Our stay at Beachrunners Inn was exquisite. The property is beautiful, clean and well managed. The…read morehost/innkeeper was friendly, inviting, and made sure we had everything we needed. We were very comfortable and satisfied. The breakfast, too, was amazing. We will definitely be back!

I've always heard of bed and breakfast establishments and decided this would be the perfect…read moreopportunity for my boyfriend and I. We were welcomed by the mother and daughter duo who made sure our stay was met to the Tea! Pat and Courtney offered us their generous hospitality. The home had such a homey feel to it that both my boyfriend and I immediately felt so relaxed when we stepped in. It is located in the heart of Long Beach so we were able to do so much during our short trip. The best part is that it was super close to one of my favorite views of the 3 major cities in SoCal (Hilltop Park). If you are traveling to SoCal and need a place to stay, I highly recommend this place if you are looking to relax during your vacation.

The bed is so comfortable! The air is ice cold. The hot water is instant. The shower is perfect…read more Everything is clean. The coffee is delicious. Most importantly...the staff is AMAZING! So friendly and helpful. You can tell they truly care about the guests and want us to have a fantastic stay. My friend Debbie that is with me, she travels for a living and her company puts her in the big "chain" hotels. She says this is in her top 5 places she has ever stayed.

This is the worst hotel experience I've ever had. I do not recommend this hotel. It's a crap shoot…read moreif you'll get a decent room. DO NOT STAY IN ROOM 40. There are two windows 15 feet high covered with blinds. There are no black out curtains so the room never gets dark. The room borders an alley with a light directly above the window. It flooded the room with light the whole night. I couldn't sleep. I got maybe 2-3 hours. I booked this room on Expedia based on these Yelp reviews. Never again. The concrete floors were sticky. One of the hand towels was dirty, it had a brown speck and the fitted sheet on the bed had a red spot. Another sheet had a hole. After my first sleepless night, I went to the front desk clerk and showed him the window. He showed me a room that was available down the hall with black out screens covering the entire window. He told me to come back after it was cleaned and I could get the room. Three hours later I returned, and the new front clerk said I couldn't have the room because he couldn't reach the guy who said I could have it even though the guy was still technically working. I was forced to take a room that was sub par on the 2nd floor or get stuck in the same room. These people will lie to your face. I will never come back. My reservation was non refundable through Expedia so they can screw you over and there's nothing you can do about it. It seems odd that most of these 5 star reviews are from elite 26 members. Is there some kickback? I thought these 5 star reviews out weighed the bad but I was wrong. Buyer beware.

A pleasant surprise!…read more A friend and I booked this hotel for the nearby Day Trip Festival for a single night. It is just a quick 10-15 minute drive to the Queen Mary Waterfront where the festival was held. The outside of this hotel looks a bit sketchy to be quite frank. It is a motel-style hotel, with outside-facing doors and only two floors. Don't let this scare you though. The interior was actually very nice and left me impressed. When we went to check in, we noticed a good amount of parking spots available at the front. There was also a cute little seating area surrounded by bamboo. The lobby was super clean and bright. There is a lot of seating available and a nice view of the pool. The pool is quite large and has some lounge area around it too. The workers at the front desk were super friendly. Check-in was a breeze and very quick. We retrieved our parking slip and left it in the car for overnight parking. We walked up the stairs and were very surprised when we got to our room. The room was huge. There was a ton of walking space around the bed which was fantastic. I was also not expecting there to be a balcony so that was a fun touch. There wasn't any furniture on the balcony but it was nice to stand on and get some fresh air. The decor and bedding was super cute. I'm glad there was a little mini fridge available too. The bathroom was also very spacious with a large shower. I liked the little stool in there and the attention to detail they paid with folding the towels and tissues. The AC blasted super cold which was great for the SoCal heat. Some of the amenities were dated like the AC unit itself and the TV, but is super understandable considering the type of hotel it is. The next morning, we called and were granted a courtesy late check-out! However, at 11:00am sharp, housekeeping knocked on the door to clean. We had to let them know that we had a late check-out. It was not a big deal but just a little annoying because we were expecting to sleep in a little longer. Overall, this was a very satisfying stay. The first impression was a little rough but it ended up being a great stay that exceeded my expectations.

We didn't feel a warm welcome by the staff when we entered the front office Memorial Day weekend…read more'26. The room was nice. We did have a view to the ocean and a balcony with two chairs. It would've been nice to have bigger shampoo and conditioner, and soap. We were only provided 1 ounce of each and a small Motel 6 budget type soap bar. We had to ask for more toiletries. Walking distance to restaurants and gourmet market. The clerk working the morning we left was warm and kind. Overall okay stay.

Checked in here late afternoon on a Friday afternoon and had one of the best welcomes. The owner…read moregave me a huge hug like we were great friends. It's a couple who runs the place, and both of them are awesome. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. If you go there, request the "guest room" - super comfy bed and plenty of space for your luggage. Comes with its own private bathroom, too. The #1 best part is the pool area. Great sized pool and spa. They keep it heated during the summer months, so it stays around 80-82 degrees. You can jump right in. There's also a spa with jets. That weekend, they had a ping pong table, so it was super fun challenging other guests to games. The landscaping is beautiful: palms, olive tree, roses, and a young plumeria that had a perfect smelling bloom. The #2 best part is the food. They know how to feed their guests! Saturday morning breakfast was eggs, boiled peanuts, and potatoes. We had late lunch/early dinner: Chicken, pulled pork (at just the right temperature), chow mein, and tons of fresh fruit. Dessert was cookies, and one of the guests brought cheesecakes from 85 degrees, so that was awesome. We basically hung out by the pool all day. It was a super fun stay and we can't wait to go back. The owners do a great job of making you feel welcome and at home. If you get lucky, the guy will show you his wine cellar and game room (if you're into games). Definitely recommended for couples who want a pool vacation. Not much privacy by the pool, but if your fellow guests are as cool as the ones we were with, it will feel like a pool party with friends.

Great ambiance! My wife and I showed up for dinner, and stayed for the games...would definitely…read morerecommend this place to any and all hungry people who love to roll dice.

****Paranormal Tour Review Only****…read more My niece is very into spooky things so she wanted to check out the Paranormal Tour at the Queen Mary for her birthday and it was quite the experience. If you are not a hotel guest, and are only going for a tour, dining, or for the day, you have to park at the Pike Parking Garage, which at 65 Cedar Ave., Long Beach. The nice thing is that they have shuttles that will take you to the Queen Mary for free. We weren't sure where they picked us up, but there is a small parking office on the first floor of the structure, and they will direct you. This was my first time at the Queen Mary, and there is such a nice view of the downtown Long Beach, especially at nice. It's gorgeous for photos. Walking around the boat was such a cool experience too. We had to ask staff to help us find the meeting point for the tour, but they were prompt at 9 pm. The tour guide gives great instructions before hand and provides some insights for what the tour will look like. There is a lot of walking and stairs that you'll have to climb, but it's manageable. It may not be a good tour if you have mobility issues because some spaces are quite tight. She did a great job giving us warnings here and there where we could have the option to opt out of a particular area because of the change in operators or visibility. There are waiting areas before these spots, so if you're uncomfortable, there is an option to sit out for some rooms. There was definitely a creepy vibe in some spots, and the tour guide gave us some good history and background of the different areas of the boat. We did experience some spooky things. Lights flickered in some areas and there was one room where the file cabinet suddenly shut on its own with no one near it. It's a great tour, especially as we are approaching October. I definitely recommend and I will be back to check out the boat during the day.

I had a horrible experience booking a room with my points due to technical issues with United…read moreAirlines via phone, web and chat. It was so bad that United Airlines directed me to The Queen Mary to get the issue resolved. Now you may be wondering the same thing I was wondering, "why would I need to reach out to The Queen Mary for a United Airlines technical issue? I reached Tim Branagan who was awesome and he informed me that he would follow up. Not only did he follow up but he also included the Director regarding getting the issue resolved. United Airlines is still working on the issue but I will definitely be booking directly with The Queen Mary at a later date.

Riverside's best kept secret! My favorite spot for a getaway! Kayla, owner and resort manager knows…read moreher stuff when it comes to hospitality. Dylan, the concierge is the best in the business. Highly recommended to anyone looking for 5 star service at a fair price.

My friends and I stayed here for Warped Tour and we really enjoyed how friendly the staff was!…read moreFront desk (we didn't get their names) and Stephanie at the breakfast room went above and beyond with their customer service!! The rooms were nice and clean too. We enjoyed our stay overall!

Great location within walking distance to restaurants, shops and the beach…read more Warm, welcoming staff. Clean, spacious, well appointed rooms. Free breakfast.

This review is for the haunted Manor experience. We absolutely loved it! The actors did such a…read moregreat job and it was so much fun. It was an interactive experience with some spooks and storytelling. I will not give it away, but it was a blast. After we were done with our experience, we checked out the small outdoor library and saw a really fun one man puppet show. (A singing zombie that was hilarious.) They had craft tables set up and carnival games where you can win a raffle for a chance to stay overnight. It was a great time and we 100% would recommend it. The bathrooms were really unique and clean as well. They set up some fun booths to shop around at with jewelry that involves raccoon teeth and possum vertebrae. Cool!

Wayyyyy over priced, staff is super rude. Food and drinks are ridiculous priced and horrible…read more There's pretty much nothing to do when you get there unless you want terrible food and over priced merch. With so much competition for fun things to do in the area, you may as well save your money for something else! Hard pass on next time.

This B&B blew my expectations clear out of the water. Single-handedly one of the nicest, most…read moreeasy-going vacation spots I have had the pleasure of staying in. Lovely Freda doesn't let up for a moment regarding hospitality. From her quaint and airy abode, to her incredible genuinely out-of-this-world cooking - there is no question whatsoever that I will be back at the Always Inn the next time I am in San Clemente. A wonderful experience, amplified by the incredible food from Freda herself. Couldn't recommend enough.

I stay here when visiting my son and his family in San Clemente. I've stayed at many B and B'a…read moreover the years. None have the perfect combination of fabulous location, amenities including an individual patio for each room, a hostess/owner Freda who can and for me pulled a rabbit out of a hat when a planned family event derailed and Freda learning of the problem jumped in at the last minute to organize a better alternative. I so enjoy returning and while here , I look forward to beginning my day with a fabulous varied breakfast and being greeted by this fabulous caring extraordinary B and B owner, Freda.