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Things to see in Long Beach, California (United States): 36 places and when to go
Long Beach, California is a major city in United States with around 2,036,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (15), With kids (6), Nature (5). The best known are RMS Queen Mary, USS Iowa and Vincent Thomas Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 33.787, -118.158
- Population
- About 2,036,000
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (15) · With kids (6) · Nature (5) · History (4) · Architecture (3) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 29 km as the crow flies
What to see in Long Beach, California
The places in and around Long Beach, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- RMS Queen MaryRetired British ocean liner4.8 km
- USS Iowa1942 Iowa-class battleship12 km
- Vincent Thomas BridgeBridge in Southern California11 km
- Knott's Berry FarmAmusement park in Buena Park, California, United States16 km
- Aquarium of the PacificPublic aquarium in Long Beach, California4.6 km
- San Pedro BayBay near Los Angeles in California, United States7.2 km
- Soviet submarine B-427Soviet submarine renamed Scorpion after being decommissioned4.9 km
- Cabrillo Marine AquariumZoo in California, USA15 km
- Los Angeles Harbor LightLighthouse at the Port of Los Angeles in California, United States12 km
- Alamitos BayBay in California, United States of America5.6 km
- Anaheim BayNature9.0 km
- Bolsa Chica State BeachBeach and state park in Orange County, California, USA14 km
- First Congregational ChurchChurch in Long Beach, California3.9 km
- Knott's Soak CitySeasonal water park in Buena Park, California16 km
- Long Beach LightLighthouse in Long Beach, California, United States7.6 km
- Long Beach Museum of ArtArt museum in Long Beach, California2.7 km
- Red Car MuseumMuseum in restored Pacific Electric rail car in Seal Beach, California6.9 km
- Seal Beach National Wildlife RefugeWildlife refuge in California9.2 km
- Toyon BayBay in California, United States of America49 km
- Absolution BrewingBrewery18 km
- AstronomyPlanetarium12 km
- Beachwood Blendery & TaproomBrewery3.5 km
- Broken Spirits DistilleryDistillery3.5 km
- everywhereBrewery1.9 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
When to go to Long Beach, California
The best time to visit Long Beach, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:59
- FebPossible10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:45
- JunBest time14:14
- JulBest time14:02
- AugBest time13:16
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovPossible10:13
- DecPossible9:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. In June, 36 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Long Beach, California
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 29 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Rancho Palos Verdes11 places24 km
- Irvine, California44 places33 km
- Venice13 places36 km
- Pasadena, California23 places42 km
- Universal City23 places43 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Long Beach, California?
The best known: RMS Queen Mary, USS Iowa, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Knott's Berry Farm, Aquarium of the Pacific. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Long Beach, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46.
How do you get to Long Beach, California?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 29 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Long Beach, California as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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