Our central location provides easy access to Orange County, Los Angeles County and major attractions in southern California such as Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, Catalina Island, Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studio and much more.

The Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Long Beach Airport offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the Long Beach Airport, local companies and attractions within 5 mile radius of the hotel by appointment only. Hotel features all newly renovated guest rooms and now FEMA approved. Priority Club Rewards amenities available at check-in. Friendly and professional staffs available to assist you at all times.

Antique & Collectible Market

323-655-5703

Long Beach Veterans Stadium located at Lakewood Blvd. and Conant Street near the Long Beach Airport.

Held the 3rd Sunday of Every month

Admission Charged
The Long Beach Outdoor Antique & Collectable Market offers over 800 Dealers with a huge selection of antiques, collectibles and home furnishings at bargain prices

April

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

3000 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, California
United States

882-88-SPEED

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

The annual race is billed as the largest sport special event of the West Coast, roaring engines, 180pmh speeds, and perfect weather, make for a fun filled day.

May

Long Beach Community Band Classics Concert

Lakewood First Baptist Church

5336 East Arbor Road

Long Beach, California

562-403-2923

Call for exact dates and hours of operation

Admission Charged

The annual spring concert features the Shoreline Concert Band.

June

 Bixby Knolls Street Fair

 Atlantic Ave between Carson and Bixby
Long Beach

Admission if Free 
The Annual Bixby Knolls Street Fair takes place on Atlantic Avenue, the District's central commercial corridor, which is closed to traffic for several blocks to allow arts and crafts vendors, local business people and food purveyors to set up booths and boutiques in the street. The Fair is a free open-air festival that is attended by over 10,000 local residents and visitors who come to enjoy the free, family-oriented fun that includes shopping, food, kids' activities and all sorts of live entertainment on the outdoor stage and on the street.

Long Beach Bayou Festival Long Beach

Queen Mary Events Park
1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-435-3511

Call for additional information

Admission Charged

The Long Beach Bayou Festival is a three-day celebration that brings together authentic Louisiana music, food, shopping, arts, crafts and dancing. There are two live entertainment stages that offer a variety of musical options including Creole zydeco and jazz and blues. Come listen to the music or take some free dancing lessons.

September

Harvest Festival

Long Beach Convention Center

300 E. Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach, California

800-321-1213

Usually held Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.

Admission Charged

This annual event is  America’s leading marketplace of handmade art, clothing, gourmet food and thousands of unique items. The Harvest Festivals are a testimony to savvy shoppers who think outside of the mall for solutions to home decorating, wardrobe sprucing, gift giving and jewelry purchasing dilemmas. For those who crave more out of their shopping experience than just purchasing innovative items, the Harvest Festival has an exciting lineup of entertainment throughout the weekend, along with gourmet food sampling and much more.

Annual Brazilian Street Carnival and Independence Day Celebration

100 North Promenade, Downtown Long Beach

Long Beach, California

562-438-3669

Usually held 10:00am – 10:00pm

Admission Charged

Downtown Long Beach turns into a Rio Carnival every September with Brazilian bands, food, crafts, and the highlight of the day: a big Rio-style parade.

Annual Grecian Festival

562-494-8829

Call for exact dates and additional information

Admission Charged

This event features authentic Greek food, game booths and entertainment.

Long Beach KKJZ Blues Festival

Long Beach's North Athletic Field

Long Beach, California

562-985-1686

Call for additional information and times

Admission Charged

KKJZ FM 88.1 presents this famous festival held at Cal State, spotlighting top Blues musicians.

Belmont Car Show

562-434-3066

Usually 10:00am – 3:00:pm

Admission Charged

The largest one-day show on the West Coast.

Annual Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival

Port's O'Call Village

562-434-3066

Usually held Friday – Sunday, call for exact dates and times

Admission Charged

The annual Lobster Fest is coming.  Get your appetite ready.

International Sail & Power Boat Show

Long Beach Convention Center and
Downtown Marina

714/633-7581
Call for exact dates and hours of operation

Admission Charged

The Long Beach tradition continues, nearly forty years of boat shows produced by the Southern California Marine Association and presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The International Sail and Power Boat Show is the West Coast's largest in-water and indoor boat show featuring hundreds of motor yachts, cruisers, sailboats, fishing boats, performance sport boats, family trailerables, ski boats, pontoons, inflatables and personal watercraft.

October

Homeworld Fall Show

300 East Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach, California 90802

562-436-3661

Call for additional information

See everything new at the Fall Home Show

Shipwreck

Aboard the Queen Mary

Long Beach, California

562-435-3511

Call for days and hours of operation

A month-long Halloween terror fest featuring haunted mazes aboard the Queen Mary.

Long Beach International City Bank Marathon

562-728-8829

Call for exact date and additional information

This popular and scenic course runs from the Aquarium along Ocean Blvd. througout Belmont Shore, Naples and back to the downtown area. Events include Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, inline Skating Marathon, Bike Tour, Children's Fun Run.

December

Christmas Boat Parade

Long Beach, California

Boat Parade is usually held the second Saturday in December.  Boaters may decorate their vessels and enter the parade. This parade attracts large crowds in and around the canals of Naples and it is always great fun. 

Arts & Entertainment

The Terrace Theater

300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, California 90802

562-436-3661

Call for schedule

Admission Charged

Edison Theatre

213 East Broadway
Long Beach, California 90802
562-432-1818

Call for schedule and additional information

Admission Charged

Sports

Skylinks Golf Course

4800 East Wardlow Road
Long Beach, California 90808

562-421-3388

Call for tee time and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Eighteen-hole challenging design is an enjoyable experience for all players, which offers an exciting blend of water hazards, numerous bunkers and excellent fairways and greens.

Long Beach Ice Dogs Hockey Club
Long Beach Arena
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.ICE.DOGS (423.3647)

Call for additional information

Admission Charged