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Things to do in Long Beach

Tours & cruises, museums and family fun — 32 places to go in Long Beach, California. 2 free to enter · most admission $5 to $30. 6 have a verified saving right now.

Long Beach offers a diverse mix of attractions suited to different kinds of outings. Museums dominate the scene—the Long Beach Museum of Art features galleries displaying contemporary and historical artworks across two locations, the Museum of Latin American Art displays exhibitions from its collection in its galleries, and the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum functions as a community gathering space celebrating Pacific Islands cultures and histories. For families with young children, Coastal Kids Playspace is an indoor play center designed for children ages zero to six. History enthusiasts can explore the Historic Bembridge House, a Queen Anne Victorian residence completed in 1906, or visit Rancho Los Cerritos, a living history museum where visitors explore California's past through an adobe home, gardens, and collections of artifacts. The waterfront draws crowds with dining cruises from City Cruises Long Beach, where visitors board a vessel to dine while traveling on the water, and Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises, which operates seasonal whale watching expeditions aboard a fleet of safe and comfortable boats. Puzzle-solving groups head to PanIQ Escape Room Long Beach, where groups solve puzzles and uncover secrets to exit themed rooms within a set time.

What this list covers

Long Beach has 32 places to go, mostly tours & cruises (9), museums (7), family fun (4).

18 of them publish an admission price, 18 publish opening hours, 3 have something dated on now, 6 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on September 19, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“Seniors receive 10% off the membership rate with valid state identification”

Quoted from pieam.org · checked on

What’s on in Long Beach

3 places in Long Beach have something dated on, 5 listings in all, the 4 starting soonest below. Dates and wording are the venue’s own.

On nowSep 6 – Oct 4Event

Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum, Long Beach

Lucille Montelongo — Old to Me | Owed to Me: An Exploration of Culture and Self

A Youth Artist In-Residence exhibition featuring contemporary artworks by Belauan visual artist Lucille Montelongo, including acrylics, textiles, and collage exploring her heritage and cultural identity.

From $3 per personKids freeSeason passes from $27

“Open to the public: September 6 - October 4, 2026”

Quoted from pieam.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Every Tuesday morning at 10 amWeekly

Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach

Storytime

Staff and volunteers read stories and sing songs for young children and families in the Visitor Center every Tuesday morning. Families may bring blankets, strollers, and snacks.

Checked September 11, 2026

“They will read stories and sing songs for your family every Tuesday morning at 10 am.”

From the venue’s own calendar, rancholoscerritos.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

This weekendSep 26 – Oct 31Season

The El Dorado Frontier Theme Park, Long Beach

8th Annual Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch runs weekends through October, with extended Friday hours starting October 9th. Families pick pumpkins, enjoy train rides, photo ops, and seasonal activities.

From $5 per person
Pick tickets

“Open Weekends First weekend: Sept 26 & 27 | 11 AM – 5 PM October Hours: Saturdays & Sundays | 11 AM – 7 PM Open Fridays beginning October 9th”

Quoted from theeldoradofrontier.com · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

This weekendSep 26 – 27Event

The El Dorado Frontier Theme Park, Long Beach

Spooktacular Adventure Opening Weekend

The Pumpkin Patch opens with Monster Mash Dance Party at 1:30pm and Spooky Story Telling at 12pm and 3pm. Families search for pumpkins, ride the train, and explore seasonal activities.

From $5 per person
Pick tickets

“opening weekend (September 26 &27) with our Spooktacular Adventure”

Quoted from theeldoradofrontier.com · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Tours & cruises in Long Beach9

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Museums in Long Beach7

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Family fun in Long Beach4

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Parks & beaches in Long Beach3

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Farms & pumpkin patches in Long Beach3

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Historic sites in Long Beach2

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Zoos & aquariums in Long Beach1

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Escape rooms in Long Beach1

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Shows & live entertainment in Long Beach1

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Free in Long Beach

3 attractions in Long Beach get you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

  • Museum of Latin American Art

    The venue says: “No Admission fee applies during MOLAA Free Sundays.”

  • Rancho Los Alamitos

    The venue says: “The historic ranch house and gardens in Long Beach, California is open to the public at no charge and for all people to enjoy.”

  • Rancho Los Cerritos

    The venue says: “FREE Admission, visiting hours, and more!”

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Common questions

How many attractions in Long Beach are running a deal?
6 of the 32 attractions in Long Beach currently have a verified saving, covering 14 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website.
How much do things to do in Long Beach cost?
Most admission in Long Beach runs $5 to $30 per person, and 2 places are free to enter. Published prices run from $12 to $149.80 — $12 at Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center, $149.80 at Gondola Getaway, across 5 attractions in Long Beach that publish their own. Each figure is that venue’s own price line for what it names, which is not always plain admission, and each attraction’s page carries the rest of its rates.
What’s on in Long Beach right now?
3 attractions in Long Beach have something dated running, 5 listings between them. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
Is there anything free to do in Long Beach?
2 attractions in Long Beach say on their own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction.
What kinds of attractions are included?
tours & cruises (9), museums (7), family fun (4), parks & beaches (3), farms & pumpkin patches (3), historic sites (2), zoos & aquariums (1), escape rooms (1), shows & live entertainment (1), theme parks (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
What can we do on the water in Long Beach?
City Cruises Long Beach operates dining cruises where visitors board a vessel to dine while traveling on the water. Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises runs seasonal whale watching expeditions from Long Beach. Gondola Getaway offers gondola rides through Alamitos Bay. Rainbow Lagoon Swan Boats by Wheel Fun Rentals provides pedal boat rentals on Rainbow Lagoon. Spirit Cruises operates one-hour harbor cruises departing from Shoreline Village.
Where should we go with a toddler?
Coastal Kids Playspace is an indoor play center designed for children ages zero to six. The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum functions as a community gathering space celebrating Pacific Islands cultures. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden where visitors stroll through carefully designed outdoor spaces. Rainbow Lagoon Swan Boats offers pedal boat rentals suitable for families with young children.
What historical places can we visit?
The Historic Bembridge House is a Queen Anne Victorian residence completed in 1906. Rancho Los Cerritos is a living history museum where visitors explore California's past through an adobe home, gardens, and collections of artifacts. The Historical Society of Long Beach operates a history museum and research center dedicated to preserving Long Beach's past through documents, archives, and exhibits.