Take in the beachside beauty of Long Beach
The beaches and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambience to your holiday home in Long Beach. Travellers to this walkable city praise the aquarium, baseball games and boating. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center are just a couple of the must-see attractions. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Long Beach
Are you searching for top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Long Beach a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Knott's Berry Farm (12.2 mi / 19.7 km)
- Disney California Adventure® Park (15.9 mi / 25.7 km)
- Disneyland® Resort (16 mi / 25.8 km)
- Aquarium of the Pacific (0.5 mi / 0.9 km)
- Long Beach Waterfront (3.7 mi / 6 km)
- Orange County Coast (8.5 mi / 13.7 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Long Beach
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Long Beach is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Venice Beach (22 mi / 35.4 km)
- City Beach (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Naples Island (4.2 mi / 6.7 km)
- Mother's Beach (4.4 mi / 7 km)
- Seal Beach (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (6.2 mi / 9.9 km)
Seasonal weather in Long Beach
Travellers speak highly of Long Beach for its boating. If you're planning a holiday around the weather, August, September, July and October are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 23°C.
Travelling to and around Long Beach
Fly into Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal), the closest airport, located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) away.
You can see more of Long Beach by jumping on the metro at Downtown Long Beach Station, Pacific Avenue Station or 1st Street Station.