Headed to Long Beach for a Carnival cruise in early July. We are NOT familiar with the area at all. We are flying to LAX a day early, arriving quite early that morning. We wanted to rent a car and drive to Long Beach (and other areas?) and possibly turn the rental car in the next morning in Long Beach. This seems to be challenge.
There does not seem to be any options when I try online. (It reverts back to pick up and drop off in LA, and I can't seem to change it.)
Should we just enjoy LA and get a hotel somewhere that has options for walking/seeing the sights and skip the rental car?
Then Uber to the port the next day?
Suggestions are very welcomed!