Battleship IOWA - One of the Top Things To Do in Long Beach and San Pedro

Weekday Walkup Discount

👉 Save $4 on your ticket purchase when visiting Monday→Friday

Ask about our weekday discount when you purchase tickets in person.

Limited time offer.

You’re closer than you think

📍 Location = the amazing LA Waterfront in San Pedro just minutes from Long Beach – perfect for a spontaneous outing.

📅 No planning or reservations required. Walk-ups welcome every day. Come when it works for you.

🌟 Unique experience You won’t find anything else like this in all of LA. Explore a real battleship, step into history, and enjoy incredible harbor views all in one visit.

💎 Hidden gem Many locals don’t even know the ship is here. But then the get aboard and can’t believe it took them so long to find her.

🚀 Just launched

🆕 Been here before? It’s time to come back. The National Museum of the Surface Navy aboard Battleship IOWA just brand new LIFE OF A SAILOR experience is now open to the public as part of our general admission tour.

Something for everyone at Battleship IOWA

🔹 Self-Guided Tours
Wander the decks of a true naval legend – a powerful giant that is still shaping lives and inspiring generations eighty-plus years after her launch

🔹 Crew-Led Deep-Dives
Go behind the scenes to stand where presidents were welcomed and ordinary sailors fought to preserve freedom across WWII, the Korean War, and the Cold War. Our friendly, knowledgeable crew will blow your mind with thrilling stories on these exclusive guided routes.

🔹 Family Activities
A kid-friendly scavenger hunt and storytelling throughout the ship.

🔹 Special Programs & Events
Seasonal events like LA Fleet Week and film screenings onboard.

🔹 Café & Ship’s Store
Grab delectable bites and refreshments at Vicky’s Doghouse Café, located on the battleship’s aft deck (admission to Vicky’s is FREE). Enjoy the view of  the largest port complex in the western hemisphere as you eat, then shop for unique, themed gifts down below in our ship’s store.