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Situated only minutes south of Los Angeles, Long Beach, California is a city rich with history and character. Many of the hotels in the city will likely have a nice view of the ocean, and visitors have the opportunity to tour the world-famous Queen Mary, attend the annual Long Beach Grand Prix, or visit the many glamorous restaurants and nightlife spots along Ocean Drive.
Long Beach is home to a world-class port, cruise terminal, and one of the largest California State University campuses. The shoreline is home to the convention center and the famous Aquarium of the Pacific; host of the Voices of the Sea program and the June Keyes Penguin Habitat. Sports fans visiting Long Beach are within driving distance of five world champion professional sports teams, including the Anaheim Angels and the Los Angeles Kings.
Like most Southern California destinations, Long Beach is easily accessible by freeways, manly I-405 and I-605. Near Long Beach, you will also find a number of unique attractions like Universal Studios, the famous Santa Monica Pier, and Downtown Disney. An hour east, you will find Big Bear Lake and several ski resorts. Long Beach's exclusive Belmont Shore district is home to an annual Christmas parade, and music lovers can cruise the Pacific Coast Highway, home to many renowned live music venues.
