The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center was built in 1962
on the site of the former Long Beach Municipal
Auditorium. It was significantly expanded in 1994 and today
it has more then 400,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space,
two theaters, 34 meeting rooms, and an arena for sports events
and concerts,
Long Beach Convention Center Facilities
Long Beach Arena
WYLAND MURAL:
- Round building wrapped with "Planet Ocean" mural by Wyland
- Mural is 116,000 square feet, was dedicated July 9, 1992
- On Earth Day 2009 Wyland added earth mural on the roof
ARENA FACTS
- Seats 13,500 for basketball
- Seats 11,200 for ice hockey
- Seats 4,550 to 13,500 for concerts
- Has 19,000 to 75,000 square feet of exhibit space
- Hosted volleyball events of the 1984 Olympics
Terrace Theater
- Full production theater that seats 3,051
- Lobby has glass front with view of a fountain
- East side of the theater has an ocean view
Center Theater
Horseshoe shaped theater that seats 825 in 13 rows
Long Beach Convention Center
- Three exhibit halls with 224,000 square feet of space
- Exhibit Hall A: 91,000 square feet
- Exhibit Hall B: 57,000 square feet
- Exhibit Hall C: 76,000 square feet
- Also has 34 meeting rooms and a grand ballroom
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LBCC Exhibit Halls
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LBCC Meeting Rooms
About the Long Beach Convention Center
Where Is The Long Beach Convention Center?
The Long Beach Convention Center and Entertainment Complex
is located at 3000 East Ocean Boulevard, on the corner
of Ocean Boulevard and Pine Avenue. Most visitors take
the San Diego Freeway (405 Freeway) to the Long Beach Freeway
(710 Freeway) to access the Long Beach Convention Center
and downtown harbor front area. For driving and parking
instructions see
Long Beach Convention Center - Official Web Site
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LBCC Directions
Long Beach Convention Center - Official Web Site
The official Web site of the Long Beach Convention Center
includes an event calendar and detailed information about
the center's facilities, services, and event planning
information and guidelines.
Wikipedia "Long Beach Convention Center" Introduction
Article with information about the Long Beach Arena and
the arena's Wyland mural. Also includes brief information
about the other Long Beach Convention Center facilities.
