A retired 1936 ocean liner permanently docked in Long Beach as a hotel, museum, and tour site.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
History & culture buffs
Photographers
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Families with kids
The genuinely curious
Local-life seekers
Not for
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Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
An atmospheric Art Deco 1936 ocean liner you can tour, dine on, and even sleep aboard.
Not independently verified — estimated
Popular ghost tours add a fun, eerie layer to the historic ship.
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It's reliably open daily again since its restoration, but it's an aging ship where individual decks and cabins can close for ongoing repairs, and Long Beach is a haul from central LA.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
As a couple
A characterful, slightly spooky outing — book a stateroom for the full effect.
With friends
The ghost tours make a fun group night.
Multigenerational
Engaging history for older visitors on an easy, well-run self-guided tour.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Tours ~$30-50
Time
2-3 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Check current open areas before going, as sections close for repairs.
Getting there
Drive to Long Beach; on-site parking by the ship.
Booking
Buy tour tickets online and verify the ship is open.
Accessibility
Parts of the historic ship have stairs and tight passages, limiting access.