Published: Monday, 12 July 2021
Written by Alicia Casey, ASI Communications Assistant
Long Beach is much more than just a coastal city. It is an arts and culture hub in Southern California known for its eclectic small communities and varieties of mom-and-pop businesses. Within the area lies an array of waterfront attractions, beachside excursions and the excitement of daily adventures. Looking to live like a local and get the most out of the area? Check out our ultimate Long Beach City (LBC) bucket list below!
Taste of LBC
- Live like a local and have a delicious plant-based food tour of the city
- Dine at Claire’s café and after walk through the Long Beach Museum of Art
- Book an unforgettable mealtime experience through the picnic collective or pop up picnics
- Refresh your energy and find your balance at Salud Juice Bar
- Buy fresh groceries any day of the week at a local Long Beach farmer’s market
- Excite your tastebuds with some tasty veggie-sushi from Blue Bird Sushi
- Get an extravagant look at the city by following the Dine out LB eatery map
Adrenaline Rush
- Invite a classmate and go to Rainbow Lagoon and rent a Swan Boat for an afternoon
- Get up early and catch the early morning sunshine while kayaking in the bay
- Go on an adventure around the city with Operation City Quest scavenger hunts
- Learn how to sail or canoe at the Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center
- Spend a day exploring the great outdoors at the El Dorado Nature Center
- Jump into competition mode and get ready to go frisbee golfing
Movie Magic
- Grab your lawn chairs, popcorn and snacks and watch a movie in the park
- Time travel back to old Los Angeles by seeing the “La La Land” filming locations in Long Beach
- Be a tourist for the day and check out popular film and television sites around the city
- Let loose and see an exclusive comedy show at the The Laugh Factory
Vitamin Sea
- Take an Aqualink ride and soak in the Rainbow Harbor view
- Reserve your ticket and hangout with the sea animals at the Aquarium of the Pacific
- Book a Gondola Getaway adventure and have a special evening under the stars
- Bring your binoculars and go whale watching one afternoon
- Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a weekend in Catalina Island
- Pretend you are in Italy and have a scenic outing in the Naples Canals
Van Gogh for It
- Dive into a world of colors and culture at the Museum of Latin American Art
- Get inspired as you walk under a beautiful wonderland of lights at the Rainbow Bridge
- Have a fun photoshoot around the best spots at Long Beach State University
- Learn about many island cultures and many stories at the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
- Make your brain happy and buy a book or two at Bel Canto Books on Fourth Street
- See the area through fresh eyes by renting a top-rated Airbnb by the beach or in a fun area
Now that you have read this list, pick your favorite idea and get started! Our recommendation is to try a new activity every day and keep a journal of sorts where you write about the feeling of trying a new experience. How will you explore LBC? Tag @CSULBASI on Instagram with your images.
