From Historic Ballrooms To Craft Brewery Bashes, These Stunning Spaces Are Ready To Party

A lively coastal city packed with character and history, Long Beach has no shortage of incredible spaces to host everything from intimate celebrations to epic concerts. Whether you’re planning a waterfront wedding, a corporate gala, or a rooftop birthday bash, these Long Beach venues serve up atmosphere, amenities and unforgettable backdrops in spades.

 

The 908

Best for: Rehearsal, graduation and birthday dinners
The Vibe: Elevated eats, craft cocktails and versatile spaces with a crafted touch.
Capacity: 30-40 (seated outdoors)

If you’re scouting the perfect dinner event venue with main-character energy, The 908 delivers on both. With its airy layout, modern decor, and vibrant string-light patio, this polished American restaurant was made for making memories. The space strikes that ideal balance of elevated but totally unfussy. Inside, bold mural art adds personality to every corner, while the menu leans seasonal and satisfying with dishes like filet mignon and furikake-crusted sea bass. The cocktail lineup is just as thoughtful: the cold brew martini is a fan favorite, while the paloma practically screams patio weather. And if you’re after an intimate celebration, weekday happy hour (3–6 p.m.) is your golden hour.

📍3850 Worsham Ave

 

The Ebell Club Long Beach

Best for: A garden-chic wedding
The Vibe: 1920s glam and courtyard charm.
Capacity: 180 (seated reception) and 300 (cocktail party)

With its Spanish Revival architecture, red-tile roof and intricately carved portico, The Ebell Club Long Beach feels like stepping into a glamorous Old Hollywood movie set. Built in the 1920s as one of Southern California’s original women’s clubs, today it’s been lovingly restored as a timeless yet modern event space. Elegant spaces like the lush courtyard, chandelier-studded Grand Hall, and vintage-furnished parlor offer a picture-perfect setting for everything from weddings to cocktail receptions. Inside the bridal suite, natural light pours through windows, making it the perfect place to toast with a glass of bubbly before saying “I do.” Bonus: events here also come with cuisine crafted by Très L.A. Catering—one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated culinary teams.

📍290 Cerritos Ave

 

Aquarium of the Pacific’s Grand Hall

Best for: Banquets and galas
The Vibe: An underwater world of wow.
Capacity: 450 (seated)  3,000 (standing)

Hosting a special event surrounded by glowing jellyfish and swaying kelp forests? Only in Long Beach. At the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Great Hall, guests can sip cocktails beneath a life-size blue whale and her calf or dine beside the nearly three-story-tall Honda Blue Cavern Habitat, modeled after a real dive site off Catalina. You’ll spot endangered giant sea bass here—one of the many marine conservation wins this nonprofit has championed. In fact, just by booking your event here, you’re supporting the Aquarium’s mission in ocean conservation and education.

The venue itself swaps stuffy ballrooms for vibrant aquatic exhibits, creating a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings, proms, galas, and beyond. And yes, the food lives up to the fantasy. The Aquarium offers a variety of event-specific menus and sustainable catering options that are as thoughtful as the setting.

📍100 Aquarium Way

 

Grey LB

Best for: Brand pop-ups, workshops and photo/video shoots
The Vibe: Where industrial character meets creative freedom.
Capacity: 110 (seated) or 150 (standing)

Housed inside a century-old building in downtown, Grey LB delivers serious industrial-chic vibes with a twist of creative freedom. Ideal for pop-ups, photoshoots, and smaller gatherings, the venue combines exposed brick, ambient lighting and an airy courtyard to set a moody, artistic tone. Owned by hospitality pros Bobby and Correne Hernandez, this intimate venue lets hosts mix and match indoor and outdoor spaces to suit the vision. Come for the twinkle-lit courtyard; stay for the warm, welcoming energy that makes Grey LB feel like hosting a party at the coolest loft in town.

📍237 Long Beach Blvd

 

Regatta Room at Boathouse on the Bay

Best for: Intimate waterfront wedding receptions
The Vibe: Waterfront dining with room to celebrate.
Capacity: 60 (seated) or 100 (cocktail reception)

Tucked along Alamitos Bay, the Regatta Room at Boathouse on the Bay offers waterfront dining with a side of sunset views. Perfect for smaller weddings, rehearsal dinners or milestone birthdays, the space seats up to 60 guests and features a private bar, AV setup and full-service menu packed with seafood, prime meats and creative sushi options. Thanks to the casual elegance of the setting—and the picture-perfect marina backdrop—this intimate space feels polished without being over the top.

📍190 N Marina Dr

 

Rooftop Dorado Deck at Ballast Point Brewing

Best for: Graduation parties and birthday bashes
The Vibe: Brews, views and rooftop vibes.
Capacity: 200

For a sun-drenched celebration with serious harbor views, it’s hard to beat the Dorado Deck at Ballast Point Brewing. Located upstairs from the bustling brewery, this rooftop patio blends laid-back coastal vibes with a touch of sophistication. With plenty of seating, its own private bar and panoramic views of land, sea and sky, the deck is a hit for graduation parties, birthday bashes and large group gatherings. Pro tip: schedule your event around sunset for a truly unforgettable backdrop.

📍110 N Marina Dr

 

The Lantern Room and Patio at Parkers’ Lighthouse

Best for: Celebratory receptions and banquets with a view
The Vibe: Coastal elegance with a semi-private feel.
Capacity: 80 (seated) or 100 (cocktail reception)

Overlooking the Long Beach Harbor and The Queen Mary, the Lantern Room at Parkers’ Lighthouse has long been a go-to for those wanting a side of coastal elegance with their celebrations. With seating for 80 indoors (plus another 32 outside on the adjacent patio), this semi-private space offers sweeping water views and easy access to Parkers’ signature seafood-centric menu. Whether you’re hosting a celebratory brunch, a rehearsal dinner or an anniversary party, this breezy space delivers classic Long Beach charm.

📍435 Shoreline Village Dr

 

The Exhibition Room

Best for: Small concerts and cocktail parties
The Vibe: A speakeasy experience like no other.
Capacity: 60

Hidden behind a vintage phone booth inside Roxanne’s Cocktail Lounge, The Exhibition Room brings the speakeasy dream to life. Inside, it’s all 1920s glam—think high-back velvet seating, shelves stacked with rare spirits and cocktails crafted with meticulous flair. Reservations (and a secret password) are required to enter, but those in the know are treated to one of Long Beach’s most atmospheric settings for small concerts, cocktail parties or exclusive events. If you’re looking to make a night feel truly special—and a little secretive—this is the spot.

📍1117 E Wardlow Rd

 

“Roof Tap” Beer Garden at BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

Best for: Casual rooftop soirees 
The Vibe: Rooftop beer garden meets modern bistro.
Capacity: 110 (seated) and 150 (standing)

Set atop downtown’s bustling BO-beau Kitchen, the Roof Tap beer garden is an urban oasis perfect for casual weddings, summer soirées or fun corporate mixers. Communal tables, twinkling lights and a menu packed with globally inspired comfort food (their famous Brussels sprouts are a must) create a laid-back yet lively atmosphere. With flexible event packages and a killer beer, wine and cocktail list, the Roof Tap hits that sweet spot between chic and unpretentious.

📍144 Pine Ave

 

Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co.

Best for: Large, vintage-inspired wedding receptions
The Vibe: Craft brews in a century-old temple.
Capacity: 200 (seated) and 600 (cocktail reception)

Inside a historic 1903 Masonic temple, Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co. offers one of the most striking venues in downtown Long Beach. Original wood floors, exposed brick and soaring ceilings provide old-world character, while craft beer and curated events bring a fresh, modern energy. Hosting up to 600 for cocktail receptions, Altar is especially beloved for larger weddings and receptions that want a little extra gravitas—and a lot of soul. It’s history, character and good beer, all under one grand roof.

📍230 Pine Ave

 

Ovation Square

Best for: Decked-out concerts
The Vibe: Concert-ready spaces with VIP energy.
Capacity: 1,000

Once the home of legendary concerts during its Vault 350 days, Ovation Square still buzzes with live music energy. Originally designed by renowned architect Paul Revere Williams in the 1920s, the venue has been reborn with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, flexible VIP spaces and a sleek, open layout that can handle up to 1,000 guests. Whether it’s a major concert, an over-the-top gala or a private event with live entertainment, Ovation Square brings a little bit of rock star magic to every gathering.

📍350 Pine Ave

 

Grand Ballroom (Sanctuary) at 440 Elm

Best for: Large-scale corporate events and galas
The Vibe: Ballroom grandeur meets modern hospitality.
Capacity: 900

With its stained-glass glow and show-stopping grand piano, the Grand Ballroom at 440 Elm sets a seriously stunning scene. Built in 1913, this venue is now run by the culinary team at Bite Catering Couture. They serve up events that look, and taste, spectacular. The vibe walks the line between historic charm and modern flair. Turns out, some places really do get better with age… and a touch of imagination.

📍440 Elm Ave