Flight
Fly right into LGB. Long Beach Airport is a dream: easy to fly into, easy to snag your bag and be on your way. Depending on where you're coming from, you might have a connecting flight but this means you beat all that LAX traffic! Fly into LAX. Let's be honest: it'll take you less time to get from LAX to Long Beach than it will to get anywhere in LA. About 30 minutes on the 405 will put you right into our town and there are multiple In-n-Outs on the way.
Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott, Long Beach Airport Hampton Inn, Long Beach Airport These hotels are close to the airport, about 10 minutes to Lees ave and right next to the LBX Hangar - a site filled with local eats. Grab some coffee at Portola, nosh on some ramen at Silverlake Ramen and don't miss the tacos at Amorcito.
Hotel
Hotel Maya - located in queensway bay, this spot has water views and is right around the corner from the Queen Mary. The Westin Long Beach - within walking distance to The Pike and the East Village Arts District (one of Shanti's favorite neighborhoods). Hotels in DTLB are about a 15 minute drive or lyft/uber ride to the wedding.
Hotel
The Pacific Inn, Seal Beach Ayres Hotel, Seal Beach Hampton Inn, Seal Beach Seal Beach is a quaint little oceanfront town about 10 minutes from Lees Ave. Get a breakfast burrito from Nick's (toasted tortilla, please) and watch the surf or stroll along main street and pop into one of the local haunts. These hotels are also close to Long Beach's 2nd street and 2nd and PCH center.