Plan your visit
Practical stops and public resources for Long Beach. Follow the official links for current availability before you travel.
Plan indoor breaks and check opening times before you leave. Outdoor shade, benches, water points and restrooms are shown only where sources support them; unconfirmed facilities need a check with the operator.
Heat & comfort stops
Check today’s cooling-center information
The County map lists cooling centers and site-specific hours. Unless a site note says otherwise, the County describes air conditioning, bathrooms, drinking water and ADA access. Check the selected site’s notes and current opening times before leaving; a place in this guide is not automatically open or activated.
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Library cooling stops and drinking water
Long Beach Public Library designates all its branches as cooling centers during regular hours, with air conditioning and access to fresh water. The listed locations include Billie Jean King Main Library and Mark Twain Neighborhood Library. Check holiday closures and the chosen branch before travel.
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Marine Stadium: picnic and restroom facilities
The City lists picnic areas and restrooms at Marine Stadium. Events can close parts of the area. Confirm current access; shade, drinking fountains and a step-free path to your exact stop are not verified here.
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Start with a confirmed free option or plan a special outing. Free entry does not include every extra. Follow the operator’s age, eligibility and reservation rules; we do not label a place suitable for everyone without evidence.
Choices for different budgets & ages
Rancho Los Cerritos: free public-hours visits
The operator offers free admission during public hours. Special events and closures can change access; large groups have separate arrangements. Check the visitor page instead of assuming every event is free.
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Family artmaking at LBMA
The museum lists family artmaking and other public programs. Check the specific campus, date, age guidance, fees and registration rather than assuming all gallery events are family activities.
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Make room for a special outing
For a bigger outing, use the official venue calendar to choose an event, then check the complete cost, age rules and booking conditions. Admission, parking, meals and transport can be separate; no price or discount is assumed here.
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Regional resource: these links lead to a Tongva-led organization based in Altadena, outside this guide’s area. Explore its public learning opportunities and follow the organizer’s current invitations. This is not a local attraction, a drop-in invitation or a complete directory of Tongva organizations.
Learn from Tongva-led public programs
Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy
TTPC is a Tongva-led nonprofit focused on land stewardship and cultural education. It identifies itself as an independent nonprofit, not a Tribal government or authority. Start with the organization’s own account of its work.
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Public community education
TTPC offers public education through onsite, online and community programs about Native history, ecological knowledge and contemporary culture. Follow its current public-program invitations for format, eligibility and registration. Its ceremonies are not open to the general public.
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Volunteer Education Days
The organization welcomes the public to hands-on learning about ecosystem restoration and stewardship. Check its current announcement and registration instructions before making plans; this guide does not promise an available place or permission to arrive without arranging participation.
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Use the official service pages for current instructions, counter notices and appointments. Non-emergency lines do not replace emergency dispatch.
City payments, permits and non-emergency help
Office of the City Clerk
City Clerk office at City Hall; services listed include passports, civil marriage and public records requests. Published contact: (562) 570-6101. Published address: City Hall 411 W. Ocean Blvd. (Lobby Level) Long Beach, CA 90802.
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Utility Services bill payment (City Hall lobby)
Pay City utility bills online, by mail, by phone or in person in the City Hall lobby, or use the drop box. Published contact: (562) 570-5700. Published hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Published address: 411 W Ocean Blvd, Lobby Level.
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Parking Citations
Use the City page to pay or contest a parking citation and read its current review deadlines and payment-plan rules. Published contact: (562) 570-6822. Published address: City of Long Beach City Hall 411 West Ocean Blvd, Lobby Level Long Beach, CA 90802.
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Permit Center (Building and Safety Bureau)
Counter for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and plans, plus business license applications; appointments encouraged. Published contact: 562.570.PMIT (7648). Published address: 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor Long Beach, CA 90802. Published weekday hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wednesday opens at 9:00 AM. Walk-ins are not accepted 11:30 AM-1 PM or after 3:30 PM.
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Code Enforcement Bureau
Bureau that investigates non-compliant buildings, enforces zoning rules and responds to reports of abandoned vehicles; violations can be reported online. Published contact: 562.570.CODE (2633). Published address: 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802. Published weekday hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
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Police Dispatch (non-emergency phone tree)
Police non-emergency dispatch line; the page says not to call it for an emergency response. Reports can also be filed online. Published contact: (562) 435-6711. Published address: Public Safety Building, 400 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802.
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Fire Dispatch (non-emergency)
Fire Department non-emergency dispatch line; the page says not to call it for an emergency response. Published contact: (562) 591-7631. Published address: Long Beach Fire Department 3205 N. Lakewood Blvd. Long Beach, CA. 90808. Business desk (562) 570-2500, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM; weekdays not printed.
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Community Development temporary counter closures
The City page lists closures Tuesday, November 3 for Election Day, and Thursday, December 10 from 11 AM to 4:30 PM for training. Check the official page for any newer counter notice.
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Check the named program for eligibility, appointments and current arrangements. Online court information is not legal representation.
Jobs, court information and community help
LBWIN Adult Career Services Center
Public workforce center offering no-cost job search help, with in-person orientations by appointment and priority service for veterans. Published contact: (562) 570-3700. Published hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. Published address: 4811 Airport Plaza Dr., Suite 120.
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Multi-Service Center
City help center for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Published contact: (562) 570-4500. Published hours: Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; *Closed daily from noon to 1 p.m.. Published address: 1301 W. 12th Street Long Beach, CA 90813.
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Self-Help Guide to the California Courts (info)
Statewide court self-help guide with step-by-step help for eviction, small claims, restraining order and fee waiver cases.
Official information — Self-Help Guide to the California Courts (info) ↗ · Source collected
Read the current branch schedule and closure notice before leaving. Missing hours do not mean a branch is closed.
Library hours and temporary notices
Library schedules and closures
The library hours page lists all locations and services, including phone lines, closed November 3 for Election Day; November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving; and December 25 for Christmas. Bay Shore Neighborhood Library is temporarily closed for ADA improvements starting October 26, with no reopening date supplied. Check the official page before going. Weekday opening times are not listed here yet; use the official branch timetable.
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These references preserve partial schedules and source conflicts. They do not add unstated sessions to the events list.
Program dates to check with the organizer
Let's Read Together @ Harte
The library feed lists first- and third-Wednesday series for this reading program. Check the calendar for its actual dates and any exceptions.
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2026 Latino Comics Expo
The organizer prints a range from December 5, 2026 at 11 AM to December 6, 2026 at 6 PM. Daily program hours are not published, and full program details are still to be announced. This card does not describe continuous opening hours.
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Regional options outside Long Beach. Check the dated source and ask the operator about current services and appointments.
Massage outside Long Beach
Gardena Women Spa — outside Long Beach
Massage business. Published address: 15435 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA, 90249. Published contact: 310-538-2229. This location is outside Long Beach city limits.
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U Spa Asian Massage — outside Long Beach
Massage business. Published address: 18531 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA, 90248. Published contact: 310-756-6966. This location is outside Long Beach city limits.
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Regional options outside Long Beach. Check the dated source and ask the operator about current services and appointments.
Acupuncture outside Long Beach
GM Acupuncture — outside Long Beach
Acupuncture practice. Published address: 1875 W Redondo Beach Blvd, #201, Gardena, CA, 90247. Published contact: 714-222-3414. This location is outside Long Beach city limits.
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Ling's Acupuncture Clinic — outside Long Beach
Acupuncture practice. Published address: 16815 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA, 90247. Published contact: 310-538-8882. This location is outside Long Beach city limits.
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Regional options outside Long Beach. Check the dated source and ask the operator about current services and appointments.
Herbal and wellness shops outside Long Beach
RSL Herbal Emporium — outside Long Beach
Herbal teas and related wellness products. Published address: 14770 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249. Published contact: 310-756-6042. This location is outside Long Beach city limits.
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TC Herbs & Health — outside Long Beach
Herbal teas and related wellness products. Published address: 1328 W Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248. Published contact: 310-327-0336. This location is outside Long Beach city limits.
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Regional options outside Long Beach. Check the dated source and ask the operator about current services and appointments.
Pediatric care outside Long Beach
ROADS Community Clinic – Gardena — outside Long Beach
Community clinic with pediatric care information. Published address: 14111 Van Ness Ave, Suite 2, Gardena, CA, 90249. Published contact: 310-516-9152. This location is outside Long Beach city limits.
Official information — ROADS Community Clinic – Gardena — outside Long Beach ↗ · Source collected
Check the provider for the named service, current hours and eligibility. No appointment or availability is promised.
Urgent-care information in Long Beach
MemorialCare Urgent Care - Long Beach (Los Altos)
MemorialCare urgent care site on North Bellflower Boulevard; the page also lists primary care and lab services. Published contact: (877) 696-3622. Published phone is the organization main line; urgent care, primary care and laboratory schedules differ.
Official information — MemorialCare Urgent Care - Long Beach (Los Altos) ↗ · Source collected
Check each organizer’s current directions before going. These references do not establish a new destination address in this guide.
Official program information
Willow Springs Park
A 48.2-acre park where a restoration project restored 11 acres into wetlands, with a free Agents of Discovery mission. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Drake Park
A 6.6-acre park with handball and racquetball courts, a soccer field and a newly renovated community center. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Orizaba Park
A park with two half-court basketball courts, a mural, Fitness Zones, walking paths and a skate park. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Wheel Fun Rentals Shoreline Village
A bike rental shop whose self-guided Long Beach Bike Tour starts from its Shoreline Village location. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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LBPL Adult Literacy Services
Library program for adults: free one-on-one literacy tutoring, English-language services and group learning classes. No program location or hours are printed in this retained source. Published contact: (562) 570-6609. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Pigeon's Roller Rink Long Beach
A roller rink with a smooth polished concrete skate floor, where all day skate admission is $15 for guests of all ages. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Laugh Factory Long Beach
A comedy club location of the Laugh Factory where doors open 30 minutes before the show and a two-drink minimum applies. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Long Beach Symphony
An orchestra whose Classical Series plays the Terrace Theater, with pre-concert talks, lobby performances and firepits. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Long Beach Airport Tours
Free airport tours for groups ages five and up, covering aviation history, classic architecture and mosaic artwork. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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East Village Arts District Second Saturday
A monthly arts district activation on 1st Street between Linden and Elm with local artists, makers and small business vendors. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Check each organizer’s current directions before going. These references do not establish a new destination address in this guide.
More organization and visitor information
Harbor Area Farmers Market Downtown Long Beach
A year round Friday certified farmers market on The Streets, Promenade north between 3rd and 5th, accepting EBT, Market Match and WIC. Published market hours: Friday 10 AM–2 PM. The operator gives a street segment rather than a numbered address; check its directions. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Long Beach Ballet Nutcracker
The organizer’s Nutcracker information names the Terrace Theater. Check the organizer for current performance and ticket details. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Long Beach Opera
Opera company with program information naming The Queen Mary and First Congregational Church. Check the company for current program and venue instructions. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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SteelCraft Long Beach
A food hall with a monthly events calendar of live music, trivia, paint and sip, pop-up markets and workshops. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Catalina Express from Long Beach
Round trip ferry service to Catalina Island from the Long Beach terminal daily, with Long Beach/Avalon trips of approximately 1 hr. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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The Playful Stage improv jams
A casual, community-focused improv event where anyone can jump into games, scenes, and spontaneous storytelling. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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El Dorado East Regional Park
A 388.2-acre regional park with lakes, group picnic areas and a model train ride. Published contact: (562) 570-1771. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Gondola Getaway
Venetian gondola cruises through the canals of Naples Island, with Traditional Gondola Cruises of 50 minutes for up to 4 people. Published contact: (562) 433-9595. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Long Beach Waterbikes
Hydrobike rides on Alamitos Bay from a dock in front of Ballast Point Brewery, with one-hour rides from $29 per rider. Published contact: (562) 546-2493. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Long Beach Shakespeare Company
A Long Beach theatre company on Atlantic Ave celebrating 26 years, with a 2026 season of staged dramas and old-style radio shows. Published contact: (562) 997-1494. Check the official page for current location instructions and arrangements.
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Rail, bus routes, fares and trip planning from the operators’ own pages.
Metro A Line and Long Beach Transit
Metro A Line stations and connections
Metro’s A Line timetable, effective June 7, 2026, lists Del Amo, Wardlow, Willow St, Pacific Coast Highway, Anaheim St and the Downtown Long Beach loop: 5th Street, 1st Street, Downtown Long Beach and Pacific Av. Check current schedules and alerts before travel.
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Long Beach Transit routes and schedules
Long Beach Transit publishes its routes and service information on its own site. Choose the route and direction, then check service alerts before travel.
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Long Beach Transit fares
Use Long Beach Transit’s fares page for current ticket, pass and payment information. Eligibility rules apply to reduced fares.
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Long Beach Transit trip planner
Long Beach Transit’s home page has a trip planner with starting location, destination, departure date and departure time. Check the planned journey and any service alerts before leaving.
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