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.
Venice Beach
Top up your tan while you watch body builders and colourful performers doing their stuff along Los Angeles’ quirky urban shoreline, a great escape from the city.
Dodger Stadium
Catch an event at Dodger Stadium during your trip to Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Santa Monica Pier
Head to this century-old sun-baked attraction which has plenty of quirky beachside kitsch, a boardwalk ambience and a heady carnival atmosphere.
Santa Monica Beach
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
Activities
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
The Queen Mary: Admission, Tours, and Paranormal Experience
Our pick of the best Downtown Long Beach Hotel Deals
Hilton Long Beach Hotel
"Room was not pleasant at all we found someone’s dirty socks in between one of the chairs!! Room had a very eggy smell parking is 35 dollars a night even though there lot was always full staff wouldn’t answer calls when calling to the room was left on hold for 10mins then another 10mins just for them ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"Great personal, clean, well mentain. Good restaurant and bar. Easy way to airport with the shuttle. We will be back."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Hilton Anaheim
"I’m coming back hopefully I get a good discount love love it I miss it ready come back I will be back August thank you"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"M Amazing hotel and an excellent stay from start to finish. The check-in experience was outstanding, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate my request to move to a higher floor while still ensuring I kept a room with a view of the airport. Watching the planes take off and land was one ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"The staff at Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel was incredible! Very helpful and willing to go out of their way to assist you. The shuttle to and from Disney is ultra convenient and the best possible perk. The only time I had to wait more than 10 minutes for it was at the very end of the night when everyone ..."
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"All the benefits of staying at Disneyland without the price tag. Breakfast is amazing! The most variety and biggest hotel complimentary breakfast I’ve ever had. The rooms are older, but clean. Also, the staff is helpful and friendly. You can walk to Disney. You can even watch the fireworks from the ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Long Beach
Hollywood
Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios.
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.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
