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Cruising out of Long Beach, need hotel help.
Posted on 8/13/22 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 8/13/22 at 2:25 pm
Cruising out of Long Beach next month, need help picking a Marriott property to stay at, so many to choose from. We will be arriving 2 full days before sailing and want to see some sights and partake in local food and beverage while we are there. We have many Bonvoy night awards so we are trying to use some of those up.
Any LA locals on here to help out?
Any LA locals on here to help out?
This post was edited on 8/13/22 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 8/13/22 at 2:48 pm to TonySoprano
Just cruised out of there in April.
As long as you’re in walking distance to the Pike and the harbor, you’ll be in good shape. There’s a Renaissance, Westin, and Courtyard all close to Ocean Blvd. I’d suggest staying there.
I think two days is too long. Everything is right there/close by. It’s expensive AF, too. You can tour the Queen Mary, go to the Aquarium, go to the beach, or wander around the area.
I didn’t find the food choices to be outstanding for the price. We paid $70 (incl tip) for both lunch and dinner at casual restaurants. $30 for bagel sandwiches for breakfast.
If you’re sailing the Panorama, the ship will more than make up for the lackluster home port; we loved it. Long Beach is beautiful, but I’m not in a hurry to go back.
As long as you’re in walking distance to the Pike and the harbor, you’ll be in good shape. There’s a Renaissance, Westin, and Courtyard all close to Ocean Blvd. I’d suggest staying there.
I think two days is too long. Everything is right there/close by. It’s expensive AF, too. You can tour the Queen Mary, go to the Aquarium, go to the beach, or wander around the area.
I didn’t find the food choices to be outstanding for the price. We paid $70 (incl tip) for both lunch and dinner at casual restaurants. $30 for bagel sandwiches for breakfast.
If you’re sailing the Panorama, the ship will more than make up for the lackluster home port; we loved it. Long Beach is beautiful, but I’m not in a hurry to go back.
This post was edited on 8/13/22 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 8/13/22 at 3:14 pm to TonySoprano
A lot of good restaurant and bar options on 2nd street in Belmont shore
Posted on 8/13/22 at 4:12 pm to TonySoprano
Stayed at the Long Beach Renaissance a couple times for work. Definitely recommend the hotel & location.
Posted on 8/13/22 at 8:19 pm to bluestem75
Sailing the Navigator, from the “ World Cruise Center”.
The Bonvoy app and TripAdvisor are contradictory on the hotels in that area.
I’m hoping I can find someone reputable to take us on a full day LA/Beverly Hills tour. That would explain arriving 2 days before sailing.
The Bonvoy app and TripAdvisor are contradictory on the hotels in that area.
I’m hoping I can find someone reputable to take us on a full day LA/Beverly Hills tour. That would explain arriving 2 days before sailing.
Posted on 8/13/22 at 8:26 pm to TonySoprano
I always stayed at the Springhill Suites in Huntington Beach just off the 405. About 20-25 minutes to Long Beach but a nice hotel.
Do yourself a huge favor. Go to Sandy’s Shack at the Huntington Beach pier. Flat out a slice of heaven.
Do yourself a huge favor. Go to Sandy’s Shack at the Huntington Beach pier. Flat out a slice of heaven.
Posted on 8/13/22 at 10:04 pm to TonySoprano
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I’m hoping I can find someone reputable to take us on a full day LA/Beverly Hills tour
Why not stay up in that area? If you leave 2 hours before your scheduled port arrival time, you should be fine even if you run into some traffic.
W Beverly Hills?
Posted on 8/14/22 at 1:59 pm to bluestem75
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Long Beach is beautiful
As a resident of Long Beach I appreciate this generous assessment
Posted on 8/14/22 at 2:08 pm to TonySoprano
Good recommendations already. I would stay along Ocean Blvd. Shoreline Village is a touristy area. 2nd street in Belmont Shore is nice and trendy. Pine Street or The Promenade downtown is interesting. Beachwood BBQ is good and has awesome beer selection (they regularly have Russian River beers on tap). Michael's (Italian) is right next door. 555 east is a good steakhouse. Thai District is excellent. The actual beach in Long Beach is kind of gross tbh.
I would recommend driving south on pch and checking out Huntington Beach pier and Main Street. Only around 30 minutes or so.
Eta there is no need to go into Los Angeles
I would recommend driving south on pch and checking out Huntington Beach pier and Main Street. Only around 30 minutes or so.
Eta there is no need to go into Los Angeles
This post was edited on 8/14/22 at 4:59 pm
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