| housed in a low-rise building, modest rooms with unpretentious decor feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves and minifridges; some have seating areas. parking is available. a mile from i-110, this straightforward roadside motel close to shops and eateries is 3 miles from south coast botanic garden and 6 miles from the uss iowa museum, a former navy warship. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. perks include tea and coffee in the lobby
Los Angeles International Airport 26 min
Redondo Beach Pier (19 min)
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. The Queen Mary (21 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Watts Towers Arts Center (20 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Aquarium of the Pacific (19 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Hermosa Beach Pier (26 min)
Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Korean Friendship Bell (16 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (22 min)
Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. Cabrillo Beach (16 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (15 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. 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. Manhattan Beach Pier (27 min)
This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (9 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Fort MacArthur Museum (18 min)
Museum in a historic battery at Fort MacArthur with military history exhibits & oceans views. Wayfarers Chapel (21 min)
Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. | 
