

Things to do in Long Beach
Long Beach runs whale watching out of Rainbow Harbor, Queen Mary tours and ghost walks, harbour cruises, Catalina ferry connections and coastal bike rides.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Long Beach?
Outty ranks 106 bookable experiences in Long Beach, United States. The highest scoring is Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach at 87 out of 100, followed by Queen Mary Glory Days Historical Tour, Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket, Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach. Prices start at $12 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Year-round whale watching; May to October for the best harbour weather.
- Ranked experiences
- 106
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $12 per person
- Bookable today
- 106
Top tour operators in Long Beach
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Long Beach they cover.
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Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Localgrapher
330 experiences across 185 cities
Traveling Spoon
283 experiences across 116 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
Elife Las Vegas
188 experiences across 149 cities
Most Popular in Long Beach
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

Guided Jet Ski Adventure in Two Harbors Catalina Island

LA: Yacht Private Trip -1 hour (1 ticket covers 1-6 ppl
Most Highly Reviewed in Long Beach
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.
Last Minute in Long Beach
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Queen Mary Glory Days Historical Tour

Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket

Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach

Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour

Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach
Family Friendly in Long Beach
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket

LAX Airport Private Transfer to Hotels, Disneyland & Cruise Ports

Port Of Long Beach Cruiseport Private Hotel Transfer up to 5 PAX

Long Beach Airports Private Hotel Transfer up to 5 passengers

Play Pinball Unlimited for 2 hours in Long Beach Los Angeles
Food & Drink in Long Beach
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach

LAX Airport Private Transfer to Hotels, Disneyland & Cruise Ports

LA: Birthday Special Private Yacht (1 ticket covers 1-6 people)

Farmers Market Tour & Hands-On Cooking Class in Long Beach

Los Angeles Highlights Private Tour from Orange County Hotels

The Private Full Day Los Angeles Tour from Seal Beach
Culture & History in Long Beach
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Queen Mary Glory Days Historical Tour

Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour

City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals

LAX Airport Private Transfer to Hotels, Disneyland & Cruise Ports

LA Shore Excursion Best of City Tour from San Pedro Port
Outdoors in Long Beach
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Queen Mary Glory Days Historical Tour

Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket

Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach

Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour

Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach
Nightlife in Long Beach
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Hydrobike Rentals on Alamitos Bay

Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour

City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals

Illuminated Swan Boat Night Ride on Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach

Farmers Market Tour & Hands-On Cooking Class in Long Beach
Highest rated in Long Beach
The top of the Outty Ranking across 106 local experiences
- 1Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach2h • from $3886.5
- 2Queen Mary Glory Days Historical Tour2h • from $4582.3
- 3Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket3h • from $5078.7
- 4Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach8h • from $12977.9
- 5Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour0.8h • from $1577.6
- 6Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach1h • from $1376.8
- 7Los Angeles Highlights Tour from Long Beach8h • from $12971.5
- 8Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: See Catalina, Queen Mary0.3h • from $21469.7
- 9Hydrobike Rentals on Alamitos Bay0.9h • from $3568.0
- 10Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour0.6h • from $28567.4
- 11City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals7h • from $15965.8
- 12LAX Airport Private Transfer to Hotels, Disneyland & Cruise Ports1h • from $13064.9
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Planning questions about Long Beach
- What are the best things to do in Long Beach?
- Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach is the highest ranked experience in Long Beach, scoring 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 601 traveler reviews. Queen Mary Glory Days Historical Tour, Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket, Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach, Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour round out the top five. Outty ranks 106 bookable experiences in Long Beach, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Long Beach cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Long Beach is $183 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $12 on A Spectacular Bar Crawl: Long Beach Boss. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Long Beach for today?
- Yes. 106 of the top 106 experiences we rank in Long Beach currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Long Beach good for families?
- Yes. 14 of the experiences we rank in Long Beach are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Long Beach?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Long Beach?
- Year-round whale watching; May to October for the best harbour weather. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Long Beach?
- 90 of the 106 experiences we rank in Long Beach offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Long Beach gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Long Beach so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.