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About Long Beach

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[image] Long Beach, California, USA
 

Welcome to Long Beach

What makes The Urban Waterfront Playground perfect? Is it the ideal weather? The exciting attractions? The unique events? The gorgeous setting? The trendy shopping? The delicious dining? How about all of the above. You name it, Long Beach has it. Voted one of America’s “Most Walkable Cities,” Long Beach is comprised of eight distinct neighborhoods and tucked in along the waterfront centrally located to Los Angeles and Orange County. Experience the big-city feel with small-town charm in a unique oceanfront setting.

Local Information

Time Zone
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC -07:00)

Average Temperature — August
84° F / 63° F (30° C / 18° C)

Currency
USD - US Dollar

Electricity
120V

Language
English

Things to Do

Long Beach is a waterfront playground located right in the heart of Southern California. Here you can experience it all: a deep-sea adventure at the Aquarium of the Pacific, whale watching on the water, shopping in one of the city's many unique districts, a tour of coastal breweries, a vibrant foodie scene and so much more. Long Beach Days & Getaways feature hotspots and hidden gems crafted by local experts — dive in and explore.

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