Bixby Knolls is part of beautiful Long Beach California, offering our share of nature exhibits, outdoor adventures and such. If you’re new to the Bixby Knolls/Long Beach area or even just visiting, you won’t want to miss these stops along the way.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Gardens
Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Gardens. Stroll along meandering nature paths. Meditate by the Koi ponds. Refresh your spirit beside tranquil waterfalls while pondering Buddhist statues and an authentic pagoda and tea house. You’ll find many varieties of beautiful and exotic flowers and plants in this peaceful and picturesque place.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Gardens
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90815
562.985.8885
Aquarium of the Pacific
Behold the aquatic wonders of the frigid North Pacific, then play among the marine life of the tropical South Pacific — all in a single day. Kids and adults alike will find something of interest at the Aquarium of the Pacific in sunny Baja California. Take a Behind-the-Scenes tour of the underwater world. Visit Shark Lagoon where you come face to face with the ocean’s most terrifying predators! Experience state-of-the-art 3-D film technology and learn about the environment in “AnimalVision 3-D”. You’ll find all this and much more at Aquarium of the Pacific. To learn more, visit http://longbeach.com/attractions/aquariumofthepacific.html.
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, California 90801
562.590.3100
The El Dorado Nature Center
Traverse through 85 acres of preserved grasslands and forests teeming with wildlife such as foxes, turtles, skunks, possums, birds, insects and much more. Kids of all ages (and adults too!) can learn all there is to know about North American Mammals with the “Paws and Jaws” outreach program. Other great educational programs include “Acorns, Sea, and Sage” which teaches about Southern California’s first settlers, and “Protect Our Watery World” that explains what we need to do to protect aquatic wildlife. For more information, please contact the nature center at:
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring Street
Long Beach, California 90815
562.570.1745
The Catalina Island Day Cruise
Wow! If you’re an outdoor buff who loves kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving and taking in the incredible sights and sounds of nature… try Catalina Island on for size. There’s so much to do here, from adventure tours to golfing, parasailing to shopping. Take a 90 minute day cruise out to the island which is 18 miles south of Long Beach. Daily transportation to and from Catalina Island is available by calling:
- Catalina Express – 800-360-1212 (Boat)
- Catalina-Vegas Airlines – 310-510-2525 (Helicopter)
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