| off the east pacific coast highway, this straightforward hotel is 5 miles from the aquarium of the pacific, 3 miles from long beach museum of art and 4 miles from earl burns miller japanese garden. continental breakfast and parking are free. all low-key rooms have free wifi, tvs and coffeemakers. kids 17 and under stay free with a paying adult. suites add separate living areas, minifridges, microwaves and whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Los Angeles International Airport 30 min
Cabrillo Beach (25 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Rosie's Dog Beach (15 min)
4-acre stretch of beach featuring off-leash hours for dogs to run on the sand & splash in the ocean. Long Beach Museum of Art (10 min)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Adventure City (24 min)
Children's amusement park for family fun via rides, a petting zoo, an arcade & more. The Queen Mary (15 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Aquarium of the Pacific (13 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (13 min)
Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission. Knott's Soak City (28 min)
Waterslide park with multi-person raft slides, lazy river & toddler areas as well as shops & snacks. Korean Friendship Bell (25 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Bolsa Chica State Beach (26 min)
Surfing & surf fishing are popular activities at this nthree-mile beach with year-round lifeguards. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (23 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (18 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Watts Towers Arts Center (23 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Port of Long Beach (17 min)
This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. | 
