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Things to do with kids in Long Beach

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Long Beach — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Long Beach. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Aquarium of the Pacific

    4.6 (35,371)100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

    A well-rated aquarium in Long Beach.

  2. 02

    The Queen Mary

    4.4 (28,407)1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Long Beach.

  3. 03

    The Gardens Casino

    3.9 (3,212)11871 E Carson St, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, USA

    A well-rated casino in Long Beach.

  4. 04

    Los Angeles World Cruise Center

    4.4 (4,409)100 Swinford St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA

    A well-rated transportation service in Long Beach.

  5. 05

    Shoreline Village

    4.6 (12,512)429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in Long Beach.

  6. 06

    Rosie's Dog Beach

    4.7 (8,422)5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA

    A well-rated dog park in Long Beach.

  7. 07

    South Coast Botanic Garden

    4.7 (2,595)26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Long Beach.

  8. 08

    Korean Friendship Bell

    4.8 (7,211)3601 S Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA

    A well-rated cultural landmark in Long Beach.

  9. 09

    Battleship USS IOWA

    4.8 (8,739)250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA

    A well-rated museum in Long Beach.

  10. 10

    Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

    4.6 (4,717)3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA

    A well-rated aquarium in Long Beach.

  11. 11

    Hilltop Park

    4.8 (5,215)2351 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755, USA

    A well-rated park in Long Beach.

  12. 12

    Forest Lawn

    4.7 (1,295)4471 Lincoln Ave Fd 1051, Cypress, CA 90630, USA

    A well-rated park in Long Beach.

  13. 13

    Pier Playground | Seal Beach

    4.6 (4,726)900 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

    A well-rated playground in Long Beach.

  14. 14

    Charles H. Wilson Park

    4.7 (4,271)2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501, USA

    A well-rated park in Long Beach.

  15. 15

    El Dorado Nature Center

    4.8 (2,395)7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA

    A well-rated park in Long Beach.

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How were these things to do with kids in Long Beach chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Long Beach, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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