Downtown Long Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
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
"Please let your customers know in advance that they need to use their room key to operate the elevator. Also let your customers know that when the parking garage is full, you have to park across the street. And that the parking garage is dark with no lighting and that the hotel should have some type ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
"The plece is amazing"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hilton Anaheim
"Staff was pretty nice from check-in to cleaning stuff. The room was exceptionally clean and sheets smelled super clean. I enjoy staying here when coming to Disneyland. It’s really close, very clean and pretty affordable, considering the location."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"I arrived very late and the hotel shuttle came pretty promptly. It does maybe need a little cleaning, the seats were a little gross. Check in was fast and easy. The cafe had the largest muffins I have ever seen (delicious, too). Bed was comfortable. Room was spotless and seemed recently updated."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"The bathroom was dirty. You could tell they did not sweep or wipe down the bathroom. The air vent looked as if it had not been cleaned in months. Also 45$ a day for parking is crazy."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"I stayed here as a kid and loved it, so I figured why not book it again......The hotel seems largely unchanged since then, and not in a charming, vintage way. The rooms feel dated, like they haven't seen a meaningful refresh/remodel in decades, which made it hard to justify the price tag at nearly ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
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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.
