| occupying a spanish-style, terracotta-tiled building, this budget motor inn is 8. morning coffee and parking are free. some rooms add extra living space and whirlpool tubs. the basic rooms come with tvs and complimentary wifi, plus air-conditioning and minifridges. check-in time: 3:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 4 miles from redondo beach, and 10 miles from long beach airport and the aquarium of the pacific
Los Angeles International Airport 21 min
Hermosa Beach Pier (25 min)
Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Redondo Beach Pier (21 min)
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Wayfarers Chapel (24 min)
Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. Korean Friendship Bell (17 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Manhattan Beach Pier (22 min)
This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Aquarium of the Pacific (16 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (10 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Seaside Lagoon (23 min)
Seasonal spot for swimming, open during summer, with a sandy beach, snack bar & a play area. Cabrillo Beach (17 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. The Queen Mary (19 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Watts Towers Arts Center (16 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Vincent Thomas Bridge (9 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Port of Long Beach (16 min)
This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. Dockweiler Beach (18 min)
Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (16 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. | 
