| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. it's a half-mile from the long beach convention and entertainment center, and a mile from the aquarium of the pacific. complimentary amenities include continental breakfast and afternoon drinks and light snacks in the lobby. guests also receive discounts at a nearby gym. bright, minimalist rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and work stations with ergonomic chairs. this storied, contemporary hotel in downtown long beach dates to 1929
Los Angeles International Airport 28 min
Long Beach Museum of Art (8 min)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Aquarium of the Pacific (15 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (12 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. Cabrillo Beach (19 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Watts Towers Arts Center (20 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. Vincent Thomas Bridge (13 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (18 min)
Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission. The Queen Mary (8 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Korean Friendship Bell (20 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Bolsa Chica State Beach (31 min)
Surfing & surf fishing are popular activities at this nthree-mile beach with year-round lifeguards. Port of Long Beach (12 min)
This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. Rosie's Dog Beach (14 min)
4-acre stretch of beach featuring off-leash hours for dogs to run on the sand & splash in the ocean. | 
