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.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience!
Dodger Stadium
Catch an event at Dodger Stadium during your trip to Los Angeles. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Long Beach: Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
Top hotels in Waterfront
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
"Staff were very friendly and available . Great food . Especially the pizza late at night … !!!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
"Very nice property and perfect for an overnight between flights!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hilton Anaheim
"Everything was good except when I used one of the towels and saw a stain. I’m not sure if it’s clean or not. Another is a stain on the bed sheet. So that’s the reason I gave 4 on cleanliness. Staff was nice. Parking is good as well. But also full during morning hours til 430 cause of an event being ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"The hotel is beautiful and modern, but the staff needs training in hospitality and customer service."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"Adequate for just a one night stay for an early flight"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Very clean. Nice staff!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
South Redondo
If you're spending some time in South Redondo, Redondo Beach Pier and Seaside Lagoon 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 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.
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.