Located in San Pedro, the beach is named after Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. He was the first European to sail through the coastline of California. The beach is divided by the breakwater into the inner beach and outer beach. While the outer beach is popular for water sports such as Kayaking, Surfing and Scuba diving, the inner beach has calm and steady waves that make it an ideal spot for swimming. Besides the white sand beach, it also houses various complex one of which features the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. The aquarium educates visitors about the marine life of Cabrillo in the past as well as the present. Besides the aquarium, other main attractions are the Cabrillo pier and the Angel's Gate Lighthouse.
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This complex is a fine alternative to ocean-themed parks like San Diego's Sea World. Here, you can view sick or injured seals and sea lions rehabilitating in preparation for their return to the ocean. The center, run by two full-time staff members and a number of volunteers, caters primarily to California Sea Lions, Northern Elephant Seals, Northern Fur Seals and Harbor Seals. The center also has a gift shop and exhibits with materials intended to educate the public about marine mammals. Admission is free.
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Sunnyside Cemetery is a civil war cemetery and, as a historical landmark, is the resting place of hundreds of soldiers. A visit here would definitely evoke nostalgic feelings as you admire gravestones that are more than a hundred years old. They also occasionally conduct tours and host local and cultural events at the cemetery that are enjoyable and very popular among the locals.
One of the most renowned Tennis facilities on Long Beach, El Dorado Park Tennis Center is where tennis fans and a number of budding talent come each day to hone their skills to realize their dreams of being a professional tennis player someday. Classes are held under the guidance of certified instructors who impart their knowledge about the game to their students. Individuals of all ages are welcome here.
