Hotel in Los Angeles or Long Beach?

Flying into LA for a cruise out of Port of Long Beach. Not sure whether to book pre-cruise hotel in LA or LB. Need hotel for a couple of days. Prefer mid range hotel within walking distance of restaurants/shopping and beach if possible. Thanks in advance!

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It really depends on what you are wanting to do.

Are you renting a car? If so, take a look at a midway point such as Redondo Beach. Find a hotel that allows you to walk to the beach and enjoy an abu dance of restaurants and walking to enjoy the secenery....in fact there are a numvpber of 'beach towns' between LAX and Long Beach.....and quite honestly Long Beach would be a preferred choice over Los Angeles....which IMHO has nothing to offer outside of a financial district.....unless swanky shopping in Beverly Hills interests you which is a bit outside of downtown.

I personally would choose a beach town.....Hermosa, Redondo, Manhattan...

It also depends on time of year as to whether the temps in the ocean are close to considering swimming in it!

Be very cautious of budget hotels with your requirements. Nice areas can be right next to sketchy areas. Read hotel reviews carefully.

If your cruise is on Carnival and departing from Long Beach, I'll chime in and recommend the Westin Long Beach, Renaissance Long Beach, or Hyatt Centric at The Pike. Good locations with lots of restaurants within easy walking distance. Cheap cab ride/Uber to the port (about 2 miles/5 minutes). I've only stayed at the Westin, but the other two are good chain hotels also.

If you do try to get a hotel in Redondo/Hermosa/Manhattan Beach, be sure to check it's true location relative to the beach!!! You can end up miles away and closer to I-405 than PCH!

Try getting your flights in to LGB instead of LAX; it's a great little airport with NO hassles coming or going and is closer to the port.

Really good responses, suggestions, and 'pay attention to' remarks.....

Just don't stay downtown Los Angeles! Long Beach or another beach city (close to the water) are good hubs to explore from.