Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center

The Long Beach Convention Center is a convention center in Long Beach, California. It was opened in 1962. The complex of buildings includes the Long Beach Arena, which was a competition venue of the 1984 Summer Olympics. The outer wall of the center wears a mural by Robert Wyland showing marine animals such as gray whales and according to the Guinness Book of Records is the largest mural in the world. The Long Beach Convention Center includes the 8500 square meter hall A, the 5300 square meter hall B and the 7100 square meter hall C. In one of the halls, the fencing competitions of the 1984 Summer Olympics were held.

Long Beach Arena

The Long Beach Arena covers an area of ​​7000 square meters. The number of seating positions, 13,609 for basketball games, 11,200 for hockey and 4550, 9200 and 13,500 for concerts. The arena was and is a venue of some college teams next played, among others, the Los Angeles Kings, who are represented in the National Hockey League, in it. The volleyball tournaments of the 1984 Summer Olympics were held at the Long Beach Arena. Musicians and bands who appeared in the arena include Frank Sinatra, AC / DC, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Metallica, Slayer, Kiss, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and the Grateful Dead, and numerous hip hop artist.