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Long Beach Getaway

1/5/2013

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Long Beach is the perfect place to escape the city life, especially when all you want to do is to stroll, relax and enjoy a beach-bum lifestyle. I visited this city with my family to see The Queen Mary and to chill out at The Chill. These are few of the finest attractions in Long Beach but it has more to offer. This place is also known because of its beautiful long stretch of clean sand and clear water.
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The first thing we did is to breeze in the Queen Mary. Known as the grandest ocean liner in the whole world, the Queen Mary is now a tourist attraction in Long Beach. This gigantic ship is now a historical landmark and an entertainment venue to visitors, giving them, a unique glimpse into a bygone era when steamships were the most regal way to travel.
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After our self-guided tour at the ship, we went straight to The Chill. This is the coolest place that I have been in my entire life. The Chill is a unique holiday attraction in Long Beach next to the Queen Mary's big dome. It's the only kind of ice sculpture event during Holidays featuring an awe-inspiring exhibition of larger-than-life sculptures ranging their sizes from 8 feet to 24 feet tall. The entire exhibit is made up of about 4,500 blocks of ice, weighing 2 million pounds. The tent has to be kept at 9 degrees, so each visitor will be given a special parka to walk around the tent in. 
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I know there are so many great restaurants in Long Beach! But when you are inside the Queen Mary Seawalk, you can't find any food choices. The only one you can find is in one booth before entering the Holiday Village. Though, their foods are quite pricey, we have no other options to fill our hungry stomachs but with those pizzas, sausages and gelatos that they are selling. 
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Available is a free metro service, The Passport. This will take you to downtown Long Beach finest destinations. Here, you can find other tourist attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific. We tried the 45-minute Harbor Breeze Cruise tour boat located at the Long Beach Harbor. It is a double-deck 65-foot  vessel with a snack bar, lavatories, comfortable salon seating and large outdoor decks for great views.  You will also learn history about the harbor, as well as see the beautiful Long Beach skyline, California Sea Lions playing in the harbor, the world-famous Queen Mary, large cargo and container ships from all over the world.
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What I’m wearing: long sleeves shirt (H&M), cardigans (Merona),  jeans (Abercrombie & Fitch),  cap (Target Men's Clothing) boat shoes (Sanuk). Hype this on lookbook here. 
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While cruising, I just cant resist taking photos of the beautiful scenery. I love how the sun sets while we are sailing along the beautiful coastline. I would recommend this place for a family or solo vacation because  it is a very stress-free relaxing place.
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17 Comments
Mai Flores link
1/6/2013 12:01:28 pm

Envious!! Going on a short cruise is what I've been longing for ever since.. if I were only given a US visa. Nonetheless, I'll surely experience something as personal as this when I finally get a chance to. Glad that you had a wonderful, chilly time there! :)

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John link
1/6/2013 01:10:34 pm

Pretty sure if that happens to me, I'll be posting pics more than you did hehe. Seriously, I wish to experience doing a short cruise too. Kelan kaya?

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Jo-Ann link
1/6/2013 01:34:55 pm

Long beach is really a cool and lively place for rest and leisure time. I wanna have this experience too.

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Francis Balgos link
1/6/2013 01:38:56 pm

A true blue steam ship..
The name Queen Mary is also a catchy name.
Can you tell if this ship is named after Queen Mary - otherwise known as bloody Mary.
Queen Elizabeth half sister.
Steam ship, though its eloquence is now a bygone era was a great way then to spell luxury travelling. :)

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Ellen Bernardino link
1/6/2013 03:28:22 pm

You're so cool! you can still manage to be fashionable while on a travel.

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Franc Ramon link
1/6/2013 04:23:45 pm

Long beach is really packed with attraction and I'm surprised they have a cold area attraction which is perfect if you want to escape the warm beach humidity.

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Ephramar link
1/6/2013 04:26:24 pm

How I wish I could also see Queen Mary. When I was still small, I'm fond of Cruise Ships that my uncle has been telling me. He was once aboard on that ship as a guest and his <a href="http://tambay.ph">experience</a> staying on the ship was awesome

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papaleng link
1/7/2013 12:58:56 am

No comment.. Basta envy ako sa iyo. It is my dream na to experience a cruise tour. Those pictures make me more envious. ha..ha..ha..

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Algene link
1/7/2013 01:47:11 am

Looks like you had so much fun with your getaway. And yes, mukhang naenjoy mo talaga yung food. Hehehe

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tatess link
1/7/2013 07:10:14 am

A travelling fashion blogger, lol. That is one great experience for you.

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Mary Anne Velasco link
1/7/2013 07:35:45 am

Long Beach is a place where my boyfriend and I have added to our travel wish list. We'll be heading to the U.S.A. for a two-week vacation sometime in 2014.

The food made me really hungry!!! Want some pizza and sausages, too.

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Mark Morfe link
1/7/2013 01:03:29 pm

Queen Mary is indeed amazing. Plus the scenic view along Long Beach would make every visitor wish they don't want to leave.

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jane link
1/7/2013 01:47:40 pm

wow! indeed this place is gorgeously beautiful! I 've heard a lot of blogs about this or posts about just looking at your pictures makes it more inviting! xx

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Kenneth Ravida
1/7/2013 07:32:33 pm

Long beach, and Queen Mary, great places to go with to, I'd love to go there too

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Ron Leyba link
1/7/2013 11:22:03 pm

Hope I can visit and spend some time at the long beach too. Great get up you have there bro. Love the foods you posted here as well.

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nanardxz link
1/8/2013 01:37:32 am

Such a nice place..hope to have a chance to visit Long Beach also.

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fjordz link
1/8/2013 12:34:00 pm

I like how you post your photos on this blog. Makes me feel so envious. And even without the text, the photos have stories as well.

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