Best hotels in Gardena
Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles Redondo Beach
2420 Marine Avenue, CA, 90278
Popular with business travelers visiting local Silicon Beach, this Residence Inn hotel has all the amenities you need to feel at home. There’s free breakfast, handy workspaces, plus a kitchen where you can cook up whatever takes your fancy. Extended stay guests will love the on-site laundry facilities and 24/7 market.
Rodeway Inn Gardena Los Angeles South
15,607 Normandie Avenue, CA, 90247
A fuss-free inn with a fitness center and an outdoor pool, Rodeway decks out its rooms with homely touches. Rooms have private bathrooms equipped with useful features such as hairdryers, plus TVs. Best of all, this hotel is within walking distance of Gardena’s energetic center.
Best Western Plus Gardena Inn & Suites
144,00 South Western Avenue, CA, 90249
Bearing three stars, an outdoor heated pool and strong reputation, this Best Western hotel is favored by families. Some rooms are decked out with sofa beds and kids under 13 stay for free. The in-room microwaves and refrigerators are ideal if you need to heat up a snack for younger guests.
Where to eat in Gardena
Sakae Sushi
1601 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, CA, 90247
A lunchtime favorite in Downtown Gardena, Sakae Sushi is a paradise for lovers of Japanese flavors. The California roll is the specialty on offer here, but you can pair combinations of tamago maki and inari sushi, or a combination, and pay by the box.
Painter’s Tape
1725 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, CA, 90247
This modern-American neighborhood restaurant takes care in selecting the right produce for its sample menu, which contains vibrant vegetarian dishes. Try broccoli charred with ranch spice, garlic-grilled zucchini or dig into an indulgent meat dish – there’s Texas toast, Okinawa hush puppies and beef belly steak.
The Crab Shack
15460 South Western Avenue, CA, 90249
If Cajun-spiced seafood is your thing, step into The Crab Shack – Gardena’s crawfish and oyster bar. Grab a table to sample delights like clam chowder, spiced shrimp and crab burgers. Can’t decide on a single dish? Order up a small plate from their menu to sample a few dishes at once.
What to do in Gardena
Gardena Willows Wetlands Preserve
1202 West 170th Street, CA, 90247
Escape to Gardena’s best recreation spot and you’ll be rewarded with true tranquility. This is one of few native wetland habitats left in Los Angeles County. Across its 14 acres, you might see conservation work in action – and, of course, the many bird and butterfly species that call this place home.
Alondra Park
3850 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, CA, 90260
Alondra Park is something of a recreational hub for Gardena and the nearby communities of Torrance, Lawndale, Hawthorne and El Camino Village. Locals and visitors alike come here to play baseball, skate, fish and see outdoor concerts. You can even join a summer class to learn about technology, crafts or martial arts.
Gardena Bowling Center
15707 Vermont Avenue, CA, 90247
Planning a family day out in Gardena? Load up the rental car and head over to Gardena Bowling Center, a place with leagues for all levels. There’s a cafe, an arcade and billiards tables – all presented the traditional way, in a venue that’s been going strong since 1948.