Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 fascinating undersea world at this magnificent aquarium, home to 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.
Universal Studios Hollywood
3-in-1 fun is to be had by all at this part TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park.
Crypto.com Arena
This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.
Activities
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach
Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Love the space we bought we also thought the place is very clean. The surprise that we experience was that there was a cost for parking. That’s just unacceptable to me. The ability to stay at a hotel should not cost an extra $150 to stay.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Staff was nice, nice hotel.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Room was clean and staff was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Comfortable room, small bathroom with shower, clean and good for a night
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
The breakfast was the worse I have ever tasted.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 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 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.
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.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
