Situated along the dazzling California coast, 20 minutes from both downtown Los Angeles and the heart of Orange County, Long Beach is a cultural and entertainment metropolis powered by a thriving business and industrial economy. Nicknamed "The International City," Long Beach is known best for its gorgeous sunshine, wide sandy beaches and exciting entertainment attractions.

Hotel Guests Enjoy Easy Access to Long Beach Attractions

Guests of the hotel can board our complimentary shuttle service to and from the Long Beach Airport. For those looking to explore the area on their own, the Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel has an Enterprise car rental desk located in the lobby. Located less than three miles north of CSU Long Beach, the hotel is also the most convenient and affordable of all the hotels near the Port of Long Beach, and plenty of other area attractions.

Long Beach Area Guide of Things to Do

Whether you're here on a solo business trip or a group vacation, Long Beach offers a rich selection of fun things to do for visitors of every style, taste and budget. From outdoor attractions like nearby El Dorado Park and Earls Japanese Garden, fun-for-the-whole-family amusement parks, and a wide selection of California nightlife options to convenient nearby restaurants, world-famous shopping destinations, and enlightening art and culture diversions, Long Beach has something for everyone.

Airline Information

• Long Beach Airport (LGB)
  Distance: 0.5 MI / 0.8 KM
  Time: 2 Mins.
  Taxi Fee: $8.00 (One Way)
  Shuttle: Complimentary for Hotel Guests
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  Distance: 19 MI / 30.58 KM
  Time: 25 Mins
  Taxi Fee:   $50.00 (One Way)
  Shuttle: $25.00 (Per Person) (One Way)
• John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  Distance: 22 MI / 35.41 KM
  Time: 28 Mins.
  Taxi Fee: $60.00 (One Way)
  Shuttle: $30.00 (Per Person) (One Way)

Popular Attractions

• Skylink Golf Course (0.5 Miles Away)
• El Dorado Park (3 Miles)
• Earls Japanese Garden (3 Miles)
• Museum of Latin American Arts (5 Miles)
• Aquarium of the Pacific (6 Miles)
• Seal Beach (7 Miles)
• Queen Mary (8 Miles)
• Knott's Berry Farm (10 Miles)
• Disneyland/California Adventure (14 Miles)
• Universal Studios (32 Miles)

Convenient Restaurants

• Spire's (0.1 Mile)
• Awesome Sushi (0.25 Miles)
• McDonald's (2 Miles) 
• Chipotle Mexican Grill (2 Miles)
• Panda Express (2 Miles)
• International House of Pancakes (3 Mile)
• Red Lobster (3 Miles)
• California Pizza Kitchen (3 Miles)
• Black Angus Steakhouse (3 Miles)
• George Greek Cafe (3 Miles)

Entertainment for Everyone

• Edwards Cinema Theater (3 Miles)
• Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage (3 Miles)
• Hawaiian Gardens Casino (5 Miles)
• Long Beach Performing Arts Center (6 Miles)
• Pike At The Harbor (6 Miles)
• Laugh Factory (6 Miles)
• Rock Bottom Brewery (6 Miles)
• Skyroom (6 Miles)
• Vault 350 (6 Miles)
• V20 Club (6 Miles)

Cali-Style Shopping

• Lakewood Mall (3 Miles)
• Marina Pacific Mall (3 Miles)
• Long Beach Towne Center (5 Miles)
• Pine Avenue (6 Miles)
• Shoreline Village (6 Miles)
• Cerritos Mall (7 Miles)
• Del Amo Fashion Mall (13 Miles)
• South Coast Plaza Mall (19 Miles)