Long Beach is a city in the U.S. State of California. It is the 2nd largest
city in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and the 3rd largest in the
southern part of the state. The city's center is approximately 35
kilometers away from the Downtown Los Angeles. With wide variety of
attractions, recreational activities, art & culture, restaurants,
nightlife, and shopping places, Long Beach is an ideal vacation destination
for any visitor. Some of the popular attractions of the city include
Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, Shoreline Village, 4th Street Long
Beach, Long Beach Symphony, and more.
Things to Do in Long Beach
Long Beach Museum of Art
The museum features historic Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House and Carriage
House, exhibition pavilion with two floors of expansive gallery space,
oceanfront gardens, and the museum store. The historic buildings here are
home to administrative offices and the ocean view restaurant. In the museum
store one can find gifts, books, exhibition catalogues & treasures, and
jewelry.
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was set up in the year 1996. It is
the only museum in the entire United States which has been dedicated to the
modern & contemporary Latin American art. The museum's permanent
collection includes the works by Tamayo, Matta, Cruz Diez, and Bedia.
Shoreline Village
Shoreline Village is home to several shops, boutique, restaurants, bars,
cafes, and more. Visit specialty shops like Latin Waves, Purple House, and
Raindance for handmade clothes, arts, culture, and jewelry. The restaurants
here offer almost everything starting from burgers to freshly baked cakes,
shakes, and homemade ice cream. Also, head to Parkers’ Lighthouse for
fine-dining and Tequila Jack’s for cocktails. Apart from all this, one can
indulge in various t activities like skating, skeeball, hoops, segway tour
of the shoreline, and more.
Best Time to Fly to Long Beach
The city has warm and pleasant climate and can be visited anytime in the
year. However, it is comparatively hotter during summers, and the months of
July and August are the hottest. Whenever you plan your trip, book cheap
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