Long Beach USA
Country: USA · Region: California · Currency: US Dollar
Long Beach is a large coastal port city in Southern California with world-class attractions including the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary museum/hotel. The city hosts major events like the Long Beach Grand Prix and serves as a Carnival Cruise Line home port.
Top sights
Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, Belmont Shore, Shoreline Village, Long Beach Grand Prix
Things to do
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- World-class aquarium located in Shoreline Village.
- Queen Mary
- Floating museum and hotel docked in the Port of Long Beach.
- Long Beach Grand Prix
- Annual premier racing event held on city streets.
- The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
- Retail and entertainment development in Shoreline Village.
Beaches
- Belmont Shore
- Features a pier and some of the city's best beaches with trendy bars and restaurants along 2nd Street.
- Shoreline Village
- Beachside area also known as Rainbow Harbor with retail development and lighthouses.
Where to eat
- Belmont Shore - 2nd Street
- Trendy bars and restaurants along this beachside corridor.
- Retro Row - 4th Street Corridor
- Hipster bars, coffee shops, and dining venues east of Walnut Avenue.
Bars and nightlife
- Broadway Corridor
- Long Beach's gayborhood with bars and nightlife venues between Shoreline and Junipero.
Forecast for Long Beach
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Weather in Long Beach by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F | 47°F | 2.9 in | 6 |
| February | 66°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 5 |
| March | 67°F | 51°F | 2.1 in | 7 |
| April | 70°F | 54°F | 0.5 in | 2 |
| May | 70°F | 57°F | 0.3 in | 2 |
| June | 75°F | 61°F | 0.1 in | 1 |
| July | 79°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 2 |
| August | 81°F | 65°F | 0.3 in | 5 |
| September | 80°F | 64°F | 0.5 in | 2 |
| October | 78°F | 59°F | 0.3 in | 2 |
| November | 72°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 2 |
| December | 65°F | 47°F | 2.3 in | 6 |
Getting around
A car is most convenient for getting around Long Beach, though the free Passport bus connects downtown and waterfront attractions, and the Metro A Line connects to Downtown Los Angeles.
What to eat
Belmont Shore's 2nd Street features trendy bars and restaurants, and Retro Row on 4th Street has hipster bars and coffee shops.
Tips
Use the free Passport bus to visit downtown and waterfront attractions like the Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific.
Best for
Aquariums, museums, cruise port