suites include separate living areas. upgraded rooms add microwaves and sofabeds. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center, as well as a 24-hour business center and meeting space. the relaxed, warm rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. a breakfast buffet, parking and a cruise port shuttle are complimentary. a mile from the world cruise center, this laid-back is also a mile from the battleship uss iowa museum and 3 miles from the cabrillo marine aquarium. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Los Angeles International Airport 27 min
The Queen Mary (17 min) Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Los Angeles Maritime Museum (5 min) Educational exhibits with tours on the history of the Los Angeles Harbor, plus event space for rent. Cabrillo Beach (10 min) Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Korean Friendship Bell (8 min) Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (16 min) Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (10 min) Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. 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. Fort MacArthur Museum (9 min) Museum in a historic battery at Fort MacArthur with military history exhibits & oceans views. Aquarium of the Pacific (14 min) Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Long Beach Museum of Art (18 min) Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (12 min) Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Point Fermin Lighthouse (9 min) Historic lighthouse situated on picturesque grounds with sea views & Victorian cottage gardens. Wayfarers Chapel (15 min) Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. Vincent Thomas Bridge (4 min) Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Redondo Beach Pier (27 min) Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. |