Explore Long Beach: Self-Guided Audio Tour

This fascinating audio tour of the beautiful sunny and vibrant Long Beach in California will take you on a fun journey where you will see sights such as the magnificent RMS Queen Mary and the famous Long Beach Grand Prix. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. On this tour you will see wonderful examples of architecture, important historical vessels and lots of free artwork generated by the people who live and work in the area. To discover this marvellous city in your own time and at your own pace just download this vibrantly-narrated self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

1. 1

   The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits

   15 min

   The RMS Queen Mary sailed its final voyage from Southampton to Long Beach in 1967 and after this it became permanently moored here

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   Descend into the once forbidden confines of this genuine, "Cold War Warrior." Explore the torpedo rooms, the cramped crew quarters and the wide array of various valves, pipes and wires that made up this combat sub. Completely authentic, accurate and unchanged since the Cold War days, the Scorpion submarine gives guests the rare opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse of what life was like aboard a Russian submarine.

3. 3

   Aquarium Of The Pacific

   15 min

   Located along Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor, the Aquarium of the Pacific is Southern California’s largest aquarium and a must-do Long Beach activity for all ages. Home to more than 11,000 animal exhibits, the aquarium explores three distinct waters of the Pacific Ocean.

4. 4

   The Pike Outlets

   15 min

   The Pike offers the same attractions you would expect from most urban complexes such as a cinema, bars and restaurants but it is the history of the Pike and its unfortunate demise that is most interesting.

5. 5

   Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

   15 min

   Credited with creating a boom in business, tourism and finance within the city, the Long Beach Grand Prix has become a must see race for motor sport fans from all over the world.

6. 6

   Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

   15 min

   This area is also known as Long Beach Entertainment Centre and construction was completed in 1962.

7. 7

   Long Beach East Village Arts District

   15 min

   The East Village is perhaps the most culturally diverse area of Long Beach. This diversity is reflected in the architecture that makes up the area and includes high rise condos, studio apartments and small craftmans cottages.

8. 8

   Museum of Latin American Art

   15 min

   The Museum of Latin American Art or MOLAA as it is more commonly known, was opened in 1996 and is the base for Latin American art and culture in the greater Los Angeles area.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   15 min

   Island Grissom is one of the four man made islands constructed in 1964, which are used to excavate oil from the Wilmington oil fields.

10. 10

    Shoreline Village

    15 min

    Shoreline Village is a commercial area of Long Beach that runs from the Yard House, all the way along to Parkers Lighthouse.

11. 11

    Stop 11

    15 min

    As the second largest container port in the USA, the port of Long Beach is key to the success of American trade with Asia.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.