Guidebook for Long Beach
Sightseeing
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyA piece of history
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Rda bit of of California history
Frank Gehriy's Walt Disney Hall, historic library, Central Park, jewelry district (wholesale) and many other wholesale districts, Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, Little Tokyo, Chinatown,
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Downtown Los Angeles
Frank Gehriy's Walt Disney Hall, historic library, Central Park, jewelry district (wholesale) and many other wholesale districts, Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, Little Tokyo, Chinatown,
one of the 13 original missions built by Spanish padres who attempted to "civilize" the native inhabitants.
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San Juan Capistrano
one of the 13 original missions built by Spanish padres who attempted to "civilize" the native inhabitants.
Port of Los Angeles
Together with Port of Long Beach, argest port complex in the world
port of long beacn
701 W Ocean Blvdimpressive views
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdThis is were you will find the stars' stars
Quite a contrast to the opulance of European cathedrals - completer in 2002
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 W Temple StQuite a contrast to the opulance of European cathedrals - completer in 2002
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetHere is were Los Angeles began.
Arts & Culture
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Drgreat for those young at heart
worth the money not just for the entertainment value, but you can also learn about movie making, i.e. special effects.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plazaworth the money not just for the entertainment value, but you can also learn about movie making, i.e. special effects.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvdmany masters
Check out their special exhibits. Admission is free. You'll have great views all the way to the pacific.
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The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrCheck out their special exhibits. Admission is free. You'll have great views all the way to the pacific.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrFun for kids and older Disney fans
Everything Else
Venice
great for people watching; gets quite busy on the weekend
Signal Hill
Unsurpassed view of Southern California
The Pike Outlets
95 S Pine AveWaterfront strolling, dining and shopping
Bikestation - Long Beach
bike rental
great picnic spots nearby at the shore with view of the Queen Mary
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Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Waygreat picnic spots nearby at the shore with view of the Queen Mary
Rancho Palos Verdes
Great views, easy hiking
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaFun for the whole family - about $85/day
Arguably the richest neighborhood of Long Beach, with gorgeous architecture of all styles. Take a peaceful (carless) stroll around the canal and see the mansions close up.
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Naples
Arguably the richest neighborhood of Long Beach, with gorgeous architecture of all styles. Take a peaceful (carless) stroll around the canal and see the mansions close up.
Palos Verdes Peninsula
Beautiful views that you will not find anywhere else
Great views of Long Beach, downtown LA, Malibu and Orange County, even Catalina Island on a clear day
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Signal Hill Park
2175 Cherry AveGreat views of Long Beach, downtown LA, Malibu and Orange County, even Catalina Island on a clear day
Entertainment & Activities
FREE; lots of hands on activities, definitely great for adults too, retired space shuttle (the Columbia), retired SR71 (fastest plane ever)
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrFREE; lots of hands on activities, definitely great for adults too, retired space shuttle (the Columbia), retired SR71 (fastest plane ever)
Shopping
If you are shrewd, you cvan find some good bargains here.
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Base Coat Nail Salon Arts District
704 Mateo StIf you are shrewd, you cvan find some good bargains here.
Food Scene
Bella Pizza
4085 Atlantic AveBest pizza...ask for Iffat and tell her Birgit send you.
I have not been to Lebanon and don't know how it is supposed to taste, but the food here is delicious. There is also a great atmosphere with belly dancing on weekends.
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Baba Ghanouj
4276 Atlantic AveI have not been to Lebanon and don't know how it is supposed to taste, but the food here is delicious. There is also a great atmosphere with belly dancing on weekends.
great for an evening stroll along boutiques and many restaurants
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East 2nd Street
2nd Streetgreat for an evening stroll along boutiques and many restaurants
Drinks & Nightlife
Sports Bar for those who don't want to miss their favorite teams.
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EJ's Pub - Bixby Knolls
4306 Atlantic AveSports Bar for those who don't want to miss their favorite teams.