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.
Dodger Stadium
Catch an event at Dodger Stadium during your trip to Los Angeles. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Activities
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
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
Our pick of the best Downtown Long Beach Hotel Deals
Hilton Long Beach Hotel
"The Hotel was clean and staff was helpful and professional. Pool table and amenities were very nice. I traveled with my fiancé but the hotel was very kid friendly. Board games, pool table, shuffle board was all very nice. The complaint is that there is NO Hot tub or jacuzzi which could redirect my ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
"Great clean place to stay. Parking was easy, room was spacious, amenities were great. Will definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hilton Anaheim
"Easy"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"Self parking is hard to find. No extra blankets in room and took over an hour to get them once requested."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"Pretty old hotel. The room wasn’t clean. Regretted staying here. Beds were comfortable though."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"all ok"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Long Beach
South Redondo
If you're spending some time in South Redondo, Redondo Beach Pier and Seaside Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.
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 LAX/Metro Transit Center 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.
Little Tokyo
Visitors often come to Little Tokyo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Los Angeles City Hall and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Little Tokyo/Arts District Station.
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.
