Los Angeles · LONG BEACH & QUEEN MARY TOURS
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The old ocean liner, the aquarium, the whale-watch boats heading out past the breakwater. Below are the 15 best Long Beach tours: which get you out on the water, which stay dockside, how long each runs, and what they cost.
A 2.5-hour Long Beach whale and dolphin cruise with Aquarium of the Pacific educators, eco-friendly catamarans, and big ocean viewing windows.
“Fantastic time had with great views of the whales and dolphins. Well worth it. Comfortable boat. Would definitely use again Thank you to all involved”
Skip the ticket line at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach for a guided-by-map self-paced visit across Pacific habitats.
“Great experience, my family enjoyed the trip to see fish and the ocean, my daughter enjoyed feeding the fish! She had a great birthday..”
Rent a swan pedal boat at Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach. One hour of LED night rides, life vests included, and picnic-friendly fun.
“it's harder to petal an steer than you think ...but it was a nice activity. the weather was nice ..there was a nice breeze. I bet it's better ar night”
An 8-hour LA highlights loop from Long Beach with hotel pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and smart photo stops from Olvera Street to the coast.
“We had an amazing experience on this Los Angeles tour! The itinerary was perfectly planned and covered all the major attractions including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Griffith Observatory and more. Our tour guide John was outstanding—extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the city. John shared great insights and little-known facts that made each stop even more interesting. If you’re visiting LA and want to see the highlights in one well-organized, informative day, I highly recommend this tour!”
Guided whale watching from Long Beach with Aquarium educators on stable catamarans, Queen Mary views, and a sealife voucher.
“I had the most incredible experience on the Guided Whale Watching tour in Long Beach! We were lucky enough to see pods of dolphins, a gray whale, and even a humpback whale—all in one trip. Watching these animals in their natural habitat was truly awe-inspiring. They are so majestic that it’s hard to find the right words to describe the feeling. The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish, and it’s something I’ll carry with me for a long time. I would absolutely do this again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable ocean adventure. Special shout-out to Zack, our guide (I hope I have the…”
8-hour Los Angeles city sights from Long Beach with pickup, small-group stops at Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice, and more.
“Took the one-day tour from Long Beach with Sunseeker. The drive was surprisingly enjoyable—Alberto was great, and we had a sing-along along the way. We hit all the key spots without feeling rushed. It started out cloudy, but the sun made an appearance by the end—so I guess Sunseeker delivered.”
Walk the USS Iowa on a self-guided pass with a free mobile app, outdoor fresh-air touring, and stories spanning WWII, Korea, and the Cold War.
“There were too many — just a great experience — highly recommend — if you are interested in history this is a great experience —”
Walk the USS Iowa in San Pedro, learn why it is the Battleship of Presidents, and solve the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt in one day.
“it was a great expericence having to go on this ship and getting an idea of how the marines life was inside a ship. When you go on this ship pay attention to every detail and read its very interesting. I will be going back soon.”
Cruise-to-LA sightseeing with Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Beverly Hills, and beach time, plus LAX drop-off for late flights.
“We really enjoyed driving around seeing the architecture and famous places. Sorry we did not go to Mel’s diner.”
Tour the Queen Mary for WWII stories, engineering marvels, and ghostly legends, plus time to roam the ship in Long Beach.
“My grandson & I tour the Queen Mary. My grandson (12 years old) we’re on vacation in Long Beach. We were not of any tour group. We had done some reading about the Queen Mary & I knew some stuff. So, we shared the information between us. We will be back in November & hoping stay at the hotel for one night.”
Long Beach to LA highlights with Hollywood Sign photos, Walk of Fame time, Beverly Hills sights, and coast stops with hotel pickup included.
“Best way to see Los Angeles. Enjoyable and hassle free. The driver / guide was very good, He took our pictures, was friendly and polite.”
A 45-minute narrated Long Beach harbor cruise with water-level views, Queen Mary passing, sea lions, and clean restrooms for $15.
“My mother and sisters came from out of state, and I thought it would be nice to take them on a boat ride around the harbor. This was my first time as well. We loved it!”
Rent a Swan pedal boat on Long Beach’s Rainbow Lagoon for a 1-hour glide past yachts and the whale mural, day or LED night rides.
Private 15-minute helicopter tour over Long Beach. See Queen Mary, USS Iowa, Vincent Thomas Bridge, and harbor views from above.
“Very exiting and good and comfortable journeys. We like it a lots. We enjoyed a lots. It was first time. We may come again a friend.”
Small-group LA highlights from Long Beach: Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, plus hotel pickup.
“Well worth the money! Our driver, Alberto was great! Very knowledgeable, friendly & funny! Great time!”
