5 days in Long Beach Itinerary

Long Beach has long been overshadowed by its bigger and more famous neighbor known as the City of Angels.

Head to Irvine Spectrum Center and Ruth Mayer Galleryfor plenty of shopping. You'll explore and learn at Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and Montanez Adobe. Venture out of the city with trips to Santa Monica State Beach (in Santa Monica), Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! (in Anaheim) and Christ Cathedral (in Garden Grove). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Rosie's Dog Beach, take a leisurely stroll along Main Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at Pacific Marine Mammal Center, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Manhattan Beach.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Long Beach trip planner.

August in Long Beach sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 66°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.