Things to do in Long Beach

Things to do in Long Beach

106 ranked activities0 in the 90+ Club

Long Beach runs whale watching out of Rainbow Harbor, Queen Mary tours and ghost walks, harbour cruises, Catalina ferry connections and coastal bike rides.

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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.

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Top tour operators in Long Beach

The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Long Beach they cover.

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Most Popular in Long Beach

The experiences travelers book most right now.

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.

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Family Friendly in Long Beach

Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

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Food & Drink in Long Beach

Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

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Culture & History in Long Beach

Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

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Outdoors in Long Beach

Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Nightlife in Long Beach

After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

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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.