Movie Tours in Long Beach

Long Beach is more than a port city - it’s a longtime favorite of film and television crews who want LA’s cinematic vibes without the Hollywood crowds. Its industrial waterfront, sun-drenched neighborhoods, and historic buildings have doubled for New York, Miami, and even futuristic cities on screen.

Whether you're a fan of gritty cop dramas, cult thrillers, or beachside comedies, a movie tour in Long Beach uncovers filming spots you didn’t realize you’d seen hundreds of times. And the best part? You’re just steps from the Pacific Ocean while doing it.

Famous Locations You Might Recognize:

• Queen Mary – Used in Pearl Harbor, Ghost Ship, and as a stand-in for Titanic sets
• Pine Avenue & Downtown – Featured in Transformers, Dexter, and NCIS: Los Angeles
• Shoreline Village – A charming boardwalk seen in romantic dramas and holiday specials
• Los Cerritos Neighborhood – Filming location for indie films and retro period pieces
• Long Beach Airport – Chosen often for its vintage aesthetic and manageable logistics

Tour Styles Available:

Long Beach movie tours come in various formats. Walking tours are ideal for downtown and shoreline areas. For broader coverage, hop-on tours or guided bike rides offer a scenic and informative ride through famous backdrops. Some premium options also include boat tours along the harbor where scenes from action films were shot.

Best Time to Visit:

With more than 280 sunny days a year, Long Beach offers movie magic any season. Weekday tours tend to be quieter, offering better access to filming locations without crowds. Don’t forget sunscreen and a hat - this is SoCal, after all.

Did You Know?

Long Beach has often stood in for other cities in movies. In fact, many scenes shot here are credited to Los Angeles or entirely fictional towns. But locals know the truth - and now, so will you.

Come explore Long Beach as seen by directors and loved by fans. It’s where coastal calm meets cinematic cool.