Fun and Adventures for Thrill Seekers in Long Beach

There are plenty of heart-pumping adventures for thrill seekers in Long Beach, whether you have a need for speed, height, something wild or or a game where the stakes may be low but the clock is always ticking. Check out our recommendations for thrills, chills, and epic fun in Long Beach.

JETSKI2CATALINA

Experience the open ocean on this all-day jet ski adventure! Hop on a jet ski with Jetski2Catalina (700 Queensway Dr) and travel 22 miles across the channel from Long Beach to Catalina Island for an epic day trip or overnight visit. Available year-round, this guided trip gives you a view of the ocean unlike any other, with opportunities to jet alongside dolphins and swim or snorkel during your trip. Excursions depart from Jetski2Catalina’s location at Hotel Maya and head to a secluded beach on Catalina Island.

PARASAILING

Soar 800 feet above the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean with California Parasail (423 Shoreline Village Dr). Offering breathtaking, panoramic views of Long Beach and beyond, flights with California Parasail accommodate one, two and even three at a time. Dedicated to safety, all Long Beach Parasail captains are US Coast Guard licensed. Tickets are available for non-flying passengers to accompany you on the boat, and you can also purchase a digital photo package to document your high-flying adventure.

MAVERICK HELICOPTERS

How to get from Long Beach to Catalina Island in just 15 minutes? Fly there with Maverick Helicopters (1175 Queens Hwy) in a luxurious EC130 helicopter departing from the Queen Mary Terminal. For an unforgettable date night or adventure with friends, book a 30- or 40-minute helicopter tour of Hollywood sights or Southern California’s coast. Private charters are also available for airport transfers, sporting events, and more.

PANIQ ROOM

If you enjoy thrills of the creepy and scary variety, head to PanIQ Room (327 Pine Ave) in Downtown Long Beach, an escape room experience where players must solve a series of puzzles before time runs out. Get your group together to face the Insane Asylum or Haunted Manor rooms. For a slightly less scary but still thrilling game with more of a fantasy flair, try Pirates of Tortuga or Wizard Trials. Solving the puzzles while the clock is ticking will have your heart racing!

ADRENALINE RUSH LOS ANGELES

You’ve probably seen a Polaris Slingshot on the road looking like a combination between a sporty convertible and the Batmobile. These three-wheeled vehicles provide a unique driving experience perfect for zipping along LA-area freeways and the Pacific Coast Highway or making incredible memories on your Long Beach vacation. Adrenaline Rush Los Angeles (17152 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower) offers hourly Slingshot rentals from its location in Bellflower, just north of Long Beach.

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Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.