Set Sail for the Best Western Los Angeles Worldport

From the first moment you stepped on a cruise ship, you were hooked. Since then, you’ve sought every opportunity to head back out to sea, explore new destinations, and relish in the carefree cruising lifestyle. But it’s not only the ports of call that appeal to you. You find it equally enjoyable to explore the seaside cities from which you depart. This time, your cruise is leaving from the Port of LA World Cruise Center, so you need a hotel for the night before you leave, and the night you return. The Best Western Los Angeles Worldport in Wilmington meets your needs and then some.

Located 15 miles from LAX on the famed Pacific Coast Highway, the palm tree lined entrance to the Best Western Worldport welcomes you to Wilmington, one of the unique neighborhoods in LA's Harbor Region. You’re familiar with the Best Western brand and you’ve done your homework, so you know you’re just three miles from the cruise ship terminal, which will be very convenient in the morning.

Inside, the attractively tiled and pristine lobby includes a comfortable sitting area with couches and chairs, along with a communal workstation. The friendly desk agent welcomes you and lists the amenities you’re invited to enjoy during your stay: Wi-Fi is free and fast, the front desk is open 24 hours a day and there's free long distance. In the morning you can read a free newspaper while helping yourself to the continental breakfast, which includes cereals, yogurt, fruit, breads/pastries, juice, eggs, and of course coffee. She’s also quick with suggestions when you inquire into nearby activities and dining options.

Inside your King Guest Room, you find everything you and your partner will need for a comfortable stay. Your room is outfitted with a large work desk, flat screen television, refrigerator, coffeemaker, comfortable King-sized bed, along with a spacious bathroom with a shower and bathtub. As you unpack what you’ll need before you set sail tomorrow, you take the desk agent’s advice and take a five-minute ride share to The Banning Museum (401 E M St, Wilmington 90744).

Built by Phineas Banning (aka “the Father of the Port of Los Angeles”) the 23-room Victorian mansion was constructed in 1864 by Banning, and today the house and the surrounding 20 acres are a City, State and National Historic Landmark. You attend a guided museum tour, which includes the Banning Residence, the adjacent Stagecoach Barn, and the Improbable Gateway: The Los Angeles Transportation Legacy exhibit, in which you learn about how the formerly shallow muddy harbor became the world-class Port of Los Angeles from which you’ll depart tomorrow. Your time spent at The Banning Museum proves to be a perfectly pleasant and educational way to spend your afternoon.

Having worked up an appetite, you decide to get in your steps and walk a mile to the San Pedro Fish Market Grille, the family owned and operated offshoot of the San Pedro Fish Market, which presents high quality seafood grilled, fried, as a taco, or on a salad. To quench your thirst, you try their signature Michelada and you’re glad you did.

After your meal, you’re back at the Best Western in less than ten minutes and realize that it’s a perfect evening for a soak in the hot tub under the stars. You have the space to yourself and the hot soak has you primed for a wonderful night’s sleep in no time.

Back in your room, you climb into bed, and turn on the television for a last bit of news, before you escape to the sea tomorrow. But, it’s nice to know, once you get back, you’ll also have the friendly service, convenience, and amenities you need waiting for you at the Best Western Los Angeles Worldport.

Best Western Los Angeles Worldport
1402 W Pacific Coast Highway, Wilmington 90744
(310) 834-3400