Dubbed "Retro Row," 4th Street is where the vibrancy and creative spirit of Long Beach lives! Stretching between Cherry and Junipero, the district is home to an exciting group of 40+ independent merchants. Kitchy and hip and always hospitable, 4th Street features vintage & contemporary clothing, furniture & accessories, art, antiques & collectibles, books, roller skates & skate boards as well as a locally owned restaurants, coffee shops and wine bars. We also boast salon and health & fitness services, too. Adding to the retro vibe of the street is the restored 1920’s Art Theatre, which hosts a mix of first-run and art films, live concerts & comedy and other unique events.
Travel back in time on the Queen Mary, a nearly one-century-old ocean liner that has been transformed into a top attraction in Long Beach. Visitors can explore the ship's storied halls and learn about its nearly 100-year history through scheduled tours and onboard exhibits. (P.S. you can even spend the night here! )
Located in Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor, the Aquarium of the Pacific is the largest aquarium in California, spanning over 360,000 square feet of space. It's a must-visit family-friendly attraction and features over 100 exhibits including a variety of habitats, theaters, and animal shows.
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) serves the greater Los Angeles area and is recognized as the pioneering museum in the Western United States devoted to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latinx art.
In addition to contemporary art exhibitions, the Museum offers extensive educational programs for children and adults, musical programs, festivals, and other special events.
Walk the wood decks and see areas such as the 16” guns, 5” guns, missile decks, bridge, mess areas, and the world famous Captain’s Cabin - with the only bathtub installed on a battleship for a President.
The Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, is a public museum open for tours, programs, and events; the adobe home and grounds, built in 1844, resonate with the rich history of Spanish, Mexican and American California, and the families who transformed Southern California from its ranching beginnings into a modern, urban society.