Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship IOWA Museum Tours and Tickets

Enjoy the special opportunity to explore the only publicly accessible battleship on the West Coast—and learn all about its wealth of history—when you book advance tickets to the USS Iowa. Active since 1943, the ship has seen conflicts from World War II to the Korean War. With the accompanying mobile app, you’ll hear stories from soldiers and veterans about wartime life, and will have multimedia accompaniments to your excursion.

See the L.A. coast from the sky with an exciting, 15-minute tour from Long Beach on a private helicopter. Swoop above the iconic Queen Mary ocean liner, hover over downtown Long Beach and see the imposing Battleship Iowa that's moored in the city's bustling port. Enjoy seaward views of Catalina Island and the curving Pacific coastline before touching back to Earth at the Long Beach helipad.

Los Angeles is packed with world-famous attractions, but checking them all off can quickly get expensive. Save money and see more with the Los Angeles Explorer Pass by Go City. Choose what you want to do- there are over 30 attractions and tours all hand-picked by local experts- and simply display your pass on your smartphone for easy admission. From visiting the Warner Bros. Studios to whale watching on the ocean - there is something for everyone. Go City gives you the freedom to choose what to do, when you want - all on one pass.

See the L.A. coast from a private helicopter with a 30-minute, narrated flight from Long Beach, and take in California’s most iconic vistas. Watch for surfers as you soar over the breaks at Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan beaches, then swoop above the exclusive harbor in Marina del Rey. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the slender Santa Monica Pier, see the Los Angeles airport from above, and return to Long Beach past Hawthorne, Torrance and the Galaxy Stadium while enjoying sweeping western panoramas of the Pacific Ocean.

For those wanting a more personalized tour experience while visiting the Battleship IOWA, we offer a general addmision that you and your party can tour the ship at your own pace, and also private guided tour. This exclusive add-on option takes you deeper into the story of the Battleship IOWA – from her initial active duty days in 1943 all the way up to her third decommissioning in October 1990. You will hear stories of the courage and service of those who served on board this iconic ship while being escorted by a member of today’s crew that is dedicated to preserving her for future generations Private Tours starting times: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - 02:30 pm. Shoreline Village offers a wide variety of fun and entertainment for every age. Enjoy waterfront dining options to fit your particular mood, ranging from simple snacks like funnel cake and ice cream to upscale outdoor dining overlooking the Queen Mary.