MilliesMom Posted August 7, 2012 #501 Share Posted August 7, 2012 We are booked on a Coastal cruise on the Grand Princess for April 2014. The itinerary shows a port stop in Long Beach (not Los Angeles/San Pedro). We are doing a roundtrip out of San Francisco. Does anyone know if Princess actually docks any of their ships in Long Beach? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICHIGAN MAMA Posted August 9, 2012 #502 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I believe that was the Sunrise. It was once a Best Western, but now I think it's an independent. Has anyone stayed at the Sunrise Hotel in San Padro since it's become an independent hotel? I'm trying to research this hotel, but haven't seen too many reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliesMom Posted August 9, 2012 #503 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Has anyone stayed at the Sunrise Hotel in San Padro since it's become an independent hotel? I'm trying to research this hotel, but haven't seen too many reviews. Here are reviews on Trip Advisor for it: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g32655-d81285-Reviews-Sunrise_Hotel_San_Pedro-Los_Angeles_California.html We stayed there 3 years ago and wouldn't go back. Check the reviews for the last few months ... lots of 1, 2, 3 out of 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliesMom Posted August 9, 2012 #504 Share Posted August 9, 2012 We are booked on a Coastal cruise on the Grand Princess for April 2014. The itinerary shows a port stop in Long Beach (not Los Angeles/San Pedro). We are doing a roundtrip out of San Francisco. Does anyone know if Princess actually docks any of their ships in Long Beach? Thanks. Did some double checking and cross referencing of itinerary confirmations. Looks like on our itinerary out of SF that we actually do dock at Long Beach not San Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux Posted August 11, 2012 Author #505 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The new Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles opened in June. Here is a link to their website: http://craftedportla.com/ This new facility is on the corner of 22nd and Harbor. You can take the Red Car to 22nd street or in the fall, they should have the trolley running from the Port to Cabrillo Beach. At least that is the plan. So with the USS Iowa, Crafted and the new Trolley there is no need to leave San Pedro if you need to kill a few hours before heading to the airport. We are trying to get our local PBID to fund and open a luggage storage area near the Port. I'll update any progress on that as soon as I hear from them. For a calendar of events go to the Chamber of Commerce website: http://www.sanpedrochamber.com/ They are doing a superb job of keeping their site updated with all that is happening in San Pedro. Fall is fast approaching...welcome to San Pedro!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux Posted August 11, 2012 Author #506 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Has anyone stayed at the Sunrise Hotel in San Padro since it's become an independent hotel? I'm trying to research this hotel, but haven't seen too many reviews. 2-star at best. If you are coming in late at night and just need a bed...you'll get that and not much else. They are not community friendly and don't know much about the area. How one can operate a business and not know anything of your surroundings is pretty remarkable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauty1492 Posted August 13, 2012 #507 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Can you tell me how much a cab fare is from the cruise ship port to long beach airport to pick a rental car? And we are staying at the Crowne Plaza is there any good seafood places fro dinner close by that we can walk too? not fancy love this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadtrucker Posted August 13, 2012 #508 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) I guess you can try the San Pedro Fish Market, or anywhere at ports o call it is a few blocks from the hotel, gets kinda busy on weekends. sanpedrofishmarket dot com Edited August 13, 2012 by bigbadtrucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usviking Posted August 13, 2012 #509 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Can you tell me how much a cab fare is from the cruise ship port to long beach airport to pick a rental car? I have had decent success estimating taxi rates by using the following web site: http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.p...=Long-Beach-CA By entering your from and to addresses, this site uses google maps to estimate the fare for light, medium, and heavy traffic. For a taxi ride from World Cruise Center (600 N Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, California) to LGB, taxifarefinder.com gets a 12.6 mile trip at $37.62 + tip for light traffic, $41.38 + tip for medium traffic, and $46.08 + tip for heavy traffic. Unfortunately, the site does not give the date for the rates being used for Long Beach as it does for Seattle. A quick search at Yellow Cab for Long Beach (http://longbeachyellowcab.clickforward.com/rates/) shows that the initial charge is $2.85 plus $0.30 for each additional 1/9th mile plus wait-time charges. The calculated fares suggest to me that the rates being used by taxifarefinder.com are close enough for estimating purposes. It is possible that a flat rate may apply. Another member reported that flat rates are posted inside the taxi, which I did not think to ask about or look for on our last taxi ride. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux Posted August 14, 2012 Author #510 Share Posted August 14, 2012 San Pedro Fish Market, Crusty Crab at the Ports of Call. Downtown you have Baramee and the 7th Street Chophouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauty1492 Posted August 15, 2012 #511 Share Posted August 15, 2012 thanks! I see a cab from LAX to the Pier is around 35-40 so I definitely ask about a flat rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usviking Posted August 16, 2012 #512 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have had decent success estimating taxi rates by using the following web site: http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.p...=Long-Beach-CA By entering your from and to addresses, this site uses google maps to estimate the fare for light, medium, and heavy traffic. .... The link shown is not working. Here's another try to provide a valid link. http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=Long-Beach-CA . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usviking Posted August 16, 2012 #513 Share Posted August 16, 2012 thanks! I see a cab from LAX to the Pier is around 35-40 so I definitely ask about a flat rate. My only direct experience with taxi fares in Long Beach/San Pedro is from LGB to Crowne Plaza so I hesitate to comment, but $35-$40 seems low for a taxi fare from LAX to the pier unless it is available as a flat rate. For a taxi ride from LAX to World Cruise Center (600 N Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, California), taxifarefinder.com suggests a 19.8 mile trip at $56.62 + tip for low traffic, $59.44 + tip for medium traffic, and $62.98 + tip for heavy traffic. A lower flat rate, of course, could very well be available. I cannot vouch for taxifarefinder.com except when I have used it as a tool to estimate fares in Seattle and Long Beach, it has been close enough to actual to satisfy me. I hope that you are correct about the fare from LAX to the pier and others with direct experience will comment. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux Posted August 28, 2012 Author #514 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Here are my recs for dining in Downtown San Pedro: 7th Street Chophouse (steakhouse) http://www.7thstreetchophouse.com/live/ Beach City Grill (eclectic) http://www.yelp.com/biz/beach-city-grill-san-pedro Raffaello's (Italian) http://www.yelp.com/biz/raffaello-ristorante-san-pedro San Pedro Brewing Company (eclectic) http://sanpedrobrewing.com/ Neil's (Italian) http://www.neilspasta.com/Info.html Think Cafe (eclectic) http://www.yelp.com/biz/think-cafe-san-pedro Baramee (Thai) http://www.barameethairestaurant.com/online/ Alcapulco's (Mexican) http://www.yelp.com/biz/acapulco-mex...tina-san-pedro Whale and Ale (English Pub) http://www.whaleandale.com/ Mishi's Strudel http://www.mishisstrudel.com/ Happy Diner - Small Diner http://happydinersp.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliesMom Posted August 28, 2012 #515 Share Posted August 28, 2012 We've been to Whale and Ale ... very good food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauty1492 Posted August 29, 2012 #516 Share Posted August 29, 2012 We will be staying at the Crowne is there near by stores for suntan lotions, beer, wine? thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello Posted August 29, 2012 #517 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm not sure if this is the closest location .... when we were at the Crowne Plaza this past May, we walked up to CVS ... it may have been a @ 5 - 10 minute walk ... we actually passed Mishi's Cafe (which has great comments on this thread), but we had already had lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tml1230 Posted September 1, 2012 #518 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Wineaux, i have justed finished reading all 26 pages....you are to be commended for your efforts on this year longwonderful story of San pedro....we are staying at the Crown in October and have found your thoughts and suggesttions to be very very helpful...thanks very much, terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux Posted September 5, 2012 Author #519 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Wineaux, i have justed finished reading all 26 pages....you are to be commended for your efforts on this year longwonderful story of San pedro....we are staying at the Crown in October and have found your thoughts and suggesttions to be very very helpful...thanks very much, terry And I thank you for reading ALL 26 pages!! I hope this thread is able to help people experience the "real" San Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted September 15, 2012 #520 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Leaving Mon. AM for LB and the Inspiration. Driving from SD. Any freeway issues, besides the usual, that we should know about ? Thanx, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted September 15, 2012 #521 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Leaving Mon. AM for LB and the Inspiration. Driving from SD. Any freeway issues, besides the usual, that we should know about ? Thanx, Pat I get all my latest info from here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PatriciaF Posted September 15, 2012 #522 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Leaving Mon. AM for LB and the Inspiration. Driving from SD. Any freeway issues, besides the usual, that we should know about ? Thanx, Pat No--no freeway issues during the day but the 22/605/405 intersection is oftentimes closed at night. The 7th St offramp is open again is you were planning to drive surface streets across LB rather than take the 405 to the 710. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMRick Posted September 15, 2012 #523 Share Posted September 15, 2012 We have always stayed at the Crowne. Thinking of staying here because they offer more than the Crowne, and I'm not getting a good bid price on the Crowne. Is it safe, clean, and still close to stores like the Crowne? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcruisers Posted September 15, 2012 #524 Share Posted September 15, 2012 We have always stayed at the Crowne. Thinking of staying here because they offer more than the Crowne, and I'm not getting a good bid price on the Crowne. Is it safe, clean, and still close to stores like the Crowne? Thanks. Where will you be staying? I see you have stayed at the Crowne but are staying somewhere else now? Which hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMRick Posted September 15, 2012 #525 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Where will you be staying? I see you have stayed at the Crowne but are staying somewhere else now? Which hotel? Sorry, that was dumb of me LOL: san pedro inn andsuites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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