The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach returns to the streets of downtown Long Beach from Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18, 2027, according to the official race website. The weekend is built around the INDYCAR race on Sunday, with a full card of support races, and the organisers have announced that a Historic F1 Challenge is being added to the 2027 race weekend. The full weekend schedule will be published later; Thursday, April 15 already lists the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame ceremony on S. Pine Avenue in front of the Convention Center and Thunder Thursday at The Pike Outlets in the evening.
Elly8.net books the ground transport around it: a chauffeur meeting you at LAX, Long Beach Airport or John Wayne, a race-day drop-off at a point outside the circuit closures, and a car that waits for you after the chequered flag, through dinner on the waterfront or a hospitality evening. Prices are fixed, all-in and do not change for race weekend, and the 24/7 desk runs the booking from landing to departure.
How do you get to the Long Beach Grand Prix without the traffic?
Stay near the circuit and walk, or book a car that drops you at the official ride drop-off on First Street between Elm Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, outside the closed streets. Agree a pickup time and point for the evening. From LAX the drive is about 23 mi (36 km); Long Beach Airport is about 5 mi (8 km) away.
The circuit runs on public streets around the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, along Shoreline Drive and the waterfront. For three days, downtown streets inside and around the track are closed or controlled, the parking lots nearest the grandstands require pre-paid passes, and the crowd arrives and leaves at the same times. Visitors who drive themselves spend the end of the day in a queue out of the parking structures; visitors who use apps wait with everyone else at the drop-off zone while prices rise with demand.
A pre-booked chauffeur turns that into a known plan. You choose the hotel, the time and the gate or grandstand you are heading for, the desk confirms the nearest point a car may stop, and the chauffeur meets you at an agreed spot when you are ready to leave.
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Race weekend at a glance
| Item | Detail (official race information) |
|---|---|
| Race weekend | Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18, 2027 |
| Thursday, April 15 | Motorsports Walk of Fame ceremony (S. Pine Ave., in front of the Convention Center); Thunder Thursday at The Pike Outlets in the evening |
| Headline race | INDYCAR, with support races; Historic F1 Challenge added for 2027 |
| Circuit address | 300 East Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802 |
| Uber / Lyft / taxi drop-off | First St. between Elm Ave. and Long Beach Blvd. |
| Reserved parking | Pre-paid passes only, limited, first come first served |
| Full 2027 schedule | To be published by the organisers |
The drop-off point and transit options come from the race's directions and alternative transportation page; the parking rules from its parking and circuit map page. Reserved lots include Pike Parking at Chestnut Avenue and Seaside Way near Turn 5, and Shoreline Parking at the end of the 710 freeway, both sold in advance. Session times decide everything about when to arrive, so the desk plans pickups once the organisers publish the 2027 schedule.
Arriving for race weekend: LAX, Long Beach or John Wayne
Long Beach sits between Los Angeles and Orange County, and four airports can work. The fixed fares on the Los Angeles page are to Beverly Hills; for any Long Beach hotel or the circuit itself, enter the address in the web booker and it quotes a fixed fare for that route.
| Airport to downtown Long Beach | Road distance | Clear-road drive | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Airport (LGB) | about 5 mi (8.5 km) | about 14 min | Web booker, fixed fare |
| LAX (Los Angeles International) | about 23 mi (36 km) | about 33 min | Web booker, fixed fare |
| SNA (John Wayne, Orange County) | about 22 mi (35 km) | about 36 min | Web booker, fixed fare |
| LAX to Beverly Hills (price list) | about 12 mi (20 km) | about 22 min | US$170 to US$445 |
| Beverly Hills to downtown Long Beach | about 32 mi (52 km) | about 46 min | Web booker or hourly |
Clear-road times are rare on the 405 and the 710 on a Friday afternoon, so allow more. For guests staying in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood or Santa Monica and driving down each morning, the LAX transfer to Beverly Hills is listed from US$170 in a Business Sedan to US$445 in an Executive Sprinter, and the race-day car is best booked by the hour.
Long Beach Airport is the closest, a short hop from the circuit, with a smaller domestic schedule. Give us the flight number wherever you land: the chauffeur tracks the landing and meets you inside arrivals with a name board, and waiting after a tracked landing is complimentary. Child seats are available on request. For team owners, sponsors and guests on private aircraft, private jet and FBO car service covers the general aviation side; tell us the FBO and tail number. See also airport transfers and meet and greet.
Race day: hotel to the circuit and back
Most downtown Long Beach hotels are close enough to walk to the gates, and if yours is, walking is the right answer. The car matters when you are staying further out, in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Newport Beach or Huntington Beach, when you have children, older guests or a hospitality group, or when the day continues into an evening dinner.
The pattern that works:
- Morning drop-off at the official ride drop-off on First Street, or another permitted point the desk confirms for your gate or grandstand.
- The chauffeur stays nearby if you have booked by the hour, or returns at a set time if you have booked a drop and pickup.
- Evening pickup at an agreed corner away from the busiest exits, then on to dinner or back to the hotel.
An hourly chauffeur is listed from US$105 an hour in a Business Sedan to US$210 in an Executive Sprinter, three hours minimum. For a long race day, the full-day chauffeur package (8 hours) runs from US$775 in a Business Sedan to US$1,550 in an Executive Sprinter, and keeps the same car and driver with you from breakfast to the end of the last session.
Hospitality, sponsors and evenings
The Grand Prix is a corporate weekend as much as a fan weekend: sponsors host clients in trackside suites and VIP clubs, and the evenings fill with dinners in downtown Long Beach, Belmont Shore and across the region. The evening out and event night package (5 hours) runs from US$525 in a Business Sedan to US$1,050 in an Executive Sprinter, with a First Class Sedan from US$850. For a host moving guests between hotels, the track and a dinner, the desk stages several cars on one confirmation and staggers the pickups.
Teams, suppliers and sponsor staff working the weekend often keep a car for the whole day. The corporate roadshow day (10 hours) is listed from US$945 in a Business Sedan to US$1,890 in an Executive Sprinter: one chauffeur, one vehicle, all the errands, airport runs and hotel loops in between. See sports event transportation, event transportation and corporate car service.
Groups and families
An Executive Sprinter seats a group together, with room for bags and race-day layers in the back. It suits a family, a client group or a team of friends sharing one plan, and one vehicle is easier to meet after the race than three app rides at the same drop-off zone. See Sprinter van with driver and group transportation.
Children are welcome on a race weekend that includes family zones, and the desk fits the right child seats on request. The chauffeur follows California rules on what may be carried in the vehicle; enjoy the hospitality at the track or at dinner.
Honest alternatives: Metro, Long Beach Transit, apps and parking
The organisers themselves encourage visitors not to drive into downtown, and public transit is a real option. The race lists the Metro A Line, Metrolink, Long Beach Transit and its downtown services, and bike rentals and parking at the GoActive LB hub. Metro's regular fare is US$1.75 one way, with daily and weekly caps (Metro fares). For one fan with a light bag staying near a station, the train beats any car on price.
| Option | Price | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro A Line or Long Beach Transit | US$1.75 Metro regular fare | Solo fans near a station | Crowded trains after the race |
| Reserved race parking | Pre-paid pass, limited | Fans who must drive | Slow exits from the lots |
| Uber, Lyft or taxi | Set by the app or meter | Short trips, light plans | Busy drop-off zone, surge at the end of the day |
| Elly8.net hourly car | From US$105/hr, 3-hour minimum, fixed | Families, hospitality guests, hotels outside Long Beach | Book early for race weekend |
A pre-booked chauffeur wins when your hotel is far from Long Beach, when you are hosting guests, when the day includes dinner, or when you want a fixed budget. See chauffeur vs Uber and Lyft and chauffeur vs renting a car.
Around the weekend
Many race visitors make a few days of it. The signature Malibu and Pacific Coast Highway day trip is an 8-hour package from US$775 in a Business Sedan to US$1,550 in an Executive Sprinter, and the private city highlights tour runs from US$420 to US$840. The same desk books Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Palm Springs, so a race weekend can continue down the coast or out to the desert.
Rides in Los Angeles are operated by licensed, commercially insured local chauffeur partners vetted through the Limousine Worldwide network; Elly8.net takes the booking, fixes the price and runs the 24/7 desk. Elly8.net is a member of LimousineWorldwide.Directory, LimousineAssociation.International, HotelsWorldwide.Directory and VacationsWorldwide.Directory. Flights and hotels can be booked through our travel partner BookingWorldwide.net; Elly8.net books the car.
How to book
- Enter the pickup and drop-off: your flight number and airport, then your hotel and the circuit for race days.
- Choose the vehicle: Business Sedan or SUV, First Class Sedan or SUV, or an Executive Sprinter for groups.
- Reserve now on the Los Angeles page for listed fares and packages, or use the web booker for Long Beach and any other address. Confirmation arrives by email.
Race weekend fills hotels and cars across the South Bay and Long Beach, so reserve early. Prices on the list do not change for the Grand Prix; parking and tolls are billed at cost. Companies booking for staff or guests can open a corporate account, and travel advisers can use travel agent accounts.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach?
The race weekend runs from Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18, 2027 on the downtown Long Beach street circuit. Thursday, April 15 has the Walk of Fame ceremony and Thunder Thursday at The Pike Outlets. The full 2027 schedule will be published by the organisers.
Where does a car drop you off for the Grand Prix?
The race's official drop-off for Uber, Lyft and taxis is on First Street between Elm Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard. Tell the desk your gate or grandstand, and the chauffeur sets you down at the nearest permitted point and meets you at an agreed spot afterwards.
How much is a car from LAX to Long Beach?
The LAX to Long Beach route is priced in the web booker as a fixed fare for your exact address. For comparison, the listed LAX to Beverly Hills transfer is US$170 in a Business Sedan to US$445 in an Executive Sprinter, all-in with meet and greet.
Which airport is closest to the circuit?
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is about 5 mi (8.5 km) from downtown, roughly 14 minutes on a clear road. LAX is about 23 mi (36 km) and John Wayne about 22 mi (35 km). Choose by flight schedule; the chauffeur meets you at any of them.
Should I book by the hour on race day?
If you plan to leave and return, host guests or go on to dinner, yes. Hourly service starts at US$105 in a Business Sedan with a three-hour minimum, and the 8-hour full-day package starts at US$775.
Can you take a group with children?
Yes. An Executive Sprinter seats a group together, and child seats are fitted on request. Tell us the ages of the children when you book.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel more than 72 hours before pickup for free. Within 72 hours the charge is 10%, within 48 hours 50%, and within 24 hours or for a no-show 100%. Refunds go back to the original card.
