Need help with California hotels!

[pclaire]

I'm still deciding whether to fly in the morning of our West coast cruise (July 17th) or get there the night before and stay in a hotel. I've heard San Pedro isn't the greatest area, but any decent hotels near the port? Does anyone know how the Sheraton is ? any help would be great!!! thanks

 

[melissa64153]

I am a travel agent......and also used to work for Princess...I do not recommend anyone traveling the day of for a cruise...I have seen and heard to many heartbreaking stories......San Pedro isn't horrible....but I would plan on eating in the hotel.....also are you going to rent a car because if you do...you could stay in Orange County.

 

[ssnyder]

I'm from San Diego and we are staying at the port the night before the cruise at the Sheraton. Part of the reason for chosing them was because they participate in the "park and cruise" program. (We wanted someplace to park the car for the week.) They provide a shuttle to the terminal.

I've not stayed there before, but I drove by a couple of weeks ago and it seemed alright. I've heard mixed reviews as to the quality though. It is a block or two off of the main road that runs beside the harbor and about 5-6 blocks down from where the Magic will dock. I wanted to be close enough that I could walk down to see the Magic in the morning.

The area itself didn't seem all that bad, at least during the day. There was no one hanging around. The homes in the immediate area (across from the entrance) were definitely lower income. But it just didn't strike me as somewhere to worry about.

I believe they participate in the "fly and cruise" program also, where they provide transfers from the airport and to the port terminal.