City Issues Traffic Impacts in Downtown Long Beach for Formula Drift, 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Long Beach, CA - In preparation for Formula Drift and the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, there will be several street closures impacting the Downtown Long Beach area Friday, April 10 and Saturday April 11 and again Wednesday, April 15 through Monday, April 20.

Below is a list of street closures and alternative access points, when applicable, by date. Times are approximate and subject to change.

Friday, April 10:

6 a.m. -

• Closure of Shoreline Drive between Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Village Drive until 7 p.m.

• Access to the Alamitos Beach lot will be available via eastbound Ocean Boulevard to southbound Shoreline Drive.

• Parking may be available at the Pike parking structure and Long Beach Convention Center for spectators.

Saturday, April 11:

6 a.m. -

• Closure of Shoreline Drive between Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Village Drive until 7 p.m.

• Access to the Alamitos Beach lot will be available via eastbound Ocean Boulevard to southbound Shoreline Drive.

• Parking may be available at the Pike parking structure and Long Beach Convention Center for spectators.

Wednesday, April 15:

4 a.m. -

• Closure of the side streets off Shoreline Drive and Seaside Way leading into the racecourse.

7 a.m. -

• Closure of westbound Shoreline Drive.

• Closure of the northbound Queensway Bridge off‐ramp.

• Closure of the southbound Queensway Bridge on ramp from Shoreline Drive. Closure of Aquarium Way, south of Shoreline Drive.

3 p.m. -

• Closure of eastbound Shoreline Drive from Broadway to Ocean Boulevard.

• Pine Avenue will remain open to traffic for visitors to the Hyatt, waterfront restaurants, Shoreline Village and Shoreline Marina tenants.

• Aquarium of the Pacific will be accessible via Chestnut Place or Golden Shore Avenue. All vehicles must be out of the Aquarium parking structure by 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 10.

• Valet parking will be available for guests dining at waterfront restaurants. Parking will also be available at Shoreline Village. All vehicles entering at Pine Avenue will exit to the east through the Marina Green parking lot and should follow the directional signage.

Friday, April 17:

6 a.m. -

• Access to the Hyatt, Shoreline Village and the Shoreline Marina from Ocean Boulevard and Pine Avenue will close.

• Southbound Pine Avenue will close to all traffic.

• Access to the south side of the track will be provided at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue and will only be available to Grand Prix passholders and those with boat owner permits.

• Interior streets of The Pike, north of Shoreline Drive, will close.

7 p.m. -

• Pine Avenue will open for traffic to access the Hyatt, Shoreline Village and Shoreline Marina tenants.

• Valet parking will be available for guests dining at waterfront restaurants. Parking will also be available at Shoreline Village. All vehicles entering at Pine Avenue will exit to the east through the Marina Green parking lot and should follow the directional signage.

• Once Pine Avenue is open, the Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue entry access route to Shoreline Village and marina tenants will close.

Saturday, April 18:

6 a.m. -

• Access to the Hyatt, Shoreline Village and the Shoreline Marina from Ocean Boulevard and Pine Avenue will close.

• Southbound Pine Avenue will close to all traffic.

• Access to the south side of the track will be provided at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue and will only be available to Grand Prix passholders and those with boat owner permits.

• Interior streets of The Pike, north of Shoreline Drive, will close.

7 p.m. -

• Pine Avenue will open for traffic to access the Hyatt, Shoreline Village and Shoreline Marina tenants.

• Valet parking will be available for guests dining at waterfront restaurants. Parking will also be available at Shoreline Village. All vehicles entering at Pine Avenue will exit to the east through the Marina Green parking lot and should follow the directional signage.

• Once Pine Avenue is open, the Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue entry access route to Shoreline Village and marina tenants will close.

Sunday, April 19:

6 a.m. -

• Access to the Hyatt, Shoreline Village and the Shoreline Marina from Ocean Boulevard and Pine Avenue will close.

• Southbound Pine Avenue will close to all traffic.

• Access to the south side of the track will be provided at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue and will only be available to Grand Prix passholders and those with boat owner permits.

• Interior streets of The Pike, north of Shoreline Drive, will close.

7 p.m. -

• Pine Avenue will open for traffic to access the Hyatt, Shoreline Village and Shoreline Marina tenants. The Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue entry access route will close.

• Valet parking will be available for guests dining at waterfront restaurants. Parking will also be available at Shoreline Village. All vehicles entering at Pine Avenue will exit to the east through the Marina Green parking lot and should follow the directional signage.

• Once Pine Avenue is open, the Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue entry access route to Shoreline Village and marina tenants will close.

Monday, April 20:

5 p.m. - Traffic flow will be restored to:

• Both east and westbound Shoreline Drive.

• Northbound Queensway Bridge off‐ramp, southbound Queensway Bridge on‐ramp from Shoreline Drive, east and westbound Seaside Way.

• North and southbound Pine Avenue, including Pine Avenue Circle.

• North and southbound Shoreline Village Drive.

• All service roads and internal streets of The Pike.

Aquarium of the Pacific

The Aquarium of the Pacific will remain open to visitors during Grand Prix weekend, and free shuttles will be available to visit the aquarium.

Below is a list of parking advisories for visitors:

• April 15-16 from 3 p.m. to April 10 - Access to the Aquarium Parking structure will be via Chestnut Place to Shoreline Drive. All vehicles must be out of the Aquarium parking structure by 3 p.m. on April 16.

• April 17-19 - Aquarium parking will be available at Molina Healthcare parking garage (entrance at West Ocean Boulevard near World Trade Center) and at other lots in the area as needed for a fee.

See Aquarium staff at Golden Shore/Catalina Landing/Catalina Express during the race for assistance with parking and finding a shuttle. Visit the Aquarium's website for operating hours.

Media inquiries may be directed to Tasha Day, Manager, Office of Special Events and Filming, at 562.570.5333 or [email protected].