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The Space Shuttle is the only winged manned spacecraft to have achieved orbit and land, and the only reusable space vehicle that has ever made multiple flights into orbit. The Space Shuttle Endeavour was the fifth and final orbiter to be built. On October 30, 2012, the California Science Center became the permanent home of the Endeavour . General admission to the California Science Center is free to the public but visiting the Endeavour requires a ticket, which only costs $2. The Endeavour exhibit shows the story of the American space exploration program. You may stay in the exhibition as long as you like. The museum displays the shuttle horizontally while it builds the Air and Space Center. When that center opens, the shuttle will be on display in its vertical launch position, as though it’s ready for take-off.

The Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is a popular site for fishing and strolling in Long Beach . It is located just a few minutes from second street and is surrounded by the beach. You can easily access from the Downtown by walking through the Shoreline Pedestrian/Bicycle Path . This pier was first built at a location known as "Devil's Gate". In 1967 the new concrete Pier opened east of the old one. Their characteristics are 1800 feet long and 24 feet wide, with an enlarged hexagonal area at the seaward end, and two wings extending 120 feet east and west. It was renamed in 2005 as "Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier" . An inscription was added at the entrance: The people of Long Beach dedicate this pier to the men and women of our nation's armed forces, as a tribute to their love of country and a memorial to their sacrifice.

The Walter Pyramid  has become a recognized icon for the city of  Long Beach (CA) . Designed by architect  Don Gibbs, it is one of only three true pyramids in the United States. You can explore the city walking from Downtown to the Walter Pyramid . The route takes two hours and covers approximately 10 km. There are some interesting spots along the way including the Colorado Lagoon . This impressive cobalt-blue building is located on the campus of Long Beach State University . It measures 345 feet on each side of its perfectly square base. Depending on the day and the lighting, the blue takes on a different shade. The pyramid officially became named the Walter Pyramid thanks to the generous donations presented to the university by Dr. Mike and Arline Walter. Home to Long Beach State's Basketball and volleyball teams , it also hosts multiple events throughout the year.