Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, a top convention centre in Long Beach. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Explore the fascinating and colourful world beneath the ocean. Get up close and personal to ocean inhabitants such sharks, eels and the giant Pacific octopus.
Shoreline Village
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoreline Village during your stay in Long Beach. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
The Pike Outlets
You can do some window-shopping at The Pike Outlets during your trip to Long Beach. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
The Terrace Theater
You can make plans for a show at The Terrace Theater during your trip to Long Beach. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
California State University-Office of the Chancellor
California State University-Office of the Chancellor is just one of the places to see in Long Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
"5 stars all around. The room was very clean, and the staff is truly wonderful. The hotel is beautiful, and there is lots to do as well. Food and drinks are open late! Cannot wait to come back here."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"It was cool"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"Very clean room and the was excellent. I large parking spacing. I will be back."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
"I've ALWAYS returned my rental car, walked back to the hotel (15 minute walk) and take the airport shuttle the next day for an early morning flight. BEST hotel by LAX."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hilton Anaheim
"Very clean and modern rooms. I was pleased with them and would definitely return."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Horrible parking and smelly rooms"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
South Redondo
If you're spending some time in South Redondo, Redondo Beach Pier and Seaside Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.
Westchester
You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Bowlero Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Palace Theater are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.
South Park
While you're in South Park, take in top sights like Crypto.com Arena and jump on the metro at Pico Station to see more of the city.
Little Tokyo
Visitors often come to Little Tokyo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Los Angeles City Hall and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Little Tokyo/Arts District Station.
Mid City
While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.
