Long Beach Petroleum Club
Long Beach Wedding Location3636 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone: 562/427-4040
www.lbpetroleumclub.com
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Description
For all you hipsters out there, here’s the scoop on Bixby Knolls’ Long Beach Petroleum Club: this is a totally copasetic place for just about any event you can think of—anniversary party, wedding reception, bar/bat mitzvah, corporate bash, or quinceañera. Built in 1957 and renovated a decade and a half later, the club is a treasure trove of 70s architecture and décor that will have you snapping your fingers and reaching for a martini, straight up, no chaser.As we enter the building, our eyes adjust to the low-lit pre-reception area, where a cool rock wall takes us back to another living room, er…time. We’re tempted to sink into the comfy chairs and reach for the remote and a TV dinner. But there’s much more in store.
Down the hall is The Terrace Room, with its retro color scheme and built-in stage for your favorite entertainment. Decorative wood molding lends a picture-frame look to the walls, adorned with faux-candle sconces. Behind the pleated mauve bar, an exquisite antique brass and turquoise enamel mirror captures our attention. We sit before it, envisioning a generation of elaborately coiffed socialites checking their hair before heading back to their partners.
Outside, an enormous swimming pool and generous deck look pretty appealing in the summer heat. Here, the club commonly hosts lively barbecues, nighttime swims and movies. We can picture all our friends and family relaxing in lounge chairs, splashing in the water, and partaking of grilled chicken, barbecued ribs and a generous helping of potato salad.
We head back inside for the VIP service in the exclusive Members’ Dining Room. Settling into the button-tufted, red leather booths, we’re immediately primed for an intimate dining experience: The outside light barely filters through colorful, bottle-glass windows. The walls, light fixtures, and tablecloths are the same deep red, giving the room an air of hushed sophistication. We wonder when the cigars and brandy will arrive.
Speaking of brandy, we saunter over to the notorious Circular Bar and take a seat on the upholstered stools. Contemporary lighting gives the space a hint of casino glitz. We can almost hear Frankie crooning. Etched-glass art catches the light, while we peruse the vintage oil industry signs hung on the walls of the adjoining pub area.
Our next stop is the Grand Ballroom. The first thing we notice is the room-length, full-color mural of the oil fields of Signal Hill circa 1925. This vast work of art depicts oil rigs, classic cars, and the California sunset above the blue Pacific. Glass chandeliers give the large room a warm glow, making it easy to picture the space filled with linen-clad tables, lots of laughter and soft music.
When our tour ended, we felt we’d seen a truly one-of-a-kind venue. But classic décor and singular style aren’t all you’ll find here. This full-service banquet facility offers catering at affordable prices, plus a convenient location off the 405 freeway. So have some fun—throw on the chiffon and head back to the Swanky Seventies at The Long Beach Petroleum Club.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 475 Max. Seated Outdoors: 100 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 400 Max. Seated Outdoors: 240 Max. Standing Indoors: 500 Max. Standing Outdoors: 200 |
Max. Seated: 400 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The site holds 475 seated guests indoors and 100 seated outdoors. |
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Fees & Deposits
30% of the estimated food costs are required to reserve your date. The balance is due 10 days prior to the event. Rental fees range $250–1,000 depending on the day of the event. Meals range $21–37/person. Tax, alcohol and a 19% service charge are additional.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 6am–1am.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsPool AreaRestrictionsAlcohol: provided |
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562/427-4040
www.lbpetroleumclub.com
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