Long Beach Bike Paths
These easy bike paths for kids and adults take you around the mouth of the Long Beach harbor where the Los Angeles River drains into the Pacific. These paths are also convenient for skateboarding, rollerblading, running and walking.
STARTING POINT
From Golden Park, follow the Oceanside Trail leading to the mouth of the river.
101 Golden Avenue. Long Beach, CA 90802
ENDING POINT
Rainbow Lagoon Park. Shoreline Village Drive and Linden Avenue. Long Beach, CA 90802. (562) 570-1600
ALTERNATIVE ENDING POINT
The extension takes you across the harbor to S. Harbor Scenic Drive leading to the Queen Mary.
DIRECTIONS TO THE START
TRANSIT: Take the Metro Blue Line to Long Beach. Exit at Convention Center/Downtown.
CAR: Take the 710 Freeway south to Long Beach. Follow the signs to Downtown/Aquarium. Merge onto Shoreline Drive. Take the ramp to Golden Shore Street. Park in any one of the metered lots.
RESTROOMS
Best options are at Queen Mary or Aquarium of the Pacific.
NEARBY PARKS
Palm Beach Park
This little park overlooks the mud-flats at the estuary where the shorebirds gather. Metered parking is available.
Golden Shore Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
Rainbow Lagoon Park
This park is designed in a traditional Japanese style with two connected islands and surrounding park with high arched "rainbow bridges."
E. Shoreline Dr.
Long Beach, CA
(562) 570-1600 "?
Shoreline Aquatic Park
Just beyond the spot where the L.A. River widens into the harbor, there is a lighthouse on a grassy hill, plus lots of meandering paths amid great vistas of the marina and surrounding area. Take a stroll starting at the Aquarium of the Pacific, go to the water, take a right and head along the water's edge. Curve around the beachfront areas, aiming for the lighthouse. Take the path that spirals up the grassy hill to the lighthouse.
200 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA
(562) 570-3100
SIGHTSEEING
Aquarium of the Pacific
This world-class aquarium is a favorite destination for families. Parking, food and restrooms are available here.
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA
(562) 590-3100
Queen Mary
This famous ocean liner (and her neighboring Russian submarine) are open for tours of various kinds. Kids love prowling around the corridors and decks. Parking, multiple dining options and restrooms are available.
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(877) 342-0738
DINING
Fresh Foods Cafe
340 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 980-9200
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
87 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802, CA 90802
(562) 437-2434
Chili's Grill & Bar
30 Shoreline Dr West
Long Beach, CA 90802-4570
(562) 590-5103
Outback Steakhouse
20 West Shoreline Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-0002
P.F. Chang's
340 South Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802-4531
(562) 308-1025
Boston's Gourmet Pizza
90 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802-8138
(562) 436-1300
Kavikas Grill and Bar
95 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-8700