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Long Beach, California
Relax, Recharge, Rejuvenate
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Beach? What kind of climate can I expect How Can Jail
Approximately 25 miles south of the city of while visiting Long Beach?
Los Angeles, on the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach The temperature averages 74 degrees Professionals
is centrally located in the heart of Southern Fahrenheit year round with about 345 Reset in Long
California. average days of sunshine. Beach?
Is there a beach in Long Beach? Does the Aquarium have any dolphins Go whale
Yes! Long Beach is bordered by 5 1/2 miles of or whales? watching.
clean, sandy beaches for you to enjoy. Walk, The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
run, bike or blade on our smooth, fully paved is home to only two whales... full-scale
bike path that spans the length of the beach replicas of the world’s largest mammal, the Visit the
from Downtown to Belmont Shore. Blue Whale, which hang in the Aquarium’s sharks and sea
main hall. Although the Aquarium is cur-
Has Long Beach ever been featured in any rently not home to live whales or dolphins, dragons at the
its residents include seals, sea lions, bat
television shows? rays, sharks, bass, sea dragons, and much, aquarium.
“Lights, Camera, Action!” is frequently heard in much more.
Long Beach. Located less than 30 miles from Dine and
Hollywood production studios, Long Beach Is the Queen Mary really haunted? explore the
is the backdrop for several TV shows, includ- It’s true that several people have claimed
ing Miami for Dexter and CSI Miami. NCIS: Los to encounter strange and unusual sites waterfront.
Angeles, True Blood, and Criminal Minds have while on the Queen Mary. It has been told
also filmed in the city. Shop the
that wet footprints are commonly found
Is there any free public transportation near what was once used as the first class vintage stores
swimming pool. Odd because that pool
available in Long Beach? has been dry for decades. There is also the on Retro Row.
Yes! Catch the convenient red Passport shuttle, occasional sighting of a long-ago worker
which runs approximately every 5 to 10 min- who was crushed in one of the Queen Play on the
utes. It’s free in the Downtown area and can Mary’s watertight doors. Truth or fiction?
transport you to all of the must-see Long Explore the Queen Mary and decide for beach.
Beach attractions, including the Queen Mary, yourself.
Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village, and Rent kayaks.
Pine Avenue.
Take an evening
Need more information? Visit Visit www.visitlongbeach.com.
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