| this straightforward hotel is 2. 6 miles from rms queen mary ship and museum. the casual rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and desks, plus minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. there's also an outdoor pool and a fitness room, in addition to a business center and meeting space. 4 miles from long beach convention center, and 3. upgraded rooms add city or pool views, pull-out sofas and/or minibars, while suites feature separate living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free perks include continental breakfast and parking
Los Angeles International Airport 30 min
Korean Friendship Bell (22 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (20 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Watts Towers Arts Center (22 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (17 min)
Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission. Rosie's Dog Beach (18 min)
4-acre stretch of beach featuring off-leash hours for dogs to run on the sand & splash in the ocean. Cabrillo Beach (21 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Vincent Thomas Bridge (15 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Bolsa Chica State Beach (29 min)
Surfing & surf fishing are popular activities at this nthree-mile beach with year-round lifeguards. Knott's Soak City (26 min)
Waterslide park with multi-person raft slides, lazy river & toddler areas as well as shops & snacks. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (14 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Aquarium of the Pacific (9 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Long Beach Museum of Art (12 min)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. The Queen Mary (12 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Port of Long Beach (13 min)
This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. | 
