famous for: Bay views, Grassy lawns, Central parking
A grassy waterside park with paths along the bay and a central parking lot offers scenic views.
Colorado Lagoon
Famous for: Sandy Beach, Model Boat Activities, Playground
A wetland area featuring a sandy beach, playground, picnic tables, and seasonal model-boat activities.
Columbia Memorial Space Center
Downey
Famous for: Interactive space exhibits, Space simulator, Space history
A modern museum with interactive exhibits about space, including a simulator.
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
Compton
Famous for: Spanish land grant history, Adobe architecture, California pioneer life
A California history museum showcasing an 1826 adobe on the site of the state's first Spanish land grant.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Earl Warren Dr
Famous for: Koi pond, Zen garden, Waterfall
A scenic park featuring koi ponds, waterfalls, bridges, a black rock beach, and a Zen garden.
El Dorado Nature Center
Famous for: Diverse Flora & Fauna, Scenic Walking Trails, Peaceful Lakeside Views
A 105-acre park featuring diverse flora and fauna, lakes, a stream, walking trails, and a visitor center.
Harry Bridges Memorial Park
Famous for: City views, Open green space, Proximity to the Queen Mary
A 4-acre park offering open turf and views across the water.
Hilltop Park
Signal Hill
Famous for: Panoramic vistas, BBQ areas, Walking paths
A compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.
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.
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.
Lions Lighthouse
Famous for: Scenic ocean views, Historical lighthouse, Coastal walks
A popular tourist attraction known for its lighthouse.
Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum
Famous for: Firefighting History, Vintage Equipment, Local Heritage
A museum dedicated to firefighting history.
Long Beach Lifeguard Museum
Famous for: Lifeguarding history, Vintage surfboards, Ocean rescue equipment
A museum dedicated to the history and traditions of lifeguarding.
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
Famous for: Contemporary Latin American Art, Sculpture Garden, Educational Programs
A museum featuring contemporary Latin American art and educational programs with a sculpture garden.
Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
Famous for: Pacific Island Artifacts, Micronesian Art & Textiles, Unique Cultural Souvenirs
A small museum displaying art, textiles & artifacts from the Pacific Islands.
Rainbow Lagoon Park
Famous for: Japanese Gardens, Waterfront Views, Picnic Spots
This traditional Japanese-style park features turf recreational lawns & waterfront walkways.
Planning guide
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- Signal Hill: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
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What are the top attractions to visit in Long Beach?
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