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Long Beach / Event Day Guide

The main event.
The whole day.

Pick your venue. Find a bite, plan your arrival, and make room for an overnight stay.

Independent guide · Links go directly to official sources. Check your event date, opening hours, hotel availability and parking before you travel.

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Around the station: food, culture & connections →

Getting around: transit, airport & access →

Before you visit

  • Stargazing is a campus visit

    CSULB rooftop viewing is outside Downtown and weather dependent. Confirm the next session on the university program page. The suggested food and hotels are off campus in East Long Beach, Belmont Shore, the marina and airport areas; plan onward transport.

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  • Looking for the Spruce Goose?

    The Spruce Goose is now displayed in McMinnville, Oregon. It is not a current Long Beach attraction. The Queen Mary remains a separate Long Beach visitor destination.

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Getting around

  • Metro A Line to Downtown

    Metro identifies Downtown Long Beach Station on the A Line. Use the current station map and plan the onward route to your venue; no walk time is assumed.

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  • Waterfront Passport bus

    Long Beach Transit publishes a Friday–Sunday waterfront route serving the Downtown attractions and Queen Mary. Stops can change for events; check the current route and detours for your visit.

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  • Travel beyond Downtown

    Use Long Beach Transit’s official trip planner for CSULB, Marine Stadium, Belmont Shore, museums and other neighborhoods. Choose your date and destination; no frequency or journey time is assumed.

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  • Water taxis are seasonal

    At the October 11, 2026 check, regular AquaLink and AquaBus service had ended for the season; AquaBus was out of service until further notice. Check the operator for any special sailings and the next regular season before planning around a boat.

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District accessibility

  • Accessible rail and bus travel

    Metro states its buses and trains are wheelchair accessible and stations have accessible routes. Check elevator alerts and your onward connection before travelling.

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  • Check the garage elevators

    The Aquarium’s October 2026 ticket page reported that most elevators in the city-owned parking garage were out of order. This was visible in official indexed text; direct retrieval was blocked. Confirm the current accessible parking route with the Aquarium before you travel.

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  • Historic gardens have different routes

    Rancho Los Alamitos describes accessible parking and museum areas, but some historic gardens require stairs. Its house entrance has a width limit. Check the detailed route and equipment advice for your visit.

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Local culture & annual events

  • Museum exhibitions and family programs

    LBMA’s official events page lists exhibition openings, family artmaking and other programs at its Ocean and Downtown locations. Galleries may close during installation; check the specific campus and current program before visiting.

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  • Latino Comics Expo and cultural programs

    MOLAA’s official calendar lists the 2026 Latino Comics Expo for December 5–6, 2026. Check the organizer’s current details and its other exhibitions and cultural programs; this guide does not assume future annual dates.

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  • Seasonal celebrations aboard Queen Mary

    The operator lists seasonal celebrations and themed events. Use its current calendar for the edition, date and admission arrangements; recurring names do not establish future dates.

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  • Japanese Garden programs

    CSULB’s garden publishes programs and reservation information. Public visits require a reservation and private events or weather can affect access. Its postal address is the campus address; follow the garden’s arrival directions.

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Long Beach Arena

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Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

300 E. Ocean Blvd · Long Beach, CA

Official event calendar ↗

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Metro A Line to Downtown

    Metro identifies Downtown Long Beach Station on the A Line. Use the current station map and plan the onward route to your venue; no walk time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

  • Waterfront Passport bus

    Long Beach Transit publishes a Friday–Sunday waterfront route serving the Downtown attractions and Queen Mary. Stops can change for events; check the current route and detours for your visit.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Venue access and parking

    The complex publishes designated accessible parking and accessible seating with companion spaces. Parking is first come; some spaces are far from entrances. Confirm the step-free entrance, drop-off and seating arrangement for your specific event.

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Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

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Marine Stadium

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Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

5255 Paoli Way · Long Beach, CA

Official special-event and park updates ↗

Food choices are in Belmont Shore and the marina area. Hotels are East Long Beach and airport-area options, not on the shore; plan transport to Marine Stadium.

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Travel beyond Downtown

    Use Long Beach Transit’s official trip planner for CSULB, Marine Stadium, Belmont Shore, museums and other neighborhoods. Choose your date and destination; no frequency or journey time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Confirm shore and event access

    The City describes Marine Stadium’s parking, picnic areas and restrooms and warns of event closures. Specific step-free shore routes, accessible parking and temporary event seating remain unconfirmed; check with the venue or organizer.

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Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

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Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

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Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

300 East Ocean Boulevard · Long Beach, CA

Official event calendar ↗

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Metro A Line to Downtown

    Metro identifies Downtown Long Beach Station on the A Line. Use the current station map and plan the onward route to your venue; no walk time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

  • Waterfront Passport bus

    Long Beach Transit publishes a Friday–Sunday waterfront route serving the Downtown attractions and Queen Mary. Stops can change for events; check the current route and detours for your visit.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Venue access and parking

    The complex publishes designated accessible parking and accessible seating with companion spaces. Parking is first come; some spaces are far from entrances. Confirm the step-free entrance, drop-off and seating arrangement for your specific event.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

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The Queen Mary

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Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

1126 Queens Highway · Long Beach, CA

Official event calendar ↗

Promenade Café and ship accommodation are aboard Queen Mary. Other food choices and the Hyatt are across the harbor in Downtown; plan the connection rather than assuming an on-site walk.

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Metro A Line to Downtown

    Metro identifies Downtown Long Beach Station on the A Line. Use the current station map and plan the onward route to your venue; no walk time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

  • Waterfront Passport bus

    Long Beach Transit publishes a Friday–Sunday waterfront route serving the Downtown attractions and Queen Mary. Stops can change for events; check the current route and detours for your visit.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Historic ship access varies

    The official ADA ship map warns that some areas are inaccessible and tours may involve stairs or standing. Ask the Tour Center about accommodations and confirm current lift operation, your tour route and accessible parking before visiting.

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Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

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Aquarium of the Pacific

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Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

100 Aquarium Way · Long Beach, CA

Official event calendar ↗

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Metro A Line to Downtown

    Metro identifies Downtown Long Beach Station on the A Line. Use the current station map and plan the onward route to your venue; no walk time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

  • Waterfront Passport bus

    Long Beach Transit publishes a Friday–Sunday waterfront route serving the Downtown attractions and Queen Mary. Stops can change for events; check the current route and detours for your visit.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Accessible exhibits

    The Aquarium publishes wheelchair-accessible exhibits and manual wheelchair loans while available. Confirm suitability and arrangements for any special tour; festival parking arrangements are not a year-round parking guarantee.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

  • Check the garage elevators

    The Aquarium’s October 2026 ticket page reported that most elevators in the city-owned parking garage were out of order. This was visible in official indexed text; direct retrieval was blocked. Confirm the current accessible parking route with the Aquarium before you travel.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

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Shoreline Village

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Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

401-435 Shoreline Village Drive · Long Beach, CA

Official event calendar ↗

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Metro A Line to Downtown

    Metro identifies Downtown Long Beach Station on the A Line. Use the current station map and plan the onward route to your venue; no walk time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

  • Waterfront Passport bus

    Long Beach Transit publishes a Friday–Sunday waterfront route serving the Downtown attractions and Queen Mary. Stops can change for events; check the current route and detours for your visit.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Village access details

    The official directions page lists patron parking. A specific step-free route, designated accessible spaces and event accommodations have not been established from this source; check with Shoreline Village.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

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CSULB Nights at the Observatory

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Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

1250 Bellflower Boulevard · Long Beach, CA

Official observatory program & status links ↗

These are off-campus food choices in East Long Beach, Belmont Shore and the marina. Hotels include airport-area options; arrange transport and follow CSULB’s campus arrival instructions.

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Travel beyond Downtown

    Use Long Beach Transit’s official trip planner for CSULB, Marine Stadium, Belmont Shore, museums and other neighborhoods. Choose your date and destination; no frequency or journey time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Request observatory access in advance

    The university describes a rooftop visit usually reached by stairs and asks visitors needing ADA access to contact the Physics Department by 4 p.m. on the observing day. Confirm the viewing route and weather status before leaving; a step-free telescope arrangement is not guaranteed here.

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Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

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Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

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Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

628 Alamitos Avenue · Long Beach, CA

Official event calendar ↗

Downtown food and stay choices cover the wider district. Check the route from this museum; no walking distance is claimed.

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Metro A Line to Downtown

    Metro identifies Downtown Long Beach Station on the A Line. Use the current station map and plan the onward route to your venue; no walk time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

  • Travel beyond Downtown

    Use Long Beach Transit’s official trip planner for CSULB, Marine Stadium, Belmont Shore, museums and other neighborhoods. Choose your date and destination; no frequency or journey time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Plan your museum access

    MOLAA publishes wheelchair loans while available and permits service dogs. Its linked visitor rules do not establish a full step-free route. Confirm accessible entrances, parking and any festival accommodations with the museum.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

Start here

Long Beach Museum of Art — LBMA Ocean

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Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

2300 E Ocean Blvd · Long Beach, CA

Official event calendar ↗

This is the Ocean Boulevard campus. Suggested food and stays are in Downtown, not on the museum grounds. Plan onward transport and check for installation closures.

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Metro A Line to Downtown

    Metro identifies Downtown Long Beach Station on the A Line. Use the current station map and plan the onward route to your venue; no walk time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

  • Travel beyond Downtown

    Use Long Beach Transit’s official trip planner for CSULB, Marine Stadium, Belmont Shore, museums and other neighborhoods. Choose your date and destination; no frequency or journey time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Use the museum’s accessible arrival route

    LBMA publishes accessible galleries, ramps at 19th Place/Ocean Boulevard and east of Anderson House, accessible restrooms and accessible parking in its Ocean Boulevard lot. Beach parking involves stairs. Confirm wheelchair loans and any event arrangements.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

Start here

LBMA Downtown

Last checked: verified · Latest source collected

Directions ↗Official website ↗Phone number not yet verified. Check the official website.

356 E 3rd St · Long Beach, CA

Official event calendar ↗

Downtown food and stay choices cover the wider district. Check the route from this museum; no walking distance is claimed.

Before & after

Eat nearby

Plan your arrival

Park nearby

Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.

Official parking & arrival ↗

A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.

Make a night of it

Stay nearby

Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.

Transit

  • Metro A Line to Downtown

    Metro identifies Downtown Long Beach Station on the A Line. Use the current station map and plan the onward route to your venue; no walk time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

  • Travel beyond Downtown

    Use Long Beach Transit’s official trip planner for CSULB, Marine Stadium, Belmont Shore, museums and other neighborhoods. Choose your date and destination; no frequency or journey time is assumed.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Accessibility

  • Downtown gallery access

    LBMA states its galleries and restrooms are wheelchair accessible and identifies accessible parking behind the Downtown gallery on Elm Street. Confirm the entrance and any event seating directly; the Ocean campus’s ramp directions are not this location.

    Official information ↗ · Source collected

Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.

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