| kids age 17 and under stay with parents at no extra charge. on a busy commercial street, this down-to-earth hotel is an 8-minute walk from alamitos beach, a 12-minute walk from the pike outlets, a shopping and dining area, and a mile from the aquarium of the pacific. suites add sitting areas and whirlpool tubs. the cozy, colorful rooms feature complimentary wi-fi and cable tv. pets are welcome for a fee. cribs are available on request. theres also an outdoor pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free amenities include parking and continental breakfast
Los Angeles International Airport 32 min
Knott's Soak City (28 min)
Waterslide park with multi-person raft slides, lazy river & toddler areas as well as shops & snacks. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (20 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Watts Towers Arts Center (24 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Korean Friendship Bell (22 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (14 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. The Queen Mary (10 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Bolsa Chica State Beach (27 min)
Surfing & surf fishing are popular activities at this nthree-mile beach with year-round lifeguards. Long Beach Museum of Art (5 min)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. 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 (12 min)
4-acre stretch of beach featuring off-leash hours for dogs to run on the sand & splash in the ocean. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (16 min)
Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission. Port of Long Beach (13 min)
This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. Cabrillo Beach (21 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Vincent Thomas Bridge (15 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. | 
