Guide to Long Beach

The Waterfront Center of Southern California

Long Beach is where the action begins and the fun never ends. From the regal Queen Mary and spectacular Aquarium of the Pacific to stirring Broadway shows, live music venues and hundreds of exclusive dining destinations—all centrally located. Airport-close, a brief and pleasant cruise away from Catalina Island and a short distance from Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood and everything Southern California has to offer— Long Beach is the perfect destination!

Getting To Long Beach Is Easy!

Coming from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take 405 south, then take 710 south. Long Beach is located at the end of the 710 freeway which leads to downtown Long Beach. Limousine, taxi and/or airport shuttle service is also available.

Coming from Long Beach Airport (LGB) or Orange County’s John Wayne Airport (SNA), take 405 north, then take 710 south. Long Beach is located at the end of the 710 freeway which leads to downtown Long Beach. Limousine, taxi and/or airport shuttle service is also available.

Coming from the Inland Empire area, take 91 west to 710 south. Long Beach is located at the end of the 710 freeway which leads to downtown Long Beach. 

For those who prefer to leave the car at home, the Metro Link is also available. Take the Metro Blue Line, L.A.’s first light rail transit system which runs from 7th Street in downtown L.A., through surrounding communities, ending in downtown Long Beach.

Go to www.mta.net for details on Metro schedules and rates. Metro welcomes bikes with transit on rail and bus.

Once You Are Here…

Take advantage of the city’s public transportation services available both on land and water! The bright red Passport Shuttle offers service to major Long Beach attractions and is free throughout several stops in the downtown cultural spots. You can also hail water taxis, the Aquabus and the Aqualink, with services between the Queen Mary and Alamitos Bay Landing. All shuttles and water taxis are bicycle friendly.

Foot Friendly Streets

With its seaside walkways and waterfront marinas, Long Beach has set the standard for “walkability” and is an ideal spot for strollers and bikers alike. Within conveniently close proximity, you will find first-class accommodations, shopping, numerous entertainment options and more than 100 restaurants within an eight-block area. Also offered is the Bikestation, the first facility of its kind in the United States, located on the First Street Transit Mall, and offers attended indoor bicycle parking (free during regular business hours) as well as professional repair services. 

Driving to the Beach

Driving access to our 5.5 miles of beach is a breeze! Start at the heart of Long Beach where you can access the beach by going to Marina Green Park off of Shoreline Drive, continue driving to Bluff Park at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Junipero Avenue or proceed on Ocean Boulevard towards the peninsula and park in one of many parking lots available.