accommodations range from informal studios with bright decor to contemporary 2-bedroom apartments. all have free wi-fi, flat-screens and kitchenettes, plus sitting areas; some add sofabeds and/or dining spaces. . amenities include a coin-operated laundry, a casual lounge and a terrace. surrounded by restaurants and bars , this polished apartment hotel with a brick exterior is 4-minutes' walk from the nearest light rail station and 12-minutes' walk from junipero beach Los Angeles International Airport 31 min
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (17 min) Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission. Watts Towers Arts Center (23 min) Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Aquarium of the Pacific (15 min) Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (19 min) Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. The Queen Mary (9 min) Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. 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. Cabrillo Beach (20 min) Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Long Beach Museum of Art (6 min) Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Rosie's Dog Beach (13 min) 4-acre stretch of beach featuring off-leash hours for dogs to run on the sand & splash in the ocean. Korean Friendship Bell (21 min) Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Vincent Thomas Bridge (14 min) Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Bolsa Chica State Beach (28 min) Surfing & surf fishing are popular activities at this nthree-mile beach with year-round lifeguards. Knott's Soak City (27 min) Waterslide park with multi-person raft slides, lazy river & toddler areas as well as shops & snacks. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (13 min) Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. |