Our boat leaves from Rainbow Harbor, right in front of Yard House. Everything here is a short walk or drive from the dock, and most of it is visible from 800 feet up. Fly first, then go see it up close.
Shoreline Village
The harborside village around our meeting spot: waterfront restaurants, snacks, shops and the best seat in town for watching boats come and go. Grab breakfast here before you fly.
Aquarium of the Pacific
One of the largest aquariums in the country, on the far side of Rainbow Harbor — an easy walk along the waterfront. Plan a few hours; it pairs perfectly with a morning flight.
Rainbow Harbor & the lighthouse
A waterfront path loops the harbor past the boats to Shoreline Aquatic Park and the lighthouse on its hill — easy to spot from 800 feet up.
The Queen Mary
The famous ocean liner is docked just across Queensway Bay — look for it from the air. A short drive over the bridge gets you aboard for tours, dinner or a drink on deck.
A little further
The Pike Outlets
Shopping, restaurants and the Ferris wheel, a short walk from the harbor. Good for a late lunch after the aquarium.
The beach path
A paved path runs east along the sand from downtown — flat, breezy and good for a walk or a bike ride in the late afternoon.
Catalina Island
Ferries to Catalina leave from downtown Long Beach. Make it a separate day — or come back and fly the morning after you return.
Suggested day
Fly first, then take the day slow
- 9:30 AM
Coffee at Shoreline Village
Park, grab breakfast by the water and find the meeting spot in front of Yard House.
- 10:00 AM
Fly the calmest water
The first departure of the day usually has the flattest water. Check in 15 minutes early.
- Late morning
Aquarium of the Pacific
Walk around the harbor while the day is still cool and spend the middle of the day inside.
- Afternoon
Lunch and the lighthouse
Eat at the Pike or back at Shoreline Village, then walk the harbor path out to the lighthouse.
- Sunset
The Queen Mary
Drive across the bay for dinner or a drink on deck and watch the harbor light up.
Finding us
Right in front of Yard House at Rainbow Harbor, Shoreline Village.
401 E. Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
Parking
Paid public parking is available in the Shoreline Village lots; allow extra time on weekends.
Departures
Every hour from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, year-round, weather permitting.
Photos, from Wikimedia Commons: Rainbow Harbor by Carol M. Highsmith (Public domain) · Shoreline Village by John Salatas (CC BY-SA 4.0) · aquarium by Jengod (CC BY-SA 4.0) · lighthouse by Vmenkov (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Queen Mary by Bernard Spragg (CC0) · village at night by peter boy12qq12 (CC BY 3.0)