Long Beach, California
Whatever your plans, Long Beach is the place to start. We're centrally located to all Southern California attractions and just a boat ride away from Catalina Island. Plus, you can enjoy a day at the Aquarium of the Pacific or tour the majestic Queen Mary and still have time for that bike ride at sunset. For the most up to date travel and vacation information on Long Beach California, The Long Beach California CVB website is the source for information on lodging, restaurants, attractions and events. The website contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.
The Aquarium of the Pacific features more than 12,500 marine animals representing almost 1,000 species. Explore the wonders of the world’s largest ocean in one of the biggest aquariums in the United States. Marine life from the three regions of the Pacific Ocean are on display in permanent exhibit galleries on two levels. The Southern California/Baja Gallery features creatures from California’s coastal tide pools and kelp forests like giant sea bass, leopard sharks, seals and sea lions, endangered green sea turtles, and the skates and rays touch pool. The Wetlands Discovery Lab is also located in this area. The Northern Pacific Gallery showcases inhabitants of the frigid waters of Russia and northern Japan such as playful sea otters, the giant Pacific octopus, puffins, auklets and the Coastal Corner Discovery Lab. The warm, crystal-clear waters of coral lagoons in the Tropical Pacific Gallery include blacktip reef sharks, clownfish, angelfish and triggerfish as well as seahorses and sea dragon and the Live Coral Discovery Lab.
Only one place is home to both flying fish and buffalo...Catalina Island. Make your way to this nearby island for a day filled with more adventure and amusement than any theme park. In the sheltered and secluded city of Avalon, you’ll find quaint shops and restaurants. Here, you can also enjoy kayaking, jet skiing, swimming, snorkeling, and more in Catalina’s crystal clear waters filled with colorful fish. Transportation to Catalina Island is offered through two services from Long Beach. Take a comfortable ocean charter with The Catalina Express or take an exciting flight with Island Express Helicopters. Either transportation service will get you to Catalina Island in style!
Cruise out across the beautiful Pacific Ocean from the Port of Long Beach to the magical island of Catalina — a perfect day trip or overnight getaway, less than an hour away. Explore the oceanfront shops in Avalon. Dine on local island cuisine. Rumble across the interior on safari to see wild buffalo and other native wildlife. Hike the coastal trails to hidden harbors and inlets. Or explore the coral reefs and crystal blue waters teeming with colorful fish by kayak, jet ski, sailboat or snorkel. |
