A diverse beach community rich in eclectic nightlife and cultural hotspots, visitors to Long Beach don’t have to head to Los Angeles for excitement. With Uber available in Long Beach, it’s the perfect way to get to and from the Long Beach Airport (LGB), as well as the city’s popular attractions. If you’re looking to make a splash and arrive in style, consider requesting an UberBLACK.
Here are a few other helpful things to know for your upcoming trip out of LGB:
Long Beach Airport: tips and resources
- Uber Airport Page: For all of the information you’ll need on requesting a ride, head over to Uber’s airport page for LGB. Once you’ve collected your bags and requested your vehicle, walk out of the baggage claim area on the arrivals level, confirm your exact terminal and door location, and your Uber partner will meet you curbside.
- Terminal Map: Get a head start on your journey by familiarizing yourself with a map of the terminals.
- Weather: Long Beach is known for its Mediterranean climate, but don’t let that stop you from taking a peek at the ten-day forecast.
- Flight Status: Before the leaving the house, be sure to check the status of your flight.
- Traffic Report: Check road conditions by listening to KNX 1070 AM. If you need an alternate route to the airport, consult Google Maps.
- TSA Guidelines: Know the TSA Guidelines before packing your bag and save yourself some valuable time at security.
- Security Wait Times: Be sure to review security wait times before you leave.
- Airport News: For all of the latest news out of LGB, head over to their official Twitter or Facebook page. Or if you’d just like to check out at some snazzy photos, you can follow them on Instagram.
- While You Wait: Looking for a tasty breakfast burrito before your flight? Check out the Taco Beach Cantina.
Where to go in Long Beach
Whether you’re in town for a business conference or planning a weekend getaway for the whole family, the LBC has plenty to offer. From a historical tour or ghost hunt on the Art Deco ocean liner, the Queen Mary, to local works of art at the Long Beach Art Museum, there’s a little something for everyone in Long Beach. Here are just a few of the places you’ll want to visit during your stay:
- Aquarium of the Pacific: Right across from the Long Beach Convention Center, you’ll find the Aquarium of the Pacific. With three permanent exhibits that focus on the habitats of marine life in Southern California, the frigid Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific, you’ll find more than 11,000 animals. It’s a delightful spot to bring the kiddos where they’ll get to interact and touch jellyfish and epaulette sharks up close.
- Berth 55: If you want to feast like the locals, head over to Berth 55, a fish market and walk-in seafood eatery. Once you’ve arrived at this glorious metal shack at the port of Long Beach, you’ll be able to knock back a few beers while cracking into some succulent, freshly-caught lobsters and crabs, all whilst gazing upon shipping vessels puttering across the water.
- Outer Limits Tattoo: Outer Limits Tattoo has been open for 88 years, making it the oldest tattoo parlor in the country. Since 1927, many a young sailor has passed through their hallowed doors and has been forever marked by one of their incredible artists. Though you might not be in the market for some new ink, Outer Limits is also a museum that is dedicated to the history of the tattoo and you’ll see flash work from some of the many artists that have worked there over the years.
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