Hotel at a Glance: Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport

Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport aims to be a destination for both those travelling for business and leisure. The hotel's location near Long Beach Airport, many companies, Long Beach Convention Center, and The California State University helps shorten the commute and maximize the time spent doing business. Families may enjoy attractions like Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach Marina, and the beach, all just a short drive away.

• Relax in a hot tub or go for a swim at the heated outdoor pool.
• Stay fit, making use of the treadmill, stationary bikes, weights, and other equipment at the fitness center.
• Surf the net with WiFi access in your room and public areas.
• Get to the airport with convenient complimentary shuttle.

Long Beach, California: Art, Architecture, and the Historic Queen Mary

One of Long Beach’s most iconic attractions floats in the harbor across the bay: the Queen Mary, a former ocean liner and current museum-hotel hybrid. Built in the early 1930s as a luxury liner for the wealthy elite, the Queen Mary was transformed into a troopship during World War II. After nearly two more decades of civilian service, the ship retired to Long Beach. Thousands of annual visitors take guided tours of the boat, which is larger than the Titanic.

Back on land, independent playhouses and art galleries line the streets of the East Village Arts District. On the second Saturday of each month, the neighborhood hosts an art walk where galleries, boutiques, and cafés stay open late and local artists display original works. Long Beach's architecture also has its own appeal. Geometry buffs may marvel at the Walter Pyramid sports arena, as well as the aptly named Skinny House at 708 Gladys Avenue, a 10-foot-wide structure reportedly built on a bet.