- 🚗 Terminal parking: ~$17–$20/day — a 10-night sailing puts you over $170 in parking fees
- 🏙️ Best park-and-cruise area: Downtown Long Beach Convention Center area — walkable to the terminal, great evening options
- 🍻 Night before: Belmont Shore for dinner, Pine Avenue for drinks, evening walk along Shoreline Drive waterfront
- 🚇 Getting around: Downtown Long Beach to the terminal is walkable; Metro A Line to LA if you want a bigger city evening
- 💡 Tip: Many downtown Long Beach hotels near the Convention Center are accustomed to cruise passengers and have streamlined the embarkation morning routine
Editor's Picks – Port of Long Beach, California
Hilton Long Beach
📍 701 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, 90831-3102
The Hilton Long Beach offers a comfortable stay with parking facilities for guests. Located in the heart of downtown Long Beach, California, its perfect for exploring local attractions such as the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, and the Long Beach Convention Center. While not directly cruise-related, it provides a convenient option for cruise passengers before or after their voyages from the nearby Long Beach Cruise Terminal.
Quality Inn Long Beach - Signal Hill
📍 3201 E Pacific Coast Hwy , Long Beach, CA, 90755
The Quality Inn Long Beach - Signal Hill offers a comfortable stay with parking for guests. Located in Signal Hill, California, its convenient for travelers exploring Long Beach attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary. While not directly cruise-related, it provides affordable accommodations for cruise passengers before or after their voyages from nearby Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Enjoy comfortable rooms and the areas attractions during your stay at this Quality Inn.
Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown
📍 600 Queensway Drive Long Beach CA 90802
The Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown offers a comfortable stay with parking for guests. Located in downtown Long Beach, California, its convenient for exploring the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary. While not directly cruise-related, it provides a comfortable option for cruise passengers before or after their voyages from the nearby Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Enjoy spacious suites, complimentary breakfast, and easy access to local attractions during your stay at this Residence Inn.