| this family-run hotel is 8. some have whirlpool baths. continental breakfast is complimentary. 7 miles from the world cruise center and 13. 2 miles from long beach airport. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include an all-year outdoor pool and a hot tub. a park-and-cruise facility offers cruise passengers free parking (for up to 7 days) and access to a complimentary one-way shuttle service to the cruise ports of los angeles and long beach at san pedro. the straightforward rooms feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, fridges and microwaves
Los Angeles International Airport 29 min
Manhattan Beach Pier (30 min)
This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Wayfarers Chapel (21 min)
Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (21 min)
Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. The Queen Mary (25 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Watts Towers Arts Center (23 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (18 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Aquarium of the Pacific (22 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (13 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Fort MacArthur Museum (21 min)
Museum in a historic battery at Fort MacArthur with military history exhibits & oceans views. Korean Friendship Bell (20 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Redondo Beach Pier (17 min)
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Vincent Thomas Bridge (12 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Hermosa Beach Pier (25 min)
Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Cabrillo Beach (19 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Port of Long Beach (19 min)
This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. | 
