| off the pacific highway, this simple, low-rise motel lies within 2 miles from both the pike amusement area and the aquarium of the pacific on the ocean. unassuming rooms with exterior entrances feature free wi-fi, fridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; some rooms have whirlpool tubs. soda and ice machines are also available throughout the property. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. on-site parking is free
Los Angeles International Airport 27 min
Long Beach Museum of Art (12 min)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. The Queen Mary (10 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (12 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (18 min)
Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission. Aquarium of the Pacific (7 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Knott's Soak City (23 min)
Waterslide park with multi-person raft slides, lazy river & toddler areas as well as shops & snacks. Rosie's Dog Beach (19 min)
4-acre stretch of beach featuring off-leash hours for dogs to run on the sand & splash in the ocean. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (18 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Bolsa Chica State Beach (29 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. Korean Friendship Bell (20 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Vincent Thomas Bridge (13 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Cabrillo Beach (19 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Watts Towers Arts Center (19 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. | 
