Long Beach hotel choices??

I have narrowed our 1 night Carnival precruise stay to Comfort Inn & Suites or Courtyard Long Beach. I have 4 teenagers travelling with us and some beach activities and/or shopping close by would be great. Any input would be gratefully appreciated.

When are you going? It's not really beach weather here except between late June and early October.

We will be in Long Beach at the very end of June.

Here's a picture by Cuizer2 with additional labels by me...

You can see lots of activities nearby (and Courtyard near the upper right)...

The Pike has restaurants and shopping...

Beach is south...

Here's a picture by Cuizer2 with additional labels by me...

You can see lots of activities nearby (and Courtyard near the upper right)...

The Pike has restaurants and shopping...

Beach is south...

You should have used a lighter color - it would be easier to read. :)