Bike Haus 2026: Summer Solstice Architectural Bike Ride & Tour
About this Event
Due to the intimate nature of the homes and neighborhood experience, attendance is limited. Last year’s event sold out, so early registration is encouraged.
Explore one of Long Beach’s most architecturally significant neighborhoods by bicycle, with rare hosted access to select Mid-Century Modern homes not typically open to the public.
This year’s Bike Haus Summer Solstice Tour heads to Park Estates, where curving streets, generous landscaped setbacks, and architect-designed residences shaped one of Southern California’s most distinctive postwar neighborhoods.
More than simply a neighborhood ride, Bike Haus offers a rare opportunity to step inside select private residences and experience firsthand the stewardship, thoughtful modernization, and lived stories behind Long Beach Modernism.
Join architects, design professionals, students, and architecture enthusiasts for a curated three-hour cycling experience exploring the architecture, planning, and stories behind Park Estates : including homes associated with Richard Neutra, Lloyd Wright, John Lautner, Paul Tay, Kenneth Wing, Hugh Gibbs, and other influential voices of California Modernism.
Along the way, guided discussion will explore:
- Mid-Century Modern design principles and material strategies
- Historic preservation and residential adaptation
- California Modernism and indoor-outdoor living
- Neighborhood planning and postwar suburban development
- Sustainability and long-term stewardship of historic homes
Hosted by Vic Nguyen, Maureen Neeley, and Nate Cole, with special participation from Park Estates homeowners and stewards.
Park Estates • Long Beach, California
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Ride Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Bring your bike, curiosity, and appreciation for great design, and join us for an unforgettable Summer Solstice ride through Long Beach history.
Participant Waiver Required: All participants must complete the event waiver prior to participation. Please complete here.
Safety Notice: Bicycle helmets are required for all participants. Please arrive with a properly fitted helmet and a bicycle in safe working condition to help ensure a safe and enjoyable ride for everyone.
Meeting Location, etc.: Final event details, including gathering location and ride logistics, will be sent to registered participants.
Members of the American Institute of Architects will earn 3.0 LU.
In Honor of Jonathan Glasgow, AIA
Bike Haus/The Summer Solstice Architecture Tour continues in honor of the late Jonathan Glasgow, AIA, whose vision, leadership, and passion for architecture helped establish this annual tradition for AIA Long Beach/South Bay. Jon was an influential architect, mentor, and steward of Long Beach’s architectural community.
Learn more about Jonathan Glasgow, AIA
This event is supported by:
MHP Structural Engineers
HouStories
Modern California House
Loewen
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
Check-in, Map & Shirt Pick-up (Los Altos Plaza Park)
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Architectural Bike Ride & Home Tours
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Hosted lunch with MHP Structural Engineers
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.11 to USD 65.75
