Los Angeles International Airport 24 min
Vincent Thomas Bridge (8 min) Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Long Beach Museum of Art (18 min) Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Cabrillo Beach (16 min) Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Manhattan Beach Pier (25 min) This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (9 min) Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Fort MacArthur Museum (18 min) Museum in a historic battery at Fort MacArthur with military history exhibits & oceans views. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (15 min) Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Korean Friendship Bell (16 min) Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Port of Long Beach (13 min) This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. Redondo Beach Pier (25 min) Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Watts Towers Arts Center (19 min) Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Aquarium of the Pacific (13 min) Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Los Angeles Maritime Museum (10 min) Educational exhibits with tours on the history of the Los Angeles Harbor, plus event space for rent. Wayfarers Chapel (23 min) Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. The Queen Mary (15 min) Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. |