Long Beach Waterfront and Downtown Walking Tour

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$39 per adult

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$39 per adult

$39 per adult

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  • Local experts
    Personal stories and insider travel tips
  • Top-rated
    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking
    Flexible scheduling and refunds

Highlights

  • Discover the fascinating Native American history of Long Beach and the LA River.
  • Get to know the ghosts of the Queen Mary, Long Beach’s spookiest ship.
  • Visit downtown Long Beach to see how a historic enclave became a dining mecca.
  • Pass by some of Long Beach’s most historic buildings and marvel at their art deco design.
  • Get insider tips from your guide on where to eat and play in Long Beach.

What you'll do

While not as big as neighboring LA, Long Beach offers a number of amazing things to do and see. This tour will walk you through some of the most popular parts of Long Beach, and along the way you’ll learn about everything from history to local nightlife.

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While not as big as neighboring LA, Long Beach offers a number of amazing things to do and see. This tour will walk you through some of the most popular parts of Long Beach, and along the way you’ll learn about everything from history to local nightlife.

The tour starts at Shoreline Park, near the mouth of the LA River. During the tour, you’ll learn how this historic waterway shaped (and reshaped) LA history.

The Port of Long Beach is the busiest port in America. You’ll hear all about it as you pass the aquarium and hotspots to shop near the waterfront.

Before you know it, you’re in downtown and seeing historic buildings and cool restaurants everywhere. The thriving art scene here means there’s always a vibrant mural for that perfect photo or selfie.

After exploring downtown, you’ll head back toward the Pacific to see a bit more of the waterfront and hear some bone-chilling stories about the notorious Queen Mary, which we’ll pass on the way.

Before you leave, your guide is happy to share more tips about the best things to see and do if you have more time in Long Beach.

Itinerary

  • Shoreline Park

    A landscaped haven of palm trees and local shops at the base of LA’s major port

  • Aquarium of the Pacific

    A view of its modern and shimmering blue façade

  • The Pike

    Once one of the most popular amusement piers in California

  • Downtown Long Beach

    Beautiful architecture and fascinating history paired with great bars and restaurants

  • Rainbow Lagoon and the waterfront

    To see swan boats and an early 1900s boardwalk

  • The Queen Mary

    Widely considered one of the most haunted spots in America

Plan your trip

Accessibility

This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

Tour ending point

This tour ends where it began outside the aquarium.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Meeting point

Meet your guide by the Aquarium Fountain at the front entrance of the Aquarium: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

FAQs

How much walking is there?

This tour covers just under a half mile at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.

What is the rescheduling policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.

When should I get there?

Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.

Are gratuities included?

Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.