Guide for visitors
Lakewood Area Maps  Lakewood vicinity - This map view is helpful in showing Lakewood's orientation to major freeways.
Directions to Lakewood Civic Center - 5050 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California 90712
This link is helpful these destinations which are adjacent to, part of the civic center:
Airports Long Beach Airport is the airport closest to Lakewood. It offers several daily flights on American Airlines, America West, and JetBlue. Long Beach airport's proximity and smaller size make it easier to fly into and shorter driving to/from Lakewood. It's airport code is “LGB”. Alternative area airports include bustling Los Angeles International (LAX) and Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA). These airports offer hundreds of flights into and out of the area and are only a quick 25 minutes from Lakewood. They are "freeway close" to the city and only a convenient ride if you do not arrive during rush-hour traffic. Please consider this in your travel plans. Long Beach Airport - LGB
Los Angeles International Airport - LAX
John Wayne Airport - SNA
Transportation ·Metro Blue Line (213) 626-4455 - Light rail servicing Lakewood to Downtown LA ·Long Beach Transit (562) 591-2301 - Lakewood bus service ·Metropolitan Transportation Authority (310) 320-9442 - Bus system serving L.A. County ·Long Beach Passport Bus Shuttle (562) 591-2301 - Free downtown bus shuttle ·Long Beach Airport (562) 570-2600 - Closest airport to Lakewood. ·Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (310) 646-5252 ·Orange County/John Wayne Airport (714) 252-5200 ·Long Beach BIKESTATION (562) 436-BIKE - The nation's first full-service bicycle facility ·Amtrak (800) 872-7245 - Amtrak depot located in downtown Los Angeles AttractionsAre you in town for business or on vacation? Lakewood's vicinity to Long Beach make many of its special features interesting to Lakewood visitors. Also, a link to the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce: http://www.lakewoodchamber.com/. Please help us to keep this list up to date! If you know of a local web site that is not listed here and should be added, please e-mail the information to service1@lakewoodcity.org. Shopping Lakewood Center Mall Lakewood Blvd. & Del Amo Blvd.
Lakewood, California 90712
Phone: (562) 633-0437 Conveniently located in the heart of the city at the intersection of Lakewood Blvd. and Del Amo. The mall is anchored by JCPenney, Macy’s, Mervyn’s, Robinsons-May and TARGET. In addition to the indoor mall there's several destination big box retailers, restaurants, and two Pacific Movie Theatres. All this totals more than 270 stores and over 30 restaurants. Annual events Lakewood Civic Center Block Party and Fireworks Extravaganza The Lakewood Civic Center comes alive for one of Lakewood’s most successful and well-attended community events. The Lakewood Civic Center Block Party and Fireworks Extravaganza is scheduled around the Fourth of July holiday weekend and includes many kids’ activities, numerous food booths spotlighting area restaurants in the Taste of Lakewood area, community group booths, and a Beverage Garden. Live musical entertainment begins in the late afternoon and continues until the closing fireworks extravaganza over the Lakewood Center Mall. Summer Concerts in the Park Series Summer is a special time in Lakewood. One of the most popular family events is the Summer Concert music series. Weekly concerts begin in June and feature country western music, rock and roll, hits of the 60’s & 70's, big band and more. Over 1,500 residents enjoy listening to the music under the grove of trees at centrally located Del Valle Park, (corner of Woodruff and Arbor) in Lakewood. Bring your picnic blanket and have dinner with us while you listen to some fantastic entertainment. Dinner and refreshments will be sold at each concert or bring your own. Concerts are held from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday evenings. Summer Concerts in the Park is solely supported by area businesses and concert patrons. Call (562) 866-9771 ext. 2408 after April for a complete concert schedule. Pan American Fiesta The Pan American Festival began in 1945 by two Lakewood Lion’s Club Members who wanted to bridge the space and language boundaries which separated North and South America. The Pan American Festival has evolved over the years to include many different aspects, including the El Comienzo Luncheon signifying “the beginning” of the festival events; a poster contest through the schools; a Flags Exchange Ceremony; a poetry contest and more. Residents are most familiar with the three-day Pan American Fiesta held at Mayfair Park in May. The Fiesta is a longtime Lakewood tradition and features arts/crafts, displays, food booths, entertainment and amusement rides. Over 100 community organizations sponsor food, crafts and display booths. The Fiesta is sponsored by the City of Lakewood and the Pan American Association. For more information about the Pan American Fiesta or a craft/food booth application, please call the City of Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 866-9771, ext. 2408. |
