Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Long Beach Airport is just three miles from downtown, about a ten-minute drive, so the difference in travel time between staying near the terminal and staying downtown is minimal. Travelers with an early flight or a short layover can stay in the airport area, a stone's throw from Douglas Park; those who want the aquarium, the marina and the Queen Mary will find the Downtown waterfront more convenient, just minutes from both the terminal and the beach. Anyone attending a trade show or convention can instead look at the hotels next to the Convention Center, a block from the sea but closer to the shops of the Pike and the East Village Arts District.

Airport area (Douglas Park)

Airport area · Less than one mile (1.5 km) from the terminal, with a free hotel shuttle.

Best for: Travelers leaving early in the morning or with a last-minute flight.

Pros

Less than one mile from the terminal, within walking distance with light luggage
Shared pool and grill area, handy for anyone arriving or leaving at awkward hours

Cons

Industrial/office area, little to do on foot in the evening
The beach and downtown still remain a quarter of an hour's drive away

Recommended hotels in this area

Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport: Less than a mile from the terminal, with a free shuttle and some of the highest scores in the airport area.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport: Suites with a kitchen in the same building as the Hampton Inn, convenient for multi-night stays near the terminal.

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Harbor and marina (Queensway/Shoreline)

City centre · About three miles (5 km) from the terminal, a 10-minute drive or taxi ride.

Best for: Those who want harbor views, the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific just steps away.

Pros

Views of the marina, the harbor or the Queen Mary from many rooms
Just steps from the Aquarium of the Pacific and the cruise docks

Cons

Parking is often paid, more expensive than near the airport
A touristy area, busier on weekends and during trade shows

Recommended hotels in this area

Hyatt Regency Long Beach: Long Beach's only 4-diamond hotel, with every room overlooking the ocean or the harbor and just steps from the Convention Center.
Residence Inn by Marriott Long Beach Downtown: Suites with a kitchen on Queensway Drive, with views of the Queen Mary and the skyline from the top of the building.

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Convention Center and the Pike

Neighbourhood · About three miles (5 km) from the terminal, a 10-minute drive or taxi ride.

Best for: Those attending a trade show or convention who want to stay a block from the Pike's shops.

Pros

Right across from or a block from the Convention Center, handy for events and trade shows
Within walking distance of the Pike Outlets shops and the East Village Arts District

Cons

No direct sea view, unlike the hotels on the marina
The area empties out in the evening on days with no events scheduled

Recommended hotels in this area

The Westin Long Beach: Right across from the Convention Center, convenient for anyone attending a trade show or convention downtown.
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown: Heated pool with skyline views and an on-site restaurant, a block from the Aquarium of the Pacific.

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