Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel by IHG

Tucked in San Pedro’s Little Italy, this waterfront hotel sits steps from the Battleship USS Iowa and the Los Angeles World Cruise Center. Walk to Cabrillo Beach, Shoreline Drive and the Queen Mary. Address: 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro, CA.

An upscale full-service property with 244 guestrooms. Rooms come with air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, coffee and tea facilities, microwave and mini-fridge, in-room safes and hairdryers. Connecting and non-smoking rooms are available, and many rooms offer harbor or cruise-ship views so you can literally watch the ships sail out.

24-hour reception, concierge and free Wi‑Fi throughout. Relax on a massive outdoor pool deck (seasonal full bar), soak in a hot tub or hit the fitness center and sauna. On-site parking and laundry services are available. Pet-friendly rooms are offered on request for an extra charge — perfect for sea-breeze mornings with your pup.

Extensive meeting facilities with 14,000+ sq. ft. of event space, including a Grand Ballroom for up to 300. Business center, express check-in, limo/town car and a cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge). Complimentary wireless internet and reliable connectivity for meetings.

Blu Restaurant + Lounge serves eclectic California cuisine and adventurous wines. Sip cocktails at the bar or at the seasonal pool bar. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee, and limited room service rounds out the dining options.