Long Beach

When we think of holidays, some of us imagine a nice beach with some great sunshine and birds singing nearby as we soak our feet in the water. Other people would be dreaming about massive castles and illustrious galleries with the most historically rich museums. Others may be interested in lush greenery, serene environments and amusement parks in a vacation. The good news is that no matter what type of vacation you are looking for you could find it here in America, in the state of California and the county of Los Angeles, the city of Long Beach.

Located on the Southern Coastal area of California, the area was inhabited by several different cultures and tribes of Native Americans for thousands of years before the first Spanish explorers found their way there in the 16th century. The land was commissioned by the Spanish King at the time and a settlement was established all the way throughout the 17th century in the form of two Ranchos. A New York native named Jonathan Temple later bought one of these Ranchos in the mid 19th century and established a cattle ranch and helped pave the way to prosperity for the area. The area was later sold to a company called the Long Beach Island and Water Company, a company that divided sections into the vast city area and finally named the community Long Beach, officially incorporating it as a city in 1888.

The city later developed due to its thriving cattle farms and ranches and also due to the influx of businesses and population from all over America. The fishing trade and tourist attractions also brought in revenue and development for the city.

If you are the kind of person that loves the outdoors and nature, you will be pleased to visit Long Beach. The beach here is one of the few beaches that allows dogs and is a totally fun family place. You can enjoy surfing, bathing, and swimming or just running around on the beach and enjoying the lovely California Sun. Apart from the beach, there are a vast number of parks to enjoy. You could walk down one of the many beautiful walking trails with a loved one and enjoy the mesmerizing views or just take your kids to one of the many picnic spots and enjoy a whole day of fun and frolics. The world famous park and recreation department of the city has received multiple awards for the upkeep and design of its many parks including places like the 815 acre El Dorado Regional Park and 91 other beautiful parks over 3100 acres.

There is also the world famous Aquarium of the Pacific. This not for profit attraction is based on 5 acres and consists of 12,500 different animals with over 650 varying species. The many massive water tanks and animal habitats hold the most amazing exhibitions and provide you with an inimitable experience of being up close with all those animals. This is an experience that your kids and you definitely do not want to miss out on.

The entertainment and night life scene in Long Beach is also one of the most highly rated. With some of the best venues like the 5,000 capacity Walter Pyramid and top class restaurants and bars, you could easily catch a show in the evening, enjoy dinner at a top standard eatery and then top the night off by dancing your shoes off at one of the exclusive clubs. The bars and caf?s in the city are also open till late and make for a perfect spot to get together and have some fun.

The more culturally inclined can view the latest art exhibits by world famous artists at the Long Beach Museum of Art or catch the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra playing at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. The Terrace Theater would be the place to go to catch the best in theatre productions offered by the city of Long Beach.

All in all, Long beach is a city full of life and vibrancy. You can party all you like one day and just relax in the soothing natural atmosphere on the next, you have a choice of vacation on a daily basis. The many museums and historical landmarks also make for a great learning experience for your kids. If you want to be a part of the fascinating experience that the city of Long Beach offers, you can get your Long Beach Tickets from us today.