Top Long Beach Outdoor Activities

For a romantic activity perfect for admiring the Rainbow Harbor sunset, just grab your favorite person and pedal out onto Rainbow Lagoon with this swan boat adventure. Book the time that works for you, hop into your novelty vessel, and admire the sights of downtown Long Beach harbor. You can enjoy an onboard picnic, glide across the calm waters, or skip pedaling altogether and relax in the boat's roomy back seat.

See the L.A. coast from the sky with an exciting, 15-minute tour from Long Beach on a private helicopter. Swoop above the iconic Queen Mary ocean liner and hover over downtown Long Beach, see the imposing Battleship Iowa that's moored in the city's bustling port. Enjoy seaward views of Catalina Island and the curving Pacific coastline before touching back to earth at the Long Beach helipad.

See the L.A. coast from a private helicopter with a 30-minute, narrated flight from Long Beach, and take in California’s most iconic vistas. Watch for surfers as you soar over the breaks at Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan beaches, then swoop above the exclusive harbor in Marina del Rey. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the slender Santa Monica Pier, see the Los Angeles airport from above, and return to Long Beach past Hawthorne, Torrance and the Galaxy Stadium while enjoying sweeping western panoramas of the Pacific Ocean.

Beginner to Advanced Sailing Lesson/ Instruction, for Up to 6 Passengers. No Experience Needed, All Ages, Animals/ Pets Allowed

Surfing is a great outdoor travel activity, but even experienced surfers rarely carry boards and wetsuits.  This surf experience solves that problem by including your equipment along with a lesson from a surf instructor. The lesson covers basic etiquette, tides, safety, and techniques, and is offered for surfers of all levels of skill and experience.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

The Swan Boats on Rainbow Lagoon are one of the hottest new activities in Long Beach's ionic Rainbow Harbor. Don’t miss this unique way to experience the area and all of its beauty. All of our boats come equipped with shaded canopies for maximum comfort. Our large swan boats feature a roomy back seat for those that would like to forego pedaling and would prefer to just enjoy the view. You are welcome to bring food and drinks on-board the swan boats for a floating picnic (no alcohol is permitted).

Take in Los Angeles’ scenic highlights from the air with a private, 45-minute helicopter tour from Long Beach. Soar over the L.A. harbor and the iconic Queen Mary, and look out towards Catalina Island from the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Fly up the coast past Manhattan Beach and Marina del Rey, bank over Santa Monica pier then head for downtown. See the city’s sports centers and gleaming sky scrapers and take in views of the Hollywood Hills and the San Gabriel Mountains before touching back down in Long Beach.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Do you love to yoga? Do you love being in the waters? Are you curious about this Boat Yoga event? Boat Yoga is an immersive and intimate experience that blends yoga along with the organic waves of the ocean. We're proudly sponsored by amazing companies who provide us with snacks and drinks onboard! We also offer complimentary tea as well.

Jolly Sailing offers affordable PRIVATE sailing charters for 1-6 people offered by a licensed USCG Captain Max Jolly. Book with us you booked the entire boat for your party! Our vessel "Bushman's Friend" sleeps 6, has 6'2" standing headroom, a clean and working restroom, new sails, Harken roller furling jib, Edson wheel steering and autopilot, and so much more. We keep her clean and ready for your sailing adventure. Jolly Sailing LB was founded in 2018 to provide the Long Beach area with affordable private sailing experiences. Capt. Max Jolly races Lido 14's and Catalina 37' sailboats regularly and was a crew member on the first-place vessel, in the Newport to Ensenada race in 2015. Max earned both his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Leisure and Recreation Studies. Jolly Sailing's number one priority is safety. We also pride ourselves on providing superb customer service. Since our establishment, we have provided our clients with memorable and exciting sailing experiences!

Customize your layover tour in Los Angeles. Choose any combination of 3 site s from the locations mentioned above, typically the time required is between 4 to 5 hours max (please allow 1 hour to get back to the airport or your cruise terminal) The fee is per car, not per person (the car accommodates up to 4 guests), If children under 5 are travelling please notify us to equip the car with the needed safety seats for a fee of $25