Waterfront Travel Guide

Los Angeles

A waterfront with colorful buildings, a pier, and a rocky shoreline.
A waterfront with brightly lit buildings reflecting on the water.
A calm waterfront with a lighthouse, a small island, and a city skyline in the background.
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a lighthouse in the background.
A river with a bridge, rocks, and industrial buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Waterfront attractions

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Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center

8.8/10 (1,221 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

£29
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Long Beach: Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon

Long Beach: Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon

£10
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Long Beach: Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon
Catalina Express - San Pedro to Avalon ONE-WAY

Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

£37
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
LA Galaxy Football Game at Dignity Health Sports Park

LA Galaxy Football Game at Dignity Health Sports Park

£32
per adult
LA Galaxy Football Game at Dignity Health Sports Park
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket

Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket

£22
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

£36
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
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Top hotels in Waterfront

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

4 out of 5
200 S Pine Ave Long Beach CA
The price is £178 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£178
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Long Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,914 reviews)
"Great location. Very clean and amazing harbor location"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is £98 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£98
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,913 reviews)
"I stayed on the 9th floor and ice machine was broke"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
The price is £121 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£121
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,381 reviews)
"Things we liked: - Price - Pool Some things that could be improved: - Signage It's not at all obvious that there's bathrooms and showers near the pool. Also, there's signage to NOT to grab a ticket when doing self-parking if you're a guest of the hotel, but the sign is near the elevators AFTER you've ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA
The price is £92 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£92
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,707 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, love the Disneyland shuttle, yummy restaurant, comfy bed"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

3 out of 5
1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA
The price is £147 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£147
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is £107 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£107
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very good! (4,812 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

A city skyline with tall buildings and palm trees.

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.

A row of tall, ornate street lamps with white globes, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

A white church with a bell tower and arched windows.
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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. HHLA 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.

A green sign with 'KOREATOWN' in white letters, a red lantern, and a traditional roof.

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.

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