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Marine Wildlife Adventure Whale & Dolphin Watching from Long Beach
Outdoor & sports activities • From Long Beach

Marine Wildlife Adventure Whale & Dolphin Watching from Long Beach

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (2) • 200+ booked
US$ 45.00
Aquarium of the Pacific Ticket in California
Zoos & aquariums • Long Beach

Aquarium of the Pacific Ticket in California

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Free cancellation
Skip the line
Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (90) • 10K+ booked
From US$ 40.95
US$ 51.20
5 off Universal Studios Hollywood
The Queen Mary: Entry Ticket
Cruises • Long Beach

The Queen Mary: Entry Ticket

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English guided
7+ hrs
Instant confirmation
From US$ 44.75
Long Beach Narrated Harbor Tour
Cruises • Long Beach

Long Beach Narrated Harbor Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
US$ 15.00
Coastal California Helicopter Experience
Tours • Long Beach

Coastal California Helicopter Experience

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
US$ 349.00

Hotels in Long Beach

The Queen Mary
Hotels • Long Beach

The Queen Mary

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★ 4.5 (4,792)
From US$ 132.83
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
Hotels • Long Beach

Fairmont Breakers Long Beach

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★ 4.8 (669)
From US$ 254.53
Vagabond Inn Long Beach
Hotels • Long Beach

Vagabond Inn Long Beach

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★ 3.2 (1,007)
From US$ 92.20
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Hotels • Long Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown

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★ 4.4 (1,000)
From US$ 187.61
Eagle Inn Motel
Hotels • Long Beach

Eagle Inn Motel

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★ 3.7 (409)
From US$ 101.70
Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport
Hotels • Long Beach

Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport

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★ 4.6 (1,002)
From US$ 208.31
Hilton Long Beach Hotel
Hotels • Long Beach

Hilton Long Beach Hotel

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★ 4.1 (2,014)
From US$ 147.72
Lumea by the Sea Long Beach Convention Center
Hotels • Long Beach

Lumea by the Sea Long Beach Convention Center

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★ 4.8 (1,082)
From US$ 119.95
Travelodge by Wyndham Long Beach Convention Center
Hotels • Long Beach

Travelodge by Wyndham Long Beach Convention Center

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★ 3.3 (1,002)
From US$ 102.54
Hotel Royal
Hotels • Long Beach

Hotel Royal

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★ 4.2 (1,051)
From US$ 76.83
Inn at 50 at Long Beach Convention Center
Hotels • Long Beach

Inn at 50 at Long Beach Convention Center

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★ 4.4 (1,002)
From US$ 111.05
Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Long Beach
Hotels • Long Beach

Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Long Beach

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★ 4.5 (1,007)
From US$ 289.41

Long Beach at a glance

When is the busiest time for Long Beach activities?

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Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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-31%
Jan
+17%
Feb
+29%
Mar
-46%
Apr
+63%
May
Busiest +98%
Jun
+26%
Jul
-55%
Aug
-51%
Sep
-68% Quietest
Oct
+41%
Nov
-20%
Dec

Demand peaks in June (+98%) while October is much quieter (about 68% below a typical month); expect crowds and limited availability in June and much easier booking and lower footfall in October. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Long Beach cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget. Prices in USD.

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Avg $40 Priciest $45 Cheapest $15
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Activities are cheapest in October at around USD 15, roughly 67% below the priciest month in July; this price low also lines up with October’s quieter demand for easier, cheaper planning. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

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2 daysEarly

Most travellers book very close to travel — typically about 1 day ahead — so you can be flexible with plans; but during the June peak consider booking earlier. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Long Beach

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    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 1.00USD

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Long Beach

Quick snapshot of Long Beach and what draws visitors

Long Beach is a relaxed coastal city where zoos & aquariums, outdoor and sports activities, and cruises make up the bulk of bookings on Klook. Demand cycles through the year with a clear summer spike and quieter autumn months, so the city feels busiest in early summer and much calmer later in the year.

Best months to visit and how prices behave

Klook booking data show June as the busiest month and October as the quietest. Prices tend to peak in July and fall to their lowest in October according to Klook’s historical bookings — the cheapest month is typically October while the priciest is typically July. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for October; if you prefer peak-season atmosphere and the liveliest scene, plan for June–July. Note that demand and prices mostly move together here: the summer surge coincides with higher prices, and the autumn trough lines up with the lowest prices.

Tips for travellers

Most experiences in Long Beach can be booked at short notice — Klook’s typical booking lead time is around one day and many options allow last-minute choices. For relaxed, flexible travel, you can often lock activities in a day or two before; if you’re travelling in the busy June–July period, consider confirming key activities a little earlier to secure preferred times. Use Klook to compare categories like zoos, outdoor activities and cruises and pick what fits your schedule.

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