- Long Beach Grand Prix, Downtown, ☏ +1 562-981-2600, info@gpalb.com. April. A weekend-long event culminating in Indycar racing on a 2-mile (3-km) track through the streets of downtown. Held every April. Celebrities races are among the events.
- Gay Pride Festival, Rainbow Harbor and the Marina Green, ☏ +1 562-987-9191, PrideWeek@LongBeachPride.com. Held every May, the festival celebrates gay, lesbian, and transgender lifestyles through music, stage performances, and a parade.
- Long Beach Seafood Festival (Shoreline Aquatic Park). A foray into seafood cuisine, with entertainment.
- 17 Grecian Festival, 5761 E. Colorado Street, ☏ +1 562-494-8929. Labor Day weekend. Greek food and entertainment.
- Long Beach Triathlon, ☏ +1 714-978-1528. A 1/2-mile (800 m) swim, 11-mile (18 km) bike ride, 3-mile (5 km) run race along the oceanfront of Long Beach. September.
- Long Beach International Marathon, ☏ +1 562-728-8829. Scenic marathon along the shores of Long Beach. October.
- Belmont Car Show. The largest one-day car show on the West Coast. Held in September
- Haute Dog Easter Parade. Annual parade featuring dogs in costume.
- Sidwalk Chalk Art and Poetry Contest.
- 18 Historical Cemetery Tour, 1095 E Willow Rd. October 31 9AM-2:30PM. The Historical Society of Long Beach puts on an annual tour of the historic Sunnyside Cemetery with actors telling stories as figures from Long Beach's past. Tickets are required and go on sale starting in September. Adult $20, 5-18 $8, 4 and under $1. (updated Feb 2016)
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- Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
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Experiences in Long Beach
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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Long Beach — book ahead and skip the guesswork.
- Book popular tours early in peak season — small-group slots go first.
- Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
- Look for free-cancellation options if the weather looks unstable.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Long Beach — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
- Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
- Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Transfers in Long Beach
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Private airport and city transfers for Long Beach — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
- Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
- Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
- Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
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- Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
- Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
- Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Long Beach — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.