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(409 Pacific Ave S, Long Beach; 9am-6pm) Half souvenir shop and half sideshow
starring Weekly World News media stars like Jake the Alligator Boy (a freakish taxi-
dermy that appears to be an alligator bottom stuck together with a real human upper
half), an Amazon shrunken head, and a one-eyed lamb: if you love kitsch, don't miss this
place. Bring change for the antique circus peep-show machines.
Beaches BEACH
Primary beach-access points in Long Beach are off 10th St SW and Bolstad Ave; a
0.25-mile boardwalk links the two entryways. In Seaview, take 38th Pl, just south of US
101. Cars and trucks aren't allowed on these busy beaches in summer, but the beach
north of Bolstad Ave to Ocean Park is open to vehicles year-round.
Note that surf swimming here is dangerous due to strong waves and quickly changing
tides. Instead of plunging into the water, you might hit the saddle and ride on horseback
along the endless dunes.
World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame MUSEUM
(303 Sid Snyder Dr, Long Beach; adult/child $5/3; 11am-5pm daily Jun-Aug, Fri-Mon Sep-May;
) If you think a museum devoted to the history and artistry of kites might be a bore,
think again. Kites have been used for scientific research, aerial photography, mail deliv-
ery and reconnaissance - as well as for amusement - for centuries. The whole story's
here, along with the largest, smallest and wackiest kites.
Sleeping
Shelburne Country Inn HOTEL$$$
( 360-642-4142; 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview; r $139-199; ) A Washington classic, the inn
offers 17 elegant guest rooms at giveaway prices when you factor in the complimentary
cookies, fresh flowers and gourmet breakfast.
Our Place at the Beach MOTEL$$$
( 800-538-5107; www.ourplacelongbeach.weebly.com ; 1309 Ocean Beach Blvd, Long Beach; r
$74-187; ) Nothing fancy, but under new ownership and keen to please, this smallish
motel offers good beach access (five minutes' walk through the dunes), a small gym, two
hot tubs and comfortable if slightly dated rooms. It's an easy walk to all of Long Beach's
downtown facilities.
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