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Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Long Beach
California, United States · North America
About Long Beach
Long Beach works well as a base: 10 minutes from Signal Hill, 1km from Aquarium of the Pacific.
Long Beach is in California, United States, with about 470,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Signal Hill, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Long Beach?
Within an hour or so of Long Beach: Aquarium of the Pacific (1 km), Knott's Berry Farm (20 km), Disneyland Park (25 km), Disney California Adventure Park (25 km).
Are there any good drives near Long Beach?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Long Beach?
Long Beach is in California, United States, about 5 km from Signal Hill.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 474,140
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.7670, -118.1892
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Long Beach
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Knott's Berry Farm
America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Disneyland Park
Walt Disney's original theme park opened in 1955, the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Disney California Adventure Park
Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Cars Land (Disney California Adventure)
Disney's immersive recreation of Radiator Springs from Pixar's Cars films with the thrilling Radiator Springs Racers ride.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Moto Republic
A shared motorcycle workshop and social hub in Costa Mesa where riders wrench on their bikes and share the community stoke.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet
Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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The Original Pantry Cafe
A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Long Beach
- 39 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
- 46 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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