Weddings and proposals at Hyatt Regency Long Beach: venues and basics
Hyatt Regency Long Beach offers multiple waterfront wedding spaces—Regency Ballroom, Beacon Ballroom, Seaview Ballroom, Topsail Rooftop Pool and Bar, and the Rainbow Lagoon outdoor ceremony site—plus over 35,000 sq ft of event space and on-site catering services. Couples can reserve ballrooms that seat hundreds (Regency up to 900 for dinner) or choose smaller shore- and rooftop options; contact BookResorts agents at +1 (888) 605-1350 for booking help and current pricing.
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At-a-glance wedding venues
Hyatt Regency Long Beach provides several distinct indoor and outdoor sites for ceremonies and receptions, ranging from large ballrooms to a rooftop pool bar and an outdoor lagoon ceremony site. The hotel lists over 35,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space across its ballrooms, foyers and smaller meeting rooms.
Capacities and features vary by space; the hotel publishes both banquet and cocktail capacities and offers event services including a Cultural Weddings option that allows outside catering for larger cultural events.
- Regency Ballroom — seats up to 900 for dinner (10,050 sq ft, divisible)
- Beacon Ballroom — banquet for over 300 guests, cocktail reception over 700 (floor-to-ceiling windows)
- Seaview Ballroom — up to 200 for dinner, up to 500 for cocktail reception with Seaview Rotunda
- Topsail Rooftop Pool and Bar — outdoor option for about 70 guests
- Rainbow Lagoon ceremony site — outdoor waterfront option (see costs below)
| Venue | Typical dinner capacity |
|---|---|
| Regency Ballroom | Up to 900 |
| Beacon Ballroom | Over 300 |
| Seaview Ballroom | Up to 200 |
Ceremony basics and outdoor options
You can plan a waterfront ceremony at the Rainbow Lagoon ceremony site (hotel lists a per-person fee and a minimum guest count) or hold your ceremony/ceremony elements inside the Seaview or Beacon Ballrooms. The hotel supports indoor and outdoor setups and provides on-site event coordination.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach publishes a Rainbow Lagoon ceremony fee of $27.65 per person with a 150-guest minimum; larger wedding food-and-beverage minimums for ballroom events are noted (examples of starting minimums appear in third-party listings), but current totals and exact minimums should be confirmed directly with the hotel or BookResorts.
- Rainbow Lagoon ceremony site — $27.65 per person (150-guest minimum listed)
- Seaview Ballroom — suitable for smaller dinners or combined with Seaview Rotunda for larger cocktail receptions
- Beacon Ballroom — notable for floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Queen Mary, Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island
| Ceremony site | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Lagoon | Outdoor, waterfront; per-person fee and 150-guest minimum listed |
| Seaview Ballroom | Indoor under 4-story atrium; views of pool and Rainbow Lagoon |
Reception space, capacities and layouts
The Regency Ballroom is the largest single space (about 10,050 sq ft) and divides into sections for flexible layouts; Hyatt publishes banquet and reception capacities for its ballrooms. Beacon and Seaview offer dramatic windowed or atrium settings for mid-to-large receptions.
Event planners often pair a ballroom dinner with a harbor-facing foyer or pre-function area for cocktails; the Regency Foyer is specifically listed as an adjoining option for cocktail receptions overlooking the harbor.
- Regency Ballroom — 10,050 sq ft; banquet up to 900; divisible into 6 sections
- Beacon Ballroom — ~5,000 sq ft; banquet over 300, reception 600–800 (depending on layout)
- Regency Foyer — 4,550 sq ft; banquet ~250, reception up to 600
| Space | Reception capacity (cocktail) |
|---|---|
| Regency Ballroom | Up to 1,500 (theater/reception figures published) |
| Beacon Ballroom | Up to 700–800 (cocktail-style) |
| Seaview Ballroom + Rotunda | Up to 500 (cocktail-style) |
Guestroom blocks and room types
Hyatt Regency Long Beach has around 528–531 guestrooms across 17 floors; every room is listed as offering a water view. Typical room names used for blocks and reservations include Room, Room (Shower), Room, Corner (Harbor View), Room, Harbor View (High Floor), Room (Partial Beach View), Studio Suite, Harbor View and Suite (Regency).
When planning a block, confirm which specific room types are available for your event dates and whether a Regency Club or suite upgrade is part of a room block. The hotel also publishes a Regency Club option that includes Regency Club lounge access for eligible bookings.
- Room — 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
- Room (Shower) — 1 King Bed
- Room, Corner (Harbor View) — 1 King Bed
- Studio Suite, Harbor View — 1 King Bed; Suite (Regency) — 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
| Room type | Common bed configurations |
|---|---|
| Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Room, Harbor View (High Floor) | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Studio Suite, Harbor View | 1 King Bed |
On-site services, catering and extras
Hyatt Regency Long Beach provides on-site catering through its Market | Bar and Tides outlets and supports plated dinners, buffets and cocktail receptions; the property also offers a Cultural Weddings service (allows outside catering up to 600 guests).
The hotel operates a Pool Bar (inside a vintage VW Bus) for poolside service, and poolside cabanas, a heated outdoor pool with a hot tub and a fire pit are available to guests; check with the hotel about pool rules and whether pool access is included for event attendees.
- Market | Bar — all-day dining and bar with patio overlooking the lagoon and pool; accepts reservations
- Tides — weekend breakfast/brunch buffet (Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–11:00 AM) with a Smart Casual dress code
- Pool Bar — weather-dependent, serves poolside drinks from a converted VW Bus
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cultural Weddings | Allows outside catering for up to 600 guests |
| Poolside options | Cabanas, Pool Bar in vintage VW Bus; pool open 6 AM–11 PM year-round |
Nearby logistics for guests and travel tips
Hyatt Regency Long Beach sits at 200 S Pine Ave adjacent to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and within walking distance of the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village and The Pike Outlets—useful for guest activities and rehearsal dinners. Catalina Express ferry service operates from a terminal near the hotel for day trips to Catalina Island.
Practical notes: check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM; the minimum check-in age is 18 and a photo ID plus credit card are required at check-in. Parking (self-park and valet) is available for a surcharge and rates can vary, so confirm current pricing before the event.
- Address: 200 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Check-in: begins 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM
- Nearest airport: Long Beach Airport (LGB) ~10 miles; LAX and SNA listed as alternatives
| Nearby attraction | Approximate walk time from hotel (published) |
|---|---|
| Aquarium of the Pacific | About 5 minutes (≈2 blocks) |
| Shoreline Village | About 10-minute walk |
| The Pike Outlets | A few minutes' walk |
