Long Beach is a city meant for every type of traveler.  You will always have your choice in shops, restaurants, activities, and much more! It is the second largest city in Los Angeles County.  It borders Orange County and is roughly 30 Miles south of the heart of LA.

 

The Port of Long Beach is one of the world's largest shipping ports.  Long Beach has a lush history full of sentiment and value.  You will notice much cultural diversity that makes up the heart of Long Beach.  A popular site of interest is the RMS Queen Mary which is permanently docked at the Port of Long Beach.
You should also take the time out to visit the Long Beach Museum of Art and the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra if you have a strong desire for arts and music.

 

For those of you who are sports fans you will be in luck here as there is a place for every sport from archery to baseball, and the famous Long Beach Grand Prix.  Those of you wanting to soak in the sun should take a charter to Catalina Island or visit the Aquarium of The Pacific.

 


 


 

Recommended Transportation

Ground Transportation

 

ALEXIS LIMOUSINE & SEDAN SERVICE
Long Beach is an exciting city with lots of places to see that require driving around this beautiful town.  Alexis Limousine and Sedan Services will provide you with the best quality transportation to take you to your destination in style and comfort.

 

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Air Transportation

 

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
1 World Way, Los Angeles, 90045 - (310) 646-5252
LAX is the largest and most popular airport in Los Angeles.  All major airlines use this airport so you can feel secure in knowing your flight will land in the best airport in town.

 

Long Beach Airport (LGB)
4100 E Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, 90808 - (562) 570-2600
This airport is, although smaller than LAX, the closest to Long Beach. This airport has been seen in movies given its Art Deco history dating back to early aviation pioneers.  It currently hosts Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and US Airways and is used by many Los Angeles natives who want to steer clear of the bustle of LAX.

 

John Wayne Airport (JWA)
18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 (949) 252-5200
For those of you flying nationally and want to land in an airport that is less crowded than LAX, this airport is just the one for you.

 

 

Sight Seeing in Long Beach

 

Site seeing is a necessity for all trips so hire a limousine service and visit the many wonders and beautiful things to see in Long Beach.

An Indoor Ocean

 

The Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way, 562-590-3100) is a great place to enjoy visually learning about the world’s largest ocean.  This wonderful aquarium has several exhibits for you to view over 12,500 fish and about 500 different species.  With 19 major exhibits and 32 focus exhibits there is literally everything for everyone.  From learning ways to help the environment to getting up close and personal with predators in shark lagoon, you will have a great time guaranteed.  The aquarium is open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., but closed on Christmas and during the Grand Prix of Long Beach in early April.

 

The View From Above

Island Express Helicopter Services (1175 Queens Highway South; 800-228-2566) will take you high above Long Beach, where you can view the wonders from above.  Take a trip to Catalina Island to enjoy a romantic evening or just enjoy swimming in the clear waters of this magical place.  The Day in Catalina package is $240 per person including, flight, taxi, and tour is customized to your needs. Book a private charter for anything you need like a business trip or photo shoot.

 

O Sole Mio

Alexis Limousine will provide you with any transportation to and from your destination in the Long Beach Area, where Gondola Gateway (5437 East Ocean Boulevard, 562-433-9595) is no exception.  We will drop you off and wait for you to return from your romantic gondola ride through Naples.  Enjoy the feel and romance of the famous Gondola rides done in Venice without having to fly to Italy.  Gondola Gateway provides you with authentic Venetian gondolas for an hour long trip through the canals of Naples.  You will also enjoy the many perks they offer such as providing you with cheese, salami, fresh bread, and an ice bucket, all you need to bring is the bottle and yourself to begin enjoying yourself in Long Beach.

 

Going to the symphony, it is best to go with class and style. Alexis Limousine will be there. The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra plays numerous classical and pop music concerts throughout the year. The symphony plays at the Terrace Theater in the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.

 

 

Best Places to Shop

 

Like to shop?  Shoreline Village has everything for every style from funky to vintage, as well as fine dining and dancing. Let Alexis Limousine provide you with limousine or sedan services to save you time and money on parking for you to handle all your shopping needs, including door-to-door service. 

Pine Avenue - Ocean to Third Street has everything you need on this large stretch of fine restaurants, dancing and entertainment, bars and plenty of shops. Soak in this eccentric atmosphere and hit all the local hot spots in style with Alexis Limousine.


East 4th St. – take a trip to Cherry and Junipero, a perfect place to find vintage clothing and furniture.  This stretch is especially popular with Hollywood costume designers. With a large variety of shops, restaurants, and much more you can see it all. Visit Portfolio, Long Beach’s favorite coffee house or the Art Theatre, an old-style art movie house.

 

Recommended Restaurants

 

Let Alexis Limousine take you to enjoy fine dining in the restaurant of your choice. Enjoy your limousine and sedan transportation service to dine at any of these fine restaurants.

Alegria Cocina Latina (Spanish and Latin American)
 115 Pine Ave. Long Beach, 562-435-3388.
Chef Walter Cotta invites you to enjoy authentic Latin American cuisine in a casual yet elegant environment. You are sure to be pleased with fresh ingredients and a menu that is full of the best meals with a Latin flair.

 

George’s Greek Cafe (Greek)
135 Pine Ave. Long Beach, 562-437-1184.
Get the true taste of Greece at George’s Greek Café.  Enjoy live music, a great atmosphere, and any of your favorites on the menu at a great price.

 

L'Opera (Italian)
101 Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562-491-0066.
Let Alexis Limousine take you to the finest Italian restaurant in Long Beach.   You will truly feel like you are in Rome in this elegant and intimate setting with authentic marble columns.  Owners, Terry Antonelli and Enzo DeMuro, are true to the core, Brooklyn Italian and Roman Italian, offering an array of fine cuisines for you to try.

 

Madison (American, Seafood, Steak)
102 Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562-628-8866
Take a step into history while dining in one of California’s architectural relics that is both elegant and ageless. Enjoy the great food and atmosphere with authentic mahogany walls and columns that will leave you speechless.

 

The Sky Room (American, Contemporary American)
40 S. Locust Ave., 562-983-2703.
Dine as well as the celebrities at the top of the prestigious Long Beach Hotel.  Enjoy a 360 view of Long Beach with fine dining, dancing, entertainment, and more!

 

Utopia (California & International Cuisine)
 445 East 1st. Street (corner of Linden Ave. & 1st. Street), 562-432-6888           
Utopia was voted Best of The Best by Long Beach Magazine in September of 2008, so you are sure to enjoy fine dining in this casual atmosphere that many California natives prefer.  Accommodations and reservations are also available when you dine with Utopia.

 

Wasabi Japanese Restaurant (Japanese, Sushi and Teppan-Yaki)
200 Pine Ave. Long Beach, 562-901-0300
Enjoy the taste and feel of Japan right here in Long Beach.   They offer 2 sushi bars, 7 Teppin-Yaki tables and entertainment.

 

555 East, (American, Steak)
 555 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 562-437-0626
Want an All-American steak dinner?  This is the place for you!  Customers rave about the intimate atmosphere, great steak, and excellent wine.

 

 

Best Places to Drink

 

Long Beach Dance Clubs, Bars and Restaurants with Dancing

 

Downtown, in the heart of Long Beach, is stocked full of nightlife entertainment with most restaurants, bars, clubs and live music venues located along Pine Avenue from 4th Street to the Pike and Shoreline Village.

Take the hassle out of driving or calling a cab, let Alexis Limousine provide you with limousine and sedan services to take you around town to the hottest clubs and restaurants.

 

Hush
217 N Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Visit the only 3 story, and one of the hottest nightclubs in town. Open Fridays and Saturdays with various promoters.

 

Aladdin Grill and Café
200 Pine Ave., Ste. A
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-951-1200
 Enjoy a festive cultural Lebanese/Mediterranean atmosphere at this café and grill.  Soak in cultures like hedonism and Islamic with belly dancers, and hip hop on Thursdays.

 

Wasabi
200 Pine Ave. Long Beach, 562-901-0300
Visit one of Pine Street’s longest standing establishments for a night of food, fun, and dancing.  Fridays and Saturdays feature a DJ and Thursdays have karaoke.

 

Club Cohiba
110 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA. 90802
This nightclub and cigar lounge is sure to have you leaving satisfied. They are an events venue, nightclub, and lounge rolled into one entertaining evening with a fantastic dinner menu to boot, including American classics like steak and chicken. 

 

Smooths
144 Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA. 90802
Enjoy the best of both worlds in this sports bar turned nightclub after 10 pm. You get the option of 2 dance floors: one above and one below, with DJ’s, and your choice of hip hop or 80’s music.

 

Sevilla Café and Nightclub
951.453.9650
140 Pine Avenue
Long Beach, Ca 90802
Labeled the hottest venue and number one in its class you are sure to have a great time. Enjoy all the top amenities like VIP service, private rooms, plush lounges, go-go dancers, and more!

 

Mariposa
210 The Promenade Long Beach, CA. 90802
Dance the night away on Thursdays through Saturdays starting at 8 pm.  No cover on Thursdays and free Friday and Saturday before 9:30. Nightlife attire required, plus free salsa lessons starting at 8:30.

 

Alegria
115 Pine Ave. Long Beach, 562-435-3388.
Enjoy fine Latin American/Spanish cuisine at this elegant restaurant founded by Chef Walter Cotta any day of the week.  With flamenco shows appearing on Friday through Sunday and live Latin fusion bands between each set.

 

Mai Tai Bar
97 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-1200
Soak up the scene at Mai Tai Bar with live music and open patio dancing.  They feature many of Long Beach’s hottest bands while you overlook Rainbow Harbor as you dance.

 

V20
81 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, California 90802
(866) 402 5828
V2O is the hottest club to date, rivaling many top Vegas clubs and the closest to Hollywood service and style.  Enjoy the best service and the latest technology in sound and lighting available, with 30,000 square feet of pure heaven.

 

The Basement Lounge
(562) 901-9090
149 Linden Ave Ste B-100
Long Beach, CA 90802
Enjoy living the life underground in this Moroccan themed nightclub located in the lower level of the Broadlind Hotel in Long Beach. Dance to the top 40 hits and hip hop Thursdays through Saturdays.

 

The Vault 350
350 Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
Vault 350 is open during scheduled events but offers three areas, the main club with a full stage, the mezzanine, and the VIP lounge.

 

The Rhythm Lounge
245 Pine Avenue
2nd Level
Long Beach, CA 90802
Kick back and relax in this lounge like atmosphere that offers a variety of music styles and bands.  Take your pick with one area offering live music and the other a DJ, split by a bar.

 

Yard House 
401 Shoreline Village Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 628-0455
Fax: (562) 435-5544

Mix it up here at the hottest club at the Shoreline Village Marina. They pride themselves on great food, classic rock, and 140 of the best beers you can buy.

 

 
 
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