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Tours & day trips
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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches & More!
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 395 reviews
9.4/10
395 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Pedro: West Harbor LA Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 170 reviews
9/10
170 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.8 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9.8/10
38 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 268 reviews
9.6/10
268 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 105 reviews
10/10
105 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Long Beach: Sightseeing Harbor Cruise
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
8.4 out of 10 with 18 reviews
8.4/10
18 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The Queen Mary: Admission, Tours, and Paranormal Experience
8.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
8.8/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 102 reviews
9.4/10
102 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
8.6 out of 10 with 16 reviews
8.6/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Long Beach: 2-Hour Private Group Yacht Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Long Beach: 3hr Private Yacht Trip (1 ticket covers 1-6 ppl)
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Helicopter Tour of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, and Long Beach
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Orange County Coastal Tour - optional biking experience
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
LA: Birthday Special Private Yacht (1 ticket covers 1-6 people)
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
1-10 Passengers Private City Tour of LA with Beaches from Anaheim
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.4/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 35 minutes
35m
10.0 out of 10 with 36 reviews
10/10
36 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Los Angeles: Beach E-Bike Ride Redondo Beach to Santa Monica
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Thrilling Mad Scientist Escape Room
Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
1h 10m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Anaheim
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 10 activitiesPrivate Helicopter Tour of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, and Long Beach
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 35 minutes
35m
10.0 out of 10 with 36 reviews
10/10
36 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: See Catalina, Queen Mary
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
9.8 out of 10 with 59 reviews
9.8/10
59 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
LA Private Doors-Off Aerial Photography Helicopter Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Los Angeles: Night Flight Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
The LA Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Malibu and Hollywood Flight Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Coastal California Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles Hollywood Sign & City Tour by Helicopter
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hyper Chopper Ride over the Redondo, Manhattan Beach 15
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Water activities
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Redondo Beach: Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Lions in Calm Harbor
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kayak with Sea Lions in a Calm, Beautiful, Redondo Beach Harbor
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Huntington Beach: Surf Lesson with Instructor
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
2/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Surf Lesson
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided Two hours Jetski Coastal Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Surf Lesson in Huntington Beach - Bolsa Chica State Beach
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cabrillo beach, LA county: 2 hour Windsurfing lesson
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided Jet Ski Adventure in Two Harbors Catalina Island
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Surfing Lessons in Huntington Beach
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Attractions
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Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
9.0 out of 10 with 415 reviews
9/10
415 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
9.8 out of 10 with 70 reviews
9.8/10
70 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Long Beach
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
LA Galaxy Football Game at Dignity Health Sports Park
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The Escape Game at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Disneyland® Resort Tickets
Activity duration is 1 day
1d+
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
9.4 out of 10 with 214 reviews
9.4/10
214 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Long Beach
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach worth visiting?
Offering a blend of family-friendly attractions and festivals, there are many things to do in Long Beach. When you're here, head to Aquarium of the Pacific, a must-see attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Long Beach?
After you've checked off key attractions like Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Waterfront, spend the rest of your day enjoying the food and retail options in Long Beach.
What is the top tourist attraction in Long Beach?
Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the top tourist attractions in Long Beach and should be high on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Long Beach?
You can easily tick off top attractions like Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach Waterfront and Mother's Beach with a three-day stay in Long Beach. On average, most travelers book two days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so stay a little longer and venture to Los Angeles.
Is Long Beach a walkable city?
With popular neighborhoods and major sights within walking distance of the city center, Long Beach is a good destination to explore on foot. Enjoy wandering between Aquarium of the Pacific and The Terrace Theater. Then take a stroll through Downtown Long Beach, located 0.16 kilometers from the center, and East Village, which is about 0.80 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Long Beach with kids?
If you are after sights and activities for all ages, we've got some fantastic ideas for what to do in Long Beach with kids.
What to do in Long Beach for adults?
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and Catalina Sea and Air Terminal are just two of the things to do in Long Beach. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Long Beach?
In Long Beach, Long Beach Waterfront is a top spot for anyone wanting to tour the city without opening their wallet. Also, wander around the other neighborhoods and green spaces, and ask for recommendations from a local tour guide. It's a simple way to discover the best free things to do in Long Beach.
