
Have you been to Long Beach?
This coastal city is at the southern end of Los Angeles County.
It’s home to a diverse group of people and has beaches, a busy port and a thriving downtown.
There is plenty for tourists and residents to do.
I grew up on the coast northwest of Long Beach and now live to the south in Orange County.
While I’ve been to and driven through Long Beach more times than I can count, this was my first time to stay and play in the city.
It was a great staycation for me and would be a fun vacation destination for those who liver further away.
I stayed at the Long Beach Marriott right by the airport.
The airport is fantastic.
Yes, I just called an airport “fantastic.”
It’s small and easy to navigate, whether you’re parking your car or getting dropped off.

Here are my articles on the delicious food I found in Long Beach:
- Claire’s at The Museum
- Sir Winston’s on The Queen Mary
- Observation Bar
- Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
- The Attic
- Cafe Scuba at Aquarium of The Pacific
- Food Trucks at Aquarium of The Pacific
- Rainbow Juices
- Portfolio Coffee
- Terrace Grille
- Room Service at the Long Beach Marriott
- The Boathouse on The Bay

Here are my articles on the fun things to do and see in Long Beach:
- Night Dive at The Aquarium of The Pacific
- The Queen Mary
- POW!WOW! Long Beach
- Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
- Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA)
- Naples Gondola Getaway
- Shopping on Retro Row
- Harbor Breeze Cruise
What would you like to do on a Long Beach vacation?

🧳 More from Valerie Was Here
Long Beach Travel 🏖️
- 4 Days in Long Beach
- Long Beach Marriott
- Pow!Wow! Murals
- Night Dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific
- The Queen Mary
- MOLAA Museum of Latin American Art
- Long Beach Museum of Art
- Naples Gondola Getaway
- Shopping on Retro Row
- Harbor Breeze Cruise
Long Beach Eats & Drinks 🥗🍹
- Claire’s at The Museum
- Sir Winston’s on The Queen Mary
- Observation Bar
- Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
- The Attic
- Cafe Scuba at Aquarium of The Pacific
- Food Trucks at Aquarium of The Pacific
- Rainbow Juices
- Portfolio Coffee
- Terrace Grille
- Room Service at the Long Beach Marriott
- Breakfast Buffet at the Long Beach Marriott
- Concierge Level Perks at the Long Beach Marriott
- The Boathouse on The Bay
- The Federal Bar
- Gelson’s Market
- Lazy Acres
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