Leisure

every weekend, and even weekdays are filling fast, Wilson said.with live entertainment.Starting nearly 600 feet above Avalon, each guided, 12-persontour travels along five individual zip lines totaling 4,000 feet. Ridersreach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour in a gradual descentacross Descanso Canyon.Each zip line lands on a wooden eco station, with each platformholding information on the island’s environment and history. It’sa nice opportunity to learn about our neighbor across the sea.“Being as close as we are to Long Beach, people don’t realize thatyou would have to travel a lot in order to get the type of experiencewe are offering — you would have to go to a destination muchfarther away than where we are now. This is the only zip line like thisin Southern California, and with all you can experience in Avalon,you are only an hour’s boat ride away,” said Wilson.PAMPER YOURSELFOver at the Pike, the 138-room AVIA Long Beach offers residents astaycation discount to enjoy its Rooftop Pool Deck, complete withoversized umbrellas, sunshades, and ocean view. Breakfast at theAVIA Kitchen features fresh local fruits and homemade granola,and in the evening, its Lounge features a small plate menu.If a friendly neighborhood spa is your cup of tea, Ambiance Skincarein Belmont Heights offers last-minute specials on its Facebookpage and monthly specials on its website.Some of Ambiance’s treatments include detox body wraps andsugar scrubs, as well as facials and sunless airbrush tanning —just in time to sport a bronzed look at the beach this summer.From archery ranges in the park to the zen of a moment alone, thecity offers countless options for a summer of frugal fun. Even thecity’s top ambassadors will be jumping into the action.For those who find inactivity the ideal vacation, the city’s world-classhotels and spas are just for you. This summer, the 197-room HotelMaya makes it easy for residents to enjoy a weekend away with its“Road Trip” packages, which include accommodations, summerdrinks, complimentary parking, and even a souvenir postcard.The pet-friendly, waterfront hotel will host Sunday pool partiesthroughout the summer, in addition to its Fiesta Domingo brunchIt’s a perfect reminder that your best summer getaway can befound right here at home, said Forney, an outdoor enthusiast whowill be spending his free time on the city’s 64 miles of bike trails.“It’s all about getting out in your own community and exploring,”Forney noted. nlongbeachmagazine.com 41