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2008 Long Beach World Finals

Date

June 23 — June 28

Facility

Long Beach Convention Center

LBCC's Terrace Theatre
300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-436-3636

Registration Deadline: May 26, 2008

Event Documents

• World Finals Awards!

HOTELS

Westin Long Beach

Halfway between Los Angeles International Airport and Orange County Airport, The Westin Long Beach is renowned for both its convenience and beautiful location. Only a mile from the beach, and a few minutes from the new Aquarium of the Pacific, guests can experience the best of California. At The Westin Long Beach, our staff is here to help you. Westin One Call® will help you arrange your next event in one of our various meeting rooms, including our Continental Ballroom, which can hold over 1,500 people. Enjoy a delicious meal at our newly renovated restaurant, The Grill. Most of our 469 guest rooms and suites offer stunning harbor views, reminding guests that they are in The Sunshine State. Each room boasts our signature Heavenly Bed®, with a pillow top mattress and five pillows.

Contact Information

Westin Long Beach
333 E. Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-436-3000

StarQuest Rates Info

$169/night

Available until June 6

Best Western Convention Center

Welcome to the brand new Best Western at the Convention Center. We are located in the heart of the Long Beach Business District with easy access to the World Trade Center, Long Beach Convention Center, shopping, restaurants, museums, theatres, and entertainment. Take a tour of the historic Queen Mary, or spend a day exploring the underwater sights at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Enjoy an afternoon matinee or an evening at the California Repertory at Edison Theatre or the Long Beach Performing Arts Center and experience some of the finest in contemporary drama, music and dance. All well appointed guestrooms are non smoking, and feature coffee makers, iron and ironing boards, in room safes, and free cable television with news, sports, and movies. Spend time in our on site gym for a good workout. Finish the day with an evening stroll to one of the many nearby restaurants for a bite to eat, take in one of the many art galleries or put on your dancing shoes and take in some of the night life that Long Beach has to offer.

Contact Information

Best Western at Convention Center LB

517 E. First St
Long Beach, CA 90802
858-220-7408

StarQuest Rates Info

$129/night

Available until June 6

Best Western of Long Beach

Distinctively different, the newly remodeled Best Western of Long Beach CA Hotel is conveniently located in central Long Beach at the intersection of Long Beach Blvd and Pacific Coast Highway. Our professional, attentive staff is committed to making your stay the best ever. While staying at our Long Beach California Hotel you’ll enjoy all the amenities and facilities you’d expect from Best Western. Amenities such as our daily complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and free in-room high speed Internet will help you save money while visiting Long Beach CA. After a busy day sight-seeing, you’ll definitely appreciate lounging by our sparkling heated outdoor pool. The hotel also features two attractive meeting rooms for business and non-business functions. We are centrally located in Long Beach, California, close to many attractions, such as the Long Beach Convention Center, Carnival Cruise Terminals, the Aquarium, the Performing Arts Center, the Queen Mary, and Long Beach State University. Best_Western_LB_Reservation_Request_Form.pdf

Contact Information

Best Western of Long Beach

1725 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90813
562-599-5555

StarQuest Rates Info

$130.99/night

Available until June 6

Hilton Long Beach

The recently renovated Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center hotel in Long Beach, California offers exceptional service, international flair and an elegant ambiance. Conveniently located adjacent to the World Trade Center and near both Los Angeles and Long Beach International Airports, the Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center hotel is ideal for both business and pleasure. The Hilton Long Beach Hotel is located just minutes from these renowned California attractions: Aquarium of the Pacific Cruise Port of Long Beach Shoreline Village Long Beach Convention Center California State University, Long Beach Twice awarded Hilton's Top Guest Service Award for excellence, the Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center hotel offers all the comforts and conveniences expected from a luxurious and newly renovated hotel, with comfortably appointed accommodations, in-room refreshment center and high-speed Internet access.... more The recently renovated Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center hotel in Long Beach, California offers exceptional service, international flair and an elegant ambiance. Conveniently located adjacent to the World Trade Center and near both Los Angeles and Long Beach International Airports, the Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center hotel is ideal for both business and pleasure. The Hilton Long Beach Hotel is located just minutes from these renowned California attractions: Aquarium of the Pacific Cruise Port of Long Beach Shoreline Village Long Beach Convention Center California State University, Long Beach

Contact Information

Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center

701 W. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90831
562-983-3400

StarQuest Rates Info

$169/night

Available until June 9

Directions to Facility

FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.

FROM LONG BEACH AIRPORT:
Take Lakewood Boulevard south to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.
FROM THE JOHN WAYNE (ORANGE COUNTY) AIRPORT:
Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.

FROM SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY:
Take the Santa Ana Freeway (5) north to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.

FROM NORTH ORANGE COUNTY AND THE VALLEYS:
San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys take the Orange Freeway (57) or San Gabriel Freeway (605) to the Riverside Freeway (91) to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.