Day at The Beach | Schedule, Tours, and Map
DAY AT THE BEACH is a FREE single-day immersive experience for newly-admitted students that provided an exclusive first-look at CSULB colleges, campus tours, academic resources, student organizations, and more.
Select a category below for scheduled activities on Saturday, April 12, 2025:
On Saturday, April 12, QR code signs are displayed around campus with links to the interactive Day at The Beach event map. Find college showcases, special experiences, bus stops, tour meet-up points, and more.
Want to visit campus? Access general campus maps via csulb.edu/maps. Plus, explore Long Beach Hotel Information and Visitor Guides.
| Time | Experience | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome to The Beach! | CSULB |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.) | Welcome Experience 1 (Ticket required for entry to Pyramid*) | Walter Pyramid |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Resource Fair | Friendship Walk |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Campus Tours | Various |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Housing Tours | Hillside Gateway and Parkside Commons |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | College Showcases | Various |
| 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Food Trucks and Campus Dining Available | Various |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 11:00 a.m.) | Welcome Experience 2 (Ticket required for entry to Pyramid*) | Walter Pyramid |
| 3:00 p.m. | Event Ends |
Need accommodations for campus events? To request disability-related accommodations, complete the Bob Murphy Access Center Event Request Form.
We look forward to seeing you at The Beach, rain or shine!
(Please note: Event Schedule is subject to change.)
Modified Campus Tours are provided as part of the Day at The Beach experience on a first come first serve bases.
Use the interactive map when on campus to explore CSULB and visit popular locations—including the University Student Union (USU), Library, Beach Shops, Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC), Earl Burns Japanese Miller Garden, and more! You may also use the Self-Guided Tour Brochure.
Can't make it to Day at The Beach? Campus tours are available year-round. Learn more about Tours.
Housing tours are provided as part of the Day at The Beach experience.
For general housing information, visit University Housing & Residential Life.
Enjoy food, refreshments, and snacks wherever you are on campus. Don't forget to stop by the University Bookstore to grab all your new BEACH gear - family items included!
Visit the interactive map to find your way to whatever you need!
Where to shop!
University Bookstore
8 am - 5 pm
Art Store
9 am - 4 pm
Where to eat!
Restaurants
- Carl's Jr. – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Subway – 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Papalucci's – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Nugget Grill and Pub – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Outpost Grill – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Coffee and Drinks
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Caffeine Lab – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Shake Smart – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Robek's Juice – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Convenience Stores
- Outpost Convenience Store – 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Bookstore Convenience Store – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dining and retail on campus is brought to you by Associated Students, Inc. and Beach Shops auxiliaries.
Parking for Day at The Beach will be free. See parking and transportation resources below.
Parking
Alternative transportation to CSULB
Welcome to the Beach, LBUSD graduates!
Graduating seniors and transfer students from LBUSD schools are invited to the Promise Meet & Greet during Day at the Beach.
Meet & Greets will be held at 11am and 2pm - join us for refreshments and learn about your opportunities as a Promise student at CSULB.
For more information, email promise@csulb.edu or find the Promise table at the Day at the Beach resource fair.
Promise Meet & Greet Session 1
KIN 059 (Kinesiology Building near the Resource Fair)
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Promise Meet & Greet Session 2
KIN 059 (Kinesiology Building near the Resource Fair)
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
