Place/area to stay tonight between Barstow and Long Beach, CA?

One of the most beautiful places you could stay is at the Mission Inn in Riverside. Way back before the advent of flight travel, it was a way station for Hollywood stars driving from Hollywood to Palm Springs. Even though it’s not particularly cheap, the ambiance is authentic and very enjoyable. Think old Spanish mission but with modern amenities. The hotel restaurant (Duane’s) is decent but a bit pretentious. Across the street at Mario’s is much better. The bar usually has a great jazz trio.

Hotwire has 3.5 star hotels in Long Beach for $89 a night or less than $60 a night at the Orange County Airport area for tonight.

I like them if I am just traveling and do not have to be in a specific part of town.

Thanks @PapaLeo & @Marina.

Also, anyone have thoughts/experience with the Queen Mary? Looks fun.

@kevbo….I’ve not stayed on the Queen Mary but did attend a party there many years ago. That’s a great idea with lots to do right in the vicinity (they probably have discount tickets for the museum, harbor tours etc). I’d say definitely check it out (keep your AAA card handy if you have one….seems most places in this area offer a discount). See ya….Gary aka wtf

Settled on the Best Western Heritage in Rancho Cucamonga. (didn’t want to arrive late in long beach) thanks all!