Lions Lighthouse

Lions Lighthouse for Sight is the prominent white lighthouse landmark on the grassy hill at Shoreline Aquatic Park, overlooking Rainbow Harbor and the Downtown Shoreline waterfront. Navigate to the exact Lions Lighthouse pin rather than the general Shoreline Aquatic Park marker. Navigate to the exact lighthouse pin rather than the Aquarium or marina. The approach crosses open waterfront park space and climbs the lighthouse hill; expect sun, wind, event crowds, and limited shade, and do not assume the lighthouse interior is open.

Use the public parking serving the Aquarium of the Pacific and Aquarium Way area, then walk onto the peninsula. Rates, access, and available lots can change during conventions, festivals, races, and waterfront events. Navigate to the exact Lions Lighthouse pin rather than the general Shoreline Aquatic Park marker. Navigate to the exact lighthouse pin rather than the Aquarium or marina. The approach crosses open waterfront park space and climbs the lighthouse hill; expect sun, wind, event crowds, and limited shade, and do not assume the lighthouse interior is open.

The City does not publish separate walk-in hours for the lighthouse, which functions as an outdoor landmark rather than a general interior attraction. Follow posted park, event, maintenance, and waterfront access restrictions when visiting the hill.

Do not rely on a restroom within the open lawn or surface parking area. City planning documents identify a lack of public restrooms at the Shoreline Aquatic Park surface lot; nearby Aquarium, marina, restaurant, and event facilities have their own access and hours.

The City lists the lighthouse as an outdoor Shoreline Aquatic Park landmark and does not list an admission charge. Nearby parking, the Aquarium, harbor excursions, restaurants, and special events can cost separately.

Use the paved Aquarium Way side and choose legal waterfront parking closest to your destination. The park is an open lawn bordered by paved harbor promenades, but event fencing and marina activity can alter the most direct route.

Yes, on a secure leash no longer than 6 feet and held continuously by someone able to control the dog. Shoreline Aquatic Park is not a designated off-leash exercise area, so keep the leash attached throughout the lawn, promenade, lighthouse, and beach-edge visit and remove all waste. Use a specifically designated Long Beach dog park or dog beach for off-leash time. Separately operated buildings, beaches, gardens, and attractions can set stricter rules.

Lions Lighthouse for Sight is the prominent white lighthouse landmark on the grassy hill at Shoreline Aquatic Park, overlooking Rainbow Harbor and the Downtown Shoreline waterfront. The official park description does not list a children's playground or splash pad. This is primarily an open lawn, picnic, harbor-view, lighthouse, beach-edge, walking, and event destination.

Navigate to the exact lighthouse pin rather than the Aquarium or marina. The approach crosses open waterfront park space and climbs the lighthouse hill; expect sun, wind, event crowds, and limited shade, and do not assume the lighthouse interior is open.