Getting Here

Travel Guide

Long Beach, California · October 2026

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Marathon Note

The Long Beach Marathon runs on Sunday, October 11 — the same day as the wedding. Hotel prices near the route have been fluctuating. Book early. All roads are anticipated to reopen by ~2:00 PM.  View marathon route ↗

Our Story

Key Locations

The Sanctuary

The Venue

600 E 5th St, Long Beach, CA 90802

Where we say our vows and celebrate with everyone we love.

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148 E 36th Street

Our Home

Long Beach, CA 90807

Where we are building our life together.

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Luxxe Cafe

First Date

6420 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 145, Long Beach, CA 90803

Where it all started — our first date over coffee. Worth a visit.

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LA Historic Park

The Proposal

1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Where Logan proposed — and, years earlier, where we shared our first kiss.

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Where to Stay

Hotel Recommendations

All three hotels are within reach of The Sanctuary. We've reserved a discounted room block at the Hampton Inn — book using the link below by September 9, 2026.

Hampton Inn & Suites Long Beach Airport

Located next to LGB airport — the best option for avoiding marathon traffic and road closures Sunday morning. Near The Hangar shopping center (In-N-Out, Whole Foods, Starbucks). Free airport shuttle from LGB and free breakfast included.

Free BreakfastAirport ShuttleAway from Marathon Route

Book by September 9, 2026 using the link below to get our room block rate.

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Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach

Located next to The Pike outlet mall. Walking distance to the Long Beach Aquarium and Shoreline Village. Nearby: Starbucks, Paris Baguette, and other waterfront dining.

Near Pike OutletsStarbucksParis BaguetteWalkable to Aquarium

The LB marathon route goes right past this hotel — road access may be affected Sunday morning.

Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown

Located across the bay with nice waterfront views of downtown Long Beach. Requires crossing the Queensway Bridge to reach casual food options.

Waterfront ViewsExtended Stay

The Queensway Bridge is used for both the Saturday 5K and Sunday marathon — rideshare access may be difficult at those times.

Getting Here

Airports

Long Beach Airport

Recommended
LGB

Closest and easiest airport to navigate. Small, with good food options. Primarily services West Coast locations via Southwest. Worth checking before defaulting to LAX.

Los Angeles International

LAX

Typically best prices for travelers coming from farther away. More hectic. Note: rideshare pickup requires walking to a dedicated lot — plan for extra time.

John Wayne Airport

Orange County
SNA

A bit farther but less busy than LAX. May offer competitive pricing for longer-haul flights — worth comparing.

On the Ground

Getting Around

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Rental Car

Available at all three airports. Note that downtown parking can be limited and hotels may charge for it.

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Rideshare

Uber and Lyft are generally easy and affordable. Marathon travelers may impact surge pricing on Sunday morning.

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LB Free Circuit Shuttle

Free electric shuttle covering the downtown waterfront area. Some wait time expected, but a great zero-cost option.

Does not reach the Hampton Inn.

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Explore Long Beach

The Logan & Cece Travel Log

Places we love. Filter by what you're looking for.

Alder & Sage

Brunch

Ubuntu

Brunch

Anna's Pizza

Pizza

Teleferic

Spanish

Parker's Lighthouse

Seafood

Paris Baguette

Café/Bakery

Open Sesame

Lebanese

Northern Cafe

Chinese

Little Coyote

Mexican

Salud

Mexican

Dan Modern

Chinese

BobaGuys

Boba

Panini Kabob Grill

Mediterranean

Cassidy's Corner Cafe

Café

Stereoscope Coffee

Coffee

CoffeeDrunk

Coffee

Steelhead Coffee

Coffee

Long Beach Museum of Art

Art

Museum of Latin American Art

Art

2nd & PCH

Mall

Retro Row / 4th Street

Vintage & Boutiques

Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium

Queen Mary

Historic Ship

Beach Walk / Bike

Outdoors

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