Fun Places in Long Beach

Long Beach's location south of Los Angeles works to its advantage because its proximity to the larger metro area means a vast array of activities within short driving distance. Resident and visitors to Long Beach are close to sporting events, museums and green spaces, all located within the city limits.

Long Beach Armada

The Long Beach Armada is a Golden Baseball League team that plays games from May through August in the 3,238-seat Blair Field.

Museum of Latin American Art

The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach honors the work of 350 artists from Latin America with a 900-piece permanent collection and visiting exhibits year round.

Colorado Lagoon

The Colorado Lagoon is a public park filled with native foliage including saltwort, pickleweed and salt grass. The lagoon's namesake waterway is home to crabs, egrets and snails.

Aquarium of the Pacific

Long Beach's Aquarium of the Pacific offers a microcosm of the Pacific Ocean with 500 bird and fish species housed in 51 habitats and exhibits.

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a 1.3 acre koi pond and garden at Long Beach State University that hosts lectures, weddings and cultural events.

References

• Long Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Resources

• City of Long Beach, CA