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 Long
Beach has the advantage of being so close to Los Angeles and
many Southern California attractions and activities it makes
for a great place to stay. Even though many of the world
famous attractions are in and about Los Angeles, Long Beach
has a few of its own. One of the nations best aquariums,
Venetian Gondola Rides and The Queen Mary are all here for you
to enjoy. Below we have highlighted some of the things
to see and do while you visit Long Beach. If you need
help with your hotel and car rental needs please use the links
to the left and be guided through our secure, hassle free
online reservations service.
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Attractions & Activities
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Earl Burns
Miller Japanese Garden - Garden includes a spectacular
koi pond, waterfalls, tea house and bonsai collection. Hosting
special events, group tours and garden rental. Open Tuesday -
Friday 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m., Sunday Noon to 4:00 p.m. (562)
985-8885
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Gondola
Gateway - Established in 1982, the Gondola Getaway is the
gondola company that was first to offer Venetian style gondola
cruises in the United States. Many have come on board since our
beginning. Please visit us to enjoy a relaxing cruise
around the canals of Naples in the city of Long Beach,
California. Sit back, sip on a cool beverage and let our
gondoliers row you and your guests back in time. Phone
(562) 433-9595
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The Aquarium
of the Pacific - is one of the largest aquariums in the
United States! Its 550 species fill 17 major living habitats, 30
smaller exhibits and takes visitors on a journey throughout the
Pacific Ocean's three regions: Southern California/Baja; the
Tropical Pacific and the Northern Pacific. Visitors to the
Aquarium can also take advantage of the surrounding Long Beach
area. Located only minutes from trendy Pine Avenue in Downtown
Long Beach, the Long Beach Convention Center, the Queen Mary,
Belmont Shore (Long Beach's charming Beach community), and
hotels, tourists will find the Aquarium convenient to anywhere
in Long Beach they wish to visit. The Aquarium also
anchors the upcoming Queensway Bay (the largest waterfront
development in California history). Queensway Bay will transform
the downtown Long Beach skyline with a 2,000 foot seawall,
two-level public esplanade, shops, restaurants, and
entertainment venues. (562) 590-3100
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Pilgrim of
Newport - Experience history on a replica from the 18th
Century. Help raise sails and steer the ship as it sails
alongside dolphins and whales. Public and private voyages or
educational expeditions to Catalina. (949) 496-2274
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The Queen Mary
- is listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
remains one of the most famous ships in history. For directions,
click here. The Queen Mary features 365 hotel staterooms,
an elaborate Champagne Sunday Brunch, award winning restaurants,
a wedding chapel and 18 Art Deco reception salons for private
celebrations, and exciting tours. (562) 435-3511
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