Long Beach is California’s seventh largest city and home to the US’s second largest port. The city blends urban sophistication with the relaxed atmosphere of a beachside community. It is home to world-class attractions like the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, cutting-edge museums, and a thriving, multi- faceted arts and culture scene. In addition to International trade through the port, high technology has also been an important economic engine for the long Beach area.