Long Beach (Queen Mary) Shopping

[Elephant Man]

We are staying at the Maya Doubletree prior to a departure on Splendor from the Queen Mary area.

 

We want to do some pre-cruise shopping prior to departure and are wondering how far it is from the Maya to a shopping mall with a supermarket and liquor store.

 

Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.

 

EM

[CourtneyLovesCruising]

We are staying at the Maya Doubletree prior to a departure on Splendor from the Queen Mary area.

 

We want to do some pre-cruise shopping prior to departure and are wondering how far it is from the Maya to a shopping mall with a supermarket and liquor store.

 

Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.

 

EM

 

I don't know how far it is but there is a free shuttle that goes from your hotel through the downtown area. Hope that helps!

[Langley Cruisers]

Well, a local might come along and recommend something else, but we found everything we needed at the Wal Mart, which was a quick walk from the free shuttle bus that BohemianDoll mentioned. If you want an amazing breakfast place, I'd recommend the Omelette Inn. It's fabulous! We ate there twice before our cruise. We went to breakfast and then walked to Wal Mart, neat and sweet.

 

Here are two links for you. Click below:

 

http://www.omeletteinn.com/index.html

 

http://www.walmart.com/storeLocator/ca_storefinder_details_short.do?rx_dest=%2Findex.gsp&rx_title=com.wm.www.apps.storelocator.page.serviceLink.title.default&edit_object_id=2949&sfsearch_single_line_address=long+beach+ca

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[Elephant Man]

Thanks to both of you for useful info.

 

EM

[muffin]

Forgive the Canadian question? Is there wine at walmart? Thx, I assume so, but just need to know.

[Langley Cruisers]

Forgive the Canadian question? Is there wine at walmart?

 

Yes, wine at Wal Mart, Target, Fred Meyer, and many drug stores as well. Weird huh? Not what we are used to. ;):p

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[Cruisin' Chick]

Before heading to a Walmart to buy wine, you should call it (or have the concierge at your hotel call) to double check. Some Walmarts don't have their liquor license yet.

[Elephant Man]

Yes, wine at Wal Mart, Target, Fred Meyer, and many drug stores as well. Weird huh? Not what we are used to. ;):p

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From what I have just learned from other sources, I believe the Walmart closest to downtown Long Beach doesn't carry liquor or wine but ..... not to worry ..... there are two drug stores closeby (CVS and Walgreen) both of which carry liquor. They likely don't handle things like bandaids or cough medicine but who knows?

 

You're right, Langley, it's not at all like our people-proof government bunkers at home.

[blan2]

Being from Canada myself, I had asked about places to get wine while staying pre-cruise in Long Beach. I had the following information sent to me:

 

"If you are staying at the Hotel Maya or the Residence Inn that is near the Hotel Maya, (there is another one on first street that would be walkable) the WalMart isn't walkable. Or, it isn't IMHO. But you can take the free Passport shuttle to "downtown" to the WalMart; the nearby grocery, Albertson's; a Nordstrom Rack; and a Marshalls. "

 

If you check out the map for the Passport Shuttle System (free downtown); Passport C goes to City Place where all of the above stores are located.

 

http://198.172.203.101/schedules/pdf/34.pdf

 

Another reply, commented that the Walmart does not have liquor, but there was an Albertsons just down the street from it that had a large selection.

 

I hope this helps....enjoy your cruise.

[Elephant Man]

Many, many thanks, blan2.

 

EM

[riffatsea]

You don't need Walmart for liquor!

In California every supermarket,pharmacy,7-11,etc. sells liquor/wine! The prices are VERY reasonable compared to those in Canada!!

[Langley Cruisers]

The prices are VERY reasonable compared to those in Canada!!

 

Yes, we know that... you don't have to rub it in. LOL! ;):p:D

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[blan2]

Many, many thanks, blan2.

 

EM

I am glad the information helped. Have a great trip! We are 10 away from our time on the Splendor......I can't wait.

[Elephant Man]

I know how you feel. We leave for LB on Sat to start our B2B on 15 Jan on Splendor. I guess we'll be sharing the ship with you at some stage of our cruise. Hope to meet you.

 

Tom and Helen

Port Alberni

[thekidsandi]

And you will love your stay at the Maya. We stayed there last May before our Splendor cruise (which included my daughter's wedding) and were very impressed with the rooms and service. Have a wonderful trip!

[Underwatr]

It didn't occur to us to visit the downtown Walmart but there's an Albertson's supermarket adjacent to the Walmart (Long Beach Blvd & E 5th Street) that has an OK wine selection. You may have to ask for a store "bonus card" to get any sale pricing for wine but it's not necessary to fill out the accompanying paperwork.