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Art Chat Drop in the Gallery on Fridays

between 1-2pm for a free casual discussion with a Docent or

Educator. Learn about our collection and historic museum grounds.

EVERY FRIDAY AT 1PM

Family Artmaking Workshops

Drop in the Gallery on Fridays between 1-2pm for a free casual discussion with a

Docent or Educator. Learn about our collection and historic museum grounds.

EVERY FRIDAY AT 1PM

Adult WorkshopsOur artist-led workshops are especially

designed to foster skills and creativity at all levels. Come and create a take home

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DESTINATIONS’ TABLE OF CONTENTS DECEMBER 2013 1

PublisherGeorge Economides

Vice President Sales & MarketingMartha Rangel

Sales & Marketing AssistantHeather Dann

Assistant EditorTiffany Rider

Staff WriterSamantha Mehlinger

PhotojournalistThomas McConville

DistributionConrad Riley

DESTINATIONS magazine is a monthly publication of South Coast Publishing,Inc., a California corporation founded in 1985, which also produces the bi-weekly Long Beach Business Journal newspaper and the monthly EmployeeTimes magazine for Boeing employees. Offices are located at 2599 E. 28th St.,Suite 212, Signal Hill, California 90755. Destinations’ Phone: 562/988-9357;Fax: 562/988-1239. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.

The ice kingdom, “Chill,” a 13,000-square-foot winter wonderland,has returned to the Queen Mary for the holidays.The attraction is open to

the public through January 5. See story and more details on 2.Photograph by Destinations’ Thomas McConville

Vol. X No. 12 • December 2013

Pages 2-3 – Destinations Long Beach AirportDestinations WelcomeFrom The Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau

Page 4 – Destinations’ Tour Of The CityRainbow Harbor

Page 6 – Destinations’ Tour Of The CityPort Side Of Queensway BayThe Pike At Rainbow Harbor

Page 8 – Destinations’ Tour Of The City Pine Avenue NorthThe PromenadeEast Village

Pages 10 – Destinations’ Tour Of The City Convention CenterOther Downtown

Pages 12 – Destinations’ Tour Of The City BroadwayRetro Row

Pages 18/19 – Destinations’ Tour Of The CityBelmont HeightsBelmont Pier/Peninsula2nd Street/Belmont Shore

Pages 20 – Destinations’ Tour Of The CityNaples IslandAlamitos Bay LandingCal State Area

Pages 22/23 – Destinations’ Tour Of The City Bixby KnollsMore Things To Do In Long Beach

Pages 24-25 – Destinations’ Tour Of The City Breakfast In Long BeachBiking In Long BeachSports In Long Beach

Pages 26/27 – Destinations’ Tour Of The City Shopping In Long BeachSeal BeachSan Pedro

Pages 28/29 – Destinations’ Tour Of The IslandCatalina

Pages 30/31 – Hotels/Motels Which Provide In-Room Distribution Of Destinations

Pages 32 – Cover Feature – Queen Mary Dome

ABOUT THE COVER

Pages 14/15 – Southern California MapPages 16/17 – Long Beach Map

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Airlines Serving Long Beach*Alaska Airlines

Daily nonstop flights to Seattle

800/252-7522Delta

Delta Connection daily nonstop flights to Salt Lake City

are operated by SkyWest Airlines800/221-1212JetBlue Airways

Daily nonstop flights toAustin, Boston, Las Vegas, New York (JFK), Oakland, Portland, Sacramento, Seattle,Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington D.C. (Dulles) and

Anchorage (seasonal) 800/538-2583US Airways

Daily nonstop flights to Phoenix800/428-4322

*Most U.S. cities can be reached from Long Beach via connecting flights

Long Beach Airport Information562/570-2600

Web site: www.lgb.orgAirport Lost & Found: 562/570-2640

Bus ServiceLong Beach Transit

Bus Route #111 runs from the airport toDowntown Long Beach ($1.25) and con-nects with Metro Blue Line at Transit Mall

Rental Car Companies At AirportAvis

800/331-1212

Budget800/527-0700Enterprise800/736-8222

Hertz800/654-3131

National800/227-7368Taxi Service

Long Beach Yellow Cab(Note: Taxis are available at

Long Beach Airport without reservations.)562/435-6111Flat Taxi Fees

(fares subject to change) from Long Beach Airport to:$23 – Most Downtown Hotels/Long Beach Convention Center$30 – Queen Mary Hotel/

Hotel Maya/Carnival Cruise Terminal$37 – Knotts Berry Farm$45 – Disneyland or

Anaheim Convention Center$45 – San Pedro/Cruise Ships$55 – South Coast Plaza

$60 – LAX/John Wayne Airport$72 – Downtown Los Angeles

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DESTINATIONS’ WELCOME DECEMBER 2013 3

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to Long Beach, Southern California’s urban waterfront play-ground!December is a great month to visit Long Beach. Of course, with 345

days of sunshine each year, any month is a great time to visit LongBeach. While many cities are experiencing the cold temperatures ofwinter, Long Beach is usually warm and sunny, and there are always lotsof waterside activities to enjoy.

You will find dozens of holiday events in Long Beach. “Christmas by the Sea” is the themefor this year’s Belmont Shore Christmas Parade on December 7, and on December 21 the NaplesIsland Holiday Boat Parade celebrates a “Vintage Christmas.” On December 14 you can chooseto celebrate the holidays “by land or by sea,” at the Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Paradeor the Parade of 1,000 Lights boat parade along the downtown waterfront. Go to our Calendarof Events at www.VisitLongBeach.com for a complete list of December activities.The RMS Queen Mary, once the largest and fastest ocean liner on the Atlantic, is now a

first-class hotel with shops, restaurants and historic tours depicting the ship’s illustriouspast. For the holiday season, the Queen Mary is presenting “CHILL,” a spectacular winterwonderland with larger than life ice sculptures, ice skating and a Holiday Village (See Page32 for more information). The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomes an underwater “SantaDiver,” who delivers treats for the Aquarium’s animal residents.Long Beach’s downtown waterfront features attractions, shopping, entertainment, nightlife

and more than 100 quality restaurants, all within walking distance of first-class accommo-dations. Be sure to visit historic Pine Avenue, The Pike at Rainbow Harbor and ShorelineVillage. Just three miles from downtown you’ll find our Belmont Shore neighborhood,where 2nd Street is the place to see and be seen, along its 11-blocks of trendy shops, bou-tiques and restaurants. If you’re into “Retro Style,” then our “Funky 4th Street” vintageshops and unique restaurants are just minutes from downtown.The holidays are alive and on stage in Long Beach. The Long Beach Ballet performs the

Nutcracker and Long Beach Playhouse stages “A Christmas Carol.” Long Beach is also hometo four distinctive art museums; Long Beach Museum of Art, Museum of Latin American Art,Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum, and the University Art Museum.Or you can step back into the history of early California at Rancho Los Alamitos and Rancho

Los Cerritos, with their Spanish era adobe houses and spacious historic gardens. Both ranchosare hosting special Christmas and holiday events. Go to www.VisitLongBeach.com for a com-plete list events and activities.Please enjoy your stay in Long Beach and we hope you will come back soon.

Sincerely,

Steve Goodling, President & CEOLong Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau

301 E. Ocean Blvd., 19th Floor, Shoreline Square, Long Beach, CA, 90802Ph: 800/452-7829 • Fx: 562/435-5653 • www.visitlongbeach.com

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Rainbow Harbor

� Home to more than 11,000 ocean animals, the world-class Aquar-ium of the Pacific is a must see for all ages. The facility exploresthe diversity of the Pacific Ocean through three permanent galleries

representative of Southern California and Baja, the Northern Pacific

and the Tropical Pacific. Of the Aquarium’s exhibits, some of the most

popular are those in which guests get to interact with the animals! Stop

by the Shark Lagoon, where guests can touch a variety of sharks

and stingrays, or head into the LorikeetForest, where visitors can feed sweet nec-tar to more than 100 chirping lorikeets as

they land on their head and shoulders! The

Aquarium’s sea otter, seal, sea lionand penguin exhibits are also guestfavorites. In addition to its aquatic creatures,

the facility houses several educational and

interactive displays and sciencecenters that highlight our planet’s currentconcerns in regards to its oceans and their

inhabitants. The Aquarium hosts several

regularly scheduled events, exhibits and lectures, too!

100 Aquarium Way; www.aquariumofpacific.org; 562/590-3100

� Located right on the water, Parkers’ Lighthouse is a Long

Beach dining staple with its vast variety of menu options, and live

evening entertainment Tuesday-Saturday. Parkers’ is also home to

the Queensview Steakhouse, located on the third floor and open

Tuesday through Saturday nights.The area is also home to fantastic

restaurants such as Tequila Jack’s and Yard House! If pizza

is your choice, then head over to Stefano’s for hot New York-style pizza. The city’s only waterfront Irish grill and sports bar is

Shenanigans, which also has 12 TV screens to watch your fa-vorite sporting events.

Parkers’ Lighthouse: 435 Shoreline Village Dr.; www.parkerslighthouse.com; 562/432-6500

Tequila Jack’s: 407 Shoreline Village Dr; www.tequilajacks.com; 562/628-0454Shenanigans: 423 Shoreline Village Dr.; 562/333-6477Stefano’s Pizza: 429-C Shoreline Village Dr.; www.stefanoslongbeach.com; 562/437-2880;Yard House: 401 Shoreline Village Dr.; www.yardhouse.com; 562/628-0455

� Have fun with the kids (or be a kid again) in Shoreline Village.

Ride the carousel and play more than 70 fun and exciting video games

at the Pelican Pier Pavilion, all while snacking on popcorn, funnel

cake and frozen yogurt from one of the Village’s several sweetshops. The area is home to many original stores: Pirates Cove is atreasure house of pirate, nautical, Long Beach and California memora-

bilia, collectibles and film, plus souvenirs for every member of the fam-

ily; The Beach House is an eclectic collection of merchandise that

reflects the pleasures of being at the beach; Company SAGA offers

a wide selection of women’s clothing and accessories; Hot Licks fea-tures an assortment of hot items from all over the world, including sal-

sas, hot sauces, nuts and more; Latin Sun stocks authentic handmademen’s and women’s clothing and accessories from Mexico, Central

America and South America; RainDance features an assortment ofauthentic Native American and southwestern-style arts, crafts and jew-

elry; The Purple House is filled to the brim with purple-hued items

from candles to home decor; the Village Hat Shop allows its cus-tomers to select headwear from

an enormous selection of hats;

Exotic House of Jerky car-ries a unique assortment of jerky

made from alligator, buffalo, wild

boar, salmon and more!

401-435 Shoreline Village Dr.;www.shorelinevillage.com; 562/435-2668

� There is even more to do in

Shoreline Village on the water!

Narrated harbor cruises are offered through Spirit Cruises, whichalso provides romantic dinner cruises on selected dates. If you’re

interested in renting a large vessel, Marina Sailing offers 100 af-fordable sail and powerboat rentals and charters including fishing

boats and catamarans.

Marina Sailing: 429 Shoreline Dr.; www.marinasailing.com; 562/432-4672Spirit Cruises: 429 Shoreline Dr. #100; www.spiritmarine.com; 562/495-5884

� Catch your dinner off of Long Beach’s coast by going on a deepsea fishing adventure. Both Long Beach Berth 55 Sportfishing andPierpoint Landing offer guests the experience of chartered fishing in

the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Long Beach Berth 55 Sportfishing: 555 Pico Ave.; www.longbeachsportfishing.com; 562/432-8993

Pierpoint Landing: 200 Aquarium Way; www.pierpoint.net; 562/983-9300

� Take the family on a memorable whale-watching cruise with Har-bor Breeze Cruises. On this educational adventure, guests have

the opportunity to view Fin Whales, Gray and Blue Whales, Hump-

back Whales, Minke Whales, orcas and a variety of dolphins.

100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2; www.2seewhales.com; 562/432-4900

� If you want a unique alternative to a hotel or are planning a ro-

mantic night, consider the Dockside Boat & Bed and stay in one

of its beautiful yachts docked in Rainbow Harbor. Alternative bed and

breakfasts are a perfect way to “get away from it all.”

316 E. Shoreline Dr.; www.boatandbed.com; 562/436-3111

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All performances subject to change without notice

12/7 Bruce and Valerie Christmas 1-4 pm12/8 Whatever 1-4 pm12/14 First Congregational Church Hand Bell Choir 1-4 pm

12/15 Scott Martin Family Christmas 1-4 pm12/21 Listen 2-5 pm12/21 Holiday Everyday Carolers 1-4 pm (roaming)12/22 2AZZ1 2-5 pm

Holiday Everyday Carolers 4-7 pmTrue Brass Choir 4:30-6:30 pm Toys for Tots - share in the holiday spirit and bring an unwrapped gift.

Santa’s Village 4-7 pm- Free photo with Santa- Face painting and Balloonist- Free gift-wrapping with purchase from SV shops- Free Reindeer Noses

Take a romantic stroll! Eat well under the sun! Explore unique shops!

401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach 90802Open Daily 10am-9pm (check website for holiday hrs.)

For more info visit www.ShorelineVillage.com or call 562.435.2668

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Port Side Of Queensway Bay

� Spend the day aboard the Queen Mary, one of the most fa-

mous ocean liners in history. The ship offers a variety of tours,

which range from the paranormal to the historically informative:

the Self-Guided Audio Tour allows visitors to explore the shipat their leisure with an audio guide steering them through the story

of the Queen Mary; the Glory Days Tour is a guided walking

tour that provides a deeper look into the ship’s history; HerFinest Hour: A WWII Tour teaches the story of the ship duringthe war and how her involvement helped lead the allied forces to

victory; the Haunted Encounters Tour leads guests throughthe most haunted areas of the Queen Mary as a tour guide reveals

the stories of the ship’s most famous apparitions; and the Ghosts& Legends Show takes guests on an interactive, special effectsjourney as a tour guide walks you through the ship’s haunted past.

Located next to “Diana: Legacy of a Princess. A Royal Ex-hibition” on the Sun Deck, The Queen Tea

Room offers dazzling harbor and skyline

views in an elegantly casual setting. After

your adventure around the ship, enjoy a

meal at any of the Queen Mary’s signa-

ture restaurants and cafes! Whether you

choose Sir Winston’s Restaurantand Lounge, the Chelsea ChowderHouse & Bar, the Promenade Café,

your palate will be delighted at any of their

creations! Finally, top off your evening with a

cocktail or a glass of wine on board at the Ob-servation Bar. The Queen Mary Event Park also has severalevents occurring throughout the year!

1126 Queens Hwy.; www.queenmary.com; 877/342-0738

� Tour the formerly forbidden confines of the Scorpion Russ-ian Submarine, now docked next to the Queen Mary. Once usedto perform top-secret missions during the Cold War, you can ex-

plore the submarine’s torpedo rooms, crew’s quarters and more.

1126 Queens Hwy.; www.queenmary.com; 877/342-0738

� For a sophisticated menu with amazing views, dine at The ReefRestaurant or Fuego at the Maya. Both restaurants specialize increating delectable dishes your palate won’t soon forget.

Fuego at Hotel Maya: 700 Queensway Dr.; www.fuegolongbeach.com; 562/481-3910 The Reef Restaurant: 880 Harbor Scenic Dr.; www.reefrestaurant.com; 562/435-8013

The Pike At Rainbow Harbor

� Act like a kid again at KitchenDen Bar, whose state-of-the-artbowling alley and massive game room

make it easy to return to your child-

hood. Make sure to take advantage of

their extensive menu and signature

martinis, too! While it’s a great place

to bring children during the day, it is strictly 21 and over after 10 p.m.

10 Aquarium Way; www.kdblongbeach.com; 562/308-7529

� If you’re looking to test your knowledge, go to the AuldDubliner for the Geeks Who Drink pub quiz night. Their traditionalIrish fare, live music and premium beers and spirits are also a great

reason to drop in!

71 S. Pine Ave.; www.aulddubliner.com; 562/437-8300

� Deepen those laugh lines with a visit to the Laugh FactoryComedy Club.With comedy’s top stars and today’s newest talentsgracing the club’s stage, it’s no doubt that you’ll enjoy a night of side-

splitting laughter.

151 S. Pine Ave.; www.laughfactory.com; 562/495-2844, ext. 1

� Bring the family or that special someone for a ride on Long

Beach’s giant Ferris wheel. It’s a fun way to get a great view ofRainbow Harbor and Downtown Long Beach!

95 S. Pine Ave.; www.thepikeatlongbeach.com; 562/432-8325

� Grab your friends for a sing-along at Sgt. Pepper’s DuelingPianos Cafe. This piano bar will take any music request from thetunes of the ‘50s to today’s jams. If you have children, they are wel-

come to an all-ages brunch on a select Sunday of each month.

91 S. Pine Ave.; www.pepperspianos.com; 562/499-4600

� Visiting Long Beach but wishing you could eat at your favoriterestaurants from home? With these national eateries lining thearea, your local longings are sure to be satisfied.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company: 87 Aquarium Way, Unit F-100; www.bubbagump.com; 562/437-2434

California Pizza Kitchen: 61 S. Pine Ave.; www.cpk.com;562/628-1800Chili’s Grill & Bar: 30 Shoreline Dr. West; www.chilis.com; 562/590-5103Famous Dave’s BBQ: 300 S. PineAve.; www.famousdaves.com;562/436-9260

Gladstone’s Long Beach: 330 S. Pine Ave.; www.gladstoneslongbeach.com; 562/432-8588Hooters: 71 Aquarium Way; www.westcoasthooters.com; 562/983-1010Islands Fine Burgers: 55 S. Pine Ave.; www.islandsrestaurants.com; 562/436-6590 Outback Steakhouse: 20 W. Shoreline Dr.; www.outback.com; 562/435-0002P.F. Chang’s China Bistro: 340 S. Pine Ave.; www.pfchangs.com; 562/308-1025

� Catch a movie at Cinemark at the Pike. This theater’s sta-

dium seating allows you to comfortably enjoy the latest feature films

while snacking on popcorn and sipping on soda!

99 S. Pine Ave.; www.cinemark.com; 562/435-0353



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Pine Avenue North� La Shish Mediter-ranean Kabob Houseis the newest addition to thePine Avenue dining and en-tertainment experience.Open for breakfast, lunchand dinner, La Shish offersa wide array of menu choices for diners of all ages.130 Pine Ave.; www.lashishlb.com; 562/437-8648

� Learn how to cut a rug at Sevilla’s salsa dancing lessons. Every

Wednesday evening, the restaurant offers classes with instructors for

both beginner and intermediate levels and you are not required to bring

a partner. Top off your Spanish experience by dining on their tapas!

140 Pine Ave.; www.cafesevilla.com; 562/495-1111

� Every item on the menu at

George’s Greek Cafe is sure tomake you yell “opa!” With authen-

tic cuisine and specials such as half

off bottles of wine on Monday, this

restaurant is the perfect spot to

bring family and friends. Be sure to

check out their second location in Belmont Shore, too! Visit

www.georgesgreekcafe.com.

135 Pine Ave., Downtown; 562/437-11845316 E. 2nd St., Belmont Shore; 562/433-1755

� If you’re interested in dining at other restaurants, you’ve got

several to choose from in this neighborhood. From sushi to steak, this

area has it all! Agave: 200-A Pine Ave.; www.agavesbar.com; 562/435-7700Alegria Cocina Latina: 115 Pine Ave.; www.alegriacocinalatina.com; 562/436-3388Gaucho Grill: 200 Pine Ave.; www.gauchogrillusa.com; 562/590-5000Johnny Rockets: 245 Pine Ave.; www.johnnyrockets.com; 562/983-1332Kabob Curry: 108 W. 3rd St.; www.kabobcurrylongbeach.com; 562/495-2262King’s Fish House: 100 W. Broadway; www.kingsfishhouse.com; 562/432-7463L’Opera Ristorante: 101 Pine Ave.; www.lopera.com; 562/491-0066Octopus Japanese Restaurant: 200 Pine Ave.; www.octopusrestaurant.com; 562/901-2100Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery: 1 Pine Ave.; www.rockbottom.com; 562/308-2255Taco Beach: 211 Pine Ave.; www.tbcantina.com; 562/983-1337The Federal Bar, 102 Pine Ave.; www.thefederalbar.com; 562/435-2000

� For a game of pool, a cold beer and comfort food visit The PortSports Bar and Billiards Lounge. This pool hall and restaurantserves breakfast, lunch and dinner and features two full bars, 26 flat-

screen televisions and 13 pool tables.

145 W. Broadway Ave.; 562/437-0123

The Promenade

� Enjoy upscale pub food and expansive beer selections at Con-

gregation Ale House, whose Gothic church setting creates a unique at-

mosphere, and Beachwood BBQ, where its meats are slow smoked and

dry rubbed, and The Stave, with its 60-foot angled wood bar. Dine on the

innovative sushi rolls and seafood dishes at Wokcano Restaurant& Lounge. Its happy hour offers several great deals with classic fa-vorites being served at appealing prices! The Promenade’s newest addi-

tion is Michael’s Pizzeria with his highly accliamed wood-fired pizza.Beachwood BBQ: 210 E. 3rd St. #A; www.beachwoodbbq.com; 562/436-4020Congregation Ale House: 201 E. Broadway;

www.congregationalehouse.com; 562/432-2337Michael’s Pizzeria, 210 E. 3rd St. #C, www.michaelspizzeria.com; 562/491-2100The Stave, 170 The Promenade North; www.thestavebar.com; 562/612-4750Wokcano,199 The Promenade North; www.wokcanorestaurant.com; 562/951-9652

� Treat your ears to the smooth sounds of jazz music with an

evening of live local, national and international entertainment acts

at Harvelle’s. The establishment’s crooners are sure to keep youdancing the night away.

201 E. Broadway; www.longbeach.harvelles.com; 562/239-3700

East Village

� See and hear live music or attend one of the many events hap-

pening at Long Beach’s famous Fingerprints Music store. Witha wide selection of music and friendly customer service, the store

is a music fan’s mecca. After you’ve picked up your favorite album,

be sure to grab a cup of coffee and a bite to eat at Berlin, the ad-joining coffeehouse and bistro.

Fingerprints Music: 420 E. 4th St.; www.fingerprintsmusic.com; 562/433-4996Berlin: 420 E. 4th St.; www.berlincoffeehouse.com; 562/435-0600

� Wind down with a

glass of wine and some

flatbread pizza or pre-

mium cheese at the East

Village Arts District’s

District Wine. The es-tablishment offers a great

happy hour nearly every day of the week!

144 Linden Ave.; www.districtwine.com; 562/612-0411

� For elegant ambiance and a romantic meal, stop by Bliss 525. With

an eclectic menu that places sophisticated twists on traditional favorites,

the family owned and operated restaurant is sure to delight every guest.

For hearty fare and fine art, visit Utopia. This restaurant brings even

more warmth and magic to the East Village with dishes like Caribbean

scallops paired with interesting art lining the walls.

Bliss 525: 525 E. Broadway; www.bliss525.com; 562/495-7252Utopia: 445 E. 1st St.; www.utopiarestaurant.net; 562/432-6888



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� Zephyr Vegetarian Café is one of Long Beach’s most popularvegan eateries featuring a menu that is free of meat and animal by-products. Herbivores should also be sure to check out Steamed, arestaurant whose organic vegetarian menu items can also be madevegan. Keep your eyes peeled for dishes that cater to the meat-freelifestyle at many of the city’s other restaurants, as several of them offvegan and vegetarian options, too!Steamed: 801 E. 3rd St.; www.steamedrestaurant.com; 562/437-1122Zephyr Vegetarian Cafe: 340 E. 4th St.; 562/435-7113

� Enjoy quality coffee, tea and food at The Greenhouse. Thisgreen business purchases its ingredients from local businesses suchas Rose Park Roasters, which uses bicycles to deliver its locallyroasted coffee beans to the establishment. For a different kind of cui-sine, head directly next door to the ASHA Moroccan Mediter-ranean Kitchen for a delicious, flavorful meal. While you’re here,check out the nearby Basement Lounge for a medley of jazz,classic R&B and soul performances. ASHA Moroccan Mediterranean Kitchen: 149 Linden Ave., Suite E; 562/628-2255Basement Lounge: 149 Linden Ave.; www.basementloungelb.com; 562/901-9090The Greenhouse: 149 Linden Ave., Suite C; 562/491-1111

� Take in the sights at the Museum of Latin American Art,

whose collections and exhibitions of modern and contemporary

Latin American art help preserve and promote the culture. The mu-

seum also hosts workshops and festivals throughout the year, and

carries gifts made in Latin American countries.

628 Alamitos Ave.; www.molaa.org; 562/437-1689

� Submerse yourself in the Pacific Islander cultures at the Pacific Is-land Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM). The museum’s exhibitions in-clude sculptures, textiles, painting and a variety of other mediums

including living arts showcases and interactive cultural demonstrations.

695 Alamitos Ave.; www.pieam.org; 562/216-4170

Convention Center

� There is always something happening at the Long Beach Con-vention & Entertainment Center. With more than 400,000square feet of space, the convention center complex is also home to

the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, comprised of the Long Beach

Arena, Terrace Theater and Center Theater. Whether it’s a performance

by the International City Theatre group, the Long Beach Opera, the

Long Beach Symphony Orchestra and its unique Symphony POPS!

concerts, or an adventure travel expo, make sure to check out its sched-

ule for the exciting events taking place at the Convention Center!

300 E. Ocean Blvd.; www.longbeachcc.com; 562/436-3636LBC&EC Box Office: 562/436-3661

International City Theatre: www.ictlongbeach.org; 562/436-4610Long Beach Opera: www.longbeachopera.org; 562/432-5934Long Beach Symphony Orchestra: www.lbso.org; 562/436-3203

Other Downtown� The City Place shopping center is a 350,000-square-foot urban,

pedestrian-oriented shopping and restaurant destination in the middle

of downtown. The center is bounded by 3rd and 6th streets and Pine

Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard. For more information, call

562/439-2221, or visit: www.longbeachcityplace.com.

� Savor delectable filet mignon and a glass of wine while listening

to jazz and taking in the views at The Sky Room, located aboveLong Beach’s historic Breakers Hotel. Since its opening in 1926, this

romantic restaurant has continuously drawn a clientele of locals,

celebrities and politicians alike.

40 S. Locust Ave.; www.theskyroom.com; 562/983-2703

� If you feel like seeing some great architecture and getting some

fresh air, take the downtown walking tour with the Long BeachHeritage organization. You’ll be led on a one and a half mile tour to

some of the most interesting buildings in Southern California.

www.lbheritage.org; 562/493-7019

� Treat your taste buds to some of Long Beach’s soul food at

Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles. Its unique combi-nation of breakfast and dinner in one meal will leave you completely

satisfied! Afterwards, stop by the Sea Bird Jazz Lounge, connectedto the restaurant, to top off your evening with some soulful sounds.

Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles: 730 E. Broadway; www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com; 562/437-8355

Sea Bird Jazz Lounge: 730 E. Broadway; www.seabirdjazzlounge.com; 562/243-3335

� Have a blast at Hamburger Mary’s Drag Show Brunch. Every

Sunday morning, eat a tasty breakfast while viewing a one-of-a-kind

show with the fun-loving Brunchettes. Reservations are recommended!

740 E. Broadway; www.hamburgermarys.com; 562/436-7900

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with variety. You’re guaranteed to leave with a full stomach and

a smile on your face!

250 W. Ocean Blvd.; www.buonospizza.com; 562 432-2211

� Experience live performances at The Found Theatre and

The Garage Theatre. The Found Theatre’s shows have been de-

scribed as being wacky and over-the-top, with interactive sets and

innovative performers, while The Garage Theatre’s plays extend be-

yond the conventional notions of what theatre entails.

The Found Theatre: 599 Long Beach Blvd.; www.foundtheatre.org; 562/433-3363The Garage Theatre: 251 E. 7th St.; www.thegaragetheatre.org; 562/433-8337� Along the bike path in Alamitos Beach, rent a beach cruiser or surrey

bicycle from Alfredo’s Beach Club. At its Rainbow Harbor location,

pedal boats are available to rent for exploring Rainbow Lagoon up close.

700 Shoreline Dr.; www.alfredosbeachclub.com; 562/314-8778.� Make your way around Long Beach with public transportation at

the Transit & Visitors Information Center. As part of the

Long Beach Transit Mall, which several of the city’s buses and

the Metro Blue Line run through, easily connecting Long Beach

to L.A., the facility provides easy access to route information and

schedules, bus passes and more. You’ll also find a touch-screen kiosk

with 24-hour transit information here!

130 E. 1st St.; www.lbtransit.com; 562/591-2301



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� Just one block west of the Long Beach Transit Mall is the LongBeach Main Public Library, which offers book lovers 135,000square feet of books, computers, meeting areas and free wireless Internet.

101 Pacific Ave.; www.lbpl.org; 562/570-7500

� Visit La Traviata Restaurant for sumptuous Italian fare that

will leave your taste buds yearning for more! From its dining room

to its lounge, the establishment emits upscale elegance and offers its

customers the opportunity to enjoy a variety of dishes while listening

to world-class musicians on select nights. After your meal, head

across the street to the First Congregational Church of LongBeach. Its breathtaking architecture makes it a must see destination!

First Congregational Church: 241 Cedar Ave.; www.firstchurchlb.org; 562/436-2256La Traviata Restaurant: 301 N. Cedar Ave.; www.latraviata301.com; 562/432-8022The Potholder Cafe Too, 301 W. Broadway; www.thepotholdercafe.com; 562/432-6824

Broadway

� Pamper yourself at Spa Sidney or The Loft on Broadway. Get-

ting your hair done for a night out, a European facial or a Swedish

massage are just a few of the many services these local salons offer.

Spa Sidney: 3519 E. Broadway; www.spasidney.net; 562/433-9665The Loft on Broadway: 3300 E. Broadway; www.theloftonbroadway.com; 562/433-4979

� Go to Paradise Piano Bar to enjoy cocktails and delicious

American fare while listening to live music. This LGBT-friendly

restaurant serves dinner until midnight Monday through Saturday and

hosts a fantastic weekend brunch.

1800 E. Broadway; www.paradisepianobar.com; 562/590-8773

� Transform into English royalty for high tea at one of Long Beach’s

tea rooms. The Vintage Tea Leaf hosts tea parties with a varietyof salads, sandwiches, scones, and other treats. If you have children,

there are plenty of options for them as well.

969 E. Broadway; www.vintagetealeaf.com; 562/435-5589

� If it’s coffee you’re looking for, Hot Java will certainly fulfill

your craving with its quality coffee and ambiance. This community

favorite provides its patrons with free wireless Internet, a large

plasma TV and a fireplace.

2101 E. Broadway; www.hotjavalb.com; 562/433-0688

� On a budget with an empty stomach? Chen’s ChineseRestaurant offers its customers enormous portions at affordable

prices. And further east is the street’s newest dining option, El Lobo(meaning the wolf), offering Mexican cuisine in a home-style setting.

Chen’s: 2131 E. Broadway; www.chensrestaurantlb.com; 562/439-0309El Lobo: 2941 E. Broadway; www.ellobolongbeach.com; 562/438-1311

� Having served Long Beach residents for more than 30 years, ThePizza Place & Garden Café is a must try for visitors. With menu

items such as

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disappointed with

your meal!

1431 E. Broadway;www.thepizzaplace.biz;562/432-6000

Retro Row

� See a movie at the historical Art Theatre of Long Beach. Built

in 1924, this beautiful theatre hosts classic and current films as well as

showings of theatre productions, concerts and operas. Before your show-

time, stop by Portfolio Coffeehouse for a cup of coffee or tea.Art Theatre: 2025 E. 4th St.; www.arttheatrelongbeach.com;

562/438-5435

Portfolio Coffeehouse: 2300 E. 4th St.;

www.portfoliocoffeehouse.com; 562/434-2486

� Taste wine from around the world at the Art Du Vin Wine Barnext door to the Art Theatre or 4th Street Vine. Both establishments

offer an atmosphere that is perfect for good company and conversation.

Art Du Vin Wine Bar: 2025 E. 4th St.; www.arttheatrelongbeach.com; 562/438-5435

4th Street Vine: 2142 E. 4th St.; www.4thstreetvine.com; 562/343-5463

� As the central core for Long Beach’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and

transgender communities, The Center offers assistance and edu-

cation regarding health, cultural and social activities, in addition to

legal and social justice.

2017 E. 4th St.; www.centerlb.org; 562/434-4455

� With more than 40 shops, Retro Row makes shopping vintageeasy! Whether you’re looking for great antique furniture, vintage

clothing or classic jewelry, you’re sure to find something in these

unique and independently owned shops.

� Give back while you shop with a visit to the Assistance League

of Long Beach Thrift & Vintage Shop or The Feed Store. Each of these

shops donate a portion of their proceeds to help out those in need.

Assistance League Thrift & Vintage Shop: 2100 E. 4th St.; www.allb.org; 562/434-7121

The Feed Store: 2001 E. 4th St.; 562/433-7500

� After you’ve filled your shopping bags, delight your taste buds with

a meal at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine (pictured), a family-owned

restaurant that prepares its dishes from scratch using its Guadalajara-

born grandmother’s recipes, or Number Nine, whose Vietnamese

sandwiches and rice noodle soup are sure to hit the spot.

Lola’s Mexican Cuisine: 2030 E. 4th St.; www.lolasmexicancuisine.com; 562/343-5506

Number Nine: 2118 E. 4th St.; www.numberninenoodles.com; 562/434-2009

� More dining options can be found just east of Retro Row. Experi-

ence the fusion of Greek cuisine and American classics at KafeNeoor the friendly service and eclectic menu at Shillelagh, which is con-

nected to one of Long Beach’s first bars, O’Connell’s Cocktails!KafeNeo: 2800 E. 4th St.; www.kafeneolb.com; 562/987-1210

O’Connell’s Cocktails: 2746 E. 4th St.; 562/433-5068Shillelagh: 2742 E. 4th St.; 562/916-3288



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Belmont Heights� Amazing coffeehouses are found all over Long Beach, and this

neighborhood is no exception. The Library Coffeehouse pro-vides coffee lovers a cozy place to indulge in tasty beverages and

hot food. Viento y Agua Coffeehouse’s organic MexicanMoka and the coffeehouse’s open mic nights are a local favorite.

The Library Coffeehouse: 3418 E. Broadway; www.thelibraryacoffeehouse.com; 562/433-2393

Viento y Agua Coffeehouse: 4007 E. 4th Street; www.vientoyaguacoffeehouse.com; 562/434-1182

� E.J. Malloy’s Pub has given Long Beach residents hearty

food and a mean pint of beer for years. With different food and

drink specials every night, this pub’s Gaelic ambiance can put any-

one in a good mood. They have a location in Bixby Knolls, too!

Visit www.ejmalloyspub.com.

3411 E. Broadway; 562/433-3769

or 4306 Atlantic Ave.; 562/424-5000

� Looking for more fun? Walk across the street and head to the

Reno Room. Relax with a cocktail and some Mexican food at

this local hang out.

3400 E. Broadway; www.renoroom.net; 562/438-4590

� New to east Broad-

way is The Attic, lo-cated in one of the city’sfamous Craftsman-stylehomes, and offers south-ern inspired cuisine witha Southern Californiatwist. Open daily forbreakfast, lunch and din-ner and provides plenty of outdoor dining.3441 E. Broadway; www.theatticonbroadway.com; 562/4433-0153

Belmont Pier/Peninsula

� Learn how to windsurf with the Long Beach Windsurf Cen-ter in the protected Long Beach harbor, which has just the right con-ditions. The authorized dealer offers private and group lessons, a large

inventory of products, professional staff and accessories.

3850 E. Ocean Blvd.; www.windsurfcenter.com; 562/433-1014

� Take a swim at the Belmont Plaza Pool. For a small swimming

fee, the facility’s indoor and outdoor pools offer great ways to havefun or exercise during any season of the year. Swimming classes andprivate lessons are also available. 4000 E. Olympic Plaza; 562/570-1806

� Go on a nautical adventure at the Leeway Sailing and Aquat-ics Center. The facility offers classes in canoeing, kayaking, sailingand windsurfing for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Although

many classes are part of a multiple week class package, visitors are

welcome to request a private lesson for every activity.

5437 E. Ocean Blvd.; 562/570-1719

� Rent a kayak through KayaksOn The Water and tour thecanals of Naples Island, or go

on a romantic gondola ride

with Gondola Getawayin the evening. If you have

children, take them on one

of their “pizza cruises!”

Gondola Getaway: 5437 E. Ocean Blvd.; www.gondolagetawayinc.com;562/433-9595

Kayaks On The Water: 5411 E. Ocean Blvd.; www.kayakrentals.net; 562/434-0999

� Take a scuba-diving course at

Deep Blue Scuba and SwimCenter, one of the oldest dive shops in theUnited States. Its first-class instructors will make scuba diving an in-

credibly rewarding and safe experience.

11 39th Place; www.deepbluelongbeach.com; 562/434-1604

� Sample beers at Southern California’s oldest operating brewpub,

the Belmont Brewing Company. Located at the foot of the Bel-mont Pier, this restaurant offers its visitors American fare and award-

winning ales along with picturesque views of the ocean and the Long

Beach skyline.

25 39th Place; www.belmontbrewing.com; 562/433-3891

� Learn the sport of kiteboarding in the air and on the water with

Southern California Kiteboarding in Belmont Shore, knownas the only beach in the Los Angeles and Orange County area where

beginners are allowed. Private lessons, gear and kite wear are avail-

able Wednesday through Sunday.

Southern California Kiteboarding: Belmont Shore Launch Ramp, Claremont Plaza; www.southerncaliforniakiteboarding.com; 800/939-4640



2nd Street And Belmont Shore� Enjoy a quality cup of espresso or coffee in Belmont Shore at

Polly’s Gourmet Coffee. The staff is always friendly and theespresso is always right. Polly’s roasts its own beans in store, so a

perfect cup of coffee is guaranteed.

Polly’s Gourmet Coffee: 4606 E. 2nd St.; www.pollys.com; 562/433-2996

� Once the sun goes down, 2nd Street remains bustling with people

looking to have a great time at one of the many pubs and bars.Whether you’re after a wild night or great conversation over a pint

with friends, there is a place for everyone on 2nd Street.

Acapulco Inn: 5283 E. 2nd St.; 562/439-3517Dogz Bar and Grill: 5300 E. 2nd St.; www.dogzbarandgrill.com; 562/433-3907Murphy’s Pub: 4918 E. 2nd St.; 562/433-6338Panama Joe’s: 5100 E. 2nd St.; www.sharkeez.net/belmont-shore/; 562/434-7417Quinn’s Irish Pub & Grill: 200 Nieto Ave., Ste. A; 562/434-2606Riley’s Pub & Grill: 5331 E. 2nd St.; 562/856-1612

Second location: 4133 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804; 562/494-4300Shannon’s Bayshore: 5335 E. 2nd St.; 562/433-5901

Second location: Shannon’s on Pine: 209 Pine Ave.; 562/436-4363

� Eat your way around the world on 2nd Street in Belmont

Shore. There you will find dining options to satisfy nearly every culi-

nary craving, with American, Chinese, French, Greek, Indian,

Irish, Italian, Japanese, Lebanese, Mexican and Thai restaurants

lining the street.

� Enjoy a full menu and bar while watching a sports game at Leg-end’s Sport Bar on its famous 326-inch screen, the largest non-commercial television projection screen in the nation! With more than

30 televisions, you’re guaranteed to catch a variety of sporting events.

5236 E. 2nd St.; www.legendssportsbar.com; 562/433-5743

� The area is also home to an eclectic mix of boutiqueshops that draw people from all over Southern California. Fromgardening gifts to baby clothing, one of these shops is sure to have

what you’re searching for!

� Take a guided bike tour through Long Beach with Cali BikeTours, which offers fun and unique adventures such as couplesrides, family rides and even wine tasting rides! Cali welcomes rid-

ers of all skill levels and ages, and groups of all sizes.

5318 E. 2nd St., Suite 585; www.calibiketours.com; 562/334-2453

� Have fun learning about, sampling and shopping for gourmetfoods. If you’re looking for a gourmet treat, or even a great gift

idea, stop in Venissimo Cheese and We Olive. We Olive also holds

interactive classes and demonstrations on Wednesdays.

Angelo’s Deli, 190 La Verne Ave.; 562/434-1977

Olives Gourmet Grocer, 5000 E. 2nd St., www.olivesgourmetgrocer.com562/439-7758

Venissimo Cheese: 195 Claremont Ave.; www.venissimocheese.com;562/433-4986

We Olive: 4725 E. 2nd St., Suite C;www.weolive.com; 562/433-8000

� Feel free to indulgeyour sweet tooth, as2nd Street is home to a vari-

ety of establishments that

specialize in creating savory

treats.

Babette’s Feast: 4621 E. 2nd St.;562/987-4536

Frosted Cupcakery: 4817 E. 2nd St.;

www.frostedcupcakery.com; 562/987-1080

Le Donut & Croissant: 5272 E. 2nd St.; 562/439-7262Paradis Ice Cream: 5305 E. 2nd St.; www.paradis-icecream.com; 562/438-8580Powell’s Sweet Shoppe: 5282 E. 2nd St.; www.powellsss.com; 562/434-6105Sweet Jill’s Bakery: 5001 E. 2nd St.; www. sweetjillsbakery.com; 562/438-4945


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� If you have your dog (or are just a dog lover), stop by Rosie’sDog Beach. Located at Granada Beach between Roycroft and Ar-gonne Avenues, this nearly 3-acre stretch of land is the only off-leash

dog beach in all of Los Angeles County. Rosie’s Dog Beach is open to

the public daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

� For the past 12 years, community service extraordinaire Justin

Rudd has hosted his 30-minute Beach Clean Up. If you’re hereon the third Saturday of the month, come to Granada Beach in Bel-

mont Shore for this community event. Enjoy complimentary snacks

and refreshments while making an impact on the environment!

1 S. Granada Ave. at Ocean Boulevard; www.justinrudd.com

Naples Island

� For an amazingly tender rack of ribs, check out Naples RibCompany. In addition to heaping sides of garlic mashed potatoes,macaroni and cheese and other items, the eatery also offers a gluten

and casein free menu!

5800 E. 2nd St.; www.ribcompany.com; 562/439-7427

� If you’re looking for a sophisticated night out, there are two

restaurants to try in Naples Island. Established in 1958, Michael’son Naples Ristorante serves Italian food at it’s finest withhomemade pasta dishes like Canaroli risotto with Maine lobster,

leeks and cream. Finally, Nico’s Restaurant offers elevated en-trees like New York steak with a prosciutto blue cheese butter that

you won’t soon forget.

Michael’s on Naples Ristorante: 5620 E. 2nd St.; www.michaelsonnaples.com; 562/439-7080

Nico’s Restaurant: 5760 E. 2nd St.; www.nicosrestaurant.com; 562/434-4479Russo’s Ristorante & Bar: 5856 E. Naples Plaza.; www.russosofnaples.com; 562/433-1616

Alamitos Bay Landing

� Explore Long Beach’s waters with Long Beach Hydro-bikes. Bike on the water through Naples’ canals or the marinawithout getting too wet (unless you want to, of course!).

110 N. Marina Dr.; www.lbhydrobikes.com; 562/546-2493

� Groove to the sounds of live reggae and blues bands with StarParty Cruises & Reggae Boat Parties. Its charteredcruises take you around the Long Beach harbor and Naples Island

while you take advantage of the boat’s dance floor and full bar.

140 N. Marina Dr.; www.reggaeboat.com; 562/799-7000

� Dine on fantastic seafood at one of the restaurants of Alamitos

Bay Landing. These eateries have some of the best views in town and

each bring their own delicious perspective to California cuisine! CrabPot: 215 N. Marina Dr.; www.crabpotlongbeach.com; 562/430-0272Joe’s Crab Shack: 6550 Marina Dr.; www.joescrabshack.com; 562/594-6551Malarkey’s Grill: 168 N. Marina Dr.; www.malarkeysgrill.com; 562/598-9431McKenna’s on the Bay: 190 N. Marina Dr.; www.mckennasonthebay.com; 562/342-9411

� Enjoy breakfast or lunch at Schooner or Later. Featured on

the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this Long Beach restau-

rant’s expansive outdoor seating overlooking the marina makes for

an amazing dining atmosphere.

241 N. Marina Dr.; www.schoonerorlater.com; 562/430-3495

� Take your family and friends out on the water for a Duffy Boat

experience with Bay Boat Rentals. For up to 12 people, aDuffy boat provides everyone with the fantastic experience of

dining and listening to music while cruising the harbor.

186 N. Marina Dr.; www.bayboatrentals.net; 562/598-2628

� Learn to sail with the U.S. Sailing Cen-ter. The center offers a wide range of pro-grams for all ages, and facilities include

docks, workshops, classrooms and a fleet

of more than 30 different vessels.

5489 E. Ocean Blvd.; www.ussclb.org; 562/433-7939

� From coffee and fruit smoothies

to sandwiches and baked goods, the

Royal Cup Cafe will eliminateyour hunger with its delectable

menu. Be sure to stop by its other

location, too! Visit www.royalcup-

cafe.com.

194 Marina Dr., Suite 101; 562/363-6069994 Redondo Ave.; 562/987-1027

Cal State Area

� The historical ranch and gardens of Rancho Los Alamitos are

rich with California history and are open to the public free of charge

Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

6400 Bixby Hill Rd.; www.rancholosalamitos.com; 562/431-3541

� El Dorado Park offers a scenic 18-hole disc (frisbee) golfcourse. This spin on traditional golf is an affordable way to havefun outdoors. El Dorado’s course has on-site equipment rentals and

welcomes individuals of all ages and skill levels.

2900 N. Studebaker Rd.; 562/570-1771

� Visit California State University, Long Beach’s 1.3-acre EarlBurns Miller Japanese Gardens. Admission is free and the gar-dens are open Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 pm and on

Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Please note that it is closed on major hol-

idays and during the campus’ winter recess.

1250 Bellflower Blvd.; www.csulb.edu/~jgarden/; 562/985-2169

� Attend a university sporting event such as a volleyball game at

the Walter Pyramid. Located on the California State University,Long Beach campus, this arena is one of three pyramids in the na-

tion. Check out all event schedules online.

1250 Bellflower Blvd.; www.longbeachstate.com/facilities/pyramid.html



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310.835.0212 • 801 East Carson Street • Carson, CA 90745 • www.carsoncenter.com

• LA’s most innovative banquet and conference center

• 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including a 12,000 square foot ballroom

• Centrally located - minutes from LAX and Long Beach airports; easy drive from Orange County and the Westside

• 23 flexible spaces accommodating 18-1,200 guests

• State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, stage and theatrical lighting

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• Incomparable food service with ethnic menus available

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� Looking to escape the city life? Go to the El Dorado Na-ture Center (pictured) whose nearly 100-acre grounds providesanctuary for a variety of animal and plant life. Hike the center’s

two miles of dirt trails and a one-fourth mile paved trail around

two lakes, a stream and vast forested areas.

7550 E. Spring St.; www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter; 562/570-1745

� The best of Broadway is right at your fingertips with a visit to the

Carpenter Performing Arts Center, home to Southern Cali-

fornia’s premier musical theatre company, Musical Theatre West. Ashost to several other performances and groups as well, you’re sure to

have an enriching and entertaining night out!

6200 E. Atherton St.; www.carpenterarts.org; 562/985-7000

� Tap into your artistic side with a visit to California State Uni-

versity, Long Beach’s University Art Museum. The facilityhouses a variety of rotating exhibitions and collections, in addition

to offering lectures and tours.

1250 Bellflower Blvd.; www.csulb.edu/org/uam; 562/985-5761

Bixby Knolls

� Go back in history with a visit to the Rancho Los CerritosHistoric Site. Part of an early

Spanish land grant, the

site features one of

the few remaining

two-story adobes

in Southern Cali-

fornia along with a

variety of gardens.

4600 Virginia Rd.; www.ran-choloscerritos.org; 562/570-1755

� The EXPO Arts Center is host to several exhibits featuring

the work of local artists. From photographs to sculptures, the tal-

ent of Long Beach is evident throughout this facility.

4321 Atlantic Ave.

� Stock up on clothing and accessories that display your Long

Beach pride at the Long Beach Clothing Co. This retail storecarries something for everyone, with stock ranging from sweat-

shirts to stickers.

4218 Atlantic Ave.; www.longbeachclothing. com; 562/988-5900

� If you’re a Shakespeare buff, head to the Richard Goad The-ater, home to the Long Beach Shakespeare Company! If you’drather spend your evening with Sherlock Holmes than Hamlet, the

company also puts on several other classic productions from the

works of various authors.

4250 Atlantic Ave.; www.lbshakespeare.org; 562/997-1494

� Visit the Historical Society of Long Beach. This nonprofit

organization features a variety of exhibitions and collections all re-

lating to the material history of the city.

4260 Atlantic Ave.; www.hslb.org; 562/424-2220

� As one of the oldest bakeries in Long Beach, Alsace Lor-raine Fine Pastries has been providing the community with de-licious baked goods since 1947. With an assortment of danishes,

quiche, cupcakes and more for you to try, you might want to stop

here more than once!

4334 Atlantic Ave.; www.alsacelorrainepastries.com; 562/427-5992 � If you’re craving great food, Bixby Knolls is home to many fan-

tastic choices! Since 1958, Nino’s Italian Restaurant has

served favorites like homemade lasagna and chicken marsala. An-

other Italian restaurant that receives high marks for its food and

service is La Taverna Cucina Italiana. Part of a group whose

members are craving different types of food? Go to Café Bixbyand Pizza, where the menu features everything from Thai

chicken pasta to BBQ pizza, or The Factory Gastrobar, uses

traditional Spanish techniques and ingredients that gives the menu

a Mediterranean flair, Visit Phil Trani’s Fine Food and Spir-its to have a truly personal restaurant experience, where the walls

are lined with memorabilia and signatures of the professional ath-

letes and celebrities who Phil is a fan of.

Cafe Bixby and Pizza: 3900 Atlantic Ave.; www.cafebixbyandpizza.com; 562/427-2233

La Taverna Cucina Italiana: 3819 Atlantic Ave.; 562/427-8600

Nino’s Italian Restaurant: 3853 Atlantic Ave.; www.ninoslongbeach.com; 562/427-1003

Phil Trani’s: 3490 Long Beach Blvd.; www.philtrani.com; 562/426-3668

The Factory Gastrobar: 4020 Atlantic Ave.; www.thefactorylb.com; 562/595-4020



More Things To Do In Long Beach

� Located on a bluff-top site

overlooking the Long Beach

Harbor and the Pacific

Ocean, the Long BeachMuseum of Art is adefinite must see. There

you will find two floors

of expansive gallery

space, oceanfront gardens

and several other features.

After your visit, be sure to

stop by the museum’s restau-

rant, Claire’s at the Mu-seum (pictured), to discussart over bruschetta and

seared ahí salad!

2300 E. Ocean Blvd.;www.lbma.org; 562/439-2119

� Be sure to check out

Long Beach’s five veter-ans memorial sites, all honoring the military men and womenwho served in war.

• Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier: 39th Place and Ocean Boulevard• Lone Sailor Memorial: Paloma Avenue and Ocean Boulevard (pictured)

• Long Beach Navy Memorial: Shoreline Park near the

Aquarium of the Pacific• McDonnell-Douglas UAW Veterans Memorial:

Lakewood Boulevard and Carson Street• Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Houghton Park,Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street � The east side of the city beyond2nd Street, Belmont Shore and Naplesis home to some exotic dining estab-lishments: Forbidden CityRestaurant features fresh and au-thentic Chinese and Japanese cuisine

that pair perfectly with the outdoor garden patio and marina views;Sababa Restaurant and Lounge transports diners to glam-orous Tel Aviv with its elegant lounge and Mediterranean menu; andTantalum Restaurant offers waterfront dining, captivating In-donesian decor and “California cuisine with Asian soul.” And forvegetarians, there’s the strictly vegetarian, The Veggie Grill, whileRoots Gourmet provides all organic, healthy homemade fare. Forbidden City: 6380-A E. Pacific Coast Hwy.;

www.forbiddencityrestaurant.net; 562/961-3500

Nomad Asian Bistro: 6563 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.,

www.nomadasianbistro.com; 562/430-6888

Roots Gourmet: 6473 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.; www.rootsgourmet.com; 562/795-7668

Sababa Restaurant and Lounge: 6527 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.;

www.gosababa.com; 562/252-3572

Tantalum: 6272 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.; www.tantalumrestaurant.com; 562/431-1414

The Veggie Grill: 6451 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.; www.veggiegrill.com; 562/430-4986

� Take to the skies with a Los Angeles Helicopters tour. De-

parting from the Long Beach Airport, these helicopter rides offer

guests a unique perspective of the Southland. From the “Long Beach

Roundabout” tour that showcases Long Beach, its ports and the sur-

rounding Palos Verdes Peninsula coastline to the “Catalina Odyssey”

that brings unforgettable views of the island’s mountains and canyons,

it is sure to be an experience of a lifetime.

3501 Lakewood Blvd.; www.lahelicopters.com; 562/377-0396

� Bring out the country in you at Cowboy Country Saloon.

This unique dance hall and saloon has three dance floors for cowboys

and cowgirls who want to line dance the night away. Consider your-

self a novice line dancer? The saloon offers dance classes every

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

3321 E. South St.; www.cowboycountry.mu; 562/630-3007

� Enjoy the talents of local artists by visiting one of Long Beach’s

art walks. The Second Saturday Art walk takes place in the EastVillage Arts District every second Saturday of each month (www.art-walklb.com), while Bixby Knoll’s First Fridays Art Walk occurs on the

first Friday of each month (www.firstfridayslongbeach.com). The neighbor-

hoods’ shops and restaurants also participate!

� No matter where you are in Long Beach, an antique store is

close by. Stores like Warehouse 1333 in Belmont Heights or In-retrospect on Retro Row can keep any shopper gazing for hours.

Antique fans must also check out the Long Beach Antique Mar-ket at Veteran’s Stadium. Every third Sunday of the month, this enor-mous 20-acre market has been named one of the top 10 flea markets

in the United States for its huge selection of antiques and collectibles

from more than 800 dealers.

Inretrospect: 2122 E. 4th St.; www.inretrospect.co; 562/433-6600Long Beach Antique Market: 4901 E. Conant St.;

www.longbeachantiquemarket.com; 323/655-5703Warehouse 1333: 1333 Redondo Ave.;

www.warehouse1333.com; 562/494-1333

� Have a great night at the theatre at the Long Beach Play-house. It producesa variety of shows

throughout the year,

in addition to offer-

ing writing work-

shops and acting

classes for youth

and adults.

5021 E. Anaheim Street;www.lbplayhouse.org; 562/494-1014

� Relax your mind and spirit with a donation-based yoga

class. Enjoy the ocean air during your downward dog every Saturday

and Sunday on the corner of Cherry Avenue and Ocean Boulevard,

or take part in any of the daily classes Trilogy Yoga offers. It only

costs what you can give!

3141 E. Broadway; www.trilogyyoga.com

� Stop by the Long Beach Homeland Cultural Center in

MacArthur Park. This award-winning center celebrates the city’s cul-

tural diversity and puts on workshops, classes and performances for

everything from African drums to poetry.

1321 E. Anaheim St.; 562/570-1655



� If you’re a fan of fire trucks, be sure to pay a visit to the LongBeach Firefighter’s Museum! Its collection of early firefight-ing devices preserves the history of the city’s fire department.

1445 Peterson Ave.; www.lbfdmuseum.org; 562/570-8628

� Immerse yourself in Cambodian culture with a walk through

Cambodia Town. Known as the Cambodian capital of the UnitedStates, this roughly one-mile long corridor along Anaheim Street be-

tween Atlantic and Junipero Avenues has numerous Cambodian

restaurants and retail shops, as well as several churches and temples.

www.cambodiatown.org

� Step back in time with a visit to Joe Jost’s. Founded in 1924,

this establishment is one of the oldest continually operated taverns

and is famous for having the coldest beer in the area, served at 29 de-

grees Fahrenheit. Don’t forget to try one of their pickled eggs! The

establishment also houses a pool room in the back.

2803 E. Anaheim St.; www.joejosts.com; 562/439-5446

� Through the support of loyal customers, many great establish-

ments have been in business for several years. For more than 20

years, Rossmoor Pastries has been providing locals with gour-met desserts, pastries, breads and a variety of other items, while

The Wine Country has sold fine wine, artisan spirits, craft beerand gourmet food to the area for 17 years!

Rossmoor Pastries: 2325 Redondo Ave.; www.rossmoorpastries.com; 562/498-2253The Wine Country: 2301 Redondo Ave.; www.thewinecountry.com; 562/597-8303

� Those who would like a different way to live the Long Beach

lifestyle should check out the Golden Shore RV Park. Thisbeautifully landscaped park among the palm trees has an array of

amenities including a pool, spa, horseshoes, shuffleboards, picnic

areas and a clubhouse.

101 Golden Shore; www.goldenshorerv.com; 562/435-4646� If you’ve brought your boat to enjoy the Long Beach waters, there

are five boat launch ramps to take advantage of.

Davies Launch Ramp: 6201 E. 2nd St.; 562/570-8636Marine Stadium: 5255 Paoli Way; 562/570-8636Claremont Launch Ramp: 5300 E. Ocean Blvd.; 562/570-8636Granada Launch Ramp: 1 S. Granada Ave.; 562/570-8636South Shore Launch Ramp: 590 Queensway Dr.; 562/570-8636 � The Long Beach Oil Islands have long been a fun and often

mysterious landmark. While

on the mainland, the fun col-

ors and lights fool Long

Beach visitors and locals

alike and transform an oil

operation into what looks

like a sought after exotic des-

tination or condos.

� Visit, learn and possibly join a team of rowing enthusiasts at the

Pete Archer Rowing Center. This center was established dur-ing the 1932 Olympics and provides a perfect course for practices

or competitions.

5750 Boathouse Lane; www.longbeachrowing.org; 562/438-3352

� The City of Long Beach is proud of the cost-effective and con-

venient public transit system offered in the city. The popular

red Passport bus is an excellent way to get around. All four linesservice much of Long Beach and certain routes are completely free

to ride. During the summer, Long Beach Transit also offers the

AquaBus and the AquaLink water taxis for a quick and fun wayto get where you need to go across the water! Outside of public

transportation, locals rely on Long Beach Yellow Cab and the

Long Beach Pedaler Society.Long Beach Pedaler Society: www.pedalersociety.com; 562-980-1861Long Beach Transit: www.lbtransit.com; 562/591-2301Long Beach Yellow Cab: www.longbeachyellowcab.com; 888/529-3556

Breakfast In Long Beach

� For the early-riser, start

your day off right with

breakfast at unique

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diners recognized

in Long Beach as

n o t - t o - m i s s

breakfast des-tinations. And forthose of you who enjoy

sleeping in, don’t fret; most

of these establishments serve brunch, too!

Blackbird Cafe: 3405 Orange Ave.; 562/490-2473Chuck’s Coffee Shop: 4120 E. Ocean Blvd.; 562/433-9317Egg Heaven Cafe: 4358 E. 4th St.; www.eggheavencafe.com; 562/433-9277Eggs Etc.: 550 Redondo Ave.; www.eggsetclongbeach.com; 562/433-9588Long Beach Cafe: 615 E. Ocean Blvd.; www.thelongbeachcafe.com; 562/436-6037(pictured)Omelette Inn: 318 Pine Ave.; www.omeletteinn.com; 562/437-5625Starling Diner: 4114 E. 3rd St.; www.starlingdiner.com; 562/433-2041The Coffee Cup Café: 3734 E. 4th St.; 562/433-3292The Original Park Pantry: 2104 E. Broadway; 562/434-0451’The Pot Holder Cafe: 3700 E. Broadway; www.thepotholdercafe.com; 562/433-9305212 Patio Bistro: 2708 E. 4th St.; www.212patiobistro.com; 562/439-8822Two Umbrellas Cafe: 1538 E. Broadway; www.twoumbrellascafe.com; 562/495-2323Village Cafe: 4148 N. Viking Way; 562/421-5515

Biking In Long Beach

� While you’re in one of the most bike friendly cities in the na-

tion, take advantage of Long Beach’s many bike paths. Take insome fresh air on the 3.1-mile bike path stretching from Alamitos

Bay to Shoreline Village along the ocean or the 28-mile San

Gabriel River bike path.

www.bikelongbeach.org; 562/570-6334


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most bike-friendly

cities in the nation,

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home to the state-

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BikeStat ion .Utilize BikeSta-

tion’s lockers,

changing rooms,

24-hour indoor bi-

cycle parking and

or even rent a bike to tour the city. For additional rental options, visit

404 Bike Sales & Rentals! BikeStation: 223 E. 1st St.; www.bikestation.org; 562/436-2453404 Bike Rentals/2Girls bike Shop: 3329 E. 4th St.; 562/343-1411

� Save money, have fun, and sup-

port local businesses. Ride a bike to

participating local shops and eateries

in Long Beach on Saturdays to re-

ceive a special discount or offer. Just

stop by at any time on Saturday and

ask about their Bike Saturdaysspecial for bicyclists. Look for this

window decal at participating shops

and eateries: The list of participating

businesses is at www.bikelongbeach.org/events.

Sports In Long Beach� Long Beach is home to five golf courses that

offer players varying degrees of difficulty. One of the

courses, Heartwell Golf Course, offers night golf,

too! Visit www.longbeach.americangolf.com for

course information and to book your tee times.

El Dorado Golf Course (18 Hole): 5000 E. 7th St.; 562/438-4012Heartwell (18 Hole): 6700 E. Carson St.; 562/421-8855Recreation Park North (18 Hole): 5000 E. Anaheim St.; 562/494-5000Recreation Park South (9 Hole): 5000 E. Anaheim St.; 562/438-4012Skylinks (18 Hole): 4800 E. Wardlow Rd; 562/421-3388

� Practice your best Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant impression

at any of the city’s basketball courts. Visit www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation/sports/basketball.asp for a list of locations.

� Have fun while working out on any of the city’s 69 tenniscourts. If you don’t have equipment or are looking for professionalinstruction, stop by the El Dorado Park Tennis Center or the Billie

Jean King Tennis Center. Both facilities offer these services and

much more. For a complete list of tennis courts and their locations,

visit http://www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation/sports/tennis.asp.

Billie Jean King Tennis Center: 1040 Park Ave.; 562/438-8509El Dorado Park Tennis Center: 2800 Studebaker Rd.; 562/425-0553

� With several beach volleyball courts lining Alamitos Beach

and Granada Beach, it’s easy to have fun in the sand. Gather a group

or join a team of locals, who are always more than happy to accom-

modate an extra player!

� For more information on recreational acitivies in

Long Beach, visit: www.longbeach.gov/park, or call 562/570-3100.

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� Whether you’re looking for a grocery store to pick up a few for-

gotten traveling items or an IMAX movie theatre to delight the entire

family, one of Long Beach’s shopping centers is sure to havewhatever it is you’re searching for!

City Place: 151 E. 5th St.; www.longbeachcityplace.comLong Beach Marketplace: 6401-6605 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.;

www.marketplacelongbeach.com; 562/431-6282Long Beach Towne Center: 605 Freeway and Carson Street;

www.longbeachtownecenter.net Los Altos Gateway: 2100-2900 Bellflower Blvd.Los Altos Market Center - North: 2086-2180 Bellflower Blvd.Los Altos Market Center - South: 2270 Bellflower Blvd.Marina Circle Center: 2100-2400 E. Carson St.Marina Pacifica Center: 6232-6250 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.;

www.marinapacifica.com; 562/598-2728Parkview Village Shops: Bellflower Boulevard and Carson Street Spring Street Center: Palo Verde Avenue and Spring StreetWrigley Market Place: 141-381 E. Willow St.

Seal Beach

� Let Main Street in Seal

Beach bring out the Irish in

you, where four Irishpubs and restaurantssit on the same block. Drink

a Guinness or munch on

shepherd’s pie by the beach!

Clancy’s: 111 Main St.; www.clancys-bar.com; 562/594-8143The Irisher-By-The-Sea: 121 Main St.;562/596-1427

Hennessey’s Tavern: 143 Main St.; www.hennesseystavern.com; 562/598-6456O’Malley’s on Main: 140 Main St.; www.omalleyssealbeach.com; 562/430-0631

� For more than 40 years Walt’s Wharf has served some of the

freshest fish in town. An extensive wine list, perfect ambiance and

delicious seafood make this Seal Beach staple a perfect place to take

someone special.

201 Main St.; www.waltswharf.com; 562/598-4433

� In Seal Beach, northern Italian cuisine and jazz music make a per-

fect pairing at Spaghettini Grill & Lounge. Top jazz artistsfrom all over grace their stage in the performance lounge Wednesday

through Sunday.

3005 Old Ranch Pkwy.; www.spaghettini.com; 562/596-2199

� Take the family to the Seal Beach Pier. This inviting pier

is enjoyed by fisherman, surfers and locals alike. Stroll along the

beach or watch surfers from above in charming Old Town Seal

Beach. Seal Beach Pier: Main Street and Ocean Avenue

� Since its construction in 1977, the U.S. Submarine VeteransWorld War II National Memorial West has been a place for vis-

itors to honor the more than

3,000 American submariners

who died during the war.

Main entrance to the Seal BeachNaval Weapons Station, 800 SealBeach Blvd.

� If you love old trains,

take a trip to the SealBeach Red Car Mu-

seum. Through its collections and exhibitions, the museum strivesto preserve the rich history of the city.

Corner of Electric Avenue and Main Street

San Pedro

� Stroll through the cobblestone streets of San Pedro’s Ports O’Call Village. With 15 acres of attractions and one-of-a-kind restau-rants and shops, you are guaranteed to find something for everyone.

The area’s namesake eatery, Ports O’ Call Restaurant, makesfor a wonderful waterfront dining experience, too!

Ports O’ Call Restaurant: Berth 76; www.portsocalldining.com; 310/833-3553Ports O’ Call Village: Berths 75-79; www.sanpedro.com; 310/548-8076

� The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium has been dedicated to ma-

rine science education and community recreation since 1935. This

donation-based aquarium allows the public to learn about local marine

life through exhibits, tide pools and activities.

3720 Stephen M. White Dr.; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org; 310/548-7562

� Locals in San Pedro know that the Korean Bell of Friend-ship and Bell Pavilion atop Angels Gate Park has one of themost impressive views of the harbor and Catalina Island. This beau-

tiful site serves as a memorial for the veterans of the Korean War.

An additional veterans memorial in San Pedro is the USS LosAngeles Naval Memorial, which honors the navy veteransof World War II and the Korean War.

Korean Friendship Bell: 3601 S. Gaffey St., Angels Gate Park; 310/548-7705USS Los Angeles Naval Memorial: 550 S. Harbor Blvd.

� LA Harbor Sportfishing offers half-day, three-quarter-day,

full-day and overnight boat trips. The company has a full service land-

ing with all fishing equipment and supplies necessary and also offers

whale watching tours in the winter!

1150 Nagoya Way; www.laharborsportfishing.com; 310/547-9916



� Cruise around Terminal Island and the Long Beach and Los Angeles

Harbors with Spirit Cruises. During your boat ride, you’ll see morethan 150 points of interest. Spirit Cruises also features dinner cruises

with cocktails and dancing!

1199 Nagoya Way, Berth 77; www.spiritmarine.com; 562/495-5884

� If you have a passion for ships and boats, stop by the Los An-geles Maritime Museum. This facility is the largest maritimemuseum in California, with 75,000 square feet of ship and boat mod-

els, a variety of navigational equipment and several exhibitions.

Berth 84 at the foot of 6th Street; www.lamaritimemuseum.org; 310/548-7618

� Since 1945, the historic SS Lane Victory has served our coun-try in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Today, vis-itors can board the restored vessel for a smallentry fee and step back in time. Berth 46; www.lanevictory.org; 310/519-9545

� The USS Iowa, known as the “Battleship ofPresidents,” is the southland’s newest attraction.The 887-foot-long ship was built in 1940 andtook part in every conflict from World War IIuntil the post-Cold War period when the ship wasdecommissioned in 1990. Open daily from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., with the last boarding at 4 p.m. Generaladmission is $18, with discounts for military,seniors, retired, children and groups.250 S. Harbor Blvd., Berth 87;

www.pacificbattleship.com; 877/466-9261

� Take yourself back to

old England at TheWhale & Ale, an Eng-lish pub and restaurant

that specializes in seafood

dishes. Their Victorian-

style oak panels and brass

bar fittings make for a

classic atmosphere and

their fish and chips are

sure to fill you up. 327 W. 7th Street; www.whaleandale.com; 310/832-0363

� The lavish, art deco Warner Grand Theatre has led San Pedro

entertainment since 1931. Take advantage of the opportunity to see a

classic or foreign film and live performances in this historic theatre.

478 West 6th St.; www.warnergrand.org; 310/833-8333

� The Deane Dana Friendship Community RegionalPark & Nature Center is a 123-acre park that features severaldifferent amenities ranging from a picnic area with barbeques to a

4,000-square-foot nature center. There are also hiking trails

throughout the park where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of

the area’s mountain ranges.

1850 W. 9th St.


C.San Pedro Inn & Suites111 S. Gaffey St.310/514-1414

A. Doubletree Hotel by Hilton2800 Via Cabrillo Marina310/514-3344

B. Best WesternSunrise Hotel525 S. Harbor Blvd.310/548-1080

Little Fish Theatre“Every Christmas Story Ever Told” – Partvaudeville, part William Shakespeare, “EveryChristmas Story Ever Told” is a slightly irreverentlook at holiday traditions and classics remem-bered – from Frosty to Rudolph to the Grinch. Nopopular culture holiday icon is spared. The showruns December 1 at 2 p.m., December 5-7 and 13-14 at 8 p.m. at the Little Fish Theatre, 777 S. Cen-tre St. For tickets, call 310/512-6030 or visitwww.littlefishtheatre.org.

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Catalina Island

� Make your way across the Pacific Ocean to Catalina Island on the

Catalina Express. With year round service from Long Beach, youcan be exploring the shores and trails of

Catalina in just an hour with a trip on

one of the fleet’s eight high-speed

vessels. Looking for a different

way to get to the island? Take

to the air in a helicopter with

Island Express! Itsflights will have you soaring

over the Pacific Ocean and

on Catalina’s sandy beaches in

a mere 15 minutes.

Catalina Express: www.catalinaexpress.com;800/481-3470

Island Express: 1175 Queens Hwy.; www.islandexpress.com; 800/228-2566

� Spend some time in Avalon, Catalina’s most visited tourist des-

tination. With more than 30 places to eat, over 40 shops and endless

activities ranging from art galleries to snorkeling, this charming island

town offers something for everybody.

www.visitcatalinaisland.com

� See Catalina from up to 1,400 feet with Para Sailing Catalina.

Choose your altitude to see beautiful panoramic views of the island

and the California coastline. All captains are experienced and licensed

with the U.S. Coast Guard.

105 Pebbly Beach Rd.; www.parasailcatalina.com; 310/510-1777

� Fish the waters of Catalina Island with Fish Catalina. Whether

you’re a seasoned fisherman or a novice, Fish Catalina offers half-

day, full-day, extended-day and split-day charters.

105 Pebbly Beach Rd.; www.fishcatalina.com; 310/447-4669

� The Catalina Island Museum inside the famous Casino Build-

ing in Avalon is a great way to get to know the history of Catalina. Themuseum houses a collection of more than 150,000 historical and cul-

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tural items and features fascinating exhibits that

showcase the magic of the island.

#1 Casino Way, Casino Building; www.catalinamuseum.org;310/510-2414

� Go camping on Catalina Island. There are

several campgrounds throughout the island, with

each offering a different aspect of the land. Whether

you’re looking for complete seclusion or easy ac-

cess to Avalon, there is a campground for you!

www.visitcatalinaisland.com

� Have an adventure on the island and check out

the tour packages provided by companies Catalina AdventureTours and Catalina Tours. Both companies offer packages for theland and sea and there is certainly something for every person’s interests.

Let them plan your itinerary so you can sit back and have fun!

Catalina Adventure Tours: www.catalinaadventuretours.com; 877/510-2888Catalina Tours: 103 Pebbly Beach Rd.; www.catalinatours.com; 800/990-7238

DESTINATIONS’ TOUR OF THE ISLAND DECEMBER 2013 29 SLAND

Catalina Island December 7th – 20th Annual “Shop At Home” Night – This one-nightshopping event kicks off with a tree lighting at Wrigley Stage at 5p.m. Shops offer holiday discounts and prize drawings as carolersserenade. Free photo with Santa with donation of two canned goodsto El Galleon restaurant from 6-8:30 p.m. Call 310/510-1520. 13th – Holiday Open House – The Catalina Island Museumhosts a holiday open house with free admission to special exhibi-tions, discounts at the museum store and a tasting event at the mu-seum’s harbor room. 310/510-2414 or www.catalinamuseum.org.13th – Free Classical Holiday Concert – Ensemble fromthe Stanford Symphony Orchestra performs at the Casino The-atre at 7 p.m. Tickets are free. Space is limited. 310/510-2414.


30 DECEMBER 2013 DESTINATIONS’ IN-ROOM DISTRIBUTION

Beachrunners’ InnBed And Breakfast

231 Kennebec Ave.Long Beach, CA 90803Phone: 562/856-0202

www.beachrunnersinn.comPets Allowed: No

Check In: 3- 6 p.m.Check Out: 11 a.m.

Best Western HarbourInn & Suites

16912 Pacific Coast Hwy.Sunset Beach, CA 90742

Phone: 562/592-4770www.bestwestern.com

Pets Allowed: YesCheck In: 3 p.m.

Check Out: 11 a.m.

Extended Stay AmericaLong Beach Airport

4105 E. Willow St.Long Beach, CA 90815Phone: 562/989-4601

www.extendedstayamerica.com/lgbPets Allowed: YesCheck In: 3 p.m.

Check Out: 11 a.m.

Hotel Current5325 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Long Beach, CA 90804Phone: 562/597-1341www.hotelcurrent.com

Pets Allowed: YesCheck In: 3 p.m.Check Out: Noon

Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport

2640 N. Lakewood Blvd.Long Beach, CA 90815Phone: 562/597-4401www.hilongbeach.com

Pets Allowed: NoCheck In: 3 p.m.Check Out: Noon

Beach Plaza Hotel2010 E. Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90803Phone: 562/437-0771

www.beachplazahotellongbeach.comPets Allowed: No

Check In: 3 p.m. • Check Out: 11 a.m.

Best WesternGolden Sails Hotel

6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.Long Beach, CA 90803Phone: 562/596-1631

www.goldensailshotel.comPets Allowed: NoCheck In: 2 p.m.Check Out: Noon

Hampton Inn & SuitesSeal Beach

2401 Seal Beach Blvd.Seal Beach, CA 90740Phone: 562/594-3939

www.sealbeachsuite.hamptoninn.comPets Allowed: NoCheck In: 3 p.m.Check Out: Noon

Comfort Inn & Suites Near The Convention Center

200 E. Willow St.Long Beach, CA 90806Phone: 562/426-7611

www.cisuiteslongbeach.comPets Allowed: NoCheck In: 3 p.m.

Check Out: 11 a.m.

Best Western Of Long Beach1725 Long Beach Blvd.Long Beach, CA 90813Phone: 562/599-5555

www.bwoflongbeach.comPets Allowed: NoCheck In: 3 p.m.

Check Out: 11:30 a.m.

Courtyard By Marriott

500 E. 1st St.Long Beach, CA 90802Phone: 562/435-8511www.courtyard.com

Pets Allowed: NoCheck In: 3 p.m.Check Out: Noon

Doubletree By Hilton

2800 Via Cabrillo MarinaSan Pedro, CA 90731Phone: 310/514-3344

www.sanpedro.doubletree.comPets Allowed: YesCheck In: 4 p.m.Check Out: Noon


DESTINATIONS’ IN-ROOM DISTRIBUTION DECEMBER 2013 31 UTION

The Pacific Inn600 Marina Dr.

Seal Beach, CA 90740Phone: 562/493-7501

www.ThePacificInn.comPets Allowed: YesCheck In: 3 p.m.

Check Out: 11 a.m.

Long Beach Marriott

4700 Airport Plaza Dr.Long Beach, CA 90815Phone: 562/425-5210

www.longbeachmarriott.comPets Allowed: NoCheck In: 3 p.m.Check Out: Noon

Super 8 Long Beach

4201 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.Long Beach, CA 90804Phone: 562/597-7701

www.super8.comPets Allowed: NoCheck In: 2 p.m.

Check Out: 11 a.m.

Travelodge Long Beach

Convention Center80 Atlantic Ave.


www.travelodgelongbeach.comPets Allowed: No

Check In: 3 p.m. • Check Out: 11 a.m.

Vagabond Inn150 Alamitos Ave.


www.vagabondinn-long-beach-california-hotel.comPets Allowed: YesCheck In: 3 p.m.

Check Out: 11 a.m.

Quality Inn Near The Long Beach Airport

3201 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.Long Beach, CA 90755Phone: 562/597-3374www.qualityinn.com

Pets Allowed: NoCheck In: 2 p.m.

Check Out: 11 a.m.

Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown

600 Queensway Dr.Long Beach, CA 90802Phone: 562/495-0700

www.marriott.com/LGBRIPets Allowed: YesCheck In: 3 p.m.Check Out: Noon

Hyatt RegencyLong Beach

200 S. Pine Ave.Long Beach, CA 90802Phone: 562/491-1234

www.longbeach.hyatt.comPets Allowed: NoCheck In: 3 p.mCheck Out: Noon

These 22 hotels and motelspictured here provide in-room distribution of Destina-tions magazine. Destinationsis also available inside theAquarium of the Pacific, on-board the Queen Mary, atShoreline Village andCatalina Express terminalsin Long Beach and SanPedro, at the Long BeachAirport and numerous otherlocations. No other publica-tion targeting local conven-tioneers and tourists is aswidely distributed as Desti-nations. All distributionpoints have been pre-ap-proved.

San Pedro Inn & Suites

111 S. Gaffey St.San Pedro, CA 90731Phone: 310/514-1414

www.sanpedroinnandsuites.comPets Allowed: NoCheck In: 3 p.m.Check Out: Noon

Sunrise Hotel525 S. Harbor Blvd.

San Pedro, CA 90731Phone: 310/548-1080

www.sunrisesanpedro.comPets Allowed: NoCheck In: 3 p.m.Check Out: Noon


32 DECEMBER 2013 DESTINATIONS’ COVER FEATURE

The Queen Mary celebrates the holidays with a second year of“CHILL,” an exhibit featuring artisan crafted ice sculptures, in-door ice tubing, an ice skating rink and a holiday village burstingwith festivities. The exhibit, located inside The Queen Mary Dome, and its sur-

rounding attractions are open to the public through January 5. Insidethe dome is “The Ice Kingdom,” a 13,000-square-foot winter won-derland fashioned with more than two million pounds of ice. Ice sculptors from China created towering designs in the theme

of The Nutcracker, including colorful sculptures of Clara, The RatKing and other characters from the famous ballet. Sculptures arefused together using water, which freezes quickly inside the domeas it kept at a numbing 9 degrees Fahrenheit. “It is just incredible,” Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster said of the

event. “It’s a great way to start the holidays. It gets you in the spirit.And these artisans from China have done an incredible job.”Because The Ice Kingdom is kept at well below freezing tem-

peratures, all guests are provided a calf-length, hooded winterparka. The coats come in all sizes, including for children and in-fants. Hats and gloves are recommended, but long pants andclosed-toe shoes are required. The CHILL exhibit also includes a two-story ice tubing slide. In

the holiday village, guests may experience a ride on a mechanicalreindeer, the view atop a giant rocking horse and the inside of asnow globe. Special programming around the 6,500-square-foot out-

door ice skatingrink includes liveDJs, holidaymovies and more.“It’s inspiring

to see thousandsof families of allages from littlekids to theirg r a n d p a r e n t swalk through theIce Kingdom inawe,” Steve Shel-don, director ofe n t e r t a i nmen tevents at The Queen Mary, said in a statement. “It truly is a uniqueholiday attraction for Southern California.” Tickets for The Ice Kingdom start at $39.95 for adults and $24.95

for children ages 4-11 (online prices are $5 off). Ice skating seasonpasses are $29.95 each. Discounted group rates and VIP packagesare available. Parking is $15-$20 per visit. For more information,visit www.queenmary.com/chill. �

– By Destinations’ Tiffany L. Rider

The Ice Kingdom sculptures are made of three types of ice: crystal ice, which is highly filtered deion-ized water frozen slowly over several days to produce a flawless ice; colored ice, which is dyedduring the freezing process with food coloring; and white ice, which resembles packed snow. Pic-tured are sculptures of Clara, The Rat King and Drosselmeyer – all characters from The Nutcracker– as well as the bow of the Queen Mary ship. (Photographs by the Destination’s Thomas McConville)

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