Calif. 90831-0350 1. Calif. Long Beach is the fifth-largest city in California and is situated on San Pedro Bay, south of Los Angeles, in Los Angeles County. The town was laid out and settled in 1881 by developer W. E. Willmore, who sold lots in the site as a seaside resort community called Willmore City. The city was incorporated in 1888 and reincorporated in 1897. Minor industries include transportation, communication and utilities, wholesale trade, finance, insurance, and real estate.
Tourism is also important to the economy.
Major attractions are the RMS Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, whale watching tours, and water sports.