Attractions
- Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
- Queen Mary, Long Beach
- Huntington Library, Pasadena
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena
- Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena
Pros and Cons
- Pasadena is a good choice for inexpensive lodging, except during the Rose Bowl.
- Long Beach and Pasadena are good bases for exploring a lot of the Los Angeles area. Both are close to freeways and somewhat central.
Reserving a Hotel
- Catalina Island hotels
- Choose from the Long Beach hotels
- Choose from the Pasadena hotels
- Choose from the Orange County hotels
- Discover how to get the best possible rate


