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Where to Get the Best Swim Lessons in South Surrey?

As summer arrives, it comes with a lot of fun activities and adventures. From all activities, swimming is one of the wonderful option for all people who want to have fun and fitness at the same time.

No matter, it is a kid, adult or an old age person, everyone can go for it. Swimming is a great way to enjoy and decrease the risk of drowning. But you might be a working person, and sometimes it becomes difficult to make some time for such kind of outdoor activities. If you are confused about, then don't worry now there is an opportunity to get swim lessons at backyard pool.

Who Provide the Swim Lessons in South Surrey? Are you located in Canada and really interested to get the backyard swim lessons? In different locations of Canada, we accommodate the swimming lessons with complete water safety lessons under the supervision of our certified, well-experienced and best swim instructor for everyone.

If you don't have a backyard pool then let us know if your neighbors have a pool in their complex? You can also book an instructor from their area, and we will come to give swim instructions to you and your kids. All services are budget-friendly. Registrations are now opens! Feel free to contact us at 604-360-2082

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Nick your Head Coach at Speedy Swimming, has been using and teaching clients how to train on the TRX for 10 years now, and was one of the first qualified TRX Instructors in the UK. Do you expect the best from your body and your swimming? The TRX Swimmers Pull exercise is brilliant for engaging your core, rear delts, and the big powerful latissimus pulling muscles used for swimming! Keep your arms straight throughout, and chest lifted, retracting the shoulder blades to finish. This is hard to do properly yet is very effective! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glWr7R2Fpas We are TRX and Triathlon swimming experts. Based at the TRIBAL Gym and Endless Pool in Chertsey Surrey for TRX Training for Swimmers and Triathletes. While we can't get to the pool for lessons, I can still provide swim strength personal training sessions online via Zoom or Google Duo. I can design a session so it's bespoke for you or a small group of friends/training partners, and we can cover areas such as the following for example: • Building your core strength • How to use swim bands and the best exercises • Bodyweight exercises • TRX training To find out more get in touch below: This is becoming a really popular way of continuing to build swim fitness and improve biomechanics for front crawl. This normally costs £70 per session, but I'm happy to reduce this to £60 or £275 for 5 sessions. Let me know if you're interested by emailing me at speedyswimming@gmail.com or call on 07958635142 https://www.speedyswimming.co.uk/swimstrengthonlinetraining I'm a level 3 Personal Trainer, TRX Instructor and Boxercise instructor It's time to transform your front crawl technique! South West London and Surrey Triathlon Swim Coaching https://www.instagram.com/p/B-b8fdFhiYn/?igshid=9wd8zwi45sn9

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Things to Do in Long Beach, California

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Things to Do in Long Beach, California

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Things to Do in Long Beach

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Long Beach, California is a city of about half a million people in Los Angeles County, directly south of Downtown LA. It’s 24 miles from LA City Hall to Long Beach City Hall. That makes it closer to Downtown LA than some parts of the City of Los Angeles, and the two cities share a border where Long Beach meets the LA port neighborhoods of San Pedro and Wilmington.

Long Beach is best known for its urban waterfront attractions, like the Queen Maryand the Aquarium of the Pacific, but also has noteworthy cultural establishments and charming neighborhoods in other parts of the city. Despite being the 6th largest city in California, the LBC, as it has become known, has a small-town, provincial feel, with bike-friendly streets, active neighborhood associations and artist collectives that make it feel like everyone knows each other.

Beyond the waterfront and country club mansions and historic craftsman homes, the city is occasionally mentioned in the local news for its struggles with crime…MORE

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The Queen Mary

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The RMS Queen Mary is a classic Art Deco ocean liner which served as a military ship in WWII. It has been turned into a hotel and tourist attraction which offers a variety of tours as well as restaurants and nightlife. The Russian foxtrot submarine Scorpion is also docked with the Queen Mary.

More Museum Ships and Maritime Museums Around LA.

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Aquarium of the Pacific

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The Aquarium of the Pacific at Rainbow Harbor in Downtown Long Beach has over 12,000 pacific coast creatures from penguins, puffins and sea lions to a shark petting tank and a popular lorikeet forest where you can feed the colorful birds.

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Go to the Beach

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Long Beach Beaches offer a variety of activities from biking, skating or walking along the paved beach path to taking kiteboarding lessons. The entire four miles of ocean-facing beaches in Long Beach are sheltered by a breakwater, so there are no surfing waves, which makes them popular for families with kids and people who can’t swim. There are additional beaches facing inland waterways.

Bluff Park is the strip of grass and sidewalk path along the top of the bluff from Cherry Avenue in the west to Redondo in the East. The bluff is a favorite spot for romantic sunset walks for people who would rather not go down to the sand. Despite the traffic roaring by on Ocean Blvd, people often picnic on the bluff.

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Shoreline Village Shopping and Dining

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Shoreline Village is a boardwalk area with funky shops, souvenirs, restaurants and bars along Shoreline Marina. There is a carousel, an arcade and bike, pedal cart and skate rentals you can take out on the beach path. You can also rent power boats, Jet Skis, electric boats, kayaks and sailboats from the marina. Shoreline Village hosts live music on summer weekends and during the Christmas season.

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Wheel Fun Rentals and Segway Tours

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Wheel Fun Rentals rent pedal surreys, pedal karts, bikes, tandems, tag-a-longs and strollers at Shoreline Village and Stand-Up Paddleboards at Rainbow Harbor Dock 10. They also offer Segway tours around the Shoreline Marina and Rainbow Harbor area, or an extended tour all the way over to the Queen Mary.

You can also take a Segway Tour from Nation Tours a few blocks away in the East Village Arts District. They also offer a tour that includes a ride around Naples Island in Long Beach.

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Whale Watching, Harbor Tours and Dinner Cruises

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You can catch a variety of boat tours from Long Beach including Harbor Cruises, Whale Watching, Dolphin, Marine Life and Ecotourism Cruises, which are offered by several companies all departing from Rainbow Harbor.

Check prices on Long Beach boat tours.

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Walk Around Naples Island

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Naples Island is actually three islands in Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. There is a big island wrapped around a smaller inner island with another tiny bit of island off to the side known as Treasure Island. When most people talk about walking around Naples Island, they are referring to the inner island, where a walkway wraps around in front of the multi-million dollar mansions. Picturesque bridges, docks and boats create a romantic setting.

You can drive onto the inner island from 2nd Street via N. Ravenna Drive. There’s a park with a fountain in the middle of the inner island, with an adjacent parking area on the opposite side of the park called the Colonnade Canal. Once you start walking around the canal and crossing bridges, it’s easy to get turned around, so it’s a good idea to drop a pin on your smartphone map where you left the car, so you can find your way back, especially if you have to park in the side streets.

During the Christmas season, the houses along the water are all decorated and people flock to the island to admire the lights. there is also a boat parade around both the outer and inner islands.

If you’re worried about getting turned around, or just want the inside scoop, you can take a guided tour from Naples Walking Tours (562) 896-3625. 

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Water Sports in Long Beach

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The fact that there are no waves in Long Beach actually makes it a popular place to do all kinds of other water sports from kitesurfing and windsurfing to sailing and sport fishing. Rental boats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more are available at both the Shoreline Village Marina and Alamitos Bay.

Guide to Long Beach Water Sports

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Gondola Getaway

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Gondola Getaway offers romantic gondola rides on Alamitos Bay and through the canals around Naples Island in Long Beach.

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Museum of Latin American Art

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The Museum of Latin American Art has an outstanding collection of contemporary paintings and sculptures by Latin American artists, including a Sculpture Garden in the interior courtyard.

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Second Street and Belmont Shore

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Every beach town has a main drag and in Long Beach, that’s Second Street in Belmont Shore, lined with sidewalk cafes, restaurants and small boutiques. Even though it’s 2nd Street, it’s more than 2 blocks from  Ocean Blvd and the beach, through a densely populated neighborhood of Spanish-style homes. The east end of the street touches up against Bayshore Beach and crosses onto Naples Island, continuing to Pacific Coast Highway.

Unlike downtown, the proximity to the beach brings lots of people shopping and dining in bikini tops and board shorts (even though you can’t surf in Long Beach).  Belmont Shore hosts a number of annual events including Stroll and Savor, a Chocolate Festival, a Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival, a pre-Grand Prix Roar at the Shore and late summer Car Show, the Haute Dog Howl’oween Pet Parade and a Christmas Parade.

Second Street in Belmont Shore is just under 3 miles from the Long Beach Convention Center in Downtown Long Beach. There’s a bus that runs from downtown to Belmont Shore along Ocean Boulevard.

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4th Street Retro Row

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Fourth Street Retro Row is a couple blocks of funky retro and thrift shops dotted with a few cool restaurants and wine bars. It’s on 4th Street between Junipero (locally pronounced woniPAIRo) and Cherry Avenue. Hollywood costume and set designers raid the shops here to outfit a variety of period movies and TV shows.

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Lighthouse Park

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You can’t climb the lighthouse in Lighthouse Park, but this tiny peninsula jutting into Rainbow Harbor is a popular place for skating up the paved trail, checking out the view of the Queen Mary and Rainbow Harbor and picnicking. It gets packed for the 4th of July to watch the fireworks off the Queen Mary and for miscellaneous other spectacles that periodically happen on Rainbow Harbor.

The entrance to Lighthouse Park is just beyond the Aquarium of the Pacific, near Pierpoint Landing.

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Rancho Los Alamitos

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Rancho Los Alamitos 6400 Bixby Hill Road Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 431-3541

Rancho Los Alamitos is tucked between California State University, Long Beach and a gated community. This is the last remaining corner of a massive Spanish land grant in 1784 which today serves as a living history museum including six agricultural buildings, working blacksmith shop, a rambling adobe ranch built in 1800, an exhibit center, gift shop and gardens.

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Rancho Los Cerritos

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Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site 4600 Virginia Road Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 206-2040

Built in 1844, Rancho Los Cerritos is one of the last remaining two-story adobe structures still in existence in Southern California. It is open as a museum. In summer Rancho Los Cerritos hosts free outdoor community concerts.

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Long Beach Museum of Art

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Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 439-2119

Long Beach Museum of Art is a bluff-top museum overlooking the beach with rotating exhibits from the permanent collection as well as touring exhibits. Its​ best feature is Claire’s restaurant for lunch with an ocean view. The museum is free on Fridays.

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Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum

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Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum 695 Alamitos Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 216-4170

The ​Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum is based on the personal collection of the late Robert Gumbiner, who also founded the Museum of Latin American Art down the street. The museum rotates exhibits from the collection, which focuses on Micronesian arts.

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Pine Avenue Nightlife

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Pine Avenue is the hub of Downtown Long Beach dining and nightlife with a plethora of mostly independent casual and fine dining restaurants, live music venues and nightclubs. At Broadway and at 3rd Street, the entertainment and nightlife options expand east a block to more recent additions on the Promenade pedestrian zone. Pine Avenue hosts numerous special events and festivals throughout the year from the Thunder Thursday opening of the Long Beach Grand Prix in April to the Taste of Downtown food festival and summer music events.

Read reviews of Pine Avenue.

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Long Beach Performing Arts

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Long Beach Performing Arts Center at the Long Beach Convention Center includes the Terrace Theater, which hosts traveling Broadway musicals, concerts – including major children’s productions – and other random stage performances, and the Center Theatre, home to the award winning International City Theatre.

The Carpenter Performing Arts Center at California State University Long Beach is the home of Musical Theatre West and a full schedule of visiting performances.

Long Beach Playhouse is a local community theater that stages high-quality performances on their Mainstage and Studio Theatres.

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East Village Arts District

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The East Village Arts District is an area of shops, galleries and cafes centered around Broadway and Linden in Downtown Long Beach. It’s a great place to enjoy a cozy cup of coffee at any of the independent East Village cafes. The block of Linden between 1st and Broadway is closed off the 2nd Saturday of each month for the East Village Art Walk Arts Fair featuring multiple art vendors, multiple gallery openings and live music locations.

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Tall Ships on Rainbow Harbor

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The Tall Ship American Pride offers whale watching, educational trips and Catalina Island excursions from Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach. The tall ship Tole Mour, shown here, also spends a lot of time nearby in Rainbow Harbor. She doesn’t offer as many public tours or sailings, but she’s beautiful to look at when she’s in port.

Every year, the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain also come to town to stage mock battles off the coast.

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Riverboat Mystery on the Grand Romance

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Comedy Murder Mystery Dinners are offered aboard the authentic paddlewheel riverboat Grand Romance at Rainbow Harbor near the Aquarium. The riverboat also periodically hosts other productions.

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The Navy Memorial at Pierpoint Landing

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The Long Beach Navy Memorial pays tribute to the city’s naval history, which began in 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt stationed the 16 ships of the Great White Fleet in the Port of Long Beach. After many decades of being a Navy town, that history ended when they Navy closed the naval shipyard here in 1997.

The Memorial includes a flag mast from the Long Beach Navy Hospital, an anchor from a ship in Theodore Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet, a replica of the compass rose from the Naval Station Administration Building and street signs that once marked a shipyard intersection at 9th and Sullivan.

Pictured here is the Navysphere, by artist Terry Braunstein, based on the armillary sphere, an ancient Greek model of the earth. It includes historic photographs and icons of navy life.

The Navy Memorial is located at Pierpoint Landing, behind the Aquarium of the Pacific, adjacent to Lighthouse Park.

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The Pike at Rainbow Harbor

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The Pike Outlets at Rainbow Harbor is a shopping, dining and entertainment complex across from Rainbow Harbor and the Long Beach Convention Center. You’ll find the Long Beach Laugh Factory; Sargent Pepper’s Dueling Piano Bar; Auld Dubliner Irish Pub, KDB restaurant, bar, bowling alley and game room; a movie theater; and a giant Ferris wheel in addition to the Restoration Hardware, H&M and other outlet stores and restaurants.

The Cyclone Bridge, seen here, is not a ride, but rather a pedestrian bridge between the Pike and Rainbow Harbor.

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Long Beach Aquabus and AquaLink

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Long Beach Transit provides seasonal transportation between waterfront attractions via the Aquabus, pictured here, and the larger Aqualink. It’s a fun way to get from the Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Village to the Queen Mary, Belmont Pier or the Alamitos Bay Marina, and an inexpensive way to go for a boat ride, even if you just make the loop without getting off.

You can take the Aquabus from three stops on Rainbow Harbor across to the Queen Mary and Hotel Maya.

The bigger Aqualink, which is wheelchair accessible, travels from the Aquarium of the Pacific to the Queen Mary, the Belmont Pier and Alamitos Bay Landing on the other end of Long Beach.

The water taxi services run from late spring to early fall. Check the Aquabus and Aqualink schedule and fares.

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Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB

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The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at California State University, Long Beach is a beautiful 1.3-acre garden retreat with a koi pond that’s free to the public. Closed Saturdays and Mondays.

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Party on an Electric Duffy

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Duffy is a brand of electric boat that you’ll see all around the Southern California marinas and waterways, especially in areas like Alamitos Bay and Shoreline Village in Long Beach, where waterfront residents use them to putter around the canals. You can rent a Duffy at both locations. It’s a fun way to have a party out on the water, and the boats are really quiet so you can actually hear each other talk.

Take into consideration when renting a Duffy that you may not be able to get a refund for bad weather, and a cancellation fee may apply with less than 48 hours notice, so keep an eye on the weather forecast when you book in advance.

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Historical Society of Long Beach

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Historical Society of Long Beach 4260 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, California 90807 (562) 424-2220

If you’re interested in the history of the city by the sea, the Historical Society of Long Beach operates a public gallery in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, about five miles north of Downtown Long Beach. In addition to rotating exhibits from the historical archives and special themed exhibits that draw from community artifacts, they have a great selection of books on Long Beach and historic photos and postcards for sale.

Mark your calendar for the Saturday before Halloween, when the Historical Society hosts an entertaining Cemetery Tour, where actors tell the fascinating stories of real people interred in Memorial and Sunnyside Cemeteries.

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Catalina Express to Catalina Island

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A day trip to Catalina Island is a popular excursion from Long Beach. The​ Catalina Express runs ferry service from Long Beach and San Pedro.

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Long Beach Air Tours and Flying Lessons

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Long Beach Helicopter Tours – Several different helicopter tours are offered from the Long Beach Airport, including tours that fly over Hollywood.

Flying Lessons in Long Beach – Whether you’re serious about learning to fly an airplane or just want to give it a whirl, Long Beach is a good place to take a small plane flying lesson in a Cessna or a helicopter flying lesson in an R22 or R44.

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Long Beach Arena – Things to Do in Long Beach

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Long Beach Arena is the round building at the Long Beach Convention Center with the Wyland whale mural Planet Ocean painted all the way around. It looks like it should be the Aquarium, but it’s not. the Long Beach Arena hosts major concerts, sporting events and expos.

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El Dorado Regional Park and Nature Center

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El Dorado Park Nature Center is wildlife habitat with marked trails and Nature Center at El Dorado Regional Park. The Regional Center also has bike trails, fishing ponds, paddle boats, an archery field and a train ride. There is a per-car fee to enter the park.

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The Bembridge House

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The Bembridge House 953 N Park Circle Drive​ Long Beach, CA 90813 Office: 562-493-7019 House: 562-628-9441

The Bembridge House is a historic 1906 Queen Anne Victorian home in the Drake Park, Willmore City Historic District of  Long Beach that is open for tours on Tuesday afternoons and the 4th Saturday of the month. It is operated by Long Beach Heritage. Advance tickets are available.

The house is significant for the architectural integrity of both the exterior and interior, which include a great deal of opulent detail.

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The Long Beach Pyramid

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The Pyramid at California State University Long Beach is one of three pyramid-shaped structures in the United States. This striking blue building is used for sporting events, conferences, weddings, and more.

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Long Beach Antique Market

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Long Beach Antiques and Collectibles Market is a monthly flea market with over 800 antiques and collectibles vendors that draws vendors and visitors from around the country. It takes place on the 3rd Sunday of the month with bonus markets whenever there’s a 5th Sunday in a month.

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First Fridays in Bixby Knolls

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Bixby Knolls is a family-friendly neighborhood in North Long Beach with a hub of shops and restaurants along Atlantic Avenue. On the First Friday of each month, they host the First Fridays Bixby Knolls art walk. It’s more music than art, with bands of all ages from high school students to senior rockers posted along about five to seven blocks (depending which side of the street you walk on) between Bixby Road and San Antonio Drive.

Most of the art is in and around the Expo Center at the north end, but there are also exhibits in yoga studios, shops and other businesses, and miscellaneous sidewalk vendors and artists along the route.

Check out this video of the Bixby Knolls First Friday Art Walk.

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50 Brilliant Things To Do In London In Summer

During the summer months of June, July and August, London is transformed into a whole new city.

The rooftop bars open, the parks get packed with sunbathers, and you can eat, drink and play outdoors all day, late into the evening.

So when it’s hot in London and the thermometer starts rising, here are our top ways to chill out, relax and make the most out of the warmer weather.

Outdoor entertainment

The Sound of Music at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, 2013 by David Jensen

1. Go to the open air theatre

Summer in London means watching plays, musicals and films (along with a few comedy performances) at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in their 1,250 seat outdoor auditorium.

The show goes on whatever the weather: so pack a picnic, grab a Pimm’s at the bar and enjoy.

2. See a street performance

Covent Garden’s array of jugglers, musicians, acrobats and comedians perform live in the Piazza throughout the summer.

To avoid the crowds, head up to either the Punch and Judy pub or The Print Room bar. You can then watch from above with a drink in hand.

The Rooftop Cinema at the Bussey Building in Peckham

3. Watch a film outside

The Rooftop Film Club has venues in Peckham, Shoreditch, Stratford and Kensington and comes with comfy chairs, wireless headphones and blankets in case the air gets a little nippy.

Alternatively, get your bikini or trunks out and try Hot Tub Cinema. You can book a tub with your friends, or two of you can share with others. You even get your own waiter, so no need to stand dripping in a bar queue.

4. Listen to live jazz

The Pavilion Café in Greenwich Park hosts evenings of live jazz every summer (June through August).

This cafe is next to the Royal Observatory, and has a large garden with great views. Better yet, there’s a licensed bar, as well as a barbecue and children’s activities on offer.

5. Dance at gigs in the park

British Summer Time Hyde Park has become a London summer institution, with global stars performing in front of huge crowds.

In 2017 Phil Collins, Green Day,  Justin Bieber, Kings of Leon, The Killers and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers headline, with Blondie, Tears for Fears and Stevie Nicks among those lining up as the support acts to these mini-one day festivals.

Summer Series at Somerset House

6. Enjoy the music at Somerset House

Few open air gigs have a backdrop to rival the Summer Series at Somerset House.

Established artists and upcoming acts take the spotlight each night in the 18th century courtyard, which gives these series of gigs a more intimate feel. Tickets always sell out, so grab them early.

7. See a Shakespeare play at the Globe

In the open-air Globe Theatre, you’ll experience Shakespeare’s plays in the way they were first staged (April to October).

The roof is open to the elements during the evening and you can opt to stand in the yard to make it as authentic as possible.

8. See outdoor opera in Holland Park

Only staging performances in the summer, Opera Holland Park is under a canopy, but its location gives it an unstuffy feel.

They usually show six operas of different levels, so experts and novices will find something that appeals.

9. Get into the carnival spirit

Every year the August Bank Holiday heralds the return of Notting Hill Carnival.

So if you like vibrant colours, Caribbean flavours and dancing, add London’s biggest annual street party to your calendar.

10. Spend a summer day on the Southbank

Take a riverside walk, browse the book market or spend a balmy evening paddling in the fountains outside the Southbank Centre.

Two of London’s biggest festivals – Underbelly and London Wonderground – have teamed up together this year for the Underbelly Festival, where fringe-type events include circus acts, cabaret and cutting-edge comedy. The festival grounds also include one of the city’s longest outdoor bars along with street food stalls.

The Southbank Centre Market also runs every weekend during the warmer months, selling street food and farmers’ market produce from the stalls.

11. Go to a one-day festival

SW4 main stage in 2015

London’s parks have a line up of festivals catering to most musical genres – without needing to camp out.

The South West Four Weekender is usually held on the August Bank Holiday on Clapham Common and offers two days of dance music and club classics.

Victoria Park hosts the Lovebox Festival which has the biggest names in R&B, electronic dance and rap. The park is also home to Field Day, which is where to find the best alternative acts in London playing.

Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park is another established summer session, with dance, rap and R&B acts taking to the stage.

12. Take a trip to Trafalgar Square

Since it was part pedestrianised, Trafalgar Square has become the centrepoint for free open-air events in London (like the Eid festival as well as Pride in London).

Even if nothing’s on, you can still get a picture of The Fourth Plinth or listen to some live music in the square by the licensed street performers.

Eating and drinking

13. Fire up the ‘barbie in a park (where it’s allowed)

Many councils ban barbecuing in public to prevent scorched earth, so make sure you check before lighting up in a park or open space.

London Fields in Hackney have specially designated areas for you to barbecue, and Wandsworth Park has metal barbecue stations set up.

Burgess Park in Southwark also has purpose built ones – just bring charcoal.

14. Eat the best gelato in London

The summer is the time to buy Italian speciality ice cream and gelato.

We’ve put together a guide to where to find the best ice cream in London to give you the inside scoop.

15. Pick your own fruit

Head out to Cockfosters in Zone 5 and the rural retreat of Parkside Farm between June and October.

They have 20 different fruits and vegetables to choose from, including raspberries and sweetcorn. If you don’t fancy any bending or crouching, they even have special table-top strawberries to pick.

SUSHISAMBA

16. Blue Sky drinking on a rooftop bar

There are loads of rooftop bars all over London, and we’ve compiled a list of London’s Rooftop bars. That way, you can escape the heat of the pavements and get a birds eye view of the city.

17. Settle into a beer garden

Alfresco drinking options are rife in London, if you know where to look.

Head to a pub with a country garden feel like The Albion in N1, or head south and get the added bonus of riverside views at The Ship.

We’ve put together a guide to 35 London beer gardens. 

If you’ve got your four-legged friend in tow – here’s some dog friendly places in London to eat, drink and sleep at.

The Albion

18. Try a pedal pub crawl

You and up to 11 others can take a Pedibus round some of London’s landmarks, and drink while you cycle.

It’ll also stop off at a pre-arranged pub – we recommend the London Bridge route.

19. Drink on the deck of a floating bar

The Tattershall Castle is one of the Thames’ permanently moored boats, and is long established as a place to go for an evening tipple near Embankment.

It’s just undergone a major refurbishment to be ready for the long summer nights.

20. Eat lunch outside

Escape your desk when the sun comes out and take your lunch to one of London’s squares and gardens.

Postman’s Park near St Pauls was originally a popular lunch spot for nearby postal workers, and is now home to the Watts memorial, commemorating those who have given their lives to save others.

Lincoln’s Inn Fields in Holborn once held duels.  Nowadays, you’re more likely to see picnicking lawyers in the largest square in London.

More centrally, Soho Square is tucked in behind Oxford Street, or get respite from Covent Garden and the Strand in Victoria Embankment Gardens.

21. Do fine dining outdoors

The River Cafe in Hammersmith has a Michelin star to go with the Mediterranean style outdoor terrace and food. (booking is advised).

Alternatively, both the Rooftop at the Boundary in Shoreditch and Coq d’Argent offer outdoor fine dining roof-top style

Street Feast

22. Have street food for dinner

London’s street food scene really comes alive during the summer, with vans, caravans and food bikes congregating together for night-time residencies.

Street Feast has weekend nocturnal food festivals across London, with Dalston Yard and the Model Market at Lewisham two of its larger venues.

Elsewhere, chicken wings continue to be popular and the annual London Wing Fest pits the best against each other.

Summer sports

23. Anyone for tennis?

In smaller parks, you can play tennis for free on a first come, first served basis; at the bigger parks you might have to pay and / or book in advance.

The Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre hosted the 2012 Wheelchair Tennis, and has six outdoor courts which can be booked.

Greenwich Park have also had their six hard courts refurbished for 2015. You’ll also find courts in local parks like Hackney Downs – check the local council website for details.

24. Saddle up and go for a horse ride

You can go horse riding in Richmond Park and Hyde Park, with all levels catered for, so don’t worry if you’ve never been before.

Swimming in the Lido at Hyde Park © Edward Parker – courtesy of Royal Parks

25. Go for a swim 

London has a mix of pools, ponds, and lidos to choose from, with the Serpentine Lido and Hampstead Heath Ponds being the most well-known.

The Telegraph have put together a handy list of their best outdoor swimming pools in London.

26. Paddle up the Thames

Kayaking London run both day and night paddling experiences, which is a novel way to see London Bridge and the Houses of Parliament from the water.

If the river isn’t your thing, visit some of London’s more sheltered areas, like Shadwell Basin or Surrey Docks, where you can hire canoes and kayaks.

27. Try a spot of sailing

Across from Canary Wharf, Surrey Docks Watersports Centre offers sailing for all ages and experience.

The Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre provides Dinghy lessons, and if you visit during their Twilight sessions, you can also get involved in the barbecue and bar with views over the water.

The West Reservoir Water Sports Centre near Stoke Newington also has a very picturesque backdrop to learn the ropes.

Outdoor activities

Putt in the Park

28. Have a game of ping pong

The English Ping Pong Association has a list of outdoor table locations should you fancy an impromptu game with your mates.

29. Play a round of (mini) golf

Visit Putt In The Park for an outdoor round of mini golf in London.

Based in Wandsworth Park it also has a licensed cafe so you can celebrate your score with a beer at the end (you can get a head start with their 360 tour).

Alexandra Palace also has a ten hole pitch and putt if you want to try something a bit more expansive.

30. Get fit for free

Hot weather doesn’t make the gym very appealing, but you can still keep in shape for the summer at one of London’s outdoor gyms.

Fitness trainers Muddy Plimsolls have put together a map of the outdoor gym locations, along with some tips on how to get the most out of the equipment. Primrose Hill also has a recently refurbished Trim Trail to try.

31. Swing around in an adventure park

If you have a head for heights, book a trip to Go Ape in Trent Park.

They have zip wires, Tarzan swings and high ropes to negotiate, all in the tree tops of this country park in Zone 5.

The Serpentine © Andy Lane courtesy of Royal Parks

32. Mess about on the water

Always popular with the summer dating crowd, you can hire rowing boats or pedalos at Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, Battersea Park, Finsbury Park, Victoria Park and Dulwich Park.

Ally Pally even has boats shaped like dragons, swans or cars if you want to unleash your inner child.

33. Become a chess grandmaster

Taking a hint from New York’s parks, you can find game of outdoor chess in London now, too.

Springfield Park in Hackney has three outdoor chessboards to bring put your Grünfeld Defence.

34. Ride a bike around London

Thanks to Boris Bikes you can spontaneously cycle round London whenever you want. The City is relativey traffic free at the weekend, and you cycle past sights like the Bank of England and St Paul’s Cathedral.

The majority of the Royal Parks have cycle routes, and you can pick up maps to help you navigate, or hire bikes if you don’t have one.

35. Take a summer stroll along the Thames Path.

You can walk as far as the Thames Barrier to the east, but make sure you don’t walk too far to the west – the path is 184 miles long and reaches the Cotswolds.

We’ve also put together a list of 35 of the best riverside pubs – should you wish to stop off along the way.

36. Swap ten pin bowling for the real thing

Relax as you play a game of proper bowls on a summers evening.

OpenPlay have a list of bowling greens for you to try, with Finsbury Square long being popular with city types.

Summertime in London

Columbia Road Market (c) Tower Hamlets Council

37. Buy fresh summer seasonal produce

Head to one of London’s markets and buy the best of the summer fruit and vegetables.

Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries (summer fruits) are best bought now, and green beans and peas are fresh from the fields.

38. Spend a lazy day at the park

For an urban city, London is blessed with a huge amount of parks, gardens and open spaces – so if it’s hot, grab a picnic and the suntan lotion and see them in their full glory.

39. Cruise for a while

Bag a spot on the top deck of one of London’s river boats and relax with the wind in your hair . You can pick the main cruises up from Westminster Pier, Tower Bridge and Greenwich.

40. Float down the canal on a barge

Camden, Islington and Little Venice can all be discovered on a canal cruise.

Hidden Depths will take you along Regent’s Canal and through Islington Tunnel, one of the oldest in Britain. They also hold special events during the summer.

The London Waterbus Company even has a special gate to let you into London Zoo and cruise past some of the animal enclosures.

If you want to stay on dry land, the canal towpaths make for a romantic and scenic walk.

41. Smell the roses at Kew

From the end of spring to the start of autumn, you can enjoy England’s national flower at Kew Gardens. There, you’ll find one of the finest rose gardens in London before taking a stroll under their fragrant Rose Pergola.

City sheep (c) Mudchute Park & Farm

42. Meet the animals on the farm

Charity and community-run Mudchute Farm on the Isle of Dogs is a taste of countryside in the middle of Docklands. This inner city working farm has stables, with horses and ponies, and has more than 100 different animals, along with some British rare breeds (nb. the animals go to bed around 4pm)

Hackney City Farm is a little smaller, but still has pigs, donkeys, goats and rabbits among other furry friends to meet.

43. Get clucky over the ducklings

Wild birds rear their young in the summer over at the London Wetland Centre in West London.

Spend the day bird spotting and see if you can catch sight of Sand Martins, which migrate here during the warm season.

44. Sleep under the stars (sort of)

If you fancy pitching a tent for the night, Crystal Palace Caravan Club Site has the most accessible pitches for getting into the centre of the capital.

45. Camp out while you queue

The Wimbledon Queue has become a summer rite of passage for tennis fans.

Tickets are released on a first come, first served basis so you can join the hardy souls braving the night under canvas in the hope of seeing Andy Murray win another match.

Camden Beach (c) Stuart Leech

46. Find a beach

As London isn’t near the coast, Camden Beach at the Roundhouse might be the next best thing.

Technically the Thames has a small beach near Tower Bridge and up until the 1940s families would play there (you can still see it at low tide).

Ruislip Lido in Hillingdon has possibly the closest thing to a beach, with a sandy area next to the lake.

47. Cool down… with ice

If by random chance London happens to be hit by a heatwave, the ICEBAR London will soon have your temperature dropping.

Alexandra Palace offers ice skating all year round, so if you have a hankering for some winter sports, take a turn round the rink.

48. Go on a London summer safari

Every year ZSL London Zoo hosts Lates, where you can wander round the zoo in the evening and see the animals as the sun sets.

There’s usually a different theme, but you can expect tours, music, talks and plenty of refreshments.

Graffiti walking tour in Shoreditch

49. Find out the city’s secrets

Take a walking tour and discover more about what the people, pubs and places of London’s past got up to during the holidays.

50. Sneak a peak at where the Queen lives

When our reigning monarch escapes the capital for Sandringham or Balmoral, it’s time for the annual Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace.

After all, it’s not summer unless you’ve pretended to be a visiting dignitary in the State Rooms.

Have you got any favourite summer activities to add?

Let us know your favourite things to do in London by leaving a comment below.

And if you’re visiting London, we have plenty of places to stay in the capital to make the most out of your summer holidays.

To find out the latest London events – visit our weekly “what’s on in London” page this weekend.

Finally, if you fancy getting out of the capital and heading to the beach or somewhere new – check out our best days trips from London for further inspiration.

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