Long Beach, California's fifth largest city is part of Greater Los Angeles. Situated along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach is one of the busiest seaports in the world, as well as a world-class seaside resort destination, with numerous shopping districts and lodging options which range between luxury hotels and Long Beach vacation rentals. The Queen's Market Place, situated close to pier J, is an open mall designed to look like an English Village. One of downtown's liveliest areas is Pine Avenue, where Long Beach's nightlife lives. The Aquarium of the Pacific is a world-renowned research facility and tourist destination, with over 10,000 animals. In mid-April racing vehicles and fans invade the city for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Perhaps the most popular attraction, the R.M.S. Queen Mary, is a former ocean liner that has been transformed into a grand hotel. Visitors have the option of staying in Long Beach vacation rentals, Long Beach short term rentals or vacation homes in Long Beach.

The City of Long Beach is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse, interwoven smaller neighborhoods within a large city. While we offer all the amenities of a major metropolis, many say Long Beach has the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its size. USA Today has called Long Beach the "most diverse city" out of the 65 most populous cities in the nation. They are proud of the depth of their integrated ethnic diversity; Long Beach is home to residents of African American, Asian, Caucasian, Native American/Alaskan, Hispanic and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Island descents. Long Beach holiday rentals or Long Beach vacation home rentals range dramatically.

The City provides a full range of municipal services, including police and fire, public health and environmental services, library, parks, recreation and related social services, engineering and public works, sanitation, general administration, planning and community development, public improvements, and gas, water, airport and towing services. The City operates and maintains a world-class international deep-water harbor, a nationally recognized convention center, several beaches and marinas. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and Energy Department and the only city in California with its own Oil Department, which manages close to 2,000 oil wells. Browse our featured Long Beach vacation rentals and vacation homes in Long Beach.