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WE are Opening the Gates in Long Beach.

Known as the International City, Long Beach is the Gateway to the World. In the center of one of the world’s most exciting areas for high-technology, aerospace and other industries producing emerging technologies, Long Beach will serve as SWE’s Gateway to the World of Technology.

Long Beach is home to one of the world’s largest shipping ports. And with five and a half miles of sandy coastline, the International City enthralls visitors from around the world. Conference participants can enjoy the city’s unique ambience that is a blend of a sophisticated urban center and a charming seaside community. While here you can visit historic attractions, enjoy world-class entertainment, sample cuisines from around the world and much more!

Start planning for this unforgettable experience now! On this site you will find hotel, transportation and restaurant information so you can make reservations and start coordinating your trip.

Reserve Your Hotel

The housing department is now closed, so you must make your reservations directly with the hotels. Each hotel reservation will be made at the hotel’s prevailing rate.

Hotel Choices

All of the conference hotels are within walking distance of the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. In addition, SWE will provide daily shuttle services. Click on map to download hotel locations. If you have any questions on hotels, call 1-800-892-2858 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Hilton Long Beach
701 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90831
Reservations:  (562) 983-3400

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
200 S. Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Reservations:  (562) 491-123

Marriott Courtyard
500 E. First Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
Reservations:  (562) 435-8511

The Queen Mary Hotel
1126 Queen's Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Reservations: (800) 437-2934
Located aboard the Queen Mary

Renaissance Long Beach
111 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Reservations: (562) 437-5900

The Westin Long Beach
333 Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Reservations: (562) 436-3000 Ext. 3303 or 2736

Avia Long Beach
285 Bay St.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Reservations: (562) 436-1047

Best Western Long Beach
517 E. First St.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Reservations: (562) 285-0281

For additional hotel choices, visit the Long Beach Convention Bureau website at visitlongbeach.com.

Air Travel

Long Beach is surprisingly easy to access and is conveniently located between three airports, offering affordable travel.

Coming from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take 405 south, then take 710 south. Long Beach is located at the end of the 710 freeway which leads to downtown Long Beach.

Coming from Orange County's John Wayne Airport (SNA) or San Diego or from the Long Beach Airport (LGB), take 405 north, then take 710 south. Long Beach is located at the end of the 710 freeway which leads to downtown Long Beach.

Coming from the Inland Empire or Palm Springs area, take 91 west to 710 south. Long Beach is located at the end of the 710 freeway which leads to downtown Long Beach.

Airport Transfers

For easy travel to and from the airport, visit the airport transfers page to make a reservation.

Public Transportation

Looking for a quick and easy way to and around Long Beach without the hassle and haggle of traffic and parking rates? There are a number of smart public transportation options available.

Metro Link: Take the Metro Blue Line, L.A.'s first light rail transit system which runs from 7th Street in Downtown L.A., to downtown Long Beach.

Long Beach Transit: Take advantage of the city's public transportation services available both on land and water! The bright red Passport Shuttle offers service to major Long Beach attractions and is free throughout several stops in the downtown area and the Pine Avenue Link is also available and is free around downtown. Or, let the Village Tour D'Art whisk you quickly to downtown's cultural spots. You can also hail water taxis, the Aquabus and the Aqualink, with services between the Queen Mary and Alamitos Bay Landing. All shuttles and water taxis are bicycle friendly.

WE09 Bus Shuttle Schedule

Wednesday, October 14 through Saturday, October 17
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

  • Shuttles run on 15-20 minute intervals
  • Buses leave from Pine St. entrance, Convention Center and hotels listed
  • Transportation is provided by Karmel Shuttle/Southern California Coach

Route A
Hilton Long Beach

Route B
Best Western Convention Center, Courtyard by Marriott

Route C
Westin Long Beach & Renaissance Long Beach

Route D
Queen Mary

Restaurants

Long Beach is jeweled with a vast world of great food, exotic dining and memorable restaurants from romantic hideaways, sidewalk cafes and neighborhood favorites to those serving up elegance, spectacular city and harbor views and seaside charm. Visit http://www.visitlongbeach.com/restaurants-dining/ to explore your restaurant choices.

For more exciting information on Long Beach, visit www.visitlongbeach.com.

Weather

Average October temperatures are generally between 65°F and 70°F.

Questions

Please send inquiries or comments to SWE’s Conference Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 1-800-892-2858.