Summer of Architecture: Art Deco Bus Tour

Long Beach Heritage Presents Art Deco Bus Tour

Hop aboard for a guided drive through Long Beach’s most glamorous era! This narrated tour highlights the city’s finest Art Deco and Streamline Moderne buildings with insights on the architects, innovations, and flair of the Jazz Age.
Join noted Art Deco Expert, Author and Art Deco Historic Preservation Consultant John Thomas on a double-decker bus tour of Downtown Long Beach. The city is rich with many buildings of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne styles from the1920s and early 1930s, just as there are in many cities across the country.

This very special Art Deco Bus Tour will examine some of the finest examples of the two styles in the city. Downtown Long Beach will never look the same to you again! Included with the tour: Copy of "Long Beach Art Deco" book by Suzanne Tarbell Cooper, John W. Thomas, and J.Christopher Launi

Accessibility Note: The Art Deco Bus Tour takes place aboard a double-decker bus. While seating is available on the lower level, the upper deck—accessible by stairs—offers the most expansive views of the architecture. If you have mobility concerns, please let us know and we’ll do our best to assist you!

Space is Limited!

Tour Location and parking information will be provided through email to ticket purchasers.

Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach