Things to Do in Long Beach
UPCEA 2018 Marketing and Enrollment Management Seminar is being held in Long Beach, CA. When not taking in the day's sessions and activities, take some time to enjoy the local area!
- The Queen Mary - From her maiden transatlantic voyage in 1936 to her eventual final docking in Long Beach in 1967, The Queen Mary has captured the hearts of millions around the world. Today The Queen Mary operates as a hotel and visitors can enjoy tours and exhibits, dine in multiple restaurants, or choose to stay on board as a hotel guest. Can you brave a hair-raising haunted nighttime tour of the ship’s many intricate rooms and hallways? There’s only one way to find out!
- Aquarium of the Pacific - Kids and families alike will love a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific and its many interactive exhibits, but this world-class aquarium is a perfect fit for visitors of all ages. The aquarium’s indoor and outdoor spaces celebrate the vast beauty of the Pacific Ocean, featuring more than 11,000 animals and 500 species. Don’t miss the Shark Lagoon, home to more than 150 sharks. The June Keyes Penguin Habitat is also a must-see, where you can watch twenty Magellanic Penguins playing in and out of the water.
Conference attendees can receive discounted entry of $9 (regular price $29.95) after 12 pm when presenting your UPCEA conference badge at the ticket window (valid during the time of conference or the weekend before or after).
- Long Beach Museum of Art
- Museum of Latin American Art
- Beaches - Beaches, in November? In California, it's possible!
- Los Angeles Area - LA is only a short cab ride from Long Beach and has lots to offer.
Check out a Long Beach events calendar here.
Shopping and Dining
Shoreline Village - Shoreline Village is a waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment center that overlooks Long Beach's beautiful Rainbow Harbor. The Village welcomes visitors with a relaxed atmosphere and full complement of things to see and do. Styled after a quaint Cape Cod fishing village, Shoreline Village is a family friendly destination will fun colorful shops for souvenirs & toys. Shoreline features an antique carousel, bike rentals to explore the Long Beach coastline, personal watercraft rentals, harbor cruises, and unique specialty shops. Dine at one of Long Beach's premier seafood restaurants, Parkers Lighthouse, while enjoying the amazing views. Shoreline Village is conveniently located within walking distance of the world-class Aquarium of the Pacific across the harbor from the Queen Mary.
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