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.
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.
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.
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
"Excellent location and great staff. Clean room but it had an odd smell."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Hilton Anaheim
"Staff was able to give a few families sharing 2 rooms, connecting rooms, overlooking the parks. Friendly and welcoming staff, and rooms were clean with floor to ceiling windows."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"Unexpected charges that were not disclosed. Also contacting the hotel is difficult. Prompted to leave a message and hope for a call back!"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"The service provide from this site was incredible 🤗. All the staff were very friendly and helpful when it came to assistance. Our room was accommodating, had a small problem with the AC but they helped us out and made sure to get it fixed ASAP. Over all it was great, my family enjoyed every bit ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
"We’ve stayed at this hotel over 4x this past 12 months …..Staff is great and friendly ! Always very quick in service when my family needed something."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"Almost on top the 405. Makes travel super convenient for north or south."
Reviewed on 20 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.
