LONG BEACH BLOG

Long Beach has transformed itself into an upscale tourist resort, with many waterfront attractions, including a new, state-of-the-art aquarium with a fabulous shark exhibit, two excellent art museums, charming shops, public golf courses, the annual April Grand Prix international auto race and lots of recreational activities along its eight-mile stretch of beach.

Scorpion Submarine: The Scorpion submarine, decommissioned by the Russian Navy in 1994, was added to the Queen Mary attraction in 1998 after a brief tour in Australia. This Soviet foxtrot sub was built in 1972 in Leningrad and used to search for and track enemy forces during the Cold War, especially in the Pacific Ocean.

Aquarium of the Pacifict: The Aquarium of the Pacific focuses on the marine life of the Pacific Ocean with over 12,500 specimens from 550 species in 156,000 square feet of exhibit space. And while it doesn}t take you beneath our (dirty) local waters, it does re-create the various undersea environments of the Pacific in exhibit tanks above ground.

Shoreline Village :Experience dining at beautiful Rainbow Harbor. Have a elegant meal with a loved one, a fun evening with friends, or an ice cream cone with the kids. Come to Shoreline Village and enjoy the ocean with a ride on a wave runner or harbor cruise. Rent a bike and take a spin down the bike path or play in the arcade.

Harbor Breeze Cruises: You will learn history about the harbor, see the beautiful Long Beach skyline aboard one of our passenger vessels, California Sea Lions playing in the harbor, the world famous Queen Mary, large cargo and container ships from all over the world, and much more,o ffers whale watching, eco-tours, private dinner cruises, wedding receptions, company events, and much more.

American Pride: American Pride is a three-masted schooner built in 1941 by Muller Boatworks in Brooklyn, New York. Administrated by the Children}s Maritime Foundation (CMF), her home port is Long Beach, California. She is easily recognized by her bright ochre sails. American Pride is used for marine science education, sail training, and living history programs. Schools and organizations from around the nation board the vessel for sailing adventures ranging from 3 hours to 5 days.

Murder mystry dinner cruise: If you like to be a part of themystry show, then this is for you. Your evening of "who-done-it" intrigue is set in an interactive theater-type atmosphere, full of improvisational comedy and audience interaction. Show will always keep you guessing! professional actors assimilate themselves with all of guests as they help advance the plotline, and a detective leads the investigation to help you loosely tie clues together and solve the mystery during your cruise.

Catalina express: Catalina is just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California. Visit the city of Avalon or the town of Two Harbors. Avalon: The most visited tourist destination on Catalina Island is the city of Avalon. Leaving the hustle and bustle of the “mainland”, Avalon is the perfect place to take a break from the demands of daily life.

Two Harbors: Located on the west end at the island’s Isthmus, Two Harbors is a unique and rustic small island village getaway for outdoor and boating enthusiasts. Experience the rural surroundings of Two Harbors and Catalina’s interior.

Gondola rides: Gondola rides around the canals of Naples Island and Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. This is a great experience all year long, but especially during the Christmas season when the houses along the canals are lit with holiday lights. It is one of the most picturesque areas for a gondola ride, with lots of bridges that provide good acoustics for singing gondoliers.

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden : The intimate perfection of the Japanese Garden in Long Beach creates a romantic setting for weddings, receptions, photo sessions, memorial services, parties, and many other events. The site’s privacy and impeccably maintained grounds attract discerning couples seeking a unique outdoor setting for their wedding or reception. Surrounded by tall trees, the elegant 1.3 acre garden features a lush green landscape, the perfect foil for the gracefully arched bridge, shimmering koi pond, and sparkling waterfalls. Feeling romantic? Cruise the canals of Naples (that}s right, Naples Island in Long Beach) in a genuine Venetian gondola. One thing is for sure: tensions and stresses dissolve in this laid-back, friendly city. Apart from above all there are many exotic restaurants, shopping destinations, and night shows night clubs as well in the city to get amused.

JetFlite International :JetFlite International extends a warm welcome to visit our private and professionally staffed terminal at Long Beach Airport. Jetflite ideally located between LAX and Orange County, offers first-class service and attention to every detail along with all the expected amenities. With over 20 years of experience in aviation a full-service company specializing in FBO services, aircraft charter, sales, management and maintenance in immaculately clean facility. With an impeccable safety record customers are the first priority at Jetlife and offer the lowest fuel prices at the airport!