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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
San Pedro: West Harbor LA Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
West Harbor LA 45-Minute Narrated Harbor Cruise of San Pedro
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Our pick of the best Downtown Long Beach Hotel Deals
Hilton Long Beach Hotel
"The Hilton Long Beach is might go to place to stay whenever I’m in Long Beach. It checks all my boxes from cleanliness friendliness, great food, and great drinks as well as friendly staff."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"It was cool"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"Very clean room and the was excellent. I large parking spacing. I will be back."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
"I've ALWAYS returned my rental car, walked back to the hotel (15 minute walk) and take the airport shuttle the next day for an early morning flight. BEST hotel by LAX."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hilton Anaheim
"Very clean and modern rooms. I was pleased with them and would definitely return."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Room was spacious and big. Was not vacuumed, but everything else was clean."
Reviewed on 30 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 Palace Theater 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.
