1 Day in Long Beach: Seafront to Queen Mary

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by Penelope

May 8, 2024 · 1 min read

Long Beach 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a whirlwind adventure through Long Beach with a one-day itinerary that promises a blend of history, marine life, and picturesque landscapes. Begin your journey at the majestic Queen Mary, a floating monument and museum where you'll spend two hours delving into its storied past. Next, dive into the underwater world at the Aquarium of the Pacific, where you'll be enchanted by the diverse marine life for an hour. Conclude your day with a leisurely stroll or a bike ride along the Long Beach Waterfront, soaking in the serene views and the vibrant atmosphere of the city park. This concise itinerary is designed to maximize your experience in Long Beach, ensuring a day filled with discovery and enjoyment.

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TOP 1
Hilton Long Beach Hotel
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1 Day in Long Beach Itinerary: Day 1

1

The Queen Mary

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Begin your Long Beach adventure aboard the historic Queen Mary, a maritime monument and museum that promises a voyage into the past. Anchored at 1126 Queens Hwy, this retired ocean liner now serves as a fascinating attraction, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of sea travel. Spend a couple of hours exploring its storied decks, which have been witness to both opulent cruises and wartime service.

Attraction Info

  • 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Open on Sun,9:30am-2:00pm

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Aquarium of the Pacific

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Dive into the underwater world at the Aquarium of the Pacific, located just a short distance from the Queen Mary at 100 Aquarium Way. This aquatic haven is home to a myriad of marine life, showcasing the diversity of the Pacific Ocean. With just an hour here, you'll be able to meet colorful fish, playful sea otters, and more, all while learning about ocean conservation efforts.

Attraction Info

  • 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open from 9:00am-6:00pm,Special Hours: Dec 2-3,10,17,26-30; Jan 2-7,13-15,21,28. 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Dec 24. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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3

Long Beach Waterfront

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Conclude your day with a leisurely stroll or cycle along the scenic Long Beach Waterfront. This city park, nestled at 54th Place and Ocean Blvd., offers picturesque views and a serene atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to unwind and reflect on your day's journey, with the ocean breeze as your companion and the sunset painting the sky.

Attraction Info

  • 54th Place and Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA

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Where to Stay Tonight

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Top Things to Do in Long Beach-2024

TOP 1
Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4/5 · 78 review
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Highlights:

• The Aquarium encompasses 360,000 square feet.

• It displays about 12,000 animals and more than 100 exhibits

• Each year approximately 1.7 million people visit the Aquarium


△ The Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. Through these programs and a variety of multimedia experiences, the Aquarium provides opportunities to delve deeper into ocean science and learn more about our planet.


△ Through Pacific Visions, visitors can explore the most pressing environmental issues of our time and alternative pathways to designing a more sustainable future.


△ In addition to its public programs and exhibits, the Aquarium is involved in numerous conservation efforts, including breeding and rehabilitating endangered species, sustainable seafood, watershed education, climate resilience, community science, and more.

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Long Beach
Long Beach
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Highlights:
The port city of Long Beach south of Los Angeles, named for its endless coastline, mild climate all year round, and beautiful natural scenery make it a famous vacation destination. There are also the larger Long Beach Aquarium in Southern California, the luxury cruise ship Queen Mary, and the battleship Iowa. 1. Take a dip in the Long Beach Aquarium This world-famous aquarium houses tens of thousands of marine creatures. You can see the living fossil nautilus, super giant spider crab, the world's most poisonous flame cuttlefish, and endangered Magellanic penguins. Diverse aquatic life, there is also a huge shark lake outside. 2. Paying homage to the two legendary ships Long Beach hides two legends. One is the Queen Mary, which was once the world's largest luxury cruise ship. It was drafted into the army during World War II. It keeps haunting rumors. The other is the USS Iowa, which won nine battle stars in World War II. If you're a military fan, don't miss the chance to visit the legendary battleship.
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Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
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Highlights:

·Check in to Sleeping Beauty Castle which is the symbol of the entire park

·Play a few rounds of roller coaster through Space Mountain and experience the thrill of speed

·Explore the modern retro-looking ice cream parlor and various small shops, bring back a piece of Disney magic

In 1955, Walt, the father of Disney, built California Disneyland in Los Angeles, which is the world's first original Disney theme park. The park is located within the California Disney Resort. There are two main parks: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. The two parks are adjacent to each other. Visitors can visit both parks at one time and experience the joyful magic of Disney World. Come and enter the land of fairy tales and meet classic characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Disney princesses, Avengers, and Star Wars heroes.


△ Step into fairy-tale worlds filled with Character sightings, attractions and more!


△ Enjoy a leisurely stroll through small-town America—you’ll love the turn-of-the-century charm!


△ Explore this out-of-this-world land, where you can live your adventure in a galaxy far, far away!

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TOP 4
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
4.8/5 · 5,624 review
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Highlights:

Join the 60th Anniversary celebration of the world-famous Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, April 26 - August 11. Don’t miss the all-new experience that lets you step off the classic tram and onto the studio backlot for a limited time. Explore an iconic film set, take part in immersive photo-ops, experience tour enhancements, and enjoy themed food with collectible merchandise.


·Explore one of the largest movie street scenes in Hollywood and get a behind-the-scenes look at film production

·Watch the world’s most exquisitely produced live water stunts and explosion performances, creating movie-like intense scenes

·Enjoy a fantastic journey in the wizarding world of Harry Potter and explore the mysterious Hogwarts Castle

·Enter the world of Super Mario™ on Super Nintendo,ready to experience Mario Kart™ like never before

·With the popularity of the movie "Despicable Me", the Minions are now big stars in Universal Studios. Follow the Minions, Gru and his daughters to experience a wonderful experience full of touching and laugh

·Enjoy the thrilling roller coaster and experience the most realistic movie scenes


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TOP 5
The Queen Mary
The Queen Mary
4.7/5 · 22 review
Highlights:
This is a British ocean-going cruise ship that has experienced World War II. It is said that there is a haunted legend on board, and its appearance is very similar to the famous Titanic. Every year on Halloween, there are special events on this boat.
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