We’re excited to welcome you to beautiful Long Beach, CA for this year’s conference! Here’s everything you need to plan your stay and make the most of your visit.

Getting to the Conference Venue - Accommodations & Parking - Moving Around

Getting to the Conference Venue

Destination: Hyatt Regency Long Beach
200 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

Below are the best ways to get to the conference venue from the three nearest airports. Each option includes accessible transportation details.

From Long Beach Airport (LGB)

Distance: ~7 miles / 15–20 minutes
By Rideshare or Taxi (Accessible Options Available): 

  • Follow signs to the “Ride App Pickup” zone outside baggage claim.

  • Use the Uber or Lyft app to request a standard or wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV).

  • A taxi stand is also available outside the terminal with accessible vehicles upon request.

By Public Transit (Accessible)

  • Take Long Beach Transit Bus Route 111 toward Downtown Long Beach.

  • Transfer at 1st Street & Pine Ave to walk or roll a few blocks to the Convention Center.

 

From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Distance: ~22 miles / 30–40 minutes (depending on traffic)

By Shuttle or Rideshare

  • Use the free LAX-it Shuttle from your terminal to the rideshare pickup area.

  • Request a rideshare or accessible vehicle through Uber/Lyft.

  • Airport shuttles to Long Beach hotels are also available and can be booked in advance.

By Public Transit (Accessible, Budget-Friendly)

  • Take the Metro C (Green) Line Shuttle to Aviation/LAX Station.

  • Ride the Metro C Line east to Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, then transfer to the Metro A (Blue) Line south to Downtown Long Beach.

  • Exit at 1st Street Station (ADA-accessible) and walk/roll 5 minutes to the Convention Center.

 

From John Wayne Airport (SNA) – Orange County

Distance: ~25 miles / 35–45 minutes (depending on traffic)

By Rideshare or Taxi

  • Use app-based rideshare (Uber/Lyft) from the Ground Transportation Center.

  • Accessible vehicle requests available through both platforms.

By Public Transit (Less Direct)

  • Take OCTA Bus Route 76 to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.

  • Transfer to Metrolink northbound to Long Beach (or arrange shuttle/rideshare from station).

  • Public transit from SNA requires multiple transfers—rideshare is recommended for convenience and accessibility.

 

Accommodations & Parking

Accommodations

The Hyatt Regency Long Beach is the hotel and venue for RNC VIII. Located on a premier waterfront spot in the heart of downtown, Hyatt Regency Long Beach is the only 4 Diamond Award–winning Long Beach, California, hotel with all 531 rooms and suites offering ocean or harbor views.

You must be registered for the conference to book a hotel room. Your registration confirmation email will include a link to book your stay at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, the official hotel and venue for NRC VIII.

One King Bed

$239

Two Double Beds

$239

The rates per night do not include applicable taxes, service fees, and/or Hotel-specific fees, such as parking.

Parking

The Hyatt Regency Long Beach offers guests Valet Parking and Self-Parking as well as accessible transportation, accessible transportation with advance notice, and van-accessible self-parking.

Valet Parking

Daily/Visitor (0-4 hours) $34

Overnight $49

Self-Parking

Daily/Visitor (0-4 hours) $27

Overnight $44

Moving Around

The Passport Shuttle, operated by Long Beach Transit, is a free, wheelchair-accessible bus service connecting key locations including:

  • The Convention Center and conference venue

  • Downtown hotels

  • Shoreline Village and Aquarium of the Pacific

  • The Pike Outlets and waterfront

All Passport shuttles are equipped with ramps or lifts, priority seating, and audio-visual stop announcements. Shuttles run every 15–20 minutes.

Learn more and view the route map: https://ridelbt.com/passport/