Downtown Long Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Long Beach
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Hollywood
A star-studded venue which is part film and TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park for three-times the fun.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Magic Mountain and find out why this is a popular theme park in Stevenson Ranch. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Crypto.com Arena
This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.
Los Angeles Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Los Angeles Convention Center, a top convention centre in Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
University of Southern California
Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Southern California, a top university in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Long Beach Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Long Beach with a trip to Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Activities
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure
Our pick of the best Downtown Long Beach Hotel Deals
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
My husband and I stayed here 4 nights. Room was a lot spacious than we thought and had everything we needed including a fridge and a microwave. Room was also clean. Daily breakfast was good. Enough carbs and protein to fuel your morning at Disney. The staff at breakfast room did an amazing job keeping ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
The room was excellent. Despite being near the airport, it was very quiet. Thr shuttle to the airport is convenient and reliable. The staff was exceptionally courteous.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Great room
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Perfect location for LAX. Nicelt appointed room, the gym equipment in the fitness centre is well above average for a hotel set up. Very impressed.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
No complaints everything was great
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Nice staff
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Long Beach
Westchester
You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Bowlero Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Flower District are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.
South Park
While you're in South Park, take in top sights like Crypto.com Arena and jump on the metro at Pico Station to see more of the city.
Mid City
While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.
Koreatown
Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.
Mar Vista
Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.
