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For some, a tour of the Queen Mary, docked here since its retirement in 1967, evokes waves of nostalgia for the days of the huge ocean liner with its opulent rooms, 1930s deco décor and teakwood decks. Others, particularly the younger set, are entranced by the spine-tingling haunted ship stories on the nighttime ghost tour. But for everyone, a visit to this floating hotel and museum is a must on any trip to Long Beach. At one time a less-than-appealing place to visit, Long Beach has transformed... more » For some, a tour of the Queen Mary, docked here since its retirement in 1967, evokes waves of nostalgia for the days of the huge ocean liner with its opulent rooms, 1930s deco décor and teakwood decks. Others, particularly the younger set, are entranced by the spine-tingling haunted ship stories on the nighttime ghost tour. But for everyone, a visit to this floating hotel and museum is a must on any trip to Long Beach. At one time a less-than-appealing place to visit, Long Beach has transformed itself into an upscale tourist resort, with many waterfront attractions, including a new, state-of-the-art aquarium with a fabulous shark exhibit, two excellent art museums, charming shops, public golf courses, the annual April Grand Prix international auto race and lots of recreational activities along its eight-mile stretch of beach. Take the kids to the waterfront entertainment complex with rides and live performances or to the farming demonstrations at Rancho Los Alamitos. Feeling romantic? Cruise the canals of Naples (that's right, Naples Island in Long Beach) in a genuine Venetian gondola. One thing is for sure: tensions and stresses dissolve in this laid-back, friendly city. « less

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Hotel Queen Mary

3 of 5 stars
centralNJ
Aug 17, 2008

We slept one night on the Queen, just for the fun of it. We had a good size room with a second bedroom for our teenager. We had the run of the boat and enjoyed exploring. This is an old boat and as...more

Original Park Pantry

4 of 5 stars
Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug 15, 2008

I enjoyed my meal at this clean, well-run restaurant. I had a grilled chicken breast with veggies and cornbread - all perfectly prepared, not overseasoned. Nice view of the park, newly painted and has...more

Beachrunner's Inn

2 of 5 stars
Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug 15, 2008

The Beachrunner's Inn has a lot ot offer busy tourists. The big house has lots of photos of old Long Beach and is tastefully decorated. Our room was the Sunset and would have been fine for the two of...more

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