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What to do and see in Long Beach, CA.

For those traveling to the West Coast for a cruise, consider spending time in Long Beach enjoying the many activities. To help you customize the perfect itinerary, I have put together a list of some of my favorite things to do In Long Beach.

Top five activities for what to do in Long Beach before or after a cruise vacation. 

1. Visit Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific. This crowd favorite is located close to the waterfront and features over 11,000 animals on display in over 50 exhibits.
2. Explore the waterways via a Gondal ride on the canals of nearby Naples Island in Long Beach. Gondola Getaways is standing by to help you discover this unique adventure.
3. Step back in time and explore the Queen Mary. This iconic ship is full of charming exhibits and is a great way to learn about the world’s most luxurious and technologically advanced ocean liner of its time.
4. Walk around Shoreline Village, explore restaurants and shopping near the waterfront. The boardwalk and park adjacent to the harbor offer great views of the cruise ship dock and scenic harbor views.
5. Visit a museum like the Long Beach Museum of Art or make plans to check out the historic Breakers Hotel and head to the Sky Room for some incredible views.

For more ideas about how to spend time in Long Beach, visit  http://www.visitlongbeach.com/visitors/.