Long Beach Guide - California Self Catering Vacation Rentals - Villas, Condos & Holiday Homes For Rent
Located in the heart of Southern California, Long Beach is known as the urban beach playground and for good reason - its chic, cosmopolitan and packed with things to see and do for all ages.
The glorious sandy beach is 5.5 miles long and interlaced with waterways and inland bays with the fabulous marina at it's centre - a place that comes alive at night with al fresco dining and sidewalk cafes and bars.
Away from the beach, Long Beach offers its visitors plenty to see and do. A popular day or overnight trip is to take a boat out to Santa Catalina Island just 30 minutes off the coast where you can explore the beautiful island, relax and dine under the stars.
With hot summers and temperate winters, Long Beach is an all year round destination and ideal for a twin centre holiday - perhaps spending some time in San Diego or going inland and exploring some of the beautiful lakes and mountains resorts such as Big Bear Lake and Lake Tahoe in Northern California.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 100+ |
| Family beaches | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Scuba diving | ✔ |
| Santa Catalina Island | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Beach resort |
| Local airport | Long Beach (3 miles) |
| International airport | Los Angeles (21 miles) |
Featured vacation rentals
Lond Beach holiday homes
In addition to the luxurious hotels, there are many private vacation rentals in and around Long Beach including beachfront villas and self catering condos which offer superb value for money and give you the freedom to what you want, when you want. What better way to end the day than spend an evening having a BBQ in your villa rental looking on to the Pacific Ocean - home from home.
Some of the must see attractions in and around Long Beach include...
| Top Attractions | |
|---|---|
| Guided tour of the Queen Mary | ✔ |
| Aquarium Of The Pacific | ✔ |
| Santa Catalina Island | ✔ |
| Battleship Iowa- Pacific Battleship Center | ✔ |
| Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden | ✔ |
| Disneyland | ✔ |
| Universal Studios, Hollywood | ✔ |
Our view on Long Beach
Any visit to Los Angeles typically involves a stint at Long Beach. Its a lively, modern and cosmopolitan city that combines an urban yet laid back beach atmosphere. With extensive shopping, attractions galore and a vibrant nightlife, renting a villa or condo gives you the freedom and flexibility to get the most out of this year round vacation hot spot.
