Things To Do Long Beach, CA

CSU Long Beach students have endless things to do both on and off-campus in Long Beach. The University Student Union is a popular hangout spot where students can bowl, play air hockey, shuffleboard, and take a dip in the “awkward pool” centered outside, right in the middle of campus. Long Beach offers hundreds of different student organizations, whether it be debate club or Greek Life there is something for everyone. Be sure to take advantage of the several activities like comedy shows at The Carpenter Center, explore the highly ranked University Art Museum, or cheer on The Beach sports teams!

Be sure to get off campus and explore Long Beach!

Head out and enjoy the fun in the sun on one of the city's favored beaches like Bolsa Chica or take your four-legged friend to Rosie’s Dog Beach. Spend an afternoon at the Aquarium of the Pacific or walk the trails at the El Dorado Nature Center. Head over to Second Street to shop or a bite or eat. Drive, or take the bus, to nearby Knott’s Berry Farm to ride the coasters or cool off from that California heat at Knott’s Soak City.

Highlights include:

Swim in the “awkward pool” on campus
Visit the University Art Museum
Walk the trails at El Dorado Nature Center
Spend a day at Knott’s Berry Farm

Restaurants Near CSULB

To take a break and unwind from classes, students at Cal State Long Beach like to meet up for some food and drinks. With so many restaurants for students to grab some food and bars to party (to forget about that test), it’s hard to decide what places you and your friends are going to want to hit up. To help you out, we made a list of some popular local spots you have to stop by!

Best Restaurants:

Tequila Jacks
Bo-beau kitchen + roof tap
Fuego
Schooner or Later
The Breakfast Bar

Outdoors/Recreation at Cal State Long Beach

There are tons of recreational and outdoor activities for CSU Long Beach students to get into on campus. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center includes a fitness center, multiple sports courts, climbing wall, and an indoor pool. If you’re an outdoorsy person sign up for and

Outdoor Adventure Trip! Trips include Echo Mountain Hike, Crystal Cove Yoga Adventure, and the Joshua Tree Camp & Hike, just to name a few. Cal State Long Beach students have access to the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, located right on campus. Take a break from studies to relax in this zen garden and use your “koi coupon” to feed the koi fish!