What's New: Long Beach Attractions
From immersive art exhibits and live music to family activities and patriotic fireworks, Long Beach attractions are packed with unforgettable summer experiences. Museums, historic ranchos and iconic destinations are offering everything from outdoor concerts and interactive workshops to after-hours parties and major seasonal events. Whether you want to explore contemporary art or simply enjoy a beautiful Southern California evening, these Long Beach attractions have got it going on all summer long.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Summer at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way) is filled with all manner of festivals, live entertainment and after-hours experiences including Summer Splash, Pride Night, Juneteenth Celebration, Autism Families Morning and the Pacific Islander Festival. For a complete rundown of events, click here. The summer also marks the debut of Jelly Dreamscapes, an immersive exhibit devoted to the mesmerizing beauty of sea jellies. Guests wander through glowing galleries featuring hundreds of jellies from around the world enhanced by meditative lighting and dream-like soundscapes.
Queen Mary
Along with long running, popular events like Sunday Afternoon Tea Service, Royal Sunday Brunch and cocktails and music at Meet Me at the Mary in the Observation Bar, this summer on the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy) will also feature Movies on the Mary and the Queen’s 90th Anniversary Celebration. Of course, the highlight of the summer/year will be Queen Mary’s one-of-a-kind, family friendly 4th of July Celebration of America’s 250th birthday! Packed with all-American charm and non-stop entertainment, the night reaches its grand finale with a dazzling 20-minute fireworks spectacular. For a complete list of events, click here.
PACIFIC ISLAND ETHNIC ART MUSEUM
The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (695 Alamitos Ave) offers a powerful journey through Pacific history and identity. “So We Leapt – Para I Hinanao-ta Mo’na” features restored photographs taken in Guam between 1944 and 1946 by Army photographer Frank Buchman and curated by Pulitzer Prize winner Manny Crisostomo. Contemporary portraits from Hasso by Judge Johnny Cepeda Gogo honor WWII CHamoru survivors. This exhibit runs alongside “The Library,” an immersive permanent installation where ancestral artifacts, books, maps, photos and recordings connect Pasifika histories, Traditional Knowledge and cultural storytelling.
LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
Summer at the Long Beach Museum of Art (2300 E Ocean Blvd) features compelling exhibitions, including Scott Carrillo Azevedo’s first solo museum exhibition, “The American Home—The Broken Promise,” exploring family history, exclusion, and redlining through deeply personal paintings. Opening June 26, “Positive Fragmentation: From the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” showcases contemporary artists challenging perspectives through fragmented imagery. Summer also brings LBMA UNCORKED, featuring wine, food and a silent art auction, all set against one of America’s most spectacular museum campuses with jaw dropping views of the Pacific Ocean.
MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART
Summer at the Museum of Latin American Art (628 Alamitos Ave) blends creativity, culture and community with a lively lineup of events for all ages. Guests can dance under the stars during free KCRW Summer Nights parties featuring live DJs, food trucks and outdoor gallery vibes in MOLAA’s courtyard. The museum also offers plein air painting workshops in its garden led by local artists, along with Pride Month celebrations like the MOLAA X Banjee Ball, an unforgettable evening of fashion, performance, self-expression and LGBTQIA community pride. For a complete list of summer events, click here.
RANCHO LOS CERRITOS
Summer at Rancho Los Cerritos (4600 N Virginia Road) blends history, culture and family fun across its historic grounds. The exhibition “Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano” explores Mexican American history through immersive installations inspired by early twentieth-century barrio life, highlighting community, culture, and resistance. Families can also enjoy free Tuesday morning Storytime sessions featuring diverse children’s books, songs and activities. On July 11, Fiesta del Rancho brings the site alive with live music, artisans, reenactments, workshops, lawn games and local food and drinks.
RANCHO LOS ALAMITOS
A summer visit to Rancho Los Alamitos (6400 E Bixby Hill Road) offers a chance to relax, learn and connect with California history in a beautiful setting. The Rancho’s Summer Concert Series brings families together for picnic evenings filled with live blues performances by the Bill Grisolia Band on June 28 and The Blues Society All Stars on August 23. The Rancho also hosts engaging programs like “In the Gardens of California’s Prison Landscapes,” a June 25 exploration talk examining healing, justice, and California history through gardens and plants.
CAROLYN CAMPAGNA KLEEFELD CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
Summer at Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum on the campus of Cal State Long Beach (1250 Bellflower Blvd) celebrates creativity and emerging artists. This summer the museum will present “INSIGHTS 2026,” featuring select works from the annual juried School of Art student exhibition and showcasing new talent across a variety of media. Visitors can explore contemporary art in an inviting university setting while discovering fresh perspectives and innovative work from CSULB’s next generation of artists.
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