O Sole Mio - View this location on map 'Since 1983, couples yearning for a romantic cruise the way it's done in Venice have been able to rent an authentic Venetian gondola in Long Beach, complete with stripe-shirted gondolier, for an hourlong glide through the canals and waterways of the Naples section. Your ride, for $65, might include a running commentary on the sights or a Verdi aria. Or you can ask for silence. The operators of the Gondola Getaway ( 562-433-9595) provide cheese, salami, fresh bread, an ice bucket and glasses. Bring your own bottle.'' New York Times 5437 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA Active, Cultural

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