What can be better than the sound of our gentle waves? How about the sound of a seaside symphony! Catch a musical masterpiece at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, home to the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra and International City Theater.

When you're finished soaking up the Long Beach sun, soak up some culture at two exciting museums. The bluff top Long Beach Museum of Art showcases art on the walls of a historic Craftsman mansion, complete with a cafe, museum store, and million-dollar view of the Pacific. Add some spice with a visit to the Museum of Latin American Art, where powerful pieces fill the halls.

History buffs will want to catch a walking tour through Downtown Long Beach or the eclectic East Village. Offered during the day or evening, these tours are guided by knowledgeable representatives from the Long Beach Historical Society or Long Beach Heritage. The easy walk will lead you past various Long Beach treasures, including the 1921 Security Bank Building, the terraced Ocean Center Building and the former Masonic Temple, considered the oldest building in downtown Long Beach.