basic rooms with exterior entrances offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges and microwaves. long beach airport is 6 miles away. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids age 12 and under (1 per room) stay at no charge with a parent. family rooms are available. set along a tree-lined street, this straightforward motel in a 2-story building is 2 miles from the historical society of long beach and 3 miles from rancho los cerritos. parking is complimentary Los Angeles International Airport 27 min
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (25 min) Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. El Dorado Nature Center (16 min) 105-acre park featuring a visitor center, flora & fauna, lakes, a stream & walking trails. Long Beach Museum of Art (19 min) Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Watts Towers Arts Center (15 min) Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Korean Friendship Bell (27 min) Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Knott's Soak City (20 min) Waterslide park with multi-person raft slides, lazy river & toddler areas as well as shops & snacks. Port of Long Beach (18 min) This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. The Queen Mary (17 min) Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Aquarium of the Pacific (14 min) Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Rancho Los Cerritos (9 min) Historic site & museum showcasing 19th century ranch life in an adobe home with lush gardens. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (19 min) Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (19 min) Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission. California African American Museum (22 min) Center presents art, culture & history exhibits with a focus on California, plus live events. Adventure City (23 min) Children's amusement park for family fun via rides, a petting zoo, an arcade & more. |