Waterfront Travel Guide
Los Angeles
Popular places to visit
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
Learn about the events happening in Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center during your trip to 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
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
San Pedro: West Harbor LA Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
Long Beach: Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Waterfront
Hilton Anaheim
This is the go to place for me whenever I need to travel to Anaheim or Orange County.The rooms are always quiet and the beds are super comfortable. One of the biggest reasons I have for staying here however is the athletic facility which is the best I have ever seen in a hotel chain. The free weights ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Everything is okay
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
This is where I always stay. The rooms are old but clean.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
staff worked really hard.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
This hotel was such a beautiful place to stay at. We had 2 bigger dogs with us and they were so accommodating with them around the hotel and taking the 4 of us to the airport in their shuttle when we couldn't find a pet uber/lift that early in the morning. The room was super clean too! Would recommend ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Good hotel! Excellent location!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
South Redondo
If you're spending some time in South Redondo, Redondo Beach Pier and King Harbor Marina 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.
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 Japanese Village Plaza. 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.
Koreatown
Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.
