Independent Long Beach Day Trip from Anaheim
Anaheim - Buena Park, California
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
Escape to the coast with this day trip to Long Beach from Anaheim and Buena Park. Enjoy round-trip coach transportation to the laid-back waterfront city and a full seven hours to explore on your own. Use a free shuttle city bus to get around town and visit attractions including the Queen Mary, Pine Avenue and Shoreline Village. Upgrade for admission to two other popular local sights, the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Battleship 'USS Iowa' Museum.
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Escape to the coast with this day trip to Long Beach from Anaheim and Buena Park. Enjoy round-trip coach transportation to the laid-back waterfront city and a full seven hours to explore on your own. Use a free shuttle city bus to get around town and visit attractions including the Queen Mary, Pine Avenue and Shoreline Village. Upgrade for admission to two other popular local sights, the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Battleship 'USS Iowa' Museum.
Following pickup from your Anaheim or Buena Park hotel, travel by coach approximately 25 miles (40 km) to Long Beach. After arrival, enjoy approximately seven hours of independent sightseeing in this busy coastal enclave, using the free 'Passport' bus to get around the city.
See the majestic Queen Mary, which sailed the North Atlantic for decades before being put on display here. Check out City Place Mall and Shoreline Village, or head to Pine Avenue to shop at eclectic boutiques and grab a bite to eat (own expense). Upgrade to gain admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific or Battleship USS Iowa Museum. Your independent Long Beach day trip concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Aquarium of the Pacific Admission Upgrade
Discover the diverse ecosystem of the Pacific, the world's largest ocean. Learn about species found off the coast of southern California and Baja, Mexico; in the cold waters of the north Pacific; and among the gorgeous reefs of the tropical Pacific. Get close to — and even touch — sharks in Shark Lagoon. Hand-feed lorikeet birds, and admire adorable sea otters and penguins.
Battleship USS Iowa Museum Admission Upgrade
Take a tour of this family-friendly former battleship that hosted more presidents — including Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan — than any other. Explore the battleship-turned-museum on your own, viewing the gun and missile systems, officers' wardroom, crew's mess and captain's cabin. Learn about the life of a sailor during wartime through a variety of educational and interactive exhibits.
See the majestic Queen Mary, which sailed the North Atlantic for decades before being put on display here. Check out City Place Mall and Shoreline Village, or head to Pine Avenue to shop at eclectic boutiques and grab a bite to eat (own expense). Upgrade to gain admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific or Battleship USS Iowa Museum. Your independent Long Beach day trip concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Aquarium of the Pacific Admission Upgrade
Discover the diverse ecosystem of the Pacific, the world's largest ocean. Learn about species found off the coast of southern California and Baja, Mexico; in the cold waters of the north Pacific; and among the gorgeous reefs of the tropical Pacific. Get close to — and even touch — sharks in Shark Lagoon. Hand-feed lorikeet birds, and admire adorable sea otters and penguins.
Battleship USS Iowa Museum Admission Upgrade
Take a tour of this family-friendly former battleship that hosted more presidents — including Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan — than any other. Explore the battleship-turned-museum on your own, viewing the gun and missile systems, officers' wardroom, crew's mess and captain's cabin. Learn about the life of a sailor during wartime through a variety of educational and interactive exhibits.
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