Hotels Near Los Angeles / Long Beach Cruise Ports Cruise Port

Staying near the port the night before turns a stressful early start into a short drive. Here are the areas worth considering, and who each one suits best.

Last updated July 9, 2026

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Where to stay, by area

DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro – Port of Los Angeles

Best for San Pedro / World Cruise Center sailings wanting a one-stop stay-plus-parking package

Area: San Pedro waterfront
To port: ~10 min

Directly bundles parking with the hotel stay
Marina views, walkable to San Pedro waterfront dining
Shuttle handles the short hop to the terminal

Only useful for San Pedro sailings, not the Long Beach Carnival terminal
Package rooms and parking spots can sell out around holidays
Still involves driving into LA-area traffic to reach the hotel

Runs a shuttle to the World Cruise Center as part of its park-and-cruise package.

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Downtown Long Beach waterfront hotels

Best for Carnival sailings from the Long Beach Dome wanting walkable dining and attractions the night before

Area: Downtown Long Beach
To port: ~10 min

Walking distance to Pine Avenue and Shoreline Village restaurants
Several properties within a few minutes' drive of the Dome
Wider room inventory and price range than San Pedro

Not every downtown hotel offers park-and-cruise — confirm before booking
Distance to the terminal varies block by block
Can be busy and pricier on peak cruise weekends

Check current details — some downtown properties offer cruise shuttles to the Dome, others require a short rideshare.

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The Queen Mary Hotel

Best for Travelers who want the closest possible, most scenic stay right at the Long Beach terminal

Area: Long Beach — Queen Mary waterfront
To port: ~5 min

About as close to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal as a hotel can be
Unique historic-ship stay adds to the trip
On-site long-term cruise parking option

Historic layout means narrower halls/cabins and limited accessibility in places
Can be pricier and books up fast around sailing dates
No San Pedro equivalent — this option only serves Long Beach sailings

The Queen Mary offers its own secure long-term cruise parking arranged ahead of time; confirm current shuttle/walk details directly with the hotel since it sits right next to the Dome.

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Hotels near LAX / El Segundo

Best for Travelers flying into LAX the night before who want to avoid a late-night drive straight to either port

Area: El Segundo / LAX area
To port: ~35 min
Airport: LAX

Shortest option if arriving late at LAX
Dense hotel inventory and price competition
Many offer park-and-fly packages adaptable to longer cruise stays

Still a 30-60 minute drive to either cruise port the next morning
Airport-area traffic and noise
No direct port shuttle — need a rideshare or transfer service

Most LAX-area hotels run free 24-hour airport shuttles, but none run directly to San Pedro or Long Beach — budget for a separate transfer to the port.

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Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel

Best for Families or first-time cruisers wanting a simple, well-reviewed park-stay-cruise package near San Pedro

Area: San Pedro / Harbor area
To port: ~5 min

About half a mile from the World Cruise Center
Established, well-documented cruise package with parking and shuttle bundled
Pool and standard amenities make it comfortable for a family pre-cruise night

Only serves San Pedro sailings, not the Long Beach Carnival terminal
Shuttle runs by appointment rather than continuously
Self-parking/valet fees apply on top of any cruise package

Offers a by-appointment cruise shuttle to the World Cruise Center (confirm current terms with the hotel).

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Staying near your Los Angeles-area cruise port the night before turns embarkation morning into a short, predictable drive instead of a cross-town gamble — but only if you pick a hotel near the terminal you're actually sailing from.

Choosing an area

San Pedro's waterfront is the natural choice for World Cruise Center sailings — marina views, walkable dining, and properties like the DoubleTree by Hilton and Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel that bundle parking with the room. Downtown Long Beach, near Pine Avenue and Shoreline Village, suits Carnival sailings from the Dome and offers a wider range of rooms and prices. The Queen Mary, docked steps from the Long Beach terminal, is about as close as a hotel gets, with its own long-term cruise parking arranged separately from the room. Near LAX/El Segundo makes sense only if you're breaking up a late flight — it's still a 30-60 minute drive to either port the next morning, with no direct shuttle.

Confirm before you book

Match the hotel to the terminal, not just to "Los Angeles" — a San Pedro-area hotel doesn't help a Long Beach sailing and vice versa. Shuttle availability varies by property and isn't guaranteed even at port-adjacent hotels, so confirm the schedule covers your embarkation time. We recommend a day-before arrival over flying in the same morning, especially given LA-area traffic. Ask about ADA-accessible rooms and shuttle-vehicle accessibility directly with the property rather than assuming.

We recommend areas based on how useful they are for cruise travelers, not on commission. Prices and shuttle terms change, so verify current details with each property before you book.

Traveling with accessibility needs?

We don't guarantee accessibility — details change and vary by property. Before booking, confirm step-free entrances, elevator access, accessible parking, and the distance from parking to your room directly with the hotel.

Hotels near Los Angeles / Long Beach Cruise Ports FAQ

Should I stay in San Pedro or Long Beach the night before?

Stay as close as possible to your actual departure terminal — San Pedro for the World Cruise Center, Long Beach (ideally near the Queen Mary/downtown) for the Carnival terminal. Staying at the wrong end adds a 30-45 minute cross-town drive on embarkation morning.

Do any hotels include cruise parking with the room?

Yes — several properties near both ports, including the DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro and the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel, offer park-and-cruise packages bundling a pre-cruise night, parking for the length of the cruise, and a shuttle to the terminal.

Is it worth staying near LAX instead of at the port?

Only if you're arriving late the night before on a red-eye or early flight — LAX-area hotels are convenient for breaking up travel but still require a roughly 30-60 minute drive to either cruise port the next morning, with no direct port shuttle.

Sources & verification

Area guidance is based on the port and transportation sources below. Hotel availability, shuttle service, parking packages, and accessibility features change by property; confirm them directly with the hotel before booking.