{"id":466801,"date":"2026-09-17T13:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/466801\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:46:10","slug":"blair-field-long-beach-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/466801\/","title":{"rendered":"Blair Field – Long Beach Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photos by Gregory Koch, Stadium Journey
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Stadium Info\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFANFARE Score: 4.00<\/p>\n

Bohl Diamond at Blair Field<\/p>\n

Year Opened: 1958
\nCapacity: 3,238<\/p>\n

Mount Up LBC<\/p>\n

Blair Field in Long Beach, CA, is one of those under-the-microscope venues in Southern California with a rich baseball history. Blair Field is no stranger when it comes to hosting professional baseball, as it was once home to the Long Beach Armada. MLB players Jose Canseco and Jose Lima are some MLB players who had their day with the Armada.<\/p>\n

Blair Field has been the longtime home to the Long Beach State baseball<\/a> program. The Dirtbags history can be seen through some permanent tributes along the concourse and at the left field fence, where the Dirtbags display the program\u2019s retired numbers and College World Series appearances.<\/p>\n

Blair Field has also hosted several NCAA Regional tournaments and was the 1966 spring training facility for the Chicago Cubs. MTV Rock & Jock and several Hollywood productions have also taken place at Blair Field.<\/p>\n

2026 marks the inaugural season for the Pioneer League\u2019s Long Beach Coast. Co-owned by Long Beach\u2019s well-renowned hip-hop artist Warren G, the Coast will take on a second identity as the Regulators as a nod to Warren G\u2019s hit song Regulate. The Regulators identity is primarily on Friday nights.<\/p>\n

The Coast\/Regulators are managed by former L.A. Angels pitcher Troy Percival.<\/p>\n

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Blair Field Long Beach Regulators Every Friday, Photo by Andrei Ojeda, Stadium Journey<\/p>\n

Food & Beverage 3<\/p>\n

Nothing much out of the ordinary beyond your usual hot dogs, footlongs, classic burgers,\u00a0smashburgers, and nachos should be expected when attending this Indy league venue. Other food items are your usual\u00a0popcorn, soft pretzels, peanuts, and assorted candies.<\/p>\n

Coca-Cola products provide the soda options, while Coors and Miller products are the beer suppliers. Specialty beer Beechwood also provides Regulators IPA, available only at the venue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rotating food trucks are also available throughout the season, many of them matching the cultural theme of that game, such as Mexican or Pacific Islander nights.<\/p>\n

Atmosphere 4<\/p>\n

Blair Field, constructed in1958, offers an old-school charm that is more than proud to display its history. All seats provide excellent sight lines while never straying too far from the field. The in-game entertainment crew does an outstanding job of combining organ music with hit music, especially when a visiting player strikes out and Dr. Dre\u2019s \u2018Til The Next Episode’ is blasting over the speakers, adding to the local hip hop element of the game. <\/p>\n

Various theme nights throughout the season add to the local atmosphere, such as when part team owner and local legend Warren G performs a postgame concert. Other surprises that have added to the excitement include Regulators Friday, where anything, including free postgame beer- yes, that\u2019s right- has given fans reason to be excited.<\/p>\n

Neighborhood 4<\/p>\n

Blair Field sits right next to Recreation Park, a 210.9-acre park that makes for a great pre\/postgame spot. The name Recreation Park pretty much says it all, with all sorts of recreational activity happening, ranging from volleyball to two-hand touch football to kids and parents doing a little pre- and postgame catch, along with family picnics. Stroll through on a weekend, and you can’t help but notice the smell of various forms of meat wafting through the grills as you get closer to the ball yard. All this gives Blair Field an urban neighborhood feel, blending in with the area very nicely.<\/p>\n

For entertainment and dining beyond Blair Field, Rainbow Harbor<\/a> (scenic waterfront marina) and Belmont Shore<\/a> (popular beachfront neighborhood with plenty of dining and shopping choices) are not too far away, both being about a good 10-minute drive. Not far from Rainbow Harbor is The Queen Mary<\/a> (historic ship).<\/p>\n

Fans 5<\/p>\n

In its first season of operation, fans of the Coast\/Regulators have come in droves from Long Beach and its neighboring communities. The majority of the crowd consists of family and group outings. Locals within the 562 area have proudly embraced their independent league organization that provides local area fans a great budget-friendly alternative without the long drive to DTLA or Anaheim.<\/p>\n

Access 4<\/p>\n

Blair Field can be easily accessed from the 405 freeway as well as Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving, you will be happy to know that parking is ample; however, be warned that the closer you park toward the grandstand, the higher the risk your car will be struck by a foul ball, a fact not lost upon the facility, as signs are posted throughout.<\/p>\n

Fans can take the Long Beach Transit<\/a> (LBT) to the game, but be sure to check the schedule for available days, times, and routes. Blair Field is about a 10-min drive from the Long Beach Airport.<\/p>\n

Return on Investment 5<\/p>\n

The majority of the tickets are general admission tickets with prices starting at $14. Tuesday nights provide the best bargain with $2 GA tickets. Reserved baseline seating along the dugouts and behind home plate can be priced as much as $24.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The return far exceeds the investment, especially considering the added perks like free postgame beer on select nights, rotating cultural food trucks, and the Regulators identity. Few ballparks offer this level of atmosphere and fan engagement at such a budget\u2011friendly cost for Southern California.<\/p>\n

Extras 3<\/p>\n

Prior to entering the gates is a memorial dedicated to Bob Lemon. Once inside the gates, in front of the main concession stand is the Long Beach Baseball Hall of Fame. Any fan of baseball owes it to themselves to make a stop here either prior, during, or after the game. Among those enshrined in the Long Beach Baseball HOF are Tony Gwynn, Bobby Grich and Ron Fairly.<\/p>\n

While more recent Long Beach State legends Jered Weaver and Troy Tulowitzki\u00a0have yet to be enshrined, the right field bullpen and batting cage have been named in their honor.<\/p>\n

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Blair Field Jered Weaver Bullpen, Photo by Andrei Ojeda, Stadium Journey<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a highly successful first season for the playoff-bound Long Beach club. The hip hop vibe, no doubt influenced by co-owner Warren G, has certainly had a huge impact in creating a new sizeable following from and beyond the 562. The hip-hop vibe, as well as the affordable ticket prices and nearby alternative, have given fans a great reason to, as Warren G would say, \u201c MOUNT UP\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Photos by Gregory Koch, Stadium Journey Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 4.00 Bohl Diamond at Blair Field Year Opened:…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":466802,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[131,133,132],"class_list":["post-466801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/466801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=466801"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/466801\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/466802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=466801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=466801"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=466801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}