Long Beach is the place to start with its central location to Southern California attractions and just a boat ride away to Catalina Island. Visitors can enjoy at day at Aquarium of the Pacific or tour majestic Queen Mary and still have time for a bike ride at sunset. The city of Long Beach offers a variety of outstanding cultural arts and music festivals and world class sporting events. Spend a few days and discover Long Beach has so much more to offer in shopping, dining, the arts, and nightlife. Long Beach is the place to start for all Southern California adventures!