| some rooms have private balconies, and suites add separate living areas. amenities also include a business center and paid parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. less than a mile from the long beach convention & entertainment center, this informal hotel is 1. 4 miles from the aquarium of the pacific. theres a free breakfast buffet, an indoor pool and a 24/7 fitness center. all of the casual rooms offer desks, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers
Los Angeles International Airport 30 min
Vincent Thomas Bridge (14 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Aquarium of the Pacific (14 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. The Queen Mary (9 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Long Beach Museum of Art (6 min)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (13 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (19 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Korean Friendship Bell (20 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Cabrillo Beach (20 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Bolsa Chica State Beach (29 min)
Surfing & surf fishing are popular activities at this nthree-mile beach with year-round lifeguards. Watts Towers Arts Center (22 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Knott's Soak City (27 min)
Waterslide park with multi-person raft slides, lazy river & toddler areas as well as shops & snacks. Port of Long Beach (12 min)
This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (18 min)
Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission. Rosie's Dog Beach (12 min)
4-acre stretch of beach featuring off-leash hours for dogs to run on the sand & splash in the ocean. | 
