Los Alamitos Bartending School

Start your bartending career where Los Angeles and Orange County meet! Our Los Alamitos campus on Katella Avenue offers hands-on bartending training with day, evening, and weekend classes, and puts you minutes from the restaurants, hotels, and beach bars of Long Beach, Seal Beach, and west Orange County.

5036 Katella Ave

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Call Us

(714) 337-8203

Email Us

info@bartendingcollege.com

Flexible Schedules

Day, Evening & Weekend

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Class Schedules

Choose the schedule that works best for you at our Los Alamitos campus

Weekday Classes

Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (2 weeks)

Weekend Classes

Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (2 weekends)

Evening Classes

Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (3 weeks)

All schedules cover the same comprehensive curriculum. Choose based on your availability.

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Flexible Nationwide Training

Beyond Our Los Alamitos Campus

In addition to our Los Alamitos campus, we offer flexible training options tailored to your schedule and location across California.

In-Home Instruction

A certified bartending instructor comes directly to your location in Los Alamitos for personalized, hands-on training.

Live Virtual Training

Interactive Zoom sessions with professional bartenders. Learn cocktail techniques, bar management, and more from anywhere.

Instructor's Facility

Train at a certified instructor's professional bar setup near Los Alamitos. Real-world environment, real-world skills.

Partner School Placement

We find and enroll you at a bartending school in any city. We handle all the coordination and communications for you.

Corporate & Event Training

Custom programs for restaurants, hotels, event venues, and private parties. Train your team or learn for your next event.

Hybrid Programs

Combine online coursework with in-person practice sessions. Flexible scheduling that works around your life.

Let's Build Your Custom Training Plan

Call us to discuss which training option works best for your schedule and goals in Los Alamitos.

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Local Insights

Los Alamitos's Bar & Cocktail Scene

Discover the local hospitality landscape where you'll build your career

Long Beach and West Orange County

Los Alamitos sits between two big hospitality markets: Long Beach to the west and Orange County's beach cities to the south, which gives new bartenders plenty of places to start.

Where the Jobs Are

  • Downtown Long Beach - Hotels, the convention center, and waterfront bars
  • Belmont Shore - Neighborhood bars and restaurants along Second Street
  • Seal Beach - Main Street pubs and restaurants close to campus
  • Huntington Beach - Beach bars and resort hotels with busy summers

Seasonal Rhythm

Summer beach traffic and the holiday party season are the busiest hiring windows, so it pays to finish training in spring or early fall.

Job Market Data

Bartending career opportunities in Los Alamitos, California

Bartender Salaries in Los Alamitos

Entry Level $34,320/year + tips
Median Salary $35,510/year + tips
Top 10% $52,770+/year

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), 2025

Job Market Outlook

4,200

Bars & restaurants in Los Alamitos metro

5% nationally (2025-2035)

Projected job growth

Peak Hiring Seasons

Spring and summer beach season, plus the November-December holiday party season.

Top Employers Hiring Bartenders in Los Alamitos

Long Beach hotels and convention venues

Belmont Shore restaurants and bars

Seal Beach Main Street restaurants

Huntington Beach resorts and Main Street bars

West Orange County restaurants and event venues

Local Information

Everything you need to know about bartending in Los Alamitos

California Liquor Laws

Minimum Age to Bartend 21+
Alcohol Serving Hours 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Server Training Required Yes
Required Certifications:
  • RBS Certification (required)

Entertainment Districts

Belmont Shore (Long Beach)

Second Street's long stretch of neighborhood bars, restaurants, and patios, busy with locals year-round.

Downtown Long Beach

Hotels, the convention center, and a dense mix of cocktail bars, breweries, and restaurants near the waterfront.

Main Street, Seal Beach

A walkable beach-town main street lined with pubs and restaurants a few minutes from campus.

Downtown Huntington Beach

Main Street and Pacific City bring beach bars, restaurants, and summer tourist traffic.

Insider Tips

Apply at restaurants and hotel bars in Long Beach and Seal Beach while you train; many start new hires as barbacks or servers before moving behind the bar. Summer beach season brings the most openings, so line up interviews in spring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our Los Alamitos, California bartending program

Where is the Los Alamitos campus located?

Our Los Alamitos campus is at 5036 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Call (714) 337-8203 for directions and parking details.

Which areas does the Los Alamitos campus serve?

Los Alamitos sits on the Los Angeles-Orange County line, so students come from Long Beach, Seal Beach, Cypress, Rossmoor, Lakewood, Garden Grove, Westminster, and Huntington Beach. Our job placement help covers both sides of the county line.

How old do I need to be to bartend in California?

You can enroll at 18, but in California you must be 21 to tend bar. Workers 18 to 20 may serve alcohol only in restaurants, not behind the bar.

Is the RBS certification included?

We prepare you for California's mandatory RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) certification. The actual RBS certification must be obtained online through the California ABC, but we cover all the material you need to pass.

What class schedules are available?

We offer weekday classes (two weeks), weekend classes (two weekends), and evening classes (three weeks). Call (714) 337-8203 to check upcoming start dates.

What if I can't make it to the campus?

You can take our online bartending course, and we also offer flexible options such as instructor-led training at other locations. Call us and we'll help you find the best fit.

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Start Your Bartending Career in Los Alamitos

Join thousands of successful graduates who launched their careers at our Los Alamitos campus. Enroll today and be working behind the bar in just 2 weeks!

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