5th Street station (Los Angeles Metro)

5th Street station is a ground-level light rail stop on the A Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Situated in the center median of Long Beach Boulevard at the intersection with 5th Street in Long Beach, California, this station is part of a loop at the southern terminus of the A Line, providing exclusively southbound service.

Connections

, available connections consist of:

• Long Beach Transit: , , , , , ,
• Los Angeles Metro Bus: ,

Station

Failed Ideals, created by Metro Art contributor Jim Isermann, is a stained-glass installation comprising six panels embedded within the station pylons at Fifth Street Station. The artwork incorporates architectural motifs from Long Beach’s heritage, including elements from Arts and Crafts-style homes, historic movie theaters, and now-extinct drive-in signage, illustrating the city’s shifting cultural and architectural narrative. Additional inspirations stem from mid-century concrete block designs, linoleum textures, and facade renovations from the 1960s.

This piece represents the fading hopes and evolving ambitions within Long Beach’s urban environment.