Grand Prix of Long Beach, Long Beach

Name: Grand Prix of Long Beach
Address: Long Beach, United States

#22 among attractions in Long Beach

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The Grand Prix of Long Beach is an IndyCar Series race held on a street circuit in downtown Long Beach, California. Christopher Pook is the founder of the event. It was the premier race on the CART/Champ Car calendar from 1996 to 2008, and the 2008 race was the final Champ Car series race prior to the formal unification and end of the open-wheel "split" between CART and IRL. Since 2009, the race has been part of the unified IndyCar Series. The race is typically held in April. It is one of the longest continuously running events in Indy car racing and is considered one of the most prestigious events on the circuit. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°45'59"N, 118°11'35"W

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Grand Prix of Long Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aquarium of the Pacific, RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Soviet submarine B-427.

~1980 ftSW
Sea-life exhibits in a waterfront space
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
10 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant coastal city of Long Beach, California, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a marine wonderland that offers a deep dive into the mysteries of the ocean. As a leading aquarium dedicated to the Pacific Ocean's diverse ecosystems, it provides an...
0.9 miS
Floating 1930s hotel with dining and a spa
RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach
24 min walk • The RMS Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner that has found a permanent home in the harbor of Long Beach, California. This majestic vessel, once a symbol of transatlantic travel, was launched in 1934 and is now a significant tourist attraction, hotel, museum, and event...
~1730 ftSE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach
9 min walk • The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center is a convention center located in Long Beach, California. Built on the former site of the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, the venue is composed of the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach Arena, and the Long Beach Performing Arts Center.
0.9 miS
Military museum, Ship, Museum
Soviet submarine B-427, Long Beach
24 min walk • B-427 was a Project 641 diesel-electric attack submarine of the Soviet Navy. The "B" in her designation stands for большая. Commissioned in 1971, the submarine operated with the Russian Pacific Fleet until decommissioning in 1994.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
24 min walk • The Museum of Latin American Art was founded by Dr. Robert Gumbiner in 1996 in Long Beach, California, United States and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art.
0.6 miS
Bridge
Queensway Twin Bridges, Long Beach
16 min walk • The Queensway Twin Bridges connect downtown Long Beach with the outer Port of Long Beach. They are the southernmost crossing of the Los Angeles River, near the mouth of the river, where it empties into Queensway Bay, and they are the primary arterial link between Long Beach and RMS Queen Mary.
~1210 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Terrace Theater, Long Beach
6 min walk • The Terrace Theater is a full theatrical and performance venue located in Long Beach, California. The theater seats 3,051 patrons at its maximum configuration in Orchestra, Loge, and Balcony sections.
0.4 miN
Neighbourhood
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach
11 min walk • Downtown Long Beach is the heart of Long Beach, California, United States, and is the location for most of the city's major tourist attractions and municipal services. It is also the location for numerous businesses. There are many hotels and restaurants in the area that serve locals, tourists, and convention visitors.
~1480 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Congregational Church, Long Beach
8 min walk • First Congregational Church is a church of the United Church of Christ located in downtown Long Beach, California. The church occupies a historic red brick structure that was built in 1914.
0.8 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Luke's Episcopal Church, Long Beach
21 min walk • St Luke's is a parish of the Episcopal Church in downtown Long Beach, California. A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, St Luke's has a historic reputation for upholding progressive social ideals and serving the community. The Church is a registered historic building on the corner of 7th Street and Atlantic Avenue.
0.6 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Skyscraper
Villa Riviera, Long Beach
15 min walk • Villa Riviera is a registered historic building on Ocean Boulevard in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, California, United States. From the time of its completion in 1929 through the mid-1950s, it was the second-tallest building, and the tallest private building, in Southern California.

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Which popular attractions are close to Grand Prix of Long Beach?

Nearby attractions include Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame, Long Beach (4 min walk), Promenade Square Long Beach, Long Beach (5 min walk), Terrace Theater, Long Beach (6 min walk), First Congregational Church, Long Beach (8 min walk).

How to get to Grand Prix of Long Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Prix of Long Beach:

Light rail

Downtown Long Beach • Lines: A (3 min walk)
1st Street • Lines: A (7 min walk)

Bus

FlyAway Bus Shelter A (5 min walk)