Well I figured out that it was Long Beach

I used to hold some events at the LB Ren when I was on the board of an association.

Haven't been there since the renovation, but the staff were quite good when I was there. Besides the points, the staff was of the reasons I switched the mtgs from Sheraton Cerritos to LB Ren.

It's got an excellent location on Ocean & Pine. Pine has a # of bars & restaurants, and the Ren isn't far from the village across the marina - can't remember the name of it, but lot of shops, restaurants, bars. Also, not far from the LB Aquarium and/or the Queen Mary.

If I was going to LB, the Ren is where I'd stay. There's also a Hyatt & Hilton downtown.

Cheers.