While you may think, Long Beach is all about the beach and nothing else has this exciting city offers something for everyone. Plan the perfect trip to Long Beach is actually much easier than you think.
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, you must get away from the coast. However, not concerned about difficulties to the beach, if you are to be further inland. If you went to the area in your own car, you will find it very easy to cross the city. Or, if you flew in Long Beach Daugherty Field, you can either rent a car from one of the five major car rental companies at the airport or rely on the strong public transport network throughout the Long Beach area.
Wstin Hotel
Image by Michael Gray via Flickr
the day at the beach
With four miles from coast Long Beach has tons of unique beaches for every visitor to offer. When looking for a beautiful beach with calm waters that can enjoy every member of the family, the Belmont Shore neighborhood has some great possibilities. Here you can relax at the Belmont Shore Beach and in some big fish from the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. Or bring the family dog together and head over to Rosie's dog beach, the only dog beach in Long Beach.
Belmont Shores
Picture of Parker Knight via Flickr
Rosie's Dog Beach
Image by Laurie Avocado via Flickr
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
Image by mor Gnar ... via Flickr
Exploring The most popular attractions
The Aquarium of the Pacific presents the very different environments of the world's largest ocean. They include the giant kelp forests in Southern California, the sea otters and puffins of the Northern Pacific and the colorful fish of tropical reefs. Other popular exhibits at the aquarium include a penguin habitat, 10,000-square-foot shark lagoon, and walk-through Lorikeet Forest.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Image by Pieter Edelman via Flickr
The Queen Mary, which is docked permanently directly across from the Aquarium is another popular destination in Long Beach. This floating hotel and museum also has a tea room, dayroom, five-star restaurant, spa and gift shop. You can book a tour to see more works on the ship or to see about their history. The truly brave can book allegedly haunted ship even a ghost tour on this.
The Queen Mary
Image by Jason Mrachina via Flickr
Enjoy the range of entertainment
Just because you have had a whole day playing on the beach and exploring the most popular sites, does not mean your fun is over. The Pike is a waterfront entertainment district with restaurants, shopping, nightlife, a bowling alley, cinema, comedy club, and much more. During the night, a ride on the Ferris wheel offers a magnificent view of the city.
The Pike
Image by Steve Burke via Flickr
Another great place to stay for the evening head Shoreline Village. You can stroll to the colorful shops along the promenade, find an enticing place to eat, and try your luck and skill with the arcade games. Or you can go for a ride on the classic carousel. In summer you can also live music on the weekends.
Shoreline Village
Image by Dave Reichert via Flickr
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Author Bio
Kristen McCalla is a writer and avid blogger Hipmunk who lives in St. Petersburg with her husband, Florida, cat and dog. If they do not write on her blog, 31 million seconds, she enjoys traveling and excursions throughout this beautiful land.
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