4. Visit the Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802, card
The Queen Mary was once a historic ocean liner and is now a hotel, museum and entertainment venue. Our SoCal friends visit the Queen Mary every Halloween for their spooky events. One of our friends even stayed overnight and experienced some paranormal activity.
A guided tour is included with each ticket. Discover its Art Deco design, learn about its history and take one of the guided tours (the ghost tours are the most popular). We did the Hollywood Tour because I don’t like scary things.
Then you can wander through the free exhibitions, visit the restaurants or have a drink in the Observation bar (check out their Happy Hour deals).
The ship also houses events throughout the year. Some are free (with RSVP) and usually include admission to the ship.
Local tip: If you have a dinner reservation, admission to the Queen Mary is also included!
Come here: If you visit the Aquarium on the same day, take the AquaLink water taxi. It’s a short ride across the water and only costs $5 per person each way.
