Free & Cheap Things to Do in Long Beach, CA

  • The list below includes 937 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Beach, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Landmarks, Piers & Boardwalks and Bike Paths.
  • From Naples Island to California State University Long Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Lakewood, Cerritos and San Pedro.
  • The list below includes 937 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Beach, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Landmarks, Piers & Boardwalks and Bike Paths.
  • From Naples Island to California State University Long Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Lakewood, Cerritos and San Pedro.
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Kids take to the water for fun, safe youth swimming lessons taught by experienced instructors
4.7 Miles
87% 87 votes
Historic Sites 4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807 MoreLess Info
Originally built in 1844, Rancho Los Cerritos, is a Monterey-style ranch house open to the public providing a glimpse of life in the late 1800's. The collection includes historic documents, artifacts, and furnishings.
0.2 Miles
80% 337 votes
Landmarks Pine Avenue, between Ocean Blvd. and 3rd Ave., Long Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Part of downtown Long Beach, Pine Avenue is packed with restaurants, nightspots and plenty of shopping opportunities. The establishments in this area are particularly renowned for their holiday extravaganza events and New Year's Eve parties, which draw revelers from throughout the Pacific Northwest.
0.6 Miles
- 4 votes
Landmarks 402 Lime Avenue, Long Beach, CA MoreLess Info
The largest American Flag in existence, often called 'Superflag', is an important landmark loacted in Long Beach, CA. Owned by late Ski Demski, the superflag is 505 x 225 feet needing about 500 people to be unfurled.
0.6 Miles
84% 6032 votes
Aquariums 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 MoreLess Info
Located in Long Beach, California, the Aquarium of the Pacific is an excellent destination for all ages. It has huge habitats full of penguins, otters and seals, plus hundreds of species of fish, crustaceans and other aquatic mammals.
2.9 Miles
82% 136 votes
Race Tracks 3000 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Located at the track in downtown Long Beach, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is one of the most prominent racing events in the area. It is normally held in April and features seven races, family entertainment, and a concert series.
0.8 Miles
85% 208 votes
Modern Art Museums 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 MoreLess Info
The Museum of Latin American Art is dedicated to promoting greater awareness and appreciation of modern and contemporary latin art. Their exhibits include paintings, lithographs, sculptures and more while hosting classes, special events, and demonstrations.
1.2 Miles
81% 149 votes
Military Museums 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802 MoreLess Info
Tours on the Scorpion Submarine show life in a Soviet-Era submarine. You can go inside a real Soviet-Era sub while learning about this fascinating history.
4.2 Miles
78% 41 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840 MoreLess Info
The Division 1 men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams of California State University Long Beach are housed within The Walter Pyramid. The venue is 18 stories tall in the shape of a traditional pyramid which encompasses five volleyball courts and three full basketball courts.
1.7 Miles
70% 159 votes
Art Museum 2300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Long Beach Museum of Art is a two-story complex with rotating exhibitions. Works featured include Californian and European artists.
7.4 Miles
41% 324 votes
Movie Theaters 7501 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808 MoreLess Info
A 27-screen movie theater, Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
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