| 3 miles from the long beach convention center and 3 miles from the sands of long beach. free parking is available. all of the colorful, straightforward rooms have en suite bathrooms, cozy sitting areas, minifridges and microwaves, as well as flat-screen tvs and free wifi. in a commercial area off interstate 710, this unassuming single-story motel is 2. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Los Angeles International Airport 25 min
Port of Long Beach (10 min)
This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (15 min)
Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (11 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Bolsa Chica State Beach (27 min)
Surfing & surf fishing are popular activities at this nthree-mile beach with year-round lifeguards. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (17 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Korean Friendship Bell (18 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Vincent Thomas Bridge (12 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Watts Towers Arts Center (17 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Cabrillo Beach (18 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Long Beach Museum of Art (11 min)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. The Queen Mary (8 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Aquarium of the Pacific (6 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Rosie's Dog Beach (17 min)
4-acre stretch of beach featuring off-leash hours for dogs to run on the sand & splash in the ocean. Knott's Soak City (22 min)
Waterslide park with multi-person raft slides, lazy river & toddler areas as well as shops & snacks. | 
