Things to do in Long Beach

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 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 566 traveler reviews. Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket, Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach, Queen Mary Glory Days Historical Tour, Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach round out the top five. Outty ranks 103 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 $160 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. 103 of the 103 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. 12 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?

88 of the 103 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.