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Segways

Get your group really excited with a ride on one of those futuristic gimmicks known as a Segway. The unique mobility and enjoyment of riding Segways is a perfect way to experience the beauty and sites of Long Beach!
 

Tickets or Behind the Scenes Tour of the Aquarium of the Pacific

Experience the sights, sounds, and even the textures of the world’s largest body of water with the Discovery Labs and living interactive exhibits.

The Behind the Scenes Guided Tour is an hour long. Dive into the underwater world and discover places in the Aquarium where most people do not have a chance to go. See where the restaurant-quality meals are prepared for the animal residents.

 

Long Beach Harbor Narrated Tour

This is a 45-minute guided tour around beautiful Long Beach Harbor. See the world famous Queen Mary and the Russian Spy Submarine, The Black Scorpion. You'll have a rare opportunity to see California Sea Lions in their natural habitat. Witness the large container docks and cranes in action at the port of Long Beach/LA.
 

Long Beach Harbor Dinner or Lunch Cruise

Tour the Long Beach Harbor for a three-hour cruise and dinner ending with a dramatic sunset aboard a long sporty Yacht. The Long Beach/LA ports are one of the most active and exciting ports in the U.S. See the picturesque shoreline of downtown Long Beach as well as ships from around the world. Additional sights you will see are the historic Queen Mary, buoys with sea lions, and illuminated THUMS Island. This tour of the Long Beach Harbor is so beautiful and so refreshing you won’t want to forget your camera!
 

Sports Outing

Take me out to the ball game and enjoy America’s favorite past time! Southern California is proud to be the home of two major league baseball teams, two basketball teams and two hockey teams!
 

Queen Mary Behind The Scenes Tour and Lunch

The one-hour Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour focuses on the ship's abundant original artwork, includes actual staterooms and salons, one of the ship’s boiler rooms (which is newly opened to the public), fascinating information about the ship and her historic passengers and crew – as well as answers to those questions about whether the ship is haunted.
 

LONG BEACH MUSEUM & MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART TOUR

Tour the Long Beach Museum of Art. Not only does the museum feature a lively program of changing exhibitions but also the grounds are spectacular. The museum is located on the Pacific Ocean.

Next it is off to the Museum of Latin American Art located in the East Village Arts District of Downtown Long Beach. It is the only museum in the Western United States, which exclusively features contemporary Latin American fine art. The mission of MoLAA is to expose the general public to contemporary Latin American Art (work created since 1945 by artists who have lived and worked in Central or South America, Mexico or the Spanish-speaking Caribbean).

 

Universal Studios

Get into blockbuster thrills. Go behind-the-scenes and on the sets where movies are made. Then cast yourself in the thrilling rides, shows and attractions that bring movie action to life. Finish your day with LA's coolest restaurants, clubs and fun at Universal Citywalk. It's a classic ending to a Hollywood experience you'll remember forever!
 

Disneyland or California Adventure

When you enter Disneyland, the cares and worries of the day are left behind. Once you enter Disneyland Park, you’re transported to a fantasy world where elephants can fly and pirates serenade. At California Adventure you will immerse yourself in a magical festival of shows, parades and attractions celebrating California's storied past and exciting future.
 

Hollywood Tour

Tour the Hollywood Bowl, Chinese Theater, Walk of Fame, El Captain and Max Factor Museum. Then go to the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and the stars homes. Then it is on to Century City to see the Avenue of the Stars. There will be stops along the way for photos.
 

Catalina Island Adventure

Just 22 miles across the sea you will take an hour boat ride to Catalina. The island looks like California did a hundred years ago with secluded coves surrounded by an ocean with lush kelp forests abundant with sea life. Most of Catalina Island is a wilderness preserve but don’t be fooled…there are recreational activities, tours, shopping and a variety of restaurants to keep you busy while enjoying the beauty of the Island.
 

Getty Museum

The Getty Center sits on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains. Visitors can take in the disparate aspects of Los Angeles' landscape—the Pacific Ocean, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the vast street-grid of the city. The collection on display in the galleries includes examples of pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and decorative arts; and 19th- and 20th-century American and European photographs.
 

Long Beach Fun Day Idea

Japanese Gardens
An intriguing and unique outdoor experience will be yours at the Japanese Gardens, California State University Long Beach. Enjoy an informative Docent led tour strolling through the lush green landscape, gracefully arched bridges, a shimmering Koi pond, and sparkling waterfalls. Finish your tour with an authentic Japanese Tea Tasting.

Gondola Getaway
Enjoy a relaxing tour of beautiful Long Beach homes while on the Venetian Gondolas. Gently cruise the enchanting waterways and canals of Naples Island while a gondolier treats you to the sweet sounds of Italy and the rich history of Naples Island homes.

Cocktails at the Mai Tai Bar & Restaurant
Overlooking Rainbow Harbor and the Aquarium of the Pacific, relax in the open-air patio overlooking the water and enjoy contemporary island music by Long Beach's hippest bands. The venue can host private events during the day.

 

Wine Tasting & Dinner at Monsieur Marcel in Farmers Market

The Grove sits adjacent to the Farmers Market. It features a wonderful array of stores, restaurants, and a streetscape, which is inviting, friendly, and specifically designed for strolling.

The Market is a delightful and utterly charming place to meet, eat, shop, and stroll. Farmers Market is the central meeting place for Angelenos - "Meet me at 3rd and Fairfax" is still one of the most common phrases in the city. It also became, and remains, the must-see tourist attraction in Southern California.

Monsieur Marcel, an authentic French café/wine bar adjacent to the gourmet market of the same name, occupies one of the most charming corners of the historic Farmers Market. Gayot has selected the café for their “Best of” lists.

 

South Coast Plaza Shopping Spree

South Coast Plaza may well be the ultimate California shopping mall experience. At almost 3 million square feet of enclosed space, and covering some 128 acres in all, it is one of the largest shopping centers in the world. It is a delightful mix of indoor and outdoor settings, featuring over 300 shops and nine anchor department stores, including Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy's. It is not simply a shopping mall. Rather, South Coast Plaza is a vast shopping, dining, & entertainment complex. It's virtually a small city in its own right.
 

Rodeo Drive Tour & Lunch Day Outing

Board a private charter and be treated to a narrated guided tour through Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills on your way to Rodeo Drive. Learn the history, fun facts, and see where some of Hollywood’s stars live!

Home to the stars, Beverly Hills is known worldwide for its grand mansions and chic shops along Rodeo Drive. The stretch of shops and boutiques on Rodeo Drive is only three blocks long but it is the most famous shopping district in America, and probably the most expensive three blocks of shops in the world. It is here that the rich & famous do their shopping.

Lunch at the Beverly Wilshire. Most likely you will remember the Beverly Wilshire Hotel as the glamorous hotel in "Pretty Woman" (1990) and its Presidential Suite, where the couple stayed while in Beverly Hills. The Beverly Hills Hotel is referred to locally as "The Pink Palace" it is a place to see and be seen, to catch glimpses of famous faces and has welcomed royalty, film legends, and world leaders.

 

Huntington Museum

The Huntington is a research and educational center set amidst 150 acres of breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries and a library showcase magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures, rare books, manuscripts, and decorative arts. The botanical collection features over 14,000 different species of plants.

A private, nonprofit institution, The Huntington was founded in 1919 by railroad and real estate developer Henry Edwards Huntington and opened to the public in 1928.

OTHER FUN IDEAS!

Golf Outings and Tournaments

 

Whale Watching Tours

 

Wine Tasting

 

Hot Air Balloon Rides

 

Casino Tour & Lunch

 

TV Tapings

 

Mexico Cruises

 

Mountain Outings – Lake Arrowhead or Big Bear

 

Palm Springs

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