Hotels in Long Beach

Beneath the California sun, Long Beach offers more than just its namesake stretches of sand. The majestic Queen Mary, permanently docked in the harbor, reveals tales of transatlantic voyages through its Art Deco corridors. At the Aquarium of the Pacific, sea otters perform aquatic acrobatics while sharks glide overhead in underwater tunnels. Shoreline Village's boardwalk buzzes with ice cream-licking families and couples watching sailboats drift by. The Museum of Latin American Art showcases vibrant works in the East Village Arts District, where murals transform building facades into open-air galleries. For a perfect afternoon, rent a Duffy boat to navigate Naples' canals, then catch sunset from Bluff Park as container ships slide silently into America's second-busiest port.