CHURCHES

Wayfarers Chapel
Wayfarers Chapel was built almost entirely of glass and stone, and is a memorial to Emanuel Swedenborg, an 18th-century mystic and thelogian. The chapel is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, 7.1 miles west of our San Pedro hotel.

LANDMARKS

Palos Verdes Peninsula
The Palos Verdes Peninsula is located 10 miles west of our San Pedro property and offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Queen Mary
The Queen Mary is one of the largest passenger liners ever built and is permanently anchored in Long Beach Harbor. Tours are available for your enjoyment. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway and is 7.5 miles east of our San Pedro hotel.

Santa Catalina Island
Catalina Island can be easily reached by sea and air. Long Beach and Los Angeles Harbors provide channel crossing cruises which take 1-2 hours. Air service is available from Long Beach and San Pedro.

MUSEUMS

Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
The aquarium features 17 major habitats and 30 smaller exhibits with representations of the Pacific Ocean. There are over 550 species that can be seen such as sharks, harbor seals, sea stars, and spider crabs. Consider buying your tickets in advance as wait times can be up to an hour after the ticket is purchased. The Long Beach Aquarium is located at 100 Aquarium Way and is 6.5 miles northeast of our San Pedro hotel.

Long Beach Museum of Art
The Long Beach Museum of Art is built in a 1912 mansion which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. It features permanant and changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary paintings, sculpture, video art, and photographs. The museum is located at 2300 East Ocean Blvd and is 8 miles east of our San Pedro hotel.

PARKS

South Coast Botanic Garden
The South Coast Botanic Garden features more than 150,000 plant species. It is located in the Palos Verdes Peninsula at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, 7.7 miles northwest of our San Pedro property.

SHOPPING

Long Beach Plaza Mall
The Long Beach Plaza Mall is located at 451 Long Beach Blvd and is 6.9 miles northeast of our San Pedro property.

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach State University is located on 324 acres of land and features a traditional Japanese Garden named after Earl Burns Miller. The University is located at 1250 North Bellflower Blvd and is 12.5 miles northeast of our San Pedro property.

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
UCLA is located in Westwood, 28.2 miles north of our San Pedro property.

The University of Southern California (USC)
The University of Southern California (USC) is located 19.8 miles north of our San Pedro property.

ACTIVITIES

Beach
Nearby beaches: Cabrillo Beach: 5 minutes away; Long Beach: 7 miles away

Bicycling / Jogging Trails
Bicycling and jogging trails are available at Cabrillo Beach: 5 minutes away

Boating
Boating and boating rentals are available at Cabrillo Beach: 5 minutes away.

Diving / Snorkeling
Diving and snorkeling are available at Cabrillo Beach: 5 minutes away.

Fishing
Fishing is available at Cabrillo Beach: 5 minutes away.

Fitness Centers / Gyms
Nearby fitness centers: Bally Total Fitness: 2 miles; 24 Hour Fitness: 6.1 miles

Golfing
Nearby golf courses: Ocean Trails Golf Club: 3 miles; Harbor Park Golf Course: 3.3 miles

Tennis
Nearby tennis courts: South Bay Tennis Center: 5.8 miles; Rolling Hills Estates Tennis Club: 7.1 miles

Volleyball
Volleyball courts are available at Cabrillo Beach: 5 minutes away.