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BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel at the Convention Center
517 E 1st Street, Long Beach, California 90802-5025Phone: 562/285-0281 | Fax: 562/285-0308
Escape to this Long Beach, California hotel and enjoy convenient access to the Long Beach Convention Center, The Pike and Belmont Shores.
Welcome to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel at the Convention Center where guests will receive the highest quality of customer service and find unbeatable amenities in a top-notch location all for an affordable price. Located in the heart of the Long Beach Business District, this California Best Western hotel offers convenient access to many local attractions, businesses, shopping and dining options throughout Long Beach. Guests will enjoy comfortable, 100 percent non smoking accommodations with guest rooms featuring cable satellite television with HBO® and free high-speed wireless Internet access. Start the day off right with a complimentary continental breakfast before relaxing in this Long Beach hotel's indoor swimming pool or working out in the fully equipped fitness center. Guests traveling to Long Beach on business will appreciate the variety of business services available at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel at the Convention Center including fax and photocopy services.
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel at the Convention Center is close to where travelers want to be while visiting Long Beach. Located within walking distance of night clubs, entertainment, shopping and restaurants, hotel guests will not be short of things to do in Long Beach. Take a tour of historic Queen Mary, explore the variety of water-life at the Aquarium of the Pacific, catch a live performance at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center or spend the day enjoying all that nearby Belmont Shores or The Pike have to offer. The nearby World Trade Center and the Long Beach Convention Center makes conducting business from the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel at the Convention Center easy and convenient.
Whether traveling to Long Beach for business or for pleasure, the friendly, hospitable staff at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel at the Convention Center is ready to ensure an enjoyable and comfortable stay in California. Make a reservation today and save!
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
Comedian performs at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles.
Hockey Game at 7:30pm at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
A monthly exploration of the area celebrating Venice Beach's unique art, music and poetry scene.
At Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Performing at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
March 2012
OVO by Cirque du Soleil, performs its exciting show under the blue-and-yellow Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier.
8pm at the Orpeum Theatre in Los Angeles.
Concert performance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Performing at the Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles.
April 2012
Enjoy sunset from Fisherman’s Village and the North Jetty during Marina del Rey’s largest sailing event.
Over 150 sellers will be set up in the streets of old Torrance.
Soccer match at the Home Depot Center in Carson.
May 2012
A self-guided tour of Venice homes and gardens, with shuttle service and docents available.
Features recreational boating brokers, water sports, in-water boats, and entertainment. Sat 10 am, Sun 11 am. In Marina Del Rey.
Concert performance at 8pm in the LA Coliseum.
Nearby Attractions:
List All CA AttractionsAquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California is just south of Los Angeles. Formerly know as the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, this popular attraction is located on Rainbow Harbor near the Long Beach Convention Center and the permanent home of the original Queen Mary, also a Long Beach attraction.
Known as the world’s largest indoor ocean, the aquarium showcases over 500 species of marine life in over 50 exhibits and habitats. The Pacific Ocean’s three regions are highlight through the aquarium including the Northern Pacific, Tropical Pacific and Southern California/Baja. Special arrangements can be made for behind-the-scenes tours as well a dive-in encounter for certified divers. Children appreciate the Animal Encounter programs featuring interactive tours with sea lions, sharks or otters.
For travelers looking for hotels near Aquarium of the Pacific, Best Western hotels have multiple locations in Long Beach and the surrounding area.
Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch
Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch sits on five acres of beautiful gardens, in Long Beach. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes an early 19th century adobe ranch house and gardens. The historic ranch house and grounds are now a museum containing a collection of artifacts from the rancho era and the Los Angeles region.
Long Beach, is considered the "Aquatic Capital of the Nation", home to second busiest container ports in the country, the Port of Long Beach. Enjoy a free boat tour of the port. When you're ready for a rest, check into one of the area Best Western hotels and enjoy superior guest services.
The Queen Mary
The Queen Mary remains a popular tourist attraction, located in Long Beach. Built in 1930, The Queen Mary began as "the grandest ship ever built" and later carried troops at the beginning of World War II. Step aboard The Queen Mary, for one of a variety of tours including a First Class Passage, Haunted Encounters Passport and General Admissions Passport.
Tours are also available for the Russian Foxtrot Submarine, a Russian Cold-War era submarine. Spend additional time touring the Aquarium of the Pacific, in addition to The Queen Mary, with transportation provided between the two attractions. The Queen Mary also hosts several events throughout the year. Enjoy touring this historical ship while traveling in the Los Angeles area and rest comfortably with Best Western hotels.
