Sightseeing in Long Beach...
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Come face-to-face with, and even touch, the ocean’s ultimate
predators in Shark Lagoon. Take the Behind-the-Scenes tour. Enjoy
AnimalVision 3-D, a film that combines stunning state-of-the-art 3-D
technology and digital animation while providing important
environmental messages for all ages. See their new exhibition
Dazzling & Dangerous: Venomous Creatures.
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 590-3100 http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ - The Queen Mary
- Come aboard the legendary Queen Mary. Book the Behind the Scenes
Guided Tour of the historic ocean liner and World War II troopship,
and see restored areas that have been under wraps since the final
voyage in 1967. Then board one of the Cold War’s hottest weapons,
the Russian submarine, code name: Scorpion. It’s rugged, spartan,
cramped and shrouded in secrecy. Feel the chill of 300 feet of Cold
War menace.
1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 435-3511 http://www.queenmary.com - The Pike at Rainbow Harbour
- The Pike at Rainbow Harbor is a vibrant dining and entertainment
district linking the Long Beach Convention Center to Rainbow
Harbor’s waterfront and the Aquarium of the Pacific.
95 South Pine Ave., Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 432-8325 http://www.thepikeatlongbeach.com/