Formula Drift Long Beach 2027 in Long Beach: weekend guide and things to do

9 to 10 April 2027 · ExpectedLong Beach, United States

Formula Drift Long Beach fills Long Beach with fans for three days, but the track only runs for a few hours a day. Practice starts around lunchtime, qualifying leaves the morning free and the day after the race is open. This guide fills those gaps.

Tours in Long Beach Hotels for these dates

Formula Drift Long Beach in short

When: 9 to 10 April 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: Long Beach Street Circuit, Long Beach, United States
Free time: Practice starts around lunchtime and qualifying leaves the morning free, so the best free windows are the arrival day, Friday and Saturday mornings and the day after the race.
Best base: Downtown waterfront: Walk to the circuit and the aquarium.
Getting there: Long Beach airport (LGB) is 15 minutes away; LAX is 30 to 45 minutes.
Weather: In April, Long Beach averages highs of about 21°C and lows of 9°C, with roughly 19 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 47 min of daylight.
Top things to do: Aquarium of the Pacific; The Queen Mary tour; Catalina Island ferry

Weather during Formula Drift Long Beach

In April, Long Beach averages highs of about 21°C and lows of 9°C, with roughly 19 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 47 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
April	21°C (70°F)	9°C (48°F)	19 mm

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings.
Ear protection and comfortable shoes: circuits involve long walks between grandstands and gates.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Long Beach Street Circuit

Long Beach airport (LGB) is 15 minutes away; LAX is 30 to 45 minutes.

Downtown Long Beach; Metro A Line.

Public transport directions to Long Beach Street Circuit · Everything on at Long Beach Street Circuit

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	East Village	Arts district near downtown.
Mid-range	Downtown waterfront	Walk to the circuit and the aquarium.
Splurge	The Queen Mary and Belmont Shore	Historic ship hotel or beach area.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hotel Maya, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Mid-range: Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Splurge: The Westin Long Beach

Links search the nights from 8 April to 11 April. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual race weekend schedule for 9 to 10 April 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 8 April

Nothing on track that matters yet. Check in, then use the afternoon.

Half-dayAquarium of the Pacific Half day · Family · Indoor
Big aquarium on Rainbow Harbor.
EatPine Avenue Restaurant strip

Practice day

Friday 9 April

First practice rarely starts before lunchtime, so the morning is free.

Half-dayThe Queen Mary tour Half day · Family · Indoor
Historic ocean liner.
EatShoreline Village Waterfront snacks

Qualifying day

Saturday 10 April

Support races fill the morning. Skip them for a slow start in town and reach the track after lunch.

Easy outingGondola ride in Naples canals Evening · Low walking · Nightlife
Venetian-style gondolas.
FreeShoreline Aquatic Park.

Race day

Sunday 11 April

Go to the track early and stay after the flag: leaving straight away means the worst of the traffic.

After darkPine Avenue bars.

The day after

Sunday 11 April

A full free day before the flight home. This is the best day for a longer trip out of town.

Full dayCatalina Island ferry Full day · Family
From the Long Beach terminal.
EatBelmont Brewing Pier brewpub

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family · Indoor

Aquarium of the Pacific

Big aquarium on Rainbow Harbor.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Indoor

The Queen Mary tour

Historic ocean liner.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Catalina Island ferry

From the Long Beach terminal.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Whale watching

Gray and blue whales in season.

See times and prices

Aquarium of the Pacific.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Gondola ride in Naples canals

Venetian-style gondolas.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Catalina Island ferry

From the Long Beach terminal.

See times and prices

After dark

Pine Avenue bars.

5 tours worth booking for Formula Drift Long Beach

Tour	Length	Good for
Aquarium of the Pacific	Half day	Families, Bad weather
The Queen Mary tour	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Catalina Island ferry	Full day	Families
Whale watching	Half day	Families
Gondola ride in Naples canals	Evening	Tired legs, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Shoreline Village Waterfront snacks
Belmont Brewing Pier brewpub
Pine Avenue Restaurant strip

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Aquarium of the Pacific

Big aquarium on Rainbow Harbor.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Indoor

The Queen Mary tour

Historic ocean liner.

See times and prices

Museum of Latin American Art.

Getting around on event days

Metro A Line to downtown LA; free Passport shuttle downtown.
Distances are long: allow 45 to 90 minutes between venues at peak hours.
Uber and Lyft are the default; ask about event-day pickup zones.

Day trips from Long Beach

Catalina: 1 hour
Huntington Beach: 25 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Formula Drift Long Beach.

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Questions people ask

When is Formula Drift Long Beach 2027?

The next edition is 9 to 10 April 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during Formula Drift Long Beach?

In April, Long Beach averages highs of about 21°C and lows of 9°C, with roughly 19 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 47 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to Long Beach Street Circuit?

Long Beach airport (LGB) is 15 minutes away; LAX is 30 to 45 minutes. Downtown Long Beach; Metro A Line.

Where should I stay for Formula Drift Long Beach?

For most visitors the best base is Downtown waterfront: Walk to the circuit and the aquarium.

What can we do between sessions at Formula Drift Long Beach?

Good short outings in Long Beach include Aquarium of the Pacific, The Queen Mary tour, Whale watching. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Formula Drift Long Beach?

Family-friendly picks: Aquarium of the Pacific, The Queen Mary tour, Catalina Island ferry. Aquarium of the Pacific.

How far is Long Beach Street Circuit from Long Beach centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Downtown Long Beach; Metro A Line.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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