Traveling to Long Beach for Cruise

[snowteacher]

Anyone have any suggestions on hotels, shuttles, etc. for LAX and Long Beach. We are flying into LAX the night before the cruise, but would like to stay at a hotel that has a shuttle to the Carnival cruise terminal. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[WestCoastCruzinator]

To get a free shuttle you will have to stay in Long Beach. There are several nice hotels right along Ocean Blvd and Shoreline Blvd

[bonnie&clydecruzers]

You can stay at the Queen Mary, then just walk over to the port terminal.

[SoCalCruiserGal]

We cruised on Splendor last year around Halloween and found a really great deal at the Hilton Long Beach located at 701 W. Ocean Blvd. (562) 983-3400. I don't remember how much we paid, but I recall it being somewhere around $100 with tax. That included the parking and the shuttle to the hotel. At the time we booked, there was a special with Carnival, you might want to try mentioning that as well.

[LeftcoastBC]

Hyatt long beach $86 on Hotwire (4 star) in April... Great hotel even if quite a bit more :)

[bigasufan]

We were at the Westin on Ocean Blvd. for $70 through Priceline. Shuttle will take you to the port. An easy walk to the beach if you have time.

 

Supershuttle will pick you up at LAX. Very convenient.

 

Restaurants: We ate at George's Greek restaurant and at the Island Burgers. Both were very good and easy walking from the Westin.

 

One very surprising thing: It was extremely chilly 2 weekends ago when we were there. High about 63 and cool wind coming off the ocean made it feel much colder.

[Arizona Laura]

We liked the Hilton..

See post #5

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1181037

Laura

[itzkaren]

We cruised on Splendor last year around Halloween and found a really great deal at the Hilton Long Beach located at 701 W. Ocean Blvd. (562) 983-3400. I don't remember how much we paid, but I recall it being somewhere around $100 with tax. That included the parking and the shuttle to the hotel. At the time we booked, there was a special with Carnival, you might want to try mentioning that as well.

 

Wow...glad I checked this hotel 'thread!'....we usually stay at Hilton properties (HHonors)...however, on-line...price was much higher! Hubby wants to park at pier (hates waiting for shuttle!)...so we know what will be $105 for parking....but I always like to stay at Hilton properties 'for the points'...thanks for this info...I will call in the morning to see what is available.

We have about a 6-7 hr drive on day before cruise...so will basically just need a 'place to sleep!' and get ready in the morning...still going to check out this Hilton info

Thank u :p

[PatriciaF]

Wow...glad I checked this hotel 'thread!'....we usually stay at Hilton properties (HHonors)...however, on-line...price was much higher! Hubby wants to park at pier (hates waiting for shuttle!)...so we know what will be $105 for parking....but I always like to stay at Hilton properties 'for the points'...thanks for this info...I will call in the morning to see what is available.

We have about a 6-7 hr drive on day before cruise...so will basically just need a 'place to sleep!' and get ready in the morning...still going to check out this Hilton info

Thank u :p

 

You may get a better overall rate with its stay/park cruise package. Just take a cab over to the hotel if it works out cheaper. (I think the package rate is less than what you quoted for parking.)