The City of Long Beach has activities and adventures for everyone. Family, friends, colleagues, young or old will enjoy a taste of this city. From the Shoreline Village to the Aquarium, from the Pike Outlets to Catalina Island - there is something for everyone.
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Did You Know?
Your Conference Badge becomes a pass to a whole world of activities. You can receive free admission to the Queen Mary by showing your conference badge or spend the afternoon at the Aquarium of the Pacific at a discount. Not to mention the many downtown businesses that will welcome you with open arms and a special offer through the Show Your Badge Program! Be sure to enjoy your time in Long Beach with colleagues and make use of that Conference Badge!
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Long Beach Passport travel program
The Passport is a FREE bus that connects you to downtown Long Beach’s finest attractions and destinations, including the iconic Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, Pine Avenue, City Place Mall, The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, Convention Center, Shoreline Village, many downtown hotels and Long Beach Transit’s water taxis, the AquaLink & AquaBus. Just show your participant badge! See the schedule here.
Discover Long Beach.
History of Long Beach
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Indigenous people have lived in coastal Southern California for over 10,000 years, but the first modern identity for Long Beach began in 1784 when King Carlos III of Spain granted Rancho Los Nietos to Spanish soldier Manuel Nieto. From 1902 to 1910 Long Beach was the fastest-growing city in the United States. In 1929, The Ford Motor Company built a factory here and 12 years later, the U.S. Naval Shipyard dry dock was built to service the nations’ largest naval ships. Along with the construction of a major aircraft facility, these led to Long Beach becoming the prosperous city it is today.
Located in the Heart of Long Beach
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Shopping and Dining
Long Beach offers all of its visitors an eclectic mix of shopping outlets with over 100 premier restaurants located within an eight-block radius from the Renaissance front door.
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The Pike Outlets
The Pike Outlets is a new, vibrant dining and entertainment district linking Rainbow Harbor's waterfront to the city.
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Shoreline Village
Experience fantastic dining, water sports, and breathtaking ocean and marina views on the beautiful Rainbow Harbor. This stunning boardwalk offers something for everyone during your stay.
Photo Credit: Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo Credit: Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo Credit: Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo Credit: Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau