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Tour Key Largo Florida
Vacation paradise and Dive Capital of the World.
The first and longest of the Florida Keys, Key Largo's main feature here
is the Florida Reef at John Pennecamp State Park, a preserve of living coral reef,
probably one of the most colorful in the world. Excellent location for snorkeling, scuba diving and glass-bottom boat tours.
- Long Beach Arena
- Terrace Theater
- Center Theater
- Long Beach Waterfront - many specialty shops
- Queen's Marketplace - village style open-air mall near Pier J
- Shoreline Village - harborside shopping center with specialty shops, restaurants, carousel and occasional live entertainment. Shoreline Village Drive at Pine St.
- Catalina Express - 800-360-1212 (Boat)
- Catalina Cruises - 800-228-2546 (Boat)
- Catalina-Vegas Airlines - 310-510-2525 (Helicopter)
- The Queen Mary
- Saturday evening fireworks from the Queen Mary, visible from all over the harbor (summer only)
- Walk the Beach
- Visit Queen's Marketplace or Shoreline Village (above)
- Walk Naples Island / Los Alamitos Harbor
Long Beach is the fifth largest city in California, becoming popular in the late 19th century as a seaside resort. Its seaport, combined with that of Los Angeles, is one of the busiest on the USA Pacific Coast.
Queen Mary
Famous ocean liner and also a Russian Submarine moored here.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Newly opened, first-class attraction.
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Major autorace on city streets near downtown in mid-April.
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
Regular host to concerts, plays, trade shows and sporting events
: (562) 436-3645
Catalina Island Day Cruise
A popular getaway is a cruise out to Santa Catalina Island located about 18
miles south of Long Beach and readily visible on most days. The following
operators provide transportation from Long Beach:
MainTour Southern California Romantic Getaways
There are a lot of possibilities in Long Beach for
romantic datenites or weekend getaways:
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Gardens
1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90815; (562) 985-8885;
Open:Tues-Sun Noon-3:30PM; Free Admission;
Traditional Japanese Gardens located on the campus of
California State University, Long Beach. Nature paths take you pass
Koi-ponds, golden bamboo,
camellias, irises, waterfalls, Buddhist statues, stone lanterns,
pagoda and tea house.
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90815; (562) 570-1745;
Open: Tues-Sun 10AM-4PM; $5 Parking;
102-acre wildlife sanctuary with nature center, museum, and outdoor
trails. Special ecology exhibits and programs.
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E. Bixby Hill Rd, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 431-3451;
Open: Wed-Sun 1PM-5PM; Free Admission.
Historic 7-acre ranch dates back to 1800.
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Rd., (562) 570-1755;
Open: Wed-Sun 1PM-5PM; Free Admission.
1844 Monterey-style ranch house was headquarters for a 27,000
acre cattle ranch. Four-acres of gardens and visitors center.
Christmas Lights on Naples Island
This place (located) in the southeast corner off Long Beach,
off Pacific Coast Hwy, becomes twice as beautiful during
evenings in December.
Los Angeles Best Western - Online Directory
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Complete listing of all 24 Los Angeles County Best Westerns!
Follow this link to see a listing of all major Best Western Hotel Resorts in the
greater Los Angeles region complete with online room search, special discount rates
and online reservation booking service.
- Long Beach Waterfront - many specialty shops
- Queen's Marketplace - village style open-air mall near Pier J
- Shoreline Village - harborside shopping center with specialty shops, restaurants, carousel and occasional live entertainment. Shoreline Village Drive at Pine St.
- Sir Winston's - award-winning Continental and California cuisine. Most elegant restaurant onboard the Queen Mary. Reservations required.
- Chelsea - delectable seafood specialties and ocean views.
- Promenade Cafe - full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Observation Bar - Art Deco landmark lounge
- The Grand Salon - Original First Class dining room. Champagne Sunday Brunch, 50 international entrees, children's buffet, and harp accompaniment.
- Plus many fast food venues located around the ship.
Queen Mary - 1936 Luxury Ocean Liner
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90801; (562) 435-3511;
Open Daily: 9AM-9PM (Late June-Labor Day) / 10AM-6PM Rest of year;
Queen Mary Seaport - Room Reservations Hotlink
Located just across the harbor from Aquarium of the
Pacific, this 81,237 ton passenger liner that entered service
in 1936 was retired in 1967 and arrived in Long Beach, Calif. where
it is permanently moored. Her new career is that of hotel and
convention center. Self-guiding tour takes you to the bridge,
ward rooms, officer's quarters, engine rooms and upper decks.
The guided tour takes you to areas otherwise offlimits to the general
public. The 365-staterooms now serve as a hotel.
Scorpion - Soviet Cold-war Submarine
Cold War-era Soviet (Foxtrot Class) submarine moored
at the bow of the
Queen Mary. Public tour of formerly top-secret areas
includes torpedo room,
crew's quarters, galley, radio room, and more.
Queen Mary Seaport - Room Reservations Hotlink
Modern day passengers can relive the excitement of 20th century ocean travel
with a hotel stay on the Queen Mary. Over 365 orginal art deco staterooms
are available to hotel hotel quests. During your stay you can tour the ship from
bow to stern and visit the colorful boutiques, restaurants and original artwork
that made this ship a legend.
First rate ships quarter
The Queen Mary, a former ocean liner turned historic hotel and attractions,
is situated on the water in Long Beach, California. Modern-day passengers can relive
the elgance of transatlantic travel aboard the hotel. The Art Deco hotel, which once
served as first-class passenger quarters, features 365 original state rooms. Guests
may explore the ship from stern to stern, shop in colorful boutiques, enjoy historic
shipwalk tours, feast on fine foods, discover original artwork housed in the Promenade
Gallery and enjoy refreshing ocean breezes. All hotel guests receive a
complimentary pass for the self-guided ship tour. Check out special vacation packages
that include discount admission to area attractions.
Queen Mary Restaurants
The following fine restaurants are onboard the Queen Mary.
Ask ahead, available for hotel and attraction guests only:
Queen Mary Banquet / Convention / Meeting Space
Over 85,000 square feet of space in 16 Art Deco salons, each
uniquely decorated with orginal paintings and brass fixtures. Plus
newly renovated Exhibit Hall is 3 levels, 50,000 square feet. Can
accomodate upto 2,000. A truely unforgettable setting.
