a mile from interstate 710, this low-key motor inn is 9 miles from the aquarium of the pacific and 11 miles from long beach airport. they also come with work desks and coffeemakers. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. accessed by exterior corridors, the straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi and cable tv, plus air-conditioning and minifridges. some rooms add whirlpool tubs Los Angeles International Airport 25 min
Exposition Park (21 min) This small space with lawns, trees & gardens sits near a range of venues such as arenas & museums. Watts Towers Arts Center (15 min) Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Grand Central Market (23 min) Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. SKYSLIDER (22 min) Angels Flight Railway (23 min) World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Long Beach Museum of Art (20 min) Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Walt Disney Concert Hall (23 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. The Broad (23 min) Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant. Redondo Beach Pier (28 min) Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. OUE Skyspace LA (22 min) Open-air observation deck providing 360-degree views of the city & a unique glass slide. The Queen Mary (17 min) Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. California African American Museum (20 min) Center presents art, culture & history exhibits with a focus on California, plus live events. Grand Park (22 min) Gathering place featuring an intimate performance area, memorial fountain & wade-able membrane pool. Los Angeles City Hall (22 min) This 1928 landmark with docent-led tours features a a ziggurat tower & 27th-floor observation deck. |