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.
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.
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 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
West Harbor LA 45-Minute Narrated Harbor Cruise of San Pedro
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Long Beach: Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
Top hotels in Waterfront
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
we received a room upgrade due to a mistake with the first room allocation. this was perfect, a beautiful room with lots of space
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Great hotel. Walking distance to Disneyland.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Clean room, friendly accommodating staff, amenities as expected, good restaurant and bar for ease - perfect stay for what was needed ahead of an early flight
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Great staff and very easy to work with. Thanks so much👙
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
The hotel was dated looking like it hadn't been renovated in over a decade or two, and the pool was under maintenance for most our stay frustrating our daughter, but the room was clean and for the location the price was exceptionally good. We were visiting family in the area so we were at the hotel ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
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 Aviation/Century Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Flower District 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.
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.
Mar Vista
Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.
