Long Beach Grand Prix Specials

Long Beach loves the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, and many restaurants and small businesses around the city are offering special deals and promotions to celebrate race weekend! Take advantage of these special offers to make your Grand Prix experience even better.

BATTLESHIP IOWA

A short drive from Long Beach, you can visit Battleship IOWA (250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro), the West Coast’s only Battleship open to the public. This military vessel served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War and today serves as a museum. During the Grand Prix, get $4 off your general admission ticket. Explore five decks of the ship and experience what it's like to live and serve on an iconic battleship. Grab lunch onboard at Vicky's Doghouse and take in the views of the LA Waterfront. Tickets are available online; use code LBprix25 at checkout to receive your discount.

FAIRMONT BREAKERS LONG BEACH

For high rollers, celebrate Grand Prix weekend with winning cocktails at Fairmont Breakers (210 E Ocean Blvd). At Alter Ego, the hotel’s ground floor jazz lounge and cocktail bar, sample the Victory Old Fashioned, made with Glenlivet 18, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters, topped with a salted chocolate and peated whiskey bark. The Gold Medal, made with Louis XIII Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice is rimmed with gold leaf and will set you back $500. This extremely special cocktail is also available in the top-floor restaurant Sky Room on race weekend, as is the Final Lap Caviar Martini, served with an oyster and caviar balanced on the rim.

JETSKI2CATALINA

Book a tour with Jetski2Catalina (700 Queensway Dr) during the Grand Prix race weekend to receive 10% off your jet ski rental. Use code LBGP from April 7 to 14, 2025, to take advantage of this offer and experience the incredible ocean waters off the coast of Long Beach on a jet ski. Book a trip to ride a jet ski across the channel to Catalina Island or cruise the Long Beach coastline. Enjoy the opportunity to spot the ocean wildlife that inhabits these waters, including dolphins, sea lions, and whales.

MUSICA ANGELICA

Long Beach-based Baroque orchestra Musica Angelica is offering 50% off tickets to its annual Bach Festival performances April 11-13, 2025. Use code ROAR50 when purchasing tickets online. Performances include BACH to the Future, a concert at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles (540 S Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles), on April 11 at 8:30 PM, featuring an organ concert with a laser show. Come early for gourmet food trucks and a cash bar in the church’s courtyard. Performances of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion will be held at the First Congregational Church of Long Beach (241 Cedar Ave) on April 12 at 6 PM and at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles on April 13 at 3 PM. Tickets include a reception with complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres.

SPORTS BASEMENT

In celebration of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach’s 50th anniversary, Sports Basement (2100 N Bellflower Blvd) is offering an exclusive discount for Long Beach. Shop in the store and receive 20% off for members of the Basementeers discount program and 11% off for Non-Basementeers from Friday, April 11, to Friday, April 27. Show this coupon and code 2050013544525 at checkout to receive your discount (not valid on trips, rentals, gift cards, bikes or services).

SHANNON’S ON PINE

Shannon’s On Pine (209 Pine Ave) will be spending the Grand Prix with a weekend-long watch party on their big screens featuring drink specials, April 11-13. Watch the racing action live and enjoy $8 Modelo pints, $9 Jose Cuervo shots, $12 Jose Margaritas, and $18 Jose Cristalino shots each day until 9PM.

About the Author

Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.