I host weekly events at The Grand and have also used it for a school sports banquet, and both experiences have been consistently great. The planning process is smooth. Whether it's a business event or a sports banquet, the food delivers every time. What really stands out is the staff's willingness to actually help. Every once in a while we have to change our setup for the weekly meeting, and it's not a big deal. The staff goes out of their way to help you with anything you need. On the personal side, I organized my daughter's sports banquet there. Everyone loved the food. It was a barbecue menu, and folks commented on how much they enjoyed it. They provided outstanding food and service at a price within our budget. They made the whole day easy and memorable for the team and families. If you're looking for a venue that handles the details well, serves tasty food, and has staff that genuinely show up, The Grand is worth your time. read more

My sisters and I have been to two events here. One inside (50th birthday party) and one outside (wedding). Both events were so beautiful! read more

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A A Truly Grand Experience for My Retirement Celebration! As a local educator who recently retired after 35 years, I wanted to celebrate this milestone in a special way--and The Grand in Long Beach delivered exactly that. From the start, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient as I made decisions for the event space. They worked seamlessly not only with me, but also with my party planners who were handling things behind the scenes. Everyone on their team was accommodating, professional, and made sure just about every request I had came to life. And then--the food! We went with a menu we had only seen in pictures, so we weren't sure what to expect, but it turned out amazing. I didn't get a chance to eat much myself (busy being celebrated!), but every single guest I spoke to afterwards raved about how delicious the food was. People also commented on how beautiful the venue looked and how kind and attentive the staff were throughout the evening. While I won't go into what I spent, I will say that compared to other venues, The Grand was very reasonable for the level of service, ambiance, and quality delivered. Before you go running to one of those high-priced hotels, consider The Grand. The beauty, vibe, and service make it a top-notch event space--and I highly recommend it if you're looking for something elegant, accessible, and within budget. It was truly a grand old time! read more

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Would NOT book for a wedding! The food was great and the set up staff hauling chairs and tables were kind and hard working. The organization the week of and during my wedding was AWFUL. We had no staff member present for our wedding rehearsal to answer questions, literally no one was there. Not our details coordinator nor our 'venue captain.' The venue captain they presented as in charge of your whole day, all venue details of your wedding, was terrible. They said they assign them the week of and she would reach out to me the week of to go over details, but that never happened. My wedding day they assigned me a girl who no showed, another girl who no showed, and then our actual captain who went over our wedding details 30 minutes before my wedding and she said all she was in charge of was food. Our DJ lost power, she made no effort to fix it, we had to fix it ourselves! We requested our desserts be kept warm in silver chafing dishes in two different details meetings and the day of. The day of our details coordinator said we never talked about that (not true) but would do it. Our dessert was served ice cold in neon green serving trays with our wedding cake, VERY disappointing. When we went back for second plates all of our staff serving food and captain were huddled talking in the kitchen rather than being ready to serve us. The soda fountain we paid $400+ for was soda cans in a small metal ice tub. Booking they say they give you two hours to set up before your wedding. Not true. They start setting up their part two hours before and once they had all the tables down then we could set up. They say they are transparent about booking in the same space before you. They didn't tell me they booked a baby shower until 3pm when my wedding was at 6pm until I asked the day before. **If you book, negotiate to be the only booking for that space** A two hour set up right before our wedding was awful! We had to set up in full hair and make up and missed many first look opportunities. The worst part was after working like crazy to get it all ready right before we walk down the aisle, our details coordinator brought in other potential clients to show off the space. Instead of ensuring our desserts were taken care of. Would not recommend for a wedding. read more

Had a training that was followed by a meeting at The Grand. We had a continental breakfast which was adequate and a seated lunch which was very good. There were also snacks and a charcuterie board imbedded throughout our meetings. The location was great but the rooms were a tad bit cold. The only other negative was their sound system kept cutting in and out while people were speaking. All in all, this is a great location to have various different types of events. read more

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Arrived here during the week for a client appreciation dinner. My advisor has had this event for many years here but this was my first time attending since I've been a client of his for two years. Parking is complimentary and covered and our venue was in the neighborhood of 200 attendees. I opted for the beef brisket entree which included a garden salad, gratin potatoes, veggies and the desserts were catered by Creative Cakery from Long Beach. The brisket was tender, plated nicely and the portions were generous. The Desserts were not overly sweet and perfectly sized. The entire staff were friendly and attentive throughout the entire venue and the live band was entertaining. Overall, The Grand did outstanding hosting this event and I would recommend them for your special gathering. read more

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It felt surprisingly fun and welcoming the moment I stepped into The Grand Event venue in Long Beach, almost like the whole place was designed to make people feel excited to be there without even trying. I noticed right away that there were a lot of teenagers spending time around the space, and it made perfect sense because the atmosphere has that lively and upbeat energy that teenagers really connect with. The lighting, the open layout, and the way the rooms are arranged all make it easy to move around, talk, and enjoy yourself without feeling crowded or rushed. What really stood out to me was how comfortable it was to simply exist in the space. Nothing felt strict or stiff, and it gave everyone, especially the teenagers I saw, the freedom to be creative, take pictures, and enjoy the moment in their own way. Even though it was my first time visiting The Grand Event, I did not realize how much there was to appreciate until I walked through and saw how thoughtfully everything was put together. I loved how natural it felt to have fun there, and I never doubted that the experience would turn out exactly the way I hoped it would. It honestly reminded me of the same playful excitement I felt at places like Funko Hollywood, where the environment itself makes you feel younger and more energized. I have lived for 24 years, but with the youthful mindset I discovered in the summer of 2024, still physically and mentally 18 with a prefrontal cortex that is more developed than the average 25 year old, I felt completely in sync with the vibe of this place. The Grand Event is one of the most enjoyable and inviting venues I have been to in a long time, and I would highly recommend that teenagers go there because it gives them a place to have fun, feel confident, take pictures, and enjoy an atmosphere that truly supports their creativity. read more

I recently had an event catered here, and the staff could not have been better. Marissa, the event manager, took care of all the details and made the process of booking the room and selecting the food. Very simple for me. We used the Garden Room, the first one you see in the venue, with the built-in bar. It was perfect for our group of about 45 people. It could hold up to 90. Last thing, the food was very good and the staff did a good job with "passed trays ." I recommend letting them suggest a menu as they know what they are doing. I will use them again. read more

We really could not have asked for a better experience! Yvette and Marissa were extremely helpful and gave great advice as to the DJ, who was absolutely fabulous, coordination of time with no need for a planner, etc... Everything was perfectly set up and flowed with NO problems thanks to the coordination between the crew and captain in charge of the event and the DJ. Photo Booth & caricaturists also did an amazing job! The Monarch was the perfect setting so that we moved seamlessly from the ceremony (grass area) to the cocktail and later to the ballroom. We were able to enjoy ourselves in a stress free atmosphere! Would highly recommend The Grand and would not hesitate to use their services again. read more

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Our 50 year reunion was a blast and the service was definitely 5*. Great parking, elegant ballroom and wonderful staff and bartenders made it great! read more

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The Grand is a great venue here in Long Beach to host various events. The food for lunch was great, there was a slight bit of a problem for breakfast. The desserts were also so very yummy & delicious. The staff is fantastic very attentive for the event today thanks Erica for being a great captain. Elizabeth the event director is great, made sure throughout the 2 day event everything went smoothly. The owner of the grand Mr. Jim Choura has such a great spirit. A great venue for any event free self parking onsite.... read more

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What went well EVERYTHING! The venue was incredible. We celebrated our Mother's 80th birthday there and it was amazing. The staff were attentive, the food was Devine!! and they were not skimpy. We had 175 guests and everyone was pleased. Thank you, we highly recommend read more

We are attending cotillion class once a month at this hotel. They hv few hall. Nice hotel and very clean. Parking in the next building next to the hotel. read more

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My sisters and I threw a surprise 25th anniversary party for my parents and it could not have gone better. Marissa and Yvette were incredibly helpful during the process of planning. Everyone at The Grand was so kind and attentive. The Pacific Room was perfect for an intimate party of just 50 guests and it was amazing. Angelica made sure I stayed on schedule with the cake cutting and the speeches during the party, I was already feeling overwhelmed but she helped to calm me down. The food was AMAZING. I saw so many of my guests get up to get thirds! It was a night we will all remember forever. read more

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Amazing great manager Marissa that worked with me to book my daughter's debutante for next year.

The Grand has a wide menu, delicious catering, fantastic staff, and sweet catering set up. Maria arrived on time, and prompt set up. Great customer service, will reuse the Grand again for catering events. read more

It was a very nice place and the food was great I would definitely recommend it to others read more

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I don't know if I recommend "The Grand" (which is perfectly great) so much as I wanted to recommend the Burgess Cotillion we attend monthly with our (now) 4th and 6th graders. The parking is free and easy and convenient. The accommodations are attractive. Great place for an event, really. But I really want to brag about Burgess Cotillion!!! Omg so much fun! read more

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What a GEM of a place in Long Beach!!! We chose this place to celebrate our son's baptism and it truly was an unforgettable event. Let me just start off by saying that this is family owned and operated - and they truly make you feel like family. From the get-go, Marissa & Yvette were incredibly friendly, responsive & helpful as we planned the event. The space itself was also very nice - highly recommend the Garden Room. The food was delicious and the mimosa bar was on point - we got alot of compliments from friends and family because everything was DELICIOUS. Another important standout was the level of service from the staff at the event. They were the most kind, professional, and attentive staff ever. Because of this and so much more - I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to create a memorable celebration. We would definitely host here again for any future party needs. read more

I have been to multiple events at The Grand. The lobby is warm and inviting, it always smells so pleasant, clean restrooms, nice large banquet rooms and the food is always on point! My cousin had her wedding here in 2009 and it was beautifully done. The outside garden area was large enough to hold all of our families and friends, it was a great layout with a lot of space and you could see the altar no matter where you sat. Fast forward to 2024 and this place is still just as nice as it was then. As a matter of fact, my high school reunion committee is planning on hosting our 25th reunion here and I cannot wait to see what the Grand has in store for helping us to make this one to never forget. read more

Love The Grand! I am a local small business owner in Long Beach and the number of events I attend at the Grand are many. It is always well organized, clean, and the food is great! Would recommend for anyone looking for a top class event location! read more

Thank you so much for an awesome service at the Monarch this past May. Marissa, you are just THE BEST!! Your flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of is greatly appreciated. The event wouldn't have been such a success without your help and involvement. Your staff was so flexible and open to my ideas on the day of the event. Moved tables were they needed to be moved, and pleased/served my guests as if they were royalty! All of my guests were very impressed by the delicious food. You and your staff made my daughter's Quince a memorable one. I will forever be grateful! Marissa, you are an amazing person who truly cares. Thank you!!!! read more

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This is a perfect venue for a catered event. I came for a luncheon. They set up the tables as requested and catered the food. First we had a table with fruit, cheeses, nuts, and crackers. We had orange juice and champagne to make mimosas. I drank one right away so I could drive home safely. Also had ice water and coffee on the tables. The meal was eggs with chilies and cheese, and potatoes. There was salsa and ketchup available. We had 3 varieties of mini Bundt cakes. Chocolate was best. Chocolate is always the best. read more

I've attended a few events at this venue for both corporate events and other celebrations. A great plus is the adjacent parking building: there may or may not be a fee collected at the entrance depending on whether the hosting event is covering the cost. Elevator also in the structure if needed. Tonight's event was for a Retirment party that was held in their outdoor patio. Nice garden setup for maybe wedding or other celebration. The tables were arranged for the usual 10 persons each. I think that's ideal so there is enough elbow room for everyone. We got started with mixed greens salad and two dressings ( ranch or Italian) already on the table, and bread basket followed shortly. Our dinner entree was a choice of roast chicken and vegetables or a vegetarian option. I opted for the chicken which was still tender and juicy when it was served. Our servers were courteous and attentive, replenishing water and clearing away dishes. There was also a cash bar for cocktails and no charge for non alcoholic beverages included tonight. Also a separate area for coffee and tea service. The ladies' bathroom was clean and well lit, although the first stall I entered had no lock on the door. That might need someone to check out and repair or put an out of service sign. Audio setup was working well for the speeches - I can't count the times of annoying feedback and interruptions from other corporate events, those are never fun to sit through. Good ambient lighting and overhead sail type Shades for a daytime event. There were at least 6 overhead small planes coming and going due to proximity to Long Beach airport but no large passenger planes flew out tonight. Several other rooms for different sized crowds. Chairs were steady and table linens were in good condition. read more

Always have the best lunch at their shows that are produced there and the entertainment is awesome

Recently attended a 50th birthday celebration and the facilities were beautiful. We were in the Pacific room and hosted approximately 40 guests. The staff was very accommodating while we were decorating. They gave us water and adjusted the A/C when we requested. The only negative comments is that The ladies restroom was like an oven!!! I don't know if the air conditioning system wasn't working or if they had it turned down to conserve. But you go in there to powder your nose and you leave like you just left the sauna. The food was okay, like most catering services at banquet halls the meat was kinda bland. But that's okay I had hot sauce in my bag . read more

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I attend weekly lunch meeting at The Grand and it is a fantastic venue. The owner Jim puts so much into making this venue special. The parking is ample, the rooms are clean, the staff is extremely friendly and the food is always delicious. Jim is as nice as can be and very accommodating. I highly recommend The Grand. read more

Our Gala Celebration with a Dinner and Dance was splendid. I loved the beautiful setting, and the staff cared for our every need, including the special tablecloths, delicious dinner, and dessert (the cheesecake was very sweet). I loved the giant screen on stage which united the many outdoor tables. We loved the giant-lit J62 backdrop letters placed indoors for impactful photos. The lighting was dreamy as day turned into night, and the parking was free and very convenient in the adjacent structure. The restroom was clean and another room was accessible to rest in. The pleasant and professional staff were attentive at all times. This was a wonderful location for our very special event. I would return in the future! read more

I booked my baby shower for the Palm Terrace at The Grand and it was such a great experience from planning to end of the event!! Lauren was such a help figuring out all of the details and all I had to do was bring in some of my own decor for the theme!! It was warmer day than I thought it would be and I was initially worried the desserts would melt so I asked Elexis (she was SOO helpful!!) if they had an umbrella for that table -- they ended up brining out enough umbrellas to cover that table AND to help block guests from the sun! The serving staff during the event were extremely attentive -- helped keep the guests from dehydrating and plates cleared. I'm definitely going to have more events here in the future! read more

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A little behind times for my taste. There are a few homeless people wandering in the neighborhood which is kind of scary after dark. read more

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Our family went to a wedding. My Cousin was getting married. We had so much fun. Food was delicious.

I want to start off by saying I've never had such a great experience with a venue before where everything was so organized and the staff was so kind and welcoming. I had my wedding here 3 days ago and it was beyond my expectations. The food, environment and staff was unreal. Elizabeth and Mariaelena were fantastic and made the necessary notes and accommodations they had to make my event go as I pictured it. The whole staff made me smile offered to help and always came to check in on me and the groom. If you're looking for a place to throw your event look no further, this is the place to book. We got so lucky to find them, I'm a happy bride and I had no reason to feel anxious at all being taken care of by them. I'll let the pictures show how much fun we had. read more

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The Grand is definitely where you want to Host your events. Jim Choura is always a pleasure working with along with his catering and staff are A1. read more

I'd throw another party here at the Grand. This venue was beautiful and I wouldn't have celebrated my wedding anywhere else !(: read more

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I have used the Grand to cater several events and they have always been fantastic. This past weekend they catered a birthday party and once again they went above and beyond! Maria V., Carlos and Maria M. Set up food stations, cooked, served guests, cleaned, and all in all made my party extra special. They were overly prepared for all possible issues. We ran out of cooler space for ice and drinks--- they had extra and were happy to help. Our space was challenging... no problem, they adjusted and made it work without skipping a beat. Most of all the food was fantastic. I got the tri tip sandwiches (made to order), lobster rollers(MTO), chicken tiki masala tacos and a charcuterie board that was out of this world. I am a repeat customer and will continue to be! read more

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Warning!!!!! 1)Be careful with your gifts!!! A hand full of gift cards disappeared from our gift box. Reached out to Management and there was nothing they can do for us. 2) Sneaky people from other venue events in the same building went into my party and ordered 4 drinks on my tab and walked out. Once again the charge of $50 ish plus tax was my responsibility and Management could not do anything about it. Besides the above, food was great and coordination was right on point. read more

My niece had her 21st Birthday party here in May '22. The ballroom was huge! They have about 7 event ballrooms to choose from. The particular one my niece had hers at was called The Grand Ballroom. There was about 300 guests and I believe the max capacity is around 500-600 guests. It has a huge dance floor about 700 sq.ft. It has a huge stage, Venetian columns, a private patio nearby, a cocktail area, beautiful ceiling drapes, awesome PA sound system and great lighting. The birthday was beautiful. We had a grand time. The Grand is within walking distance to hotels. It is about 20 mins drive to LAX and 5 mins from the Long Beach airport. Parking is complimentary and there's plenty of them in their parking garage. The staff were very attentive and very professional. Great place to hold any event. read more

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I just want to thank The Grand for helping make our daughters sweet 16 an event we will never forget. Let me start off by saying each and everyone of the staff was super helpful, kind, and goes above and beyond for their clients and their guests. They are all true professionals who take pride in their work. My family and I would definitely recommend The Grand to host your events. We were so incredibly happy and simply amazed at how the ballroom looked after they were done setting up. It was beautiful. Thank you again Grand and we cant wait for our next event with you. read more

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What a lovely event space that can be used for so many different types of events from birthdays to company receptions. The parking garage is right next door and is covered which is great for inclement weather. Was there for a holiday event and the place was decorated beautifully inside. read more

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Our pediatric office always plans our holiday party here, and we've never been disappointed. The decor is elegant and tasteful, and the staff is courteous. I attended more than 30 events here, including a wedding reception. Most importantly, it's down the street from our office on Willow, and parking is plentiful. Everything is convenient for everyone! read more

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