What California Beach would you recommend to tourists?
Q. Preferably close-ish to Long Beach Airport (1-2 hrs) and a distance that we can visit LA. Hotels-Tourist Stores-Etc. I have never been to Cali and don't want to be in a neighborhood with 1 hotel lol, we've actually found that.. I would like to be on the beach if not very close to it. Thanks! A. Just so you know, Cali is more of a touristy nickname, it's not something that the locals would say. Cal or SoCal is good instead The West Coast isn't like the East Coast. We have VERY FEW hotels that are right on the ocean. The ones that are, are either in Santa Monica or Dana Point and very pricey. Long Beach is great because it's got tons of adorable neighborhoods and lots to do!! However, the beach isn't that great. Due to the Ports there are breakwaters in the ocean which means the way is more like a bay then an Ocean. Just a few minutes down the coast is Seal Beach. You are close to Long Beach with all the activities and restaurants but you are near a gre...