At Long Beach in Long Beach: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Port of Long Beach (massive container ship berths and cranes), Queen Mary ocean liner, Downtown Long Beach skyline, San Gabriel Mountains (distant, northeast horizon).

When taking off from Long Beach (LGB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Long Beach typically departs to the east or northeast on runways 25L/R, which means a right-side seat gives you the best view of the Los Angeles basin, the Port of Long Beach container terminals, and the San Gabriel Mountains rising inland. You'll also see the Queen Mary and downtown Long Beach during initial climb. Notable sights include: Port of Long Beach (massive container ship berths and cranes), Queen Mary ocean liner, Downtown Long Beach skyline, San Gabriel Mountains (distant, northeast horizon).

When landing at Long Beach (LGB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Long Beach Airport's primary runways (25L/25R) have westerly headings, meaning final approach comes from the east over the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The right side offers views of downtown Long Beach, the Port of Long Beach container terminals, and the Queen Mary, while the left side faces inland urban sprawl with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Queen Mary (moored in Long Beach Harbor), Port of Long Beach container cranes and ship terminals, downtown Long Beach skyline, Los Angeles River delta.

The best window seat at Long Beach (LGB) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Long Beach (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.