Car service in Long Beach, planned around the city
Long Beach rewards a little planning. The city is wide, the port sits at one end and the airport near the other, and one big event can change the traffic in an afternoon. Here is how we plan a ride.
Which freeway, and when
The 710 starts at the port and heads north, the 405 crosses the middle of the city near the airport and the 91 skirts the north end. Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Boulevard handle the shoreline. We pick the route by the clock, because the 405 that works at ten in the morning may not work at five.
Cruise and Catalina days
The Long Beach Cruise Terminal and the Catalina Express landing are both on the Downtown waterfront. Give us the ship or ferry name and the boarding time, and we agree a drop-off point and a pickup plan before you travel. A family of five with suitcases fits in one SUV.
Grand Prix and convention weeks
The Grand Prix of Long Beach closes Downtown streets each spring, and conventions at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center bring their own rush of arrivals. We check street closures ahead of time and set a drop-off that gets you near the door without circling the block.
Belmont Shore, Naples and the beach side
Second Street and the canal blocks of Naples get tight on a summer weekend, and parking is the real obstacle. A chauffeur drops you at the door and deals with the rest. If you are heading to a wedding on the sand or a dinner on Naples Island, say so and we will plan the last stretch on foot with you.
Flying in or out
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the closest. LAX is the bigger choice for long-haul flights, and John Wayne Airport in Orange County is a drive down the 405. Our Long Beach airport transfers page walks through each route.





