Shops at a Glance
Beach Shops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that has been a partner to the campus community since 1953. Our mission is to enhance and support the educational process of California State University, Long Beach by providing goods and services to promote a learning community.
We are committed to supporting student success by:
- training student employees with life and career skills;
- providing flexible work schedules;
- funding scholarships; and
- supporting programs that promote student success.
We take pride in providing retail services to the campus through our:
- - where students can purchase school supplies, logo apparel, computers, course supplies and textbooks.
- - where students can find everything they need for academic art projects including: photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, print making, and general books.
Beach Shops operates four convenience stores that are located throughout the campus. The convenience stores offer grab 'n go sandwiches, soups, snacks, beverages, over the counter medication, and basic school supplies.
Beach Shops also operates dining services throughout the campus including:
- Residential Dining- all-you-care-to-eat dining operations are provided for students living in the two on-campus Residence Halls (Parkside and Hillside) and the off-campus Residential Learning College (Beachside).
- For current dining options on campus, please visit Where to Eat.
We provide full-service printing and design services to campus through Campus Printing and Design, located in the University Bookstore.
We provide ID Card services to the campus. This ID Card also doubles as a Beach Club debit card. Students can put money on their Beach Club card to use at campus eateries, computer labs, and retail locations. The Beach Card is also accepted by certain retailers off-campus.
