When you've spent some time at this modern university in Long Beach, why not check out RMS Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, and Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center? They're not very far from California State University, Long Beach and also a favorite with many travelers.
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Tours & day trips
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Small-Group Hollywood, LA Beaches & Filming Location Tour from Anaheim
Activity duration is 10 hours
4.5 out of 5 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
History & culture
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Small-Group Hollywood, LA Beaches & Filming Location Tour from Anaheim
Activity duration is 10 hours
4.5 out of 5 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Classes & workshops
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Surf Experience in Huntington Beach
Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Attractions
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Knott's Berry Farm Tickets
Activity duration is 1 day
4.2 out of 5 with 1422 reviews
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Ultimate Tour of Los Angeles by Helicopter
Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Reviews of California State University
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Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 29, 2019Try to travel when rush traffic hours are down. For us it made it easy to travel around town before 11:00 am and after 6:30 pm.
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
Jun 18, 2019thought this said UCLA - oops
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 15, 2019Took athletes to attend the Southern California Special Olympics!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 15, 2018It is about a 20 minute drive to CSU, Long Beach
Popular places to visit
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, a lovely green space in Long Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens in Long Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Walter Pyramid
Catch an event at Walter Pyramid during your trip to Long Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
VA Long Beach Medical Center
Though VA Long Beach Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Long Beach while you are here.
Bixby Village Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Long Beach at Bixby Village Golf Course. Attend a sporting event while in this walkable area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
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Hotel Current
5325 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA
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Golden Sails Hotel
6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA
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Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel and Conference Center, an IHG Hotel
2640 North Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, CA
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Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport, an IHG Hotel
2680 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, CA
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Econo Lodge Long Beach I-405
3624 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA
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Residence Inn By Marriott Long Beach
4111 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA
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Ayres Hotel Seal Beach
12850 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA
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Quality Inn Long Beach - Signal Hill
3201 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Signal Hill, CA
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