| check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add kitchenettes and/or sofas. the unassuming rooms feature tvs and free wi-fi, as well as microwaves and minifridges. amenities include complimentary parking and coin-operated laundry facilities. a 4-minute walk from the cabrillo marine aquarium, this straightforward budget hotel is a 5-minute walk from cabrillo beach and 3 miles from the ship-based uss iowa museum
Los Angeles International Airport 34 min
Battleship USS Iowa Museum (8 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (8 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Long Beach Museum of Art (24 min)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Vincent Thomas Bridge (10 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Aquarium of the Pacific (20 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Fort MacArthur Museum (15 min)
Museum in a historic battery at Fort MacArthur with military history exhibits & oceans views. Los Angeles Maritime Museum (7 min)
Educational exhibits with tours on the history of the Los Angeles Harbor, plus event space for rent. Point Fermin Park (5 min)
Grassy park atop rugged coastal bluffs featuring a playground, amphitheater, trails & picnic areas. Point Fermin Lighthouse (5 min)
Historic lighthouse situated on picturesque grounds with sea views & Victorian cottage gardens. Cabrillo Beach (8 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (15 min)
Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. 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. The Queen Mary (23 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Korean Friendship Bell (9 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Wayfarers Chapel (14 min)
Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. | 
