![]() ![]() Daniel is a wonderful tour guideĭesigned for the Cunard Lines during the height of the Art Deco period in the 1930s, I was most interested to see the Queen's artistic lines and ornament. I enjoyed the one hour Classic Highlights tour that features historical highlights and discussion of the I love the classic 30s posters which advertised the beauty of traveling on the Queen Mary. ![]() During one storm, she pitched 52 degrees and almost capsized. During World War II, she was painted "navy grey" serving as a troop transport with a capacity of 15,000 soldiers. Third class passage was near the bow of the ship where the ride was the roughest. First, second and third class accommodations were based on the smoothness of the ride, with first class rooms located in the center of the ship. She now serves as a museum, hotel and convention site.ĭuring her storied career, the Queen Mary transported over two million passengers across the North Atlantic. ![]() The Queen Mary was built in Scotland in 1936 and ended service in 1967 when she was purchased by the City And I, like thousands of other visitors, are very glad that the City of Long Beach bought to Queen Mary in the 1960s to keep her beauty alive for generations to come. But what I loved the most was the Art Deco interiors. I was impressed to find out that the Queen is 130 longer than the Titanic and holds the record for ferrying 16,683 passengers during World War II. You can choose various tours, but I prefer the "classic" tour which highlights the famed ship's history and design. Let's start with the Queen Mary - the most famous ocean liner in the world. I took 35 fun members of the Chicago Club in Laguna Woods for this dynamic duo of attractions. Long Beach is LA County's second largest city, and these attractions are literally right next to each other. And luckily, 90 minutes is really all you need to see the key exhibits: the seals and sea lions, sharks, rays, and otters.I call this tour "Fish and Art Deco"! If you like the elegance and romance of the 1920s and 30s and want to see some exotic sea life in one of the US' biggest aquariums, this is a great tour for you. Take a break for lunch at Gladstone's you can get a stamp at the exit and return for more sea-creature madness when you're done eating.Įverywhere you look, you'll see something that seriously impresses, and that bodes well for short attention spans. The aquarium sits on Rainbow Harbor, among boats, shops, and family-friendly restaurants. The gift shop is great, with plush stuffed-animal sea creatures, whimsical knick-knacks, and more.Īfter we're done-or midway through, if we're being honest with ourselves-where should we go for a bite to eat? Gift shop: obligatory, inspiring-or skip it? There are benches placed throughout, making for excellent in-a-pinch snack spots, and elevators are easy to find. The aquarium is simple to navigate with a thoughtfully designed flow. ![]() On the practical tip, how easy is it to get around the aquarium? The all-ages crowd isn't usually overbearing, although you'll have to be patient in order to see some of the smaller exhibits. Don't worry-this is only allowed after feeding time, so none of the creatures mistake a hand for a midday snack.Īny temporary exhibits we should be sure to check out, too?Ī fenced-in space outside hosts seasonal land exhibits currently on view are Lorikeets, gorgeously colored birds from Australia. There's even a shark and stingray touch pool after feeding time, guests can “pet” a group of gentle sharks and small rays. This aquarium has everything from sea otters to sharks to stingrays, and the close-up encounters are seriously mind-blowing. The aquarium is also a sustainability pioneer its forward-thinking practices in the field of energy efficiency have been recognized on a national scale. So can you tell us a little about this place?Ī modern, hands-on aquarium, the fourth most-visited in the United States, the Aquarium of the Pacific is home to more than 11,000 sea creatures, all presented in a surprisingly intimate way. ![]()
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