DETAILS – LOCATION
Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Located by the Queen Mary in Long Beach Harbor Area, this lovely 4-acre park has served as home for the last three LAWineFests in Long Beach. The park is located on the Pier J waterfront facing Downtown Long Beach. It was part of the parkland mitigation for the development of the Aquarium of the Pacific and Rainbow Harbor.
From eclectic neighborhoods to sandy beaches, Long Beach is an urban seaside playground 22 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Long Beach boasts a major airport, the 2nd busiest seaport in the U.S., the LA Metro Blue Rail, and extensive ground transportation options.
GA Ticket Includes:
**TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 2025**
– Entry to the fest
– Unlimited wine and craft brew tastings
-A commemorative LAWineFest Glass to keep
-Lifestyle Exhibitors showcasing items available for purchase as well as some of LA’s best food trucks providing food for sale
-Safe and friendly environment to enjoy the overall fest experience
VIP Ticket Includes:
**TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 2025**
-Access to the full event, all general admission wineries and lifestyle exhibitors PLUS…
-Entry to The Garden
-Tastings from over a dozen boutique wineries as well as an assortment of premium wines along with tasty bites
(Saturday only – gain early access to the fest one hour before it opens to the public)
AND MORE!
DETAILS – PARKING / SHUTTLE OPTIONS (Subject to change)
**In an effort to get everyone into the Fest in a timely, we are outlining your parking/transportation options below.**
LAWineFest TICKET HOLDERS
Please Park at The Pike OR The Aquarium lots ( $16 each) and take the FREE shuttles to the fest location.
The Pike
65 Cedar Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
Day rate: $16
The Aquarium Of The Pacific
99 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Day rate: $16
There will be dedicated shuttles running from The Pike to Harry Bridges Park every 5 min during peak arrival and departure hours otherwise The Long Beach Transit Passport shuttle running to the park every 15 mins however this shuttle will also stop at the Shoreline Village.
Board at corner of Shoreline Drive & Cedar Ave. The shuttle service will begin at 12:30pm.
OR…….
you can take the Long Beach Transit Aquabus from the Aquarium Dock across the Harbor for $1 (10 min ride) to the Queen Mary Dock
Board at the edge of the Aquarium Parking Lot
The Aquabus will run every 30 min so please plan accordingly
**Coming from the ORANGE COUNTY AREA?**
Park and take the Aqualink from Alamitos Bay for $5 (40 min ride) to the Queen Mary Dock.
190 N. Marine Dr.
Long B each, 90803
**All parking lots listed on this page are operated by third party owners that are not affiliated with LAWineFest, LLC, its affiliates or their respective employees, officers, owners, shareholders, members, directors, representatives and agents (collectively, “LAWineFest”). LAWineFest is NOT RESPONSIBLE for and does not assume any liability arising from fire, theft, damage to or loss of any vehicle or any articles left therein.
CHARITY BENEFICIARY
LAWineFest is proud to donate a portion of event proceeds to one or two hand-picked charities each year. This year’s beneficiary is the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club.
The mission of the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club is to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive and responsible members of the community.
ENTERTAINMENT
UNOFFICIAL SLAM BAND
He has recorded for Gladys Knight, played concerts with artists Freddie Hubbard, Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, and others. He has also been part of The Long Beach Symphony, The Southeast Symphony, and The Long Beach Municipal Band. Has performed throughout the United States, and foreign countries including Japan, Mexico, Australia.
TRAVEL / LODGING
OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL
Hotel Maya, is a resort style, boutique hotel offering sparkling views of the water and the Long Beach’s scenic skyline. Inspired by the Mayans and situated on 14-acres of waterfront amongst 400+ palm trees, the hotel boasts 7 fire pits, a picturesque pool, floating cabanas, our own manmade beach as well as an award-winning restaurant, Fuego! The outdoor setting allows you to stroll through fresh open air corridors with touchless access to your guest room and event spaces. Hotel Maya is the perfect location for an overnight stay or social event. For more information or for reservations, see https://www.hotelmayalongbeach.com/
OFFICIAL DESTINATION PARTNER
Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. On her maiden voyage in 1936 she was considered the grandest ocean liner ever built, now the Queen Mary has been part of the Long Beach shoreline since December 9, 1967. History buffs and visitors of all ages can explore the ship’s museum, tours, and exhibits. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach. For more information or for reservations, see https://queenmary.com/
FAQ’s
WHAT?
The LAWineFest brings wines and brews from around the world to your doorstep in a fun, relaxed environment. (Yes, we’re the WineFest. But turns out even wine lovers need a break to sip something else new and noteworthy too.) The Fest also serves up boutiques to browse, artisan merchandise to buy and more!
WHEN?
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
WHY?
To explore the exciting world of wine – along with some seriously artisan brews – in a great setting that is all about you finding what you like. Forget the rules! Even better, your good time is a good deed. The charity benefiting from LAWineFest this year is the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club.
ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED AT THE FEST?
Per the Alcohol Beverage Control, this event is 21 and older. No children or infants are allowed to attend this event for the safety of all parties.
ARE PETS ALLOWED AT THE FEST?
Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The LAWineFest is committed to the safety and security of all patrons in the park. ALL bags will be searched before entry. Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only.
NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE FEST:
*Backpacks
*Outside Drinks, water bottles, or other beverage containers
*weapons (knives, guns, tasers, etc.)
*drugs or drug paraphernalia
*chairs
*picnic baskets
Attendees should be prepared to have their bags searched each time they enter the festival and should plan for extra time to get through security.
