Day at The Beach | Schedule, Tours, and Map
DAY AT THE BEACH is a FREE single-day immersive experience for newly-admitted students that provided an exclusive first-look at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ colleges, campus tours, academic resources, student organizations, and more.
Select a category below for scheduled activities:
During the event, QR code signs are displayed around campus with links to the interactive Day at The Beach event map. Find college showcases, special experiences, bus stops, tour meet-up points, and more.
Want to visit campus? Access general campus maps via csulb.edu/maps. Plus, explore Long Beach Hotel Information and Visitor Guides.
| Time | Experience | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours vary per vendor) | Food Trucks and Campus Dining Available | Various |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome to The Beach! | 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.) | Welcome Experience 1 (Ticket required for entry to Pyramid*) | LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Resource Fair | Friendship Walk and Upper Campus |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Campus Tours | Various Will depart from Maxson Plaza (Brotman Hall fountain) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Housing Tours | Hillside Gateway and Parkside Commons |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | College Showcases | Various |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 11:00 a.m.) | Welcome Experience 2 (Ticket required for entry to Pyramid*) | LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid |
| 3:00 p.m. | Event Ends |
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We look forward to seeing you at The Beach, rain or shine!
(Please note: Event Schedule is subject to change.)
Modified campus tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will depart from Maxson Plaza (Brotman Hall fountain). Tours will leave every 15 minutes, last approximately 30 minutes and the final tour of the day will depart around 2:30 p.m. Please note that housing tours are a separate experience (see below).
You can also use the interactive map (coming soon) when on campus to explore 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and visit popular locations—including the Library, Beach Shops, Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC), Earl Burns Japanese Miller Garden, and more! You may also use the Self-Guided Tour Brochure.
Can't make it to Day at The Beach?Campus tours are available year-round. Learn more about Tours.
Housing tours are provided as part of the Day at The Beach experience. Housing tours take approximately 30 minutes and will be offered on a rolling basis until 2:30 p.m. Please note that general campus tours are a separate experience (see above).
For general housing information, visit Student Housing.
Enjoy food, refreshments, and snacks wherever you are on campus. Don't forget to stop by the University Bookstore to grab all your new BEACH gear - family items included!
Visit the interactive map to find your way to whatever you need!
Where to Shop
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Art Store
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where to Eat
Restaurants
- Higher Taste, Plant-Based – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- The Habit – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Subway – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Nugget Grill Express – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Outpost Grill – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- WallStrEAT – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Coffee and Drinks
- Coastal Coffee – 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Caffeine Lab – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Shake Smart – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Convenience Stores
- Outpost Convenience Store – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- University Bookstore Convenience Store – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Art Store Convenience Store – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Beach Hut Convenience Store – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dining and retail on campus is brought to you by and Beach Shops auxiliaries.
Parking for Day at The Beach will be free. See parking and transportation resources below.
Parking
- Freeway directions
- Parking on campus map (see Interactive Map above)
- Drop-off/pick-up zones
Alternative transportation to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§
Welcome to The Beach, Promise students!
Newly admitted students (FTFY and Transfer) who graduated from eligible Long Beach area high schools are invited to the Promise Meet & Greet during Day at The Beach. Join Jorge Soriano, Assistant Director of Long Beach College Promise and the team for refreshments and learn about opportunities both as a Promise student at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and as a future professional with access to the Long Beach College Promise ecosystem of support.
Promise Meet & Greet Details
Location: Horn Center
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Eligible High Schools: Long Beach Unified School District (all), Mayfair, St. Anthony, and St. Joseph.
For more information, email promise@csulb.edu or find the team at the Promise table at the Day at The Beach Resource fair.