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    LBCC renamed and renovated some areas. Happened to have caught some art displays.
    Melinda L.

    I've been to the Long Beach Convention Center many times from the early years of the Anime Expo to industry conventions. Alike many convention centers, it's a gigantic space for large, medium, and even smaller events. I've been through the main exhibition center mostly and recently returned here for the AOA Conference in Hall C, which was a smaller venue. The facility was as expected, with a nice space and there were some good dining options. Only take with that is, most of the food options there were just cafe or quick serve food, so nothing too fancy. BUT...my goodness, since when did a rice bowl or a deli sandwich cost $20 before taxes?! That's so insane. I was literally starving and wanted to just have a small bite, but really disappointed they didn't have more reasonable items for everyone. And their parking was also a little messy. They had parking staff there, but exiting was a HUGE mess! NO orange cones, NO traffic management...everyone was literally honking their horns. And the parking fee of $15 was as expected, though from other reviews, some events the parking fees can be up to $30, so it will vary on the event you're attending. The convention itself is a good space, but seems like there are areas the Convention Management Team should revisit, so that it stays a positive experience for everyone.

    This way to the convention center
    Tammy W.

    This place is HUGE! I've been here many times for different types of events but this last time was for a volleyball tournament. There was also an anime and jiu jitsu tournament happening the same weekend but it never felt super busy, which was great! There are several places to enjoy in and around the center including many food options! One gripe is that while I was relaxing on a couch in an area away from the crowds, an employee told me I couldn't be there. Meanwhile, another employee told me that food was not allowed but "don't get caught with it". Parking is $25 all day in "nearby" lots. Better off parking at the Pike for $15.

    Home of JJWL tournaments.
    Dennis L.

    My son competed in a Jiujitsu World League tournament here recently. It was really well organized and everything went smoothly. As a venue, this place is huge. They charged $25 for parking on a holiday weekend and do not allow outside food or drinks. They have water filling stations, concession stands, restaurants and a bunch of food trucks. It also has many places to eat nearby so it is a great place to visit when they have tournaments or other events here.

    ADHA 2025 Exhibit Hall
    Ruby S.

    Check in was a breeze; my friend added me as a guest to her reservation. View was nice, room was clean & tidy. Overall stay went well. Spacious lobby with many food options. Would choose to stay here again...

    Outside Seaside Auditorium
    Dan O.

    4 and half stars. Visited the Long Beach Convention Center during 2025's Scuba Show (see other review). A few notes about the facilities themselves: 1. (Pro) Quick access from the I-710 Interstate Highway. I-710 South terminates in downtown Long Beach, and the Convention Center was less than a quarter mile away. 2. (Pro) Parking was plentiful and reasonable. $15/day, and it wasn't just the parking lots physically on-site, but the rate was the same for some other garages nearby too. I got to the parking structure adjacent to the convention center entrance 30 minutes before the show opened, and although it took about 10 minutes to creep into the structure, once inside there was still a lot of parking available. 3. (Pro) The facilities themselves are first-class: A very large convention hall with room for 6 rows of vendors. Rest facilities were numerous and strategically placed- two sets of male/female in the convention hall itself, and several sets near the seminar halls. In addition to the two snack stands in the convention hall, there is another in the lobby, another in the other hall room, and a food truck outside. The only food truck was totally slammed by customers, I hope next time there will one or two more. 4. (Con) The biggest con is the prices of the food & beverages. Drinks were $20 each, a simple hot dog was $16. On the first day at about 2 pm I decided to splurge and get a bacon hot dog ($18). I hungrily devoured the hot dog. It was only about 1/4 left before I woke up and realized there wasn't any bacon in it. No bueno! With that being said, the pros outweighed the con, and I will gladly visit the Long Beach Convention Center again in the future! Repeat and recommend! Next year the Scuba Show is 30-31 May 2026, let's go!

    Angela A.

    Great time at the Long Beach convention center! I was there for the CABE teacher conference and it was great! Awesome hospitality! Very well organized for all the sessions. Friendly and helpful staff! They also had some food and coffee options available in the conference. We had a luncheon provided in the conference room and it was wonderful!

    Kristin C.

    What a gorgeous building! This was a great spot to attend a conference. Big open space, big rooms, friendly staff. The lunch we had the first day was not great. The chicken wraps had lettuce that was turning brown and chicken that was extremely dry. Location is great because it's fairly close to the airport, close to a lot of hotels and restaurants, and a beautiful area.

    "AOA's Free Million Dollar Trade Show" - Power Talks Schedule (08/20/25). @LongBeachCEC @AOA.USA #LongBeach #ApartmentOwners
    Jeff B.

    (Attended 08/20/25 WE @ 7:30am and several times before): This center along Long Beach's Shoreline Dr. was the area's hub for conventions and any entertainment events! I've been to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center many times over the years with events that ranged from concerts, conferences/seminars, traveling stage performances, and more recently trade shows, which this particular review is based upon. With more than 400,000 square feet of total meeting and exhibit space, the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is ideal for all types of special events, conventions and tradeshows and is within walking distance to everything. The Center features three multi-faceted exhibition halls that can be used individually or in combinations of up to 224,000 square feet of contiguous floor space, allowing maximum creativity in planning for any usage. How did this center for conventions and entertainment in Long Beach fare for this event!? PURCHASE Ticket - General Admission (FREE): Complimentary as all you needed to know - perfection! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=C30GrCruxGjIx7VOGjK09A THE SHOW A bi-annual event presented and produced by the Apartment Owners Association (AOA), this all-day event was every bit beneficial and helpful for those who managed or owned property in Los Angeles County. From a slew of vendors - three of which I later hired for various work needed at some of the properties - to keynote speakers who were doing their best to keep property owners abreast of the constant changes that went on within the industry, how to better your position, and options on how to either enter or exit the business. Here were just a few examples: ~AOA President Jeff Faller: Provided opening remarks and introduced all the major keynote speakers. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=y6wHfsWY1pYwP86_MJZesw ~Optimum Seismic Business Development Manager: His presentation on the new seismic retrofitting ordinance in Burbank, CA. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=8z_FDdGzuSksqh3sTpPiYA ~Eviction Attorney Dennis P. Block: "Avoiding Discrimination And Habitability Lawsuits" presentation. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=HwpGoVCA3BNTaleOGZ7CnA ~Eviction Attorney Mike Brennan: "New Laws, Emerging Trends & The Changing Landlord/Tenant Landscape" presentation. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=_qxGpVlYmU6K-xsFWNBwNw SERVICE App and online ticketing platform Eventbrite handled the ticket allocation which was seamless, the check-in line handled by Apartment Owners Association staff inside the venue went swiftly, the layout of the exhibit hall was user-friendly and easy to follow, the many vendors I spoke with were friend and easy to speak with, I didn't recall seeing any security, and although the concession stands were open, I didn't venture that way - easy-peasy! PARKING (Varied; $15.00 this instance): A flat-rate fee with no in and out privileges, and over 4,000 cumulative spots among various onsite garages (the main parking held over 1,900 spaces), there were ample places to park - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Initially, you walked through a spacious lobby area until you reached Exhibit Hall C, the second largest of three exhibit halls. Once inside you were faced with rows upon rows of vendors who offered their services, the central AOA booth if you had any membership questions, the main stages https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=R6xM_RYRJOue1HXo_HREww found at each end of the hall where the keynote speakers presented, and the two side stages https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=y5tSLCwu4fv6EUBu_T4W1Q where quick "Power Talks' occurred. The sound quality was decent but at times was drowned out, echoed, reverbed back to you, and could've used more speakers at each respective stage. No natural lighting since you were indoors while a ton of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There weren't any monitors or background music except for the sound of bustling hustle and guest speakers. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL During this particular event, The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center was fine and in the past it had been better, so I would continue to support this venue. It was easy to get here and find, and all of the directional signage was very helpful. Although I didn't take advantage of this, there were plenty of things to do in the immediate area. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $15.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

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    Yasmin D.

    Came here to watch Sleeping Beauty featuring the State Ballet of Ukraine. Parking wasn't difficult for the matinee show, paid $15 cash but they can take card. Depending on which level you parked, be ready to walk a short distance (good for health). I like that's it breezy when you're outside the center. Then go through the usual security check, show your tickets and go inside while you wait for the doors to the theater to open. Acoustic is okay, can be better I think (or not). Haven't tried the food or buy any snacks or drinks here. Overall experience is good and will come back for other shows!

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    I-710 South terminates in downtown Long Beach, and the Convention Center was less than a quarter mile away.

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