Recommendations and resources for enjoying your stay in Long Beach!

• Detailed information on hotels close to the event
• Insight into popular and unique Airbnb neighborhoods
• Links to our blog posts covering where to eat, where to explore, and where to decompress

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Hotels & Lodging

There are some great places to stay in Long Beach, including some of the neighborhoods that will give you a taste of the local life. We’ve outlined some of the hotel options as well as some of the neighborhoods you might want to check out if you’re planning to AirBNB.

Hotels in Long Beach

Downtown Long Beach boasts an internationally famous conference center that’s right next to the ocean, and it has the hotel lineup to match. All of the Downtown hotels we list here are within walking distance of a wide-range of restaurants and shops, including Pine Ave., the Promenade, and the Arts District.

There are LOTS of hotels Downtown, including the boutique Hotel Royal (cute converted apartments but no parking) and some kitschier super affordable places (all of the cheaper ones are in the Arts District), so this is just a sampling. Be sure to review the area for yourself!

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Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Long Beach is actually part of the conference center complex, so it can feel busy when there is a convention in town, but it’s in one of the best locations in town. It has a beautiful lake and gorgeous views of the ocean, plus a rooftop pool. It’s one of the pricer hotels, but without the luxury prices, because, Long Beach. Check out the Hyatt Regency.

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The Renaissance Hotel

The Renaissance is part of the Marriott family of hotels. Located on the corner of Pine Ave. and Ocean Blvd., it is well-positioned to get anywhere you need to go in Downtown. It also boasts the Sip Bar and Lounge, with some snazzy atmosphere, food and drinks. It’s in the typical mid-to-upper price range. Check out the Renaissance.

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The Courtyard Marriott

It’s a typical Courtyard Marriott, located in the heart of the Arts District, which is easily walkable to most of Downtown. It’s been recently remodeled, and good views of the ocean to the south and the city to the north. Its real claim to fame, though, is bar and restaurant James Republic, which has excellent food and crafty drinks along a lovely raised streetside seating deck that’s perfect for people watching. It’s in the high mid-tier price range, depending on your rooms. Check out the Courtyard Marriott.

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The Best Western

The Best Western, like it’s neighbor the Courtyard Marriott, is located in the middle of the Arts District at 1st and Linden. It’s a typical Best Western, newer than most, though with less rooms that many, so it tends to fill up on busy weekends. The District wine bar and Utopia restaurant on the corner are popular with locals, and the shops along 1st between Linden and Elm are too. You can also easily visit the Marriott’s James Republic which is right across the street. It’s a mid-tier price range. Check out the Best Western.

AirBNB areas to check out

Here are some of the best neighborhoods to home-stay in while in Long Beach. All of these areas are located about a 10 minutes’ drive from the WCLB venue at CSULB, and between 5-10 minutes from Downtown, where our After Party will be Saturday night.

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Belmont Shore

Second Street is home to a Long Beach-famous stretch of restaurants, shops, and drinking establishments, and the neighborhood surrounding it is known as Belmont Shore. From Second Street to Ocean Blvd (between Livingston and Bayshore) are a variety of beach cottages, modern redesigns, and cozy duplexes with unique and beach-y architecture. It’s super walkable and only blocks from the beach. Check out Belmont Shore on AirBNB.

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Naples and the Peninsula

With even more of a small beach-town vibe than Belmont Shore, though located right next door, is Long Beach’s very own Naples Island, complete with canals and gondola rides! The houses are close together and tend toward the upscale. There are a few walkable and notable restaurants and bars on Naples, and plenty of options nearby. The Peninsula that protects Naples from the wide-open ocean is a stretch of Ocean Blvd that juts out past the tiny island, and has two gorgeous stretch of beach on either side, one facing the ocean, the other facing in toward the bay. The Peninsula features a tiny general store and one delicious and well-designed cafe called Vibes, which is a local favorite. Check out Naples & the Peninsula on AirBNB.

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Alamitos Beach

Alamitos Beach is heavy with locals and is a more affordable and densely packed area, while still being beach adjacent! Bordered by the trendy shops and restaurants of 4th Street to the north, Downtown to the west, and the beachfront Long Beach Museum of Art and sleepy Bluff Park to the east, Alamitos Beach has some local favorite restaurants, including the more upscale, small seating Ellie’s and third-wave coffee shops, including Lord Windsor and Rose Park Roasters. Just be warned: parking here is scarce! Leaving your car parked and Lyftinf or Ubering around town is your best bet. Check out Alamitos Beach on AirBNB.

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Explore Long Beach

Check out our thoughtfully-crafted blog series, Explore Long Beach, to learn a bit about what makes our eclectic city the perfect place to host a WordCamp.

Peter and Chris Explore Long Beach

This summer, we visited our favorite neighborhoods, saw some new sites and ate lunch at an awesome venue. Enjoy!

9 Must-Try Eateries Within 15 Minutes of WordCamp Long Beach

Wondering where to grab dinner before the After Party? Here’s a collection of places we recommend – all within a 15 minute drive.

Aquarium of the Pacific

Our city’s aquatic menagerie features beautiful tanks filled with unusual species, a cool walk-through Lorikeet Forest, sharks, penguins, marine mammals and more.

A Bit of Wildness on the Edge of the City

On the east side of Long Beach, along the San Gabriel River, is the 800-acre El Dorado East Regional Park, first established in 1955.