Waterfront Travel Guide
Los Angeles
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
Immerse yourself in the world under the sea and come nose to nose with 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.
Things to do
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Long Beach: Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim Hotels with Discover Avalon Tour
Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach
Top hotels in Waterfront
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Hotel Maya
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Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Hilton Anaheim
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Downtown Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like One World Trade Center and 4th Street Retro Row. See more of Long Beach by jumping on the metro at 1st Street Station or Pacific Avenue Station.
South Redondo
If you're spending some time in South Redondo, Redondo Beach Pier and King Harbor Marina are top sights worth seeing.
Florence-Graham
When in Florence-Graham and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Watts Towers Arts Center or Watts Towers and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Florence Station or Firestone Station.
Bell
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Bell. You might consider stopping by Los Angeles River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Westchester
You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Promenade at Howard Hughes Parkway Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live 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.