Sightseeing and Leisure Traveling outside of Long Beach
Long Beach is driving distance from Hollywood, Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, plus beaches, mountains and deserts. The city is a great choice for travelers who want to explore the best of So Cal. If you expect to do a lot of driving out of the city during your stay, securing a room near the 710 or 405 freeway is your best bet. The Downtown area hotels along Ocean have quick access to I-710, while the airport area hotels, zip code 90815, are close to I-405. The Comfort Inn and Suites is close to I-405 as well as the Willow Blue Line station. Another option is the Ayres Hotel in Seal Beach, located on Seal Beach Boulevard just south of the I-405 and I-605 interchange.

Romantic Getaway
Special occasions call for special accommodations. Long Beach offers you a few different styles of romantic ambience, from the Art Deco decor of The Queen Mary Hotel to the distinctive comforts of the Beachrunners' Inn bed and breakfast. You might also consider the GuestHouse Hotel, which offers jacuzzi suites, and Hotel Maya, the city's only oceanfront resort property.

Sports Travel/Visiting Family and Friends
Long Beach sports destinations include Blair Field, the Pyramid at CSULB, Long Beach City College, Belmont Plaza Pool, Wilson High School and Long Beach Polytechnic High School. The city is almost constantly welcoming athletes, along with the friends and relatives who cheer them on. Even if you aren't an athlete or loyal fan, you may still be planning a more casual trip that doesn't require you to stay in the center of the action. In either case, there's no need to pay a premium for a Downtown hotel room. Centrally located, comfortable lodging that's safe and value-oriented generally fits the bill. Some properties to consider include the GuestHouse Hotel, Beachrunners' Inn, Comfort Inn and Suites, ExtendedStay and The Pacific Inn in Seal Beach.