The Gold Mine is a 1,900-seat multi-purpose arena in Long Beach, California on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. Opened in the late 1950s, it was known as University Gym and also West Gym. [1] The Gold Mine was home to Long Beach State's basketball and volleyball teams until the Walter Pyramid opened in 1994. It used to have nearly 2400 wooden bleacher seats before a mid-80s renovation. [2] [3] The Gold Mine is still occasionally used for volleyball and basketball games, if there is a scheduling conflict at the Pyramid. Or as on January 17, 2023 and February 23, 2023, when heavy rains were predicted to cause a water leak at the Pyramid. [4] [5] Today, its primary function is for Long Beach State intramural sports and other campus events. [5]