The B-427 Scorpion is a Soviet Foxtrot-class submarine in Long Beach, California. It has been closed to visitors since 2015, so check its status before planning a visit; its former onboard tour is not currently available.
- Type: Soviet Foxtrot-class diesel-electric attack submarine
- Address in a historical listing: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Visitor access: closed to the public since 2015
- From a two-star Long Beach guesthouse, it is about a 30-minute walk or an 8-minute drive
What the B-427 Scorpion Is
The B-427 Scorpion is a former Soviet Navy submarine that later became a Long Beach tourist attraction. The Soviet Navy commissioned the vessel in 1971 and decommissioned it in 1994. The two-star Inn at 50 Long Beach Convention Center is about a 30-minute walk or an 8-minute drive away.
After spending three years at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, B-427 was bought by Ed Skowron and towed to Long Beach in 1998. Its history gives the Soviet submarine Long Beach landmark a connection to both naval service and maritime tourism.
Where Is the B-427 Scorpion, and How Do You Get There?
A historical listing places the B-427 Scorpion at 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802. The submarine is about a 30-minute walk or an 8-minute drive from downtown Long Beach.
The listed address puts it in the Queen Mary area of the waterfront. You can pair the surroundings with a look at how to plan a visit to the Queen Mary, another Long Beach maritime landmark.
Tour Access and Current Availability
The B-427 Scorpion is closed to the public, and there is no current onboard visit to schedule. The submarine closed in 2015 after its hull ruptured and a ballast tank flooded.
Before closing, the tour included the forward and aft torpedo rooms, officers’ and sailors’ quarters, sonar room, control room, galley and engine compartments. Those are historical tour details, not a description of access today. Current visitor hours, ticket prices, booking details, tour rules, age requirements and accessibility information are not established. Check the official site before you go.
Planning Around Other Waterfront Stops
With the submarine closed, plan a Long Beach waterfront outing around places that you can visit instead. A one-day downtown Long Beach itinerary can help you consider how to combine waterfront stops with downtown.
Keep the B-427 Scorpion as a landmark to view from the outside rather than building your day around an onboard tour. Its closure means there is no current visit duration or tour schedule to plan around.
FAQs
What kind of submarine is the B-427 Scorpion?
It is a Soviet Foxtrot-class diesel-electric attack submarine, commissioned by the Soviet Navy in 1971 and decommissioned in 1994.
Can you tour the B-427 Scorpion?
No. It closed to the public in 2015 after its hull ruptured and a ballast tank flooded. The former tour details do not indicate current access.
What was included in the former submarine tour?
Historical tour areas included torpedo rooms, crew quarters, the sonar and control rooms, the galley and engine compartments.