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Long Beach: Whale Watching Cruise with Aquarium Guides
Long Beach: Whale Watching Cruise with Aquarium Guides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (571)2h–2h 30mYou’ll set out from Long Beach past historic ships and into open Pacific waters with expert guides from the Aquarium of the Pacific. Watch for whales, dolphins, sea lions—even rare birds—while enjoying comfortable seating inside or out. The thrill of spotting your first spout or dolphin pod is unforgettable; you might even find yourself grinning at strangers or tearing up at something wild and unexpected.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 38View ›
Aquarium of the Pacific: Skip-the-Line Entry & 12,000+ Animals
Aquarium of the Pacific: Skip-the-Line Entry & 12,000+ Animals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.42 (502)3hYou skip the entry line and go straight into all 100+ galleries of the Aquarium of the Pacific, seeing sea otters, sharks, penguins, and the new Jelly Dreamscape exhibit. The 4D movie is included. Your ticket works for a full year, so you can change your date or time free if plans shift, and kids under 3 enter free. Parking is $8 with validation.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting LA who wants to see the major ocean animals and exhibits without spending time in the ticket line — the skip-the-line entry means you walk straight to the galleries and start exploring immediately.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 50View ›
Long Beach Harbor: 45-Minute Boat Tour & Queen Mary
Long Beach Harbor: 45-Minute Boat Tour & Queen Mary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.45 (163)45mYou board near the Aquarium of the Pacific and spend 45 minutes cruising past the Queen Mary, container ships, sea lions, and the THUMS oil islands while a live MC narrates the harbor's history. The boat has climate-controlled seating inside and an open deck outside, plus a snack bar. You're back on shore in less than an hour, no car rental or parking stress required.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Long Beach's working harbor and the Queen Mary without arranging transport or spending hours on a longer excursion — 45 minutes gets you the main sights and back to the waterfront before lunch.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 15View ›
Long Beach: Private Helicopter Tour with Catalina & Queen Mary Views
Long Beach: Private Helicopter Tour with Catalina & Queen Mary Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (87)15mYou’ll fly high above Long Beach on a private helicopter tour with live commentary from your pilot. See iconic sights like the Queen Mary and Catalina Island from above, hear local stories through your headset, and feel the rush as LA’s coastline unfolds beneath you. It’s an experience that sticks with you long after landing.Free cancellationfromUS$ 214View ›
Downtown LA Helicopter Tour: Sunset & Night Skyline Flight
Downtown LA Helicopter Tour: Sunset & Night Skyline Flight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (48)35mYou fly in a private helicopter with two other passengers maximum, departing at sunset, dusk, or night. You see Downtown LA's skyline, the Hollywood Sign, Dodger Stadium (or Griffith Observatory on game days), and Crypto.com Arena lit up below, with live commentary through your headset. The flight includes all taxes, fuel surcharge, and airport charges; you just need to arrive 15 minutes early and sign the waiver.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want a premium view of LA's skyline without the crowds of a group tour, and who don't mind the cost of a private flight — the small group size is what makes the commentary personal and the sightlines unobstructed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 285View ›
LAX Airport Transfer to Los Angeles: Skip the Taxi Line
LAX Airport Transfer to Los Angeles: Skip the Taxi Line★★★★★★★★★★ 4.26 (38)20m–1hYou get picked up at LAX arrivals by a named driver or collected from your hotel at your chosen time, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with luggage help, and enjoy 60 minutes of free waiting time if your flight is delayed. The price is fixed before you book, and the driver confirms your meeting point in advance via WhatsApp.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and arrive without arranging transport or negotiating a fare—the fixed price and pre-confirmed driver mean you walk out of arrivals knowing exactly where to go and what you'll pay.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 36View ›
Private Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Coastal Cliffs & Long Beach
Private Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Coastal Cliffs & Long Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (33)30mA private helicopter tour of Los Angeles flies 2–3 passengers over the Rancho Palos Verdes Peninsula, LA beaches, and Long Beach Harbor for 30 minutes with a live guide and headsets. The tour passes Redondo Beach Pier, Abalone Cove, the Battleship USS Iowa, and the Queen Mary, with views of coastal cliffs and caves along the way. Arrive 15 minutes early; a liability waiver is required before takeoff.Is it for me?The 30-minute flight keeps the pace tight and the cost manageable for a coastal overview; if you want a longer aerial route or to land at a second location, a different tour may suit you better. Private tours work well for small groups who want to control the cabin without other passengers, though the three-person maximum means larger parties need to book separately or choose a shared flight.Free cancellationfromUS$ 264View ›
Private Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign & Beaches
Private Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign & Beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (23)45mA private helicopter tour departing Long Beach that covers the Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, UCLA and Downtown LA in 45 minutes with live guide commentary and headsets. Groups are limited to a maximum of 3 passengers, and you'll arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. The tour beats ground traffic entirely and reaches sites that would take hours to drive between.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see all the major Los Angeles landmarks in under an hour without spending a day driving between them—the 45-minute flight covers ground that would take hours by car, and the private cabin means the guide can focus on your group.Free cancellationfromUS$ 375View ›
Long Beach to Catalina Island: 18-Minute Helicopter Flight
Long Beach to Catalina Island: 18-Minute Helicopter Flight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (8)20mYou arrive at Queen Mary Terminal, board a helicopter with up to six other passengers, and fly 18–20 minutes over the Pacific to Avalon on Catalina Island. The flight includes all fees and taxes; once you land, the island's restaurants, shops, and beaches are open to you. Bring original government-issued photo ID (required for all travelers 18+) and arrive early for weight-and-balance seating assignment.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at Long Beach and want to reach Catalina without spending three hours on a ferry — the helicopter cuts the crossing to 20 minutes and the price is fixed upfront, so you know exactly what you're paying.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 216View ›
Doors-Off Helicopter Photography Flight Los Angeles: 60 Minutes
Doors-Off Helicopter Photography Flight Los Angeles: 60 Minutes★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (7)1hA private doors-off aerial photography helicopter flight departing Long Beach covers 60 minutes of Los Angeles coastline and landmarks—the Queen Mary, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood Sign, and Downtown LA—with live guide commentary and headsets included. Groups are limited to a maximum of 3 passengers, and a minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.Is it for me?Book this if you want to shoot from an open door without the cabin glare that stops most aerial photography—the doors stay off the entire flight, and the guide times the passes over each landmark so you can frame your shots. The private booking means no strangers between you and the window, and the 60-minute route covers enough ground to get the Hollywood Sign, the coastline, and Downtown LA in one flight.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 265View ›
Long Beach & San Pedro to LAX: Private Van Transfer
Long Beach & San Pedro to LAX: Private Van Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)1hYou're picked up from your cruise terminal at a set time and driven directly to LAX in a private, air-conditioned van that holds your whole group. The price is fixed before you book, your driver tracks your ship's arrival, and you skip the airport taxi queue entirely. Reconfirmation details arrive on your voucher after purchase.Is it for me?Book this if you're cruising out of Long Beach or San Pedro and want to skip the taxi stand and airport transfer hassle — the fixed price and set pickup time mean you know exactly what you're paying and when to expect the van, which takes the guesswork out of getting to your flight.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 229View ›
Long Beach Airport to Anaheim Hotels: Private Round-Trip Transfer
Long Beach Airport to Anaheim Hotels: Private Round-Trip Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)You get picked up at Long Beach Airport arrivals with no waiting, driven directly to your Anaheim Resort hotel, and returned to the airport for your departure flight. The driver tracks your arrival in real time, the price is fixed before you land, and you skip the taxi line, shared shuttles, and rental car counter entirely. Book with your flight details and hotel address, and you'll have a voucher within a day.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Long Beach with luggage and want to reach your Anaheim hotel without arranging a rental car, waiting for a shared shuttle, or navigating public transit — the fixed price and real-time flight tracking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when your driver will arrive.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 280View ›
Long Beach Airport to Snow Summit: Private Ski Transfer
Long Beach Airport to Snow Summit: Private Ski Transfer3hYou get picked up at Long Beach Airport with your name on a sign, your luggage loaded, and a direct drive to Snow Summit Ski Resort in a licensed, air-conditioned vehicle. The driver tracks your flight so timing adjusts if you land early or late, handles skis and winter gear, and includes child seats if you need them. All fees are fixed upfront—no hidden charges, no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Long Beach Airport and want to reach Snow Summit without arranging a rental car, waiting for a shuttle, or negotiating a fare—the fixed price and scheduled pickup mean you know exactly what you're paying and when your driver arrives.Free cancellationfromUS$ 516View ›
Long Beach Airport to Snow Summit: Private Ski Transfer
Long Beach Airport to Snow Summit: Private Ski Transfer5hYou get picked up at Long Beach Airport with flight tracking and a nameplate, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with up to 15 passengers, and return to the airport or hotel at a time you set. Luggage help, child seats, and sports equipment fastenings are included. No shared shuttles, no waiting in queues, no negotiating with a driver at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Long Beach with luggage and want to reach Snow Summit without waiting for a shuttle or negotiating with a taxi driver—the fixed price and flight tracking mean you know exactly what you'll pay and when you'll arrive.Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,033View ›
Long Beach Airport to Cruise Center: Private Transfer
Long Beach Airport to Cruise Center: Private Transfer30mYou're picked up at Long Beach Airport with a nameplate, travel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with your driver tracking your flight, and arrive at World Cruise Center without arranging taxis or navigating rideshare apps. The service handles luggage, fits groups up to 14 passengers, and charges a fixed price with no surprises at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Long Beach Airport and heading straight to World Cruise Center — it removes the taxi queue, the rideshare guessing game, and the need to coordinate timing yourself, which matters when you're already thinking about boarding windows and ship departure.Free cancellationfromUS$ 138View ›
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