Long Beach, California

United States

Explore the legendary Queen Mary's Art Deco grandeur and tour a WWII submarine docked beside this iconic ocean liner.

💱 Currency US Dollar (USD)

🗣 Language English

🕐 Time Zone PST (UTC-8) / PDT (UTC-7)

☀️ Best Time to Visit Mar–Jun

🚢 Typical Duration 4-7 nights

💰 Price Range From $142 pp

⚓ Port Type embarkation

🚤 Tender Port No

Being a major West Coast homeport offering convenient access to Mexican Riviera cruises with year-round departures from the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Cruises that visit Long Beach, California

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Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 4:00 PM

Usually about 8 hours ashore

🛳 Embarkation port — worth arriving early

My ship arrives around: Getting around:

Aquarium of the Pacific Lots of touch pools, interactive exhibits, and unexpected surprises. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 35k

The Queen Mary Plenty of things to explore, activities and food options. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 28k

Shoreline Village Lots of stuff to do even a hippie stoner dance party. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 12k

The Pike Outlets fun entertaining and convenient with nice scenery Outlet mall · ★ 4.4 · 11k

Long Beach Towne Center Clean, busy, yet peaceful, and safe shopping experience! Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 10k 🕐 Open · Closes 9 PM

Yard House One of the best restaurants in all of Long Beach. New American · ★ 4.4 · 7k

Parkers' Lighthouse If I’m ever back in Long Beach I’ll definitely eat here again. Seafood · ★ 4.5 · 4k

Boathouse on the Bay This was the best food we had in Long Beach. Seafood · ★ 4.4 · 3k 🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM

City Place Shopping Center Conveniently located with a variety of shops and restaurants. Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 3k 🕐 Open · Closes 8 PM

ShoreLine Aquatic Park Fantastic educational experience for all ages Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 3k

Saint & Second By far one of my favorite places in Long Beach! New American · ★ 4.6 · 3k

King's Fish House Every time I come to Long Beach I always make time to go eat here. Seafood · ★ 4.5 · 3k

LBX Long Beach Exchange So many stores to choose from with available parking. Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 3k 🕐 Open · Closes 7 PM

Marina Pacifica Plenty of Shopping, Eating, and Nearly Surrounded by Water Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 3k 🕐 Open · Closes 10 PM

Gladstone's Long Beach This is our favorite place to dine in the Long Beach harbor vicinity. Seafood · ★ 4.1 · 3k

Vons Circle Center The shops are clean and the location is great. Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 3k 🕐 Open · Closes 10 PM

Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises Our kids, ages six and eight, had such a fun time, as did we. Whale watching tour agency · ★ 4.6 · 2k

Nick's on 2nd Long Beach THE best place to eat in Long Beach. American · ★ 4.7 · 2k

555 East American Steakhouse To the best restaurant in Long Beach. Steak · ★ 4.7 · 2k

Colorado Lagoon Lots of stuff to do do in a lagoon the size of a football field. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 2k

AMMATOLI A number one place to eat if you’re visiting Long Beach. Mediterranean · ★ 4.5 · 2k

Long Beach Terrace Theater Recently saw Kinky Boots and had a blast. Live Music · ★ 4.6 · 2k

BO-beau kitchen + roof tap It's a must when in Long Beach. French · ★ 4.4 · 2k 🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM

Nike Factory Store - Long Beach They have a very good selection of clothes and helpful sales people Sportswear store · ★ 4.5 · 2k 🕐 Open · Closes 8 PM

The Promenade Beautiful new buildings with very walkable paths & great shopping. Promenade · ★ 4.5 · 1k 🕐 Open 24 hours

Joe Jost's Excellent service, perfectly chilled and nice variety of beers. Bar · ★ 4.8 · 1k

Long Beach Museum of Art The interactive exhibits made learning engaging and fun. Art museum · ★ 4.5 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu

Blind Donkey Casual bar, clean bathrooms, good music, trivia and DJ two nights in a row. Cocktail bar · ★ 4.5 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM

The Bamboo Club Delicious drinks, fun vibe, food is hit or miss, service is spotty. Bar · ★ 4.4 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 3 PM

Long Beach There are plenty of things to do and great restaurants. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k

Long Beach Town Square Very small store but convenient location and mostly friendly staff. Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 1k 🕐 Open · Closes 1 AM

Rainbow Lagoon Park Swan boats make for a great date. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k

Lions Lighthouse My favorite place to enjoy outdoor walks or just relax with my family. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 1k

2ND & PCH Better Stores, amazing and affordable food. Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 1k 🕐 Open · Closes 9 PM

Harvelle's The drinks were excellent and the music and dancing was wonderful and classy Bar · ★ 4.4 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 8 PM

The Stache Bar Great atmosphere, great music, great beers on tap. Grill · ★ 4.4 · 0k

The Stave Bar The drinks are made wonderfully and the bartender was so friendly. Bar · ★ 4.4 · 0k

The Exhibition Room Fantastic staff, fantastic drinks, fantastic atmosphere. Cocktail bar · ★ 4.5 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 7 PM

The El Dorado Frontier Theme Park $25 adults $25 kids plus tickets for the carousel jumper and the slide Amusement park · ★ 3.7 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Secret Island Tiki Restaurant and Lounge The drink menu was clever and fun and the lighting was genuinely exciting! Tiki bar · ★ 4.3 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM

Baby Gee Very lovely bartenders, beautiful atmosphere, and delicious cocktails Bar · ★ 4.7 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM

Long Beach Sign cute, unique Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 0k

Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum The outdoor space is so tranquil and takes you on a journey spiritually. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.2 · 0k

HALO Rooftop BAR dj on fri/sat/sun - went on a wednesday night and it was perfect 🥂 Bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM

Shark Lagoon It very good for my kids Aquarium · ★ 4.6 · 0k

Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourist information center · ★ 4 · 0k

Long Beach Lifeguard Museum Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 0k

ANNEISE Everything was so cute, modern, and reasonably priced. Women's clothing store · ★ 4.8 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Sat

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Long Beach, California is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

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About Long Beach, California

Long Beach serves as a premier home port on California's West Coast, hosting two major cruise lines that collectively offer 274 upcoming sailings. As primarily an embarkation port, Long Beach is where most cruises begin and end, making it exceptionally convenient for Southern California residents and visitors alike. The port's strategic location makes it an ideal launching point for popular Mexican Riviera itineraries, with most cruises running four nights to beloved destinations like Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada, and Puerto Vallarta. Peak sailing seasons run from March through June and again in August, offering plenty of departure options throughout the year.

Before or after your cruise, you'll find Long Beach itself worth exploring, with its vibrant waterfront district featuring dining, shopping, and entertainment options just steps from the terminals. The nearby Queen Mary historic ship and Aquarium of the Pacific provide excellent ways to spend pre-cruise or post-cruise time. The port's easy accessibility and well-organized facilities make embarkation and disembarkation smooth and stress-free, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your upcoming adventure.

Queen Mary Historic Icon

Tour the legendary RMS Queen Mary, a stunning 1930s ocean liner permanently docked in Long Beach Harbor. Explore its Art Deco interiors, visit the engine room, and enjoy fine dining or cocktails aboard this floating museum. It's an unforgettable maritime experience just steps from the cruise terminal.

Fresh Seafood at Rainbow Harbor

Savor exceptional fresh-caught seafood at waterfront restaurants surrounding Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach's vibrant dining district. From casual fish tacos to upscale oyster bars, local eateries showcase California's best coastal cuisine with stunning harbor views and sea breezes.

Scenic Shoreline Park Stroll

Walk the picturesque Shoreline Park pathway offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, sailboats, and the Long Beach skyline. This beautifully landscaped waterfront promenade features public art installations, gardens, and peaceful spots perfect for photos and relaxation before your cruise departure.

Retro Pike Amusement District

Experience the nostalgic charm of The Pike, Long Beach's beachfront entertainment zone featuring vintage amusement rides, arcade games, and quirky shops. This historic boardwalk atmosphere captures California's classic seaside culture with food vendors, street performers, and oceanfront energy.

Aquarium of the Pacific

Discover over 12,000 animals at this world-class aquarium featuring interactive touch pools, giant kelp forests, and mesmerizing jellyfish exhibits. Located directly on the waterfront, it's an educational and awe-inspiring experience showcasing Pacific Ocean marine life and conservation efforts.