| there's also an outdoor pool. the no-nonsense rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. freebies include continental breakfast, parking, and a shuttle to the san pedro and long beach ports. kids age 17 and under stay at no charge in their parents' room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a mile from both the uss iowa battleship and the world cruise center, this unassuming hotel is also 3 miles from the cabrillo marine aquarium
Los Angeles International Airport 26 min
Battleship USS Iowa Museum (4 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (10 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. The Queen Mary (16 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Vincent Thomas Bridge (4 min)
Harbor views from a suspension bridge opened in 1963 & used as a location in Gone in 60 Seconds. Korean Friendship Bell (8 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Point Fermin Lighthouse (9 min)
Historic lighthouse situated on picturesque grounds with sea views & Victorian cottage gardens. Redondo Beach Pier (26 min)
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Long Beach Museum of Art (17 min)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists. Los Angeles Maritime Museum (6 min)
Educational exhibits with tours on the history of the Los Angeles Harbor, plus event space for rent. Cabrillo Beach (10 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Port of Long Beach (11 min)
This bustling, 3,200-acre container port with 80 berths & 10 piers is a hub of US–Asia trade. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (16 min)
Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. Wayfarers Chapel (15 min)
Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. Fort MacArthur Museum (10 min)
Museum in a historic battery at Fort MacArthur with military history exhibits & oceans views. Aquarium of the Pacific (13 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. | 
