Attractions Near the Beach in Long Beach
About Long Beach
Los Angeles County's southernmost city, Long Beach, offers a rich maritime heritage along with a vibrant urban scene. Visitors are drawn to the iconic Queen Mary, a transformed ocean liner turned hotel and museum, and the world-class Aquarium of the Pacific, where marine wonders unfold. Along the charming Shoreline Village, a waterfront enclave of shops and restaurants, the atmosphere is as inviting as the views. Naples Island enchants with its canals and graceful homes, while history comes alive at sites like Rancho Los Alamitos and the Long Beach Museum of Art. Nature enthusiasts find solace at the El Dorado Nature Center, and Belmont Shore offers a lively neighborhood with boutiques and eateries along 2nd Street.
