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Long Beach Sailing Travel Tips

By Ludmilla Alexander

  • Charter a boat at Long Beach Harbor and sail past Shoreline Village, the historic Queen Mary, and Carnival cruise ships.
  • Blast off in the open sea on the Rainbow Rocket, a roaring speedboat.
  • Toast your sweetie aboard a gondola on the Naples Island canals, while a costumed gondolier croons Italian love songs.
  • Cross 26 nautical miles to an island paradise on the Catalina Express.
  • Participate in summertime festivities, including the women's Mayor's Cup race, a dragon boat festival, and offshore powerboat racing.
  • Spend the night on a Dockside Boat & Bed motor yacht in Rainbow Harbor.

Long Beach Travel Guide

The fifth-largest city in California, Long Beach is best known as the permanent home of the former cruise liner Queen Mary and the Long Beach Grand Prix, whose star-studded warm-up race sends hipster Jason Priestly and perennial racer Paul Newman burning rubber through the streets of the city in mid-April. Read More

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Hotels

from: $109

Marina Del Rey Hotel

13534 Bali Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Map

Distance: 20.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Good For Sailing
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $127

The Hotel California

1670 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401 Map

Distance: 24.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
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from: $75

Queen Mary Hotel

1126 Queen Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802 Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Tall Ship American Pride

Good For Sailing
Next to the Aquarium of the Pacific
Rainbow Harbor, Dock #3
Long Beach, California 90802

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Tall Ship American Pride is a 130-foot, three-masted schooner that is one of the few tall ships... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Shoreline Village

Good For Sailing
419 Shoreline Village Dr.
Long Beach, California 90802

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Though it looks quaint—framed by bright buildings and Cape Cods—Shoreline Village is... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
3_0

Marina Aquatic Center

Good For Sailing
14001 Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, California

Distance: 20.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: UCLA's Marina Aquatic Center is located ten miles from the campus and offers sailing classes and... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
3_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Long Beach

Distance (mi.)
Los Angeles International Airport 16.5 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport 19.7 map
Burbank Bob Hope Airport 31.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Long Beach

Distance (mi.)
Long Beach Municipal Airport 4.1 map
Palmdale Air Force 42 Airport 59.1 map
Palm Springs Municipal Airport 97.1 map

Flight Deals to Long Beach

Originating From
San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) $106
Sacramento (SAC) to Los Angeles (LAX) $126
San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) $126
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX) $146
Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) $146

Long Beach Vacation Rentals

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from: $83

Newly Fully Furnished, Remodeled 3 BR 2BA with Office Sun Porch Home

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Breakfast Bar, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Dishes, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $98

Stevens Cozy Cabin

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR
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A Delightful Home in an Oceanic Setting

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Breakfast Bar, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishes, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Phone, Playground, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Sauna, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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