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Airports

Long Beach Airport

The Long Beach airport is approximately 15 minutes from downtown Long Beach and is the most convenient airport to the wedding site and local hotels.

Santa Ana / John Wayne Airport

The Santa Ana / John Wayne / Orange County airport is 22 miles SE from downtown Long Beach and around 30 minutes driving time.

Los Angeles Airport

The Los Angeles airport is 21 miles NW from downtown Long Beach and around 30 minutes driving time.

 

Hotels

The Westin Long Beach
333 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 436-3000

King / double rooms are available for $159 per night. Please call the number to the left or (800) 937-8461 and identify yourself as a guest of the “Stephanie Obrion and Jason Carter Room Block” when making your reservation. Reservations must be made by August 11th.
 

Courtyard Marriott
500 E. First St.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-8511

King or two queen bed rooms are available for $109 per night. Please call the number to the left or (800) 321-2211 and identify yourself as a guest of the “Obrion and Carter Wedding” when making your reservation. Reservations must be made by August 8th.
 

The Renaissance
111 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-5900

A group rate is not available for this hotel. The hotel was recently remodeled and the rooms are stylish and comfortable. Rates are typically $159 per night.

 

Activities & Attractions

The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(800) 437-2934

Historic ocean liner berthed in Long Beach open daily with extended hours for restaurants and lounges. First Class Passage ticket includes Ghosts & Legends show, admission to the Russian Cold War submarine, two Guided Tours and all exhibit areas. Adults $31.
 

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100

More 12,000 marine animals representing 550 species. Explore a diversity of marine habitats from California coastal waters to the icy Northern Pacific. Open daily from 9am to 6pm.
 

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
6300 State University Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 985-5930

Garden includes a spectacular koi pond, waterfalls, tea house and bonsai collection. Open Tuesday-Friday 8am to 3:30pm, Sunday noon-4pm.
 

Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 439-2119 ext. 234

 

Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-1689