they also feature microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. all of the modern, streamlined rooms have hardwood floors and work desks. complimentary perks include simple breakfast, plus parking. off interstate 105, this low-rise hotel is a 10-minute walk from the columbia memorial space center and 7 miles from the long beach airport. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Los Angeles International Airport 23 min
Watts Towers Arts Center (11 min) Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. The Last Bookstore (22 min) Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art. The Broad (21 min) Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant. Knott's Soak City (17 min) Waterslide park with multi-person raft slides, lazy river & toddler areas as well as shops & snacks. Aquarium of the Pacific (17 min) Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (19 min) From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. Walt Disney Concert Hall (20 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Grand Central Market (22 min) Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. The Queen Mary (20 min) Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Adventure City (21 min) Children's amusement park for family fun via rides, a petting zoo, an arcade & more. GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live (21 min) Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center. Dodger Stadium (22 min) This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. OUE Skyspace LA (20 min) Open-air observation deck providing 360-degree views of the city & a unique glass slide. Angels Flight Railway (21 min) World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. |