4. Tour the Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, map
Once a historic ocean liner, the Queen Mary is now a hotel, museum, and entertainment venue. Our SoCal friends visit the Queen Mary every Halloween for their haunted events. One of our friends even stayed overnight and experienced some paranormal activity.
Each ticket includes a tour. Explore the Art Deco design, learn about its history, and join one of the tours (the ghost tours are the most popular). We did the Hollywood Tour since I’m not into scary things.
Afterward, you can wander the free exhibits, check out the restaurants, or grab a drink at the Observation Bar (check out their Happy Hour deals).
The ship also hosts events throughout the year. Some are free (with RSVP) and usually include ship access.
Local Tip: If you have a dining reservation, entrance to the Queen Mary is also included!
Getting Here: If you are visiting the Aquarium on the same day, take the AquaLink water taxi. It’s a short ride across the water and is only $5 per person each way.