Long Beach Convention & Entertainment CenterVenue Guide & Nearby Hotels

Venue address and event entrances

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center uses 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802 for attendee arrival planning. Check your registration materials for the correct hall, building entrance and drop-off point before choosing your hotel route.

Where to stay near Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Ocean Boulevard / convention campus / the Pike

Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Marriott Long Beach Downtown, The Westin Long Beach and Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach give several nearby starting points. Compare the route to the actual registration lobby, street crossings, parking charges and any connected access confirmed by the property. Nearby does not mean every event entrance is equally close.

Downtown / East Village / Alamitos area

Downtown hotels along First Street, Atlantic Avenue and nearby streets broaden the choices beyond the waterfront towers. Compare the full street route, check-in arrangements and the return after evening sessions. Smaller hotels and self-service properties may offer a different set of services from a full-service convention hotel.

Queensway waterfront / airport and wider Long Beach

The Maya and Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown sit across the waterfront road network from the convention campus. Airport-area and other Long Beach hotels add options for arrivals and business appointments. Compare the complete drive, rideshare or transit journey; straight-line distance across water does not establish a walkable shortcut.

The guide keeps the closest 40 hotels in this verified collection visible even when no comparison price is available for the displayed night. Distances are straight-line estimates from the venue reference point. Choose a hotel using both its location and the real route to your event.

Historical and recurring events

These historical editions and established event series show the kinds of programs associated with Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Announced editions are identified as they stood when this guide was reviewed; historical examples describe past use of the venue.

Verify the current edition before booking: Some events may not repeat or may move to another venue. Confirm the dates, venue, hall and organizer’s registration instructions for the edition you intend to attend. These examples do not establish a future booking schedule.

AWE and SAAC entries describe completed 2026 editions. Space Tech Expo’s Long Beach example is historical: the organizer moved to Anaheim for 2026 and lists Anaheim for 2027. The announced Impressions edition should still be checked against the organizer’s current schedule.

Getting to Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Long Beach Airport (LGB) provides a local airport option for this trip. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) serve the wider region with different routes to Long Beach. Choose flights and hotel location using your arrival time and the full transfer; airport-area hotels are separate from the downtown convention district.

Parking, local transport and the final walk

The venue lists three parking structures and a main surface lot, with more than 4,000 spaces across the campus. Parking charges, access and availability can vary by event. Use the official directions and parking map, confirm your building and accessible entrance, and follow the event’s drop-off instructions. If using public transport, check Long Beach Transit and LA Metro for current routes, service hours and the final walk.

Book your convention stay on BusinessHotels.com

Individual travelers can compare and book convention hotels directly through BusinessHotels.com, without enrolling their company in a corporate travel hub or arranging a managed-travel contract. This website booking is separate from an organizer’s room block or a booking on a hotel’s own website.

Attendees, exhibitors, independent professionals and bleisure travelers can compare locations, stay dates and room conditions. Follow any employer or event booking requirements that apply to your trip. Compare an official room block when it includes useful benefits or a negotiated price.

1. Confirm your entrance and event days. Include exhibitor setup, early meetings or any additional leisure nights.
2. Choose your actual stay dates and guests. Use the calendar and the correct adult and child occupancy.
3. Compare the complete stay. Review taxes and fees, cancellation terms, parking, breakfast and charges payable at the property.
4. Open the hotel page. Use the hotel button to review room availability and the latest rate for your dates before booking.
5. Review and confirm. Check the property, room, dates, guests and final total, then retain your confirmation.

Use AI Hotel Finder by venue name or address

Open BusinessHotels.com AI Hotel Finder. Enter Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, or paste 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802. Select the venue suggestion, choose check-in and check-out, and submit your search. Compare the returned stay totals and the actual route to your hall.

For a specific property, enter the full hotel name and city. A venue search helps you compare locations; a named-hotel search helps you check a property already on your shortlist.

Add a leisure day around the convention

Leave time for the downtown waterfront, the Pike area, dining or a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific. The Queen Mary is another waterfront destination with separate access and admission arrangements. Check current hours, tickets and transport before adding a stop, and allow for the road route between opposite sides of the harbor.

Venue and hotel booking FAQs

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