Day at The Beach | Schedule, Tours, and Map

DAY AT THE BEACH is a FREE single-day immersive experience for newly-admitted students that provided an exclusive first-look at °µÍøÊÓƵcolleges, campus tours, academic resources, student organizations, and more. 

People walking by the Go Beach sign

Select a category below for scheduled activities on Saturday, April 11, 2026:

Day at the Beach Map

On Saturday, April 11, QR code signs are displayed around campus with links to the interactive Day at The Beach event map. Find college showcases, special experiences, bus stops, tour meet-up points, and more.

COMING SOON: EVENT MAP

Want to visit campus? Access general campus maps via csulb.edu/maps. Plus, explore °µÍøÊÓƵ Hotel Information and Visitor Guides. 

Day at the Beach Folkl
TimeExperienceLocation
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours vary per vendor)Food Trucks and Campus Dining AvailableVarious
9:00 a.m.Welcome to The Beach!CSULB
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.)

Welcome Experience 1 (Ticket required for entry to Pyramid*)

LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Resource FairFriendship Walk and Upper Campus
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Campus ToursVarious
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Housing ToursHillside Gateway and Parkside Commons
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.College ShowcasesVarious
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 11:00 a.m.)

Welcome Experience 2 (Ticket required for entry to Pyramid*)

LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid

3:00 p.m.Event Ends
 

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We look forward to seeing you at The Beach, rain or shine!

(Please note: Event Schedule is subject to change.)

Tour Guides at Day at The Beach

Modified campus tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will depart from Maxson Plaza (Brotman Hall fountain). Tours will leave every 15 minutes, last approximately 30 minutes and the final tour of the day will depart around 2:30 p.m. Please note that housing tours are a separate experience (see below).

You can also use the interactive map (coming soon) when on campus to explore °µÍøÊÓƵand visit popular locations—including the Library, Beach Shops, Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC), Earl Burns Japanese Miller Garden, and more! You may also use the Self-Guided Tour Brochure.

Can't make it to Day at The Beach?Campus tours are available year-round. Learn more about Tours.

Day at the Beach Banner Tours

Housing tours are provided as part of the Day at The Beach experience. Housing tours take approximately 30 minutes and will be offered on a rolling basis until 2:30 p.m. Please note that general campus tours are a separate experience (see above).

For general housing information, visit Student Housing.

The Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC) is a 126,500-square-foot, two-story, state-of-the-art recreation facility located on campus. It's a hub for recreational activities, programs, intramural sports, fitness, and wellness services. 
 
The SRWC contains a three-court gym, a multi activity court gym, indoor jogging track, 20,000 square feet of weight and cardio equipment, racquetball courts, activity rooms for group exercise, a custom-made rock climbing wall, a wellness center, swimming pool and spa, as well as many other services.
 
Tours are 15 minutes and are available between 9 am - 2:45 pm.
 
The SRWC is managed by Associated Students Inc. (ASI) and for more information about the facility, visit . 

Enjoy food, refreshments, and snacks wherever you are on campus.  Don't forget to stop by the University Bookstore to grab all your new BEACH gear - family items included!

Visit the interactive map to find your way to whatever you need! 

Where to Shop

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Art Store
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  

Where to Eat
Restaurants

  • Higher Taste, Plant-Based – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • The Habit – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Subway – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Nugget Grill Express – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Outpost Grill – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • WallStrEAT – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Coffee and Drinks

  • Coastal Coffee – 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Caffeine Lab – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Shake Smart – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Convenience Stores 

  • Outpost Convenience Store – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • University Bookstore Convenience Store – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Art Store Convenience Store – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Beach Hut Convenience Store – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dining and retail on campus is brought to you by and Beach Shops auxiliaries.  

will be free. See parking and transportation resources below.

Parking

Alternative transportation to CSULB

Welcome to The Beach, Promise students!

Newly admitted students (FTFY and Transfer) who graduated from eligible °µÍøÊÓƵ area high schools are invited to the Promise Meet & Greet during Day at The Beach. Join Jorge Soriano, Assistant Director of °µÍøÊÓƵ College Promise and the team for refreshments and learn about opportunities both as a Promise student at °µÍøÊÓƵand as a future professional with access to the °µÍøÊÓƵ College Promise ecosystem of support.

Promise Meet & Greet Details

Location: Horn Center
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Eligible High Schools: °µÍøÊÓƵ Unified School District (all), Mayfair, St. Anthony, and St. Joseph.

For more information, email promise@csulb.edu or find the team at the Promise table at the Day at The Beach Resource fair.