The Queen Mary (Long Beach)
A retired 1936 ocean liner permanently docked in Long Beach as a hotel, museum, and tour site.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
A genuinely atmospheric piece of history — an Art Deco transatlantic liner you can tour, dine on, and even sleep aboard, with popular ghost tours.
Our read - 02
It's showing its age and has had on-and-off closures for repairs, and Long Beach is a haul, so check current access before committing.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Queen Mary (Long Beach) earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Queen Mary (Long Beach) works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Queen Mary (Long Beach) works.
History and culture matter to you
For history & culture, The Queen Mary (Long Beach) delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — The Queen Mary (Long Beach) isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You want context, not just the photograph
For depth & learning, The Queen Mary (Long Beach) is hit or miss.
You prefer local life to spectacle
For local authenticity, The Queen Mary (Long Beach) is hit or miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Tours ~$30-50
- Timing
- Check current open areas before going, as sections close for repairs.
- Booking
- Buy tour tickets online and verify the ship is open.
- Allow
- 2-3 hours
- Accessibility
- Parts of the historic ship have stairs and tight passages, limiting access.
- Getting there
- Drive to Long Beach; on-site parking by the ship.