Where to stay in California LA Long Beach?
hi am planning 10 vacations to Cali with my family i heard about places like long beach, downtown, or close to disney i love the beach and i want to stay in Long Beach do you think that it worth it like travel from long beach to downtown and santa barbara? please name hotels... and place to visit thank you
Los Angeles - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Long Beach is almost completely behind the LA-Long Beach break water. The water there is good for windsurfing and there is lots of rollerblading. But no waves. If you want to go to Disney Land and Santa Barbra, you will have to rent a car. Leave early for both. The majority of traffic is coming from Disney Land to Long Beach in the morning and opposite in the afternoon. The Majority of the traffic is going the way you are going in the morning for the first 25 miles If you are going to Santa Barbra. The closer to the East the more expensive the hotels. However, Downtown (West end) of Long Beach has good night life. The Aquarium of the Pacific (Down Town Long Beach) is good. The other two big amusement parks are Knotts Berry Farm and Magic Mountain. I recoment the PEtersons Automotive Museam in mid-wilshire. Have Fun!
Answer 2 :
Long Beach is a nice city, and there's a Catalina Island terminal nearby. It's also fairly close to Disneyland. I wouldn't stay in downtown LA...I'd visit, and see the museum of Natural History and IMAX theater, but not stay. The area has a lot of crime. Santa Barbara is a fairly long drive but as long as you don't get stuck in traffic near LAX or coming into Santa Barbara, it's not do bad. Things to do... Disneyland...get the park hopper ticket and go on Soarin' Over California. Here's a tip. If you don't mind sitting apart from your friends, ask at each ride if they have single rider passes. You'll get on a lot faster. Catalina Island: This is a trip in itself and it's best to spend a few days there. The island has one city, Avalon, and then a settlement at the Ismus called Two Harbors. The island offers semi-submarine tours, a snorkel park, trips to the interior to see the bison, flying fish tours, good fishing, great restaurants and atmosphere and the best miniature golf course in the US plus more. Show tapings: Check the studio websites for this. Universal Studios: Not as great as Disneyland but still fun. Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade and Pier. Griffith Park Observatory. The tourist places...I've never been to them actually. The Getty. There's two of them. One near the 405 that's new, and the other along the coast in Malibu called the Getty Villa. You need reservations for the latter I think. And then in Santa Barbara there's state street, the beach the zoo...I'm sure a few other places.
Answer 3 :
Long Beach is nice, but there are other good places to stay like Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, and Marina del Rey. There are hotels on the sand in Santa Monica like Shutters (which is a bit pricey-- not sure what your price range is) or like the Palos Verdes Inn in Redondo (which is a short walk to the beach) if you're on more of a budget. The Marriott in Marina del Rey is also nice and walking distance to Venice Beach and lots of good restaurants, and relatively close to the airport. http://www.palosverdesinn.com/ http://www.shuttersonthebeach.com/ http://www.sheratondelfina.com/ http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxmb-marina-del-rey-marriott/
Answer 4 :
The beaches in Long Beach are some of the most polluted in California. The breakwater keeps us from having waves and the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers dump their garbage on our beaches. Stay in Seal Beach or Huntington Beach is you want a beach close to Disneyland where you won't end up with a funky rash. South Bay cities like Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach are much nicer beaches too.
hi am planning 10 vacations to Cali with my family i heard about places like long beach, downtown, or close to disney i love the beach and i want to stay in Long Beach do you think that it worth it like travel from long beach to downtown and santa barbara? please name hotels... and place to visit thank you
Los Angeles - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Long Beach is almost completely behind the LA-Long Beach break water. The water there is good for windsurfing and there is lots of rollerblading. But no waves. If you want to go to Disney Land and Santa Barbra, you will have to rent a car. Leave early for both. The majority of traffic is coming from Disney Land to Long Beach in the morning and opposite in the afternoon. The Majority of the traffic is going the way you are going in the morning for the first 25 miles If you are going to Santa Barbra. The closer to the East the more expensive the hotels. However, Downtown (West end) of Long Beach has good night life. The Aquarium of the Pacific (Down Town Long Beach) is good. The other two big amusement parks are Knotts Berry Farm and Magic Mountain. I recoment the PEtersons Automotive Museam in mid-wilshire. Have Fun!
Answer 2 :
Long Beach is a nice city, and there's a Catalina Island terminal nearby. It's also fairly close to Disneyland. I wouldn't stay in downtown LA...I'd visit, and see the museum of Natural History and IMAX theater, but not stay. The area has a lot of crime. Santa Barbara is a fairly long drive but as long as you don't get stuck in traffic near LAX or coming into Santa Barbara, it's not do bad. Things to do... Disneyland...get the park hopper ticket and go on Soarin' Over California. Here's a tip. If you don't mind sitting apart from your friends, ask at each ride if they have single rider passes. You'll get on a lot faster. Catalina Island: This is a trip in itself and it's best to spend a few days there. The island has one city, Avalon, and then a settlement at the Ismus called Two Harbors. The island offers semi-submarine tours, a snorkel park, trips to the interior to see the bison, flying fish tours, good fishing, great restaurants and atmosphere and the best miniature golf course in the US plus more. Show tapings: Check the studio websites for this. Universal Studios: Not as great as Disneyland but still fun. Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade and Pier. Griffith Park Observatory. The tourist places...I've never been to them actually. The Getty. There's two of them. One near the 405 that's new, and the other along the coast in Malibu called the Getty Villa. You need reservations for the latter I think. And then in Santa Barbara there's state street, the beach the zoo...I'm sure a few other places.
Answer 3 :
Long Beach is nice, but there are other good places to stay like Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, and Marina del Rey. There are hotels on the sand in Santa Monica like Shutters (which is a bit pricey-- not sure what your price range is) or like the Palos Verdes Inn in Redondo (which is a short walk to the beach) if you're on more of a budget. The Marriott in Marina del Rey is also nice and walking distance to Venice Beach and lots of good restaurants, and relatively close to the airport. http://www.palosverdesinn.com/ http://www.shuttersonthebeach.com/ http://www.sheratondelfina.com/ http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxmb-marina-del-rey-marriott/
Answer 4 :
The beaches in Long Beach are some of the most polluted in California. The breakwater keeps us from having waves and the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers dump their garbage on our beaches. Stay in Seal Beach or Huntington Beach is you want a beach close to Disneyland where you won't end up with a funky rash. South Bay cities like Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach are much nicer beaches too.
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