Long Beach, CA at a Glance
Long Beach, California's
fifth largest city, is part of Greater
Los Angeles. Situated along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach is
one of the busiest seaports in the world, as well as a world-class seaside resort
destination, with numerous shopping districts and attractions. The Queen's
Market Place, situated close to pier J, is an open mall designed to look like
an English Village. One of downtown's liveliest areas is Pine
Avenue, where Long Beach's nightlife lives. The
Aquarium of the Pacific is a world-renowned research facility and tourist
destination, with over 10,000 animals. In mid-April racing vehicles and fans invade
the city for the Toyota
Grand Prix of Long Beach. Perhaps the most popular attraction, the R.M.S.
Queen Mary, is a former ocean liner that has been transformed into a grand
hotel.
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