Long Beach, southern California is a wonderful city for those looking to combine urbane sophistication with the charms of a beach resort. It was incorporated in 1888 and comprises a population of more than 500,000 people and with 5.5 mile long sandy beach and vast amounts of inland bays and waterways, along with accolade winning restaurants and eateries, excellent museums, classic tourist attractions and elegant hotels. A total of 81 miles of beaches in the city offer a wealth of opportunities for tourists to engage in water sports and beach combing because of which it is known as the Urban Waterfront Front Playground.
A Map Guide of Long Beach
