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200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show is a popular local cruise dinner show which offers great food and entertainment. The performers are trained professionals who mingle with the general crowd to make up for an interesting guesswork about the suspects. The food and drinks are okay.
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320 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90899
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The Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse is a store which offers a wide range of artworks made from reused and recycled material. The artworks are available for purchase. Some of the artists featured here are Ruben Acosta, Aldana Mica, Maria Gonzales. The store also takes donations.
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The Pike at Rainbow Harbor is an upscale neighborhood in Long Beach. Fountains, shops, and cafes give visitors plenty to do and see.
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For those looking for less of a hollywood experience, the Historic Theater District is worth a visit. Many established playhouses in the area hold a selection of plays.
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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.
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Harbor Breeze Whale Watching
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100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2, Long Beach, CA 90802
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The waters off of Long Beach Island have a high volume of whale traffic, and Harbor Breeze Whale Watching specializes in locating those whale pods. The company also offers dolphin-watching trips, dinner excursions, short harbor cruises and private event charters.
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Surrounded by views of the majestic Santa Susana Mountains, Lost Canyons Golf Club is an award winning course. The 18-hole Sky Course is deemed one of the most challenging courses in the country.
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9255 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731
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San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club is large club that features over 18 courts and over one thousand members. The club has a pro shop, golf simulators, a table tennis facility, and offers badminton lessons.
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Modern Emporium houses a variety of merchandise such as women's clothing, jewelry, natural soaps and candles, handbags and more. All the items are personally selected by the owner and are available at affordable prices.