Long Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Long Beach

With a population of 462,257, Long Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Long Beach

Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Long Beach. These include popular favourites such as BO-beau kitchen + roof tap (144 Pine Avenue), L'Opera (101 Pine Ave.) and Thai District (149 Linden Ave.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Michael's on Naples (5620 2nd Street) and Saint & Second (4828 E. Second St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, L'Antica - Long Beach (4611 2nd St) and Waters Edge Winery (217 Pine Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Long Beach.

When to visit Long Beach

Long Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 879
1 night at 3-star hotel
Long Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 879
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Long Beach in August, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 75 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Long Beach, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Long Beach

Plane

When flying to Long Beach, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Long Beach from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Long Beach. The train journey from Long Beach to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around RM 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about RM 66 for a 0h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Long Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 21 miles from Long Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Beach, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Burbank, the bus ride to Long Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around RM 24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about RM 123 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Long Beach, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Long Beach. Long Beach Bus Terminal - 1498 Long Beach Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Long Beach, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Long Beach from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Long Beach. The train journey from Long Beach to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around RM 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about RM 66 for a 0h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Long Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 21 miles from Long Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Beach, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Burbank, the bus ride to Long Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around RM 24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about RM 123 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Long Beach, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Long Beach. Long Beach Bus Terminal - 1498 Long Beach Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Long Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
LOT
Good (672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (889 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,277 reviews)
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Where to stay in Long Beach

Average rates range from around RM 1,182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,285 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Beachrunners Inn and Hotel Royal. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Long Beach, with prices from RM 358 to RM 4,607 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Long Beach are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Port of Long Beach - In Long Beach’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown, Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and The Queen Mary.

Port of Long Beach - In Long Beach’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown, Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and The Queen Mary.
Most popular hotel in Long Beach by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Long Beach

Most booked hotels in Long Beach

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,210+
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,056+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,090+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 969+
Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 1,086+
Hilton Long Beach
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 957+

Hiring a car in Long Beach

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Long Beach is the Hertz branch at 4100 E Donald Douglas Dr, which is 4 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 4.58 per litre in Long Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 54.87 and RM 73.16. The most frequently booked car type in Long Beach is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Long Beach is the Hertz branch at 4100 E Donald Douglas Dr, which is 4 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 4.58 per litre in Long Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 54.87 and RM 73.16. The most frequently booked car type in Long Beach is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.