Sunday, June 30, 2013

FLYING HIGH // AIRPORTS

Long Beach, CA
LONG BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT // L G B


Long Beach International Airport // Off the Lakewood Blvd exit on the 405




+ The Long Beach Airport's ease of navigation, modesty and simplicity of design are what make this airport worth coming to.  At times it can be less expensive than LAX and if you are lucky enough to have someone to drop you off or pick you up- the stress free check-in, pass through security and impeccable indoor/outdoor design are worth the extra minutes on the freeway.

NOTES
+ Incredibly informative website that offers real time flight status and trackers for arriving and departing flights!!
+ The planes are boarded and "deplaned" using a ramp and you walk across the runway and into your terminal, sort of the way air travel should be
+ Expansive views of the ocean and California coast on both your arrival and departure
+ Though recently renovated, this airport has maintained it's mid century charm
+ A jetBlue hub // #jetbluetriedandtrue

FOOD
+A major highlight of this airport  is that all restaurants are sister locations to some of Long Beach's most established and loved eateries- and yes, plenty of coffee.      
North Concourse // 4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar,  Taco Beach Cantina, McKenna's Burger Bar, George's Greek Cafe and Polly's Coffee & Sweet Jill's Bakery
South Concourse // McKenna's on the Fly and  Polly's Coffee & Sweet Jill's Bakery
Terminal // Legends Restaurant & Bar and  Daugherty's Cafe

AMENITIES
+ Bathrooms // standard with plenty of room for your body, however not too much extra for luggage
+ Outlets // ample outlets and plenty high top tables and stools equipped for working
+ Generous and comfortable seating
+ Wifi 

NECESSITIES AND SOUVENIRS
+ Long Beach News // 5.30– 10p Daily 
+ Pleanty of 'California Republic', LBC and sea life souvenirs to choose from- just in case

PARKING  & GROUND TRANSPORTATION
+ All major rental car proveyers on premesis
+ Taxis // reasonable metered taxis available // flat rates to major theme parks and surrounding cities
+ Additional transportation available // railroad, buses and shuttles
+ Parking is $19 a day for lot A // $17 a day for lot B

Long Beach International Airport
4100 E Donald Douglas Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90808
Telephone // 562.570.2600
www.lgb.org

Bon Voyage,
LMB

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