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.
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 entertainment choices 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
Hilton Anaheim
No water for most the night.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The hot tub had feces in it while we were in the hot tub. We did not notice until we got out and turned off the bubbles. It was full of feces at the bottom, cloudy and disgusting. When we tried to report it to the staff they were very rude and hung up while I was trying to explain to them what happened. ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Good
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
The hotel is great, maybe some in-room welcoming perks. More water. Better/stronger hair dryers.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Nice property, but a couple of things that could help, calling and talking to someone is sometimes impossible, i left a jacket on a Sonesta airport shuttle , just getting a reply to a email seemed a monumental task, with no reply if they could or could not find it. The description of where the shuttles ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Overall it was really good. We walked to/from Disneyland, and it wasn't bad at all. The room was fine. We had a refrigerator and coffee pot, which was great. The room felt a little stripped-down, though. I had to chase down a hair dryer but luckily found a nice housekeeper who helped me, since the ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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 L.A. Live 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.
