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A working harbor with deep roots

Wilmington operates as the residential heart of the Port of Los Angeles, where massive container cranes and oil refineries form the backdrop to daily life. Founded in 1864 by Phineas Banning, this community preserves remarkable 19th-century landmarks amid heavy industry. The Banning Museum showcases Greek Revival architecture, while the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum stands as the region's only remaining Civil War site. The newly opened Wilmington Waterfront Park creates 30 acres of green space with walking paths offering views of working maritime infrastructure.

Authentic flavors and local character

The dining scene reflects the area's working-class Latino heritage. Los Tres Cochinitos serves authentic Mexican fare 24 hours daily, while the Chowder Barge, a floating restaurant built for a 1935 Clark Gable film, remains the city's oldest waterfront dining spot. Avalon Boulevard's palm-lined corridor, planted for the 1932 Olympics, anchors the commercial district with murals depicting local history.

Strategic harbor access

Business travelers visiting port facilities will find practical proximity to the nation's busiest container port. Long Beach Airport sits 8 miles away, LAX 16 miles distant. A rental car provides efficient navigation, though Metro buses connect to downtown Los Angeles. Santa Catalina Island ferries depart from adjacent San Pedro, 22 miles offshore.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington

Can I use my miles on Delta Stays to book hotels in Wilmington?

Yes, you can use your Delta miles for your hotel reservation in Wilmington, or you can opt for a miles-plus-cash combination to provide more booking options. When you log in to your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will also discover Member offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What is the benefit of booking my Wilmington hotel directly on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To receive your miles, make sure to log in to your SkyMiles account or provide your SkyMiles number during checkout when making a cash payment. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Is it possible to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. We recommend reviewing the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. You'll find that some rates are refundable, while others are non-refundable. Changes and cancellations to your booking may result in a different amount of miles earned and awarded to your account.

Can I use my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card to book?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you enjoy the advantage of earning additional miles alongside numerous valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Please note that terms apply to these offerings. Learn more about your benefits at the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

From time to time, Delta Stays may present special opportunities for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on their hotel and vacation rental bookings made through Delta Stays. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to have a Delta SkyMiles account to book hotels on Delta Stays?

No, Delta Stays is available to everyone for hotel bookings. However, by becoming a SkyMiles Member, you will unlock the ability to earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent (excluding taxes and other fees) on Delta Cars and Stays, and it is free to join. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, beyond traditional hotels, Delta Stays provides an extensive collection of vacation rentals for your travel needs. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Wilmington?

To experience Wilmington during great weather, consider a visit in September when the temperature is warm and the skies are clear without the coastal fog. For off-peak prices and fewer crowds, consider visiting during February when temperatures are cooler with a higher chance of rain and notably lower accommodation rates.

What hotels in Wilmington are near The Banning Museum?

This Greek Revival mansion reveals Victorian-era California through elegantly furnished rooms and a stagecoach barn, telling the story of Phineas Banning's role in developing LA Harbor. Fairmont Breakers Long Beach is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away. Another hotel is DoubleTree by Hilton Carson and it is within a short drive.

What hotels in Wilmington are near Drum Barracks Civil War Museum?

This preserved 1860s Union Army headquarters is Southern California's only Civil War-era military building, where guided tours reveal an operable Gatling gun and artifacts from the Army's camel corps experiment. One popular hotel is Fairmont Breakers Long Beach which is a short drive away. Another hotel is DoubleTree by Hilton Carson and it is within a short drive.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar