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Long Beach

California, United States · North America

About Long Beach

Long Beach works well as a base: 10 minutes from Signal Hill, 1km from Aquarium of the Pacific.

Long Beach is a city located in California, United States. With a population of 474,140, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Long Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Long Beach to your route.

About Long Beach

The Terrace Theater is a full theatrical and performance venue located in Long Beach, California. The theater seats 3,051 patrons at its maximum configuration in Orchestra, Loge, and Balcony sections. The Orchestra seating section is arranged in the Continental seating style with no center aisle and two exits for

Read more every four rows in the theater. The Terrace is one of the venues in the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. It is attached to the 825-seat Center Theater. The theater was completed in 1978, replacing the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, which had been demolished in 1975. The theater accommodates a wide variety of events including local performances, church services, dance competitions, beauty pageants, Broadway touring productions, industrial conventions, symphony performances, and operas. It is the current home to the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra. The theater is maintained and run by the Stagehand Department of the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. In 1978 Richard Pryor's performance was filmed and recorded. Richard Pryor: Live in Concert was released to theaters in 1979.

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Long Beach offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Long Beach located?

Long Beach is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.7670 latitude, -118.1892 longitude.

What is the population of Long Beach?

Long Beach has a population of approximately 474,140 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
474,140
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.7670, -118.1892

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Worth the detour from Long Beach

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Aquarium of the Pacific

Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.

1 km · about 5 min drive

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Knott's Berry Farm

America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.

20 km · about 25 min drive

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Disneyland Park

Walt Disney's original theme park opened in 1955, the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California.

25 km · about 30 min drive

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Disney California Adventure Park

Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.

25 km · about 30 min drive

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Cars Land (Disney California Adventure)

Disney's immersive recreation of Radiator Springs from Pixar's Cars films with the thrilling Radiator Springs Racers ride.

25 km · about 30 min drive

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Moto Republic

A shared motorcycle workshop and social hub in Costa Mesa where riders wrench on their bikes and share the community stoke.

29 km · about 35 min drive

restaurant

Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet

Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.

31 km · about 35 min drive

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The Original Pantry Cafe

A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Long Beach

  • 39 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
  • 46 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views

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