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Local Attractions

NEW! Lights, Camera, Hollywood Tour
We've just finalized all the details for a fun tour to Hollywood, California. For $50, you can board a bus at the Long Beach Convention center on Sunday, April 3, at 8:00 a.m. and spend four fun-filled hours sightseeing in Hollywood. The tour includes seeing the Hollywood Walk of Fame (with more than 2400 stars in the sidewalk), the Kodak Theatre (home of the Academy Awards), Grauman's Chinese Theatre (where almost 200 stars have left their hand and foot prints in the cement forecourt), and the Hollywood sign from the Griffith Observatory.  You must pre-register for the tour before March 25th.

Phone: (562) 331-1230
Fax: (562) 961-9510
Website: www.sunseekertours.us


AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. Meet more than 11,000 animals as you explore sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific.

Conference attendees can visit the Aquarium of the Pacific after 2:00 p.m. PST for only $5.00. Download their flyer for details.

100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 590-3100
Fax: (562) 590-3109
Website: www.aquariumofpacific.org


BELMONT SHORE
Nestled along the Coast in the southeast corner of Long Beach, Belmont Shore is a charming beachside community home to over two hundred and fifty businesses. This seaside neighborhood, affectionately referred to by locals as "the Shore" is the perfect place to shop, mingle, and meet friends for lunch. The calm water of the bay makes for great swimming, kayaking, and boating with a great beach for families.

200 Nieto
Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 434-3066
Fax: (562) 987-0731
Website: www.belmontshore.org


CATALINA EXPRESS
Just an hour boat ride off the coast of Long Beach sits Santa Catalina Island and its picturesque town of Avalon. Catalina Island has long been a favorite getaway spot for Californians and a must-visit destination for visitors around the world.

Berth 95
San Pedro, CA 90731
Toll-Free: (800) 315-3967
Phone: (310) 519-7971
Alt. Phone: (310) 519-1212
Fax: (310) 548-7389
Website: www.CatalinaExpress.com


CITY PLACE SHOPPING CENTER
City Place is an urban retail development in the heart of downtown Long Beach covering six city blocks. Stores include Nordstrom Rack, Luxury Perfumes, Ross, and Swimsuit Outlet.

5th Street and Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 439-2221
Fax: (562) 439-2291
Website: www.longbeachcityplace.com


THE GONDOLA GETAWAY, INC.
Please visit us to enjoy a relaxing cruise around the canals of Naples in the city of Long Beach, California. Sit back, sip on a cool beverage and let our gondoliers row you and your guests back in time.

5437 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 433-9595
Website: www.gondo.net


HARBOR BREEZE CORP
Buy tickets online for a 2- to 2.5-hour ride into the open Pacific Ocean to search for Pacific Gray Whales, dolphins, sea lions, and other marine life. Enjoy great family fun in our double deck vessels, which provide outstanding views from all locations.

100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2
Long Beach, CA, 90802
Phone: (562) 432-4900
Website: http://harbor-cruises.com/
Whale Watching:http://2seewhales.com/


LONG BEACH TRANSIT FREE PASSPORT SHUTTLE
An easy way to get around to the attractions, shopping & dining in Long Beach. The shuttle is free and stops at all of the popular destinations Long Beach has to offer.

1963 East Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone: (562) 591-8753
Fax: (562) 570-1263
Website: www.lbtransit.com


PIERPOINT LANDING
Offering daily fishing excursions including 1/2 day, 3/4 day and overnight trips. Diving and seasonal whale watching trips are available.

Private group charters from 6 to 149 passengers.

200 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Contact Name: Kathy Hansen
Toll-Free: (877) 556-FISH
Phone: (562) 983-9300
Fax: (562) 495-6252
Website: www.pierpoint.net


THE PIKE AT RAINBOW HARBOR
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor is a waterfront entertainment district located in downtown Long Beach between Long Beach Entertainment and Convention Center and the world-class Aquarium of the Pacific. With a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues, Ferris wheel and open-air marketplace, The Pike is one of the most unique waterfront locations on the West Coast.

95 S. Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 432-8325
Website: www.thepikeatlongbeach.com


PINE AVENUE
The historic heart of Downtown Long Beach is Pine Avenue, better known as the region's dining and entertainment district. Through maintaining its rich history, landmark art deco buildings have been reborn and now are home to unique urban residences, outdoor cafes, outstanding restaurants, trendy nightclubs, and shops. The energy and business excitement during the day spills over into a lively nightlife once the sun begins to set.

100 W. Broadway Ste. 120
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 436-4259
Fax: (562) 437-7850
Website: http://www.downtownlongbeach.org/Pine_Avenue


QUEEN MARY
The majestic Queen Mary offers you the chance to step back in time aboard one of the most famous ocean liners in history. Going back to the days where steamships were the quickest and most elegant way to travel, The Queen Mary was the first choice for the elite of high society.

Today, you can journey back in time and enjoy the authentic and unique experience offered at our Long Beach hotel.

1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Toll-Free: (800) 437-2934
Phone: (562) 435-3511
Fax: (562) 437-4531
Website: www.queenmary.com


RUBBER DUCK TOURS
Come aboard Eider a 38 ft amphibious vehicle that offers daily tours that travel on land and water. You will experience a duck's eye view of historic downtown Long Beach and then will splash into Rainbow Harbor for a water tour past the Queen Mary and Rainbow Marina. The narrated tours are just over an hour and are conducted on board a Coast Guard approved vessel called a Hydra Terra.

Shoreline & Pine
Long Beach, CA 90802
Contact Name: Brent Harrison
Toll-Free: (800) 979-3370
Phone: (714) 625-8135
Website: www.rubberducktours.com


SUNSEEKERS TOURS
Sunseekers tours showcases all of the sights you know so well from books and movies. The tour highlights The Kodak Theater, The Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, The Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and many other must-see local spots.

Pickups at all major Long Beach Hotels
Phone: (562) 331-1230
Fax: (562) 961-9510
Website: www.sunseekertours.us


WHEEL FUN RENTALS

419 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 951-3857
Fax: (805) 650-7771
Website: www.wheelfunrentals.com/listlocations/18