Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, convention center in Long Beach, California, United States
The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center is a multi-purpose venue in Long Beach, California, used for trade shows, conferences, and live entertainment events. It offers several halls, meeting rooms, and exhibition spaces of varying sizes that can be adapted to different types of events.
The complex stands on the site of the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, whose first building, designed by Joseph Cather Newsom, was completed in 1905; its wooden decks collapsed during the Empire Day celebration on May 24, 1913, killing 38 people. A second auditorium by William Horace Austin followed in 1932. The Long Beach Arena opened in 1962, and the auditorium was demolished in 1975 to make way for the convention center.
The exterior wall carries Robert Wyland's mural of grey whales and other sea animals, listed by Guinness World Records as the largest mural in the world. Inside, the Pacific Ballroom's flying steel truss system turns the arena floor into a smaller space for receptions and concerts seating 2,990 to 4,890.
The venue is in downtown Long Beach and can be reached by car or public transit, with parking available in the surrounding area. Because entrances and parking options may vary by event, it is worth checking the event details in advance to plan your visit.
The building sits within walking distance of the Queen Mary, the historic ocean liner permanently docked in Long Beach. This proximity means a visit to the area can easily combine a modern event with a look at one of the most famous ships in the world.
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