'''San Pedro''' is a part of Los Angeles located in the Harbor Area. It lies immediately east of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.
At the southern end of the Harbor Freeway (CA-110), or take the Vincent Thomas Bridge from Long Beach.
Get around
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<listing name="San Pedro Vintage Red Car Line" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="''+1-310'' 732-3473" email="" fax="" url="http://www.portoflosangeles.org/recreation_Waterfront.htm" hours="F-M: 10AM to 6PM" price="$1.00 all-day fare. Fare is transferable for free rides on the San Pedro Electric Trolley">A 1.5 mile long trolley line serviced by restored and recreated Red Cars, the historic trolley line that covered the Los Angeles region prior to the advent of freeways. Free parking is available at the Downtown Station at 6th Street, Ports O' Call Station at Sampson Way and Marina Station at 22nd Street.</listing>
See
American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial. outh Harbor Blvd At West 6th Street. ree. An impressive monument to the unsung heroes of WWII, the men of United States Merchant Marine Service. These men took the same risk as U.S. Navy vessels without the benefit of being in an armed and armored ship to provide needed supplies to Allied forces in the Europe and Pacific War theatres.
Angel's Gate Lighthouse. nd of the Los Angeles Harbor breakwater. he closest land viewpoint is from the fishing pier at the end of Oliver Vickery Circle Way. A historic lighthouse that has stood watch over the Port of Los Angeles since 1913.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. 720 Stephen White Drive. '+1 310'' 548-7562. nfo@cabrilloaq.org. ttp://www.cabrilloaq.org/. u-F: 12 noon-5PM, Sa-Su: 10AM-5PM, Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. ree, but suggested donations are: Adults - $5.00, Children and seniors - $1.00. Parking: October through May - $1.00 per hour (max $7.00), June through September - $1.00 per hour (max $9.00). A small, but complete aqauarium. Learn about the natural history of the area through live exhibits, beach tours and classes.
Fort MacArthur Museum. attery Osgood-Farley Historic Site. 601 S. Gaffey Street. ngeles Gate Park. '+1-310'' 548-2631. tmac@ftmac.org. '+1-310'' 241-0847. ttp://www.ftmac.org/. u, Th, Sa-Su and Holidays: 12 noon to 5PM .
Korean Bell of Friendship and Bell Pavilion . affey and 37th Street. ngels Gate Park. ttp://www.sanpedrochamber.com/champint/korenbel.htm. ree. This bell was presented to the people of Los Angeles by the people of the Republic of Korea in 1976. The bell is rung four times each year: the Fourth of July, August 15 (Korean Independence Day), New Year's Eve, and every September to coincide with bell ringings around the country to celebrate Constitutuon week.
Los Angeles Maritime Museum. 00 Sampson Way. erth 84, Foot of 6th Street. '+1 310'' 548-7618. '+1 310'' 832-6537. ttp://www.lamaritimemuseum.org/. u-Sa: 10AM-5PM, Su: 12 noon-5PM. dults: $3.00, Youth and Senior Citizens: $1.00, Children: Free.. This museum of maritime history, housed in the former San Pedro Ferry Terminal building, includes 700 ship models and other nautical paraphernalia.
Marine Mammal Care Center. 601 S. Gaffey Street. ngels Gate Park. '+1 310'' 548-5677. nfo@marinemammalcare.org. '+1 310'' 548-6394. ttp://www.marinemammalcare.org. aylight hours. ree. Watch while volunteers tend to recuperating seals, sea lions and other animals.
Muller House Museum. 542 South Beacon St.. ttp://www.sanpedro.com/sp_point/mulrhsmu.htm. PM - 4 PM, first three Sundays of the month. ree, but donations appreciated. A beautifully restored historic home, the Muller House has tours of the interior of the house three times a month. The Colonial Revival house, built in 1899, is furnished with examples of Arts and Crafts furnishings and hosts rotating exhibits. Tours are also available by appointment. There is an onsite gift shop.
Point Fermin Lighthouse and Park. 07 Paseo Del Mar. '+1 310'' 241-0684. ttp://www.pointferminlighthouse.org/. u-Su 1PM-4PM. ree; donations are requested. This lighthouse, built in 1874, can be seen seven days a week from the park surrounding it. Tours of the interior are given every hour during operating hours. No longer in active use, the lighthouse has a fascinating history, including usage as a military lookout post during WWII. The highlight of the tour is a climb to the lighthouse tower. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and children less than 40 inches in height may not be admitted to the tower.
S.S. Lane Victory. erth 94. ake the Harbor Blvd. exit from either the 110 or 47 and continue straigt across Harbor Blvd.. '+1 310'' 519-9545. slanevictory@juno.com. '+1 310'' 519-0265. ttp://www.lanevictory.org. aily: 9AM-3PM. 3. The S.S Lane Victory is a WWII era Merchant Marine vessel that carried cargo for the war effort. The ship is open to explore and contains two museums, one in each of its cargo holds. During the summer, the ship takes cruises around San Pedro Skatepark. nder the 110 freeway at Channel Street. ttp://www.sanpedroskateparkassociation.org/. What started out as a renegade skate park is now an officially sanctioned, 501(c)3 organzation run skatepark with a round bowl, square bowl, and a vertical wall known as the _ggnarwhal_h.
Knoll Hill Dog Park. 00-349 Knoll Drive. '+1 310'' 514-0338. ttp://www.dogparks.org/. aylight hours. ree. Travelling with Rover? Let him run free in this off-leash park overlooking the Harbor.
Buy
Farmer_fs Market. ld Town near the intersection of Mesa & 7th. '+1 562'' 449-9299. ttp://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/showMarket?marketid=718. : 9AM-2PM. Farm fresh produce, baked goods, lunches, crafts, and plants.
Ports O' Call Village. 100 Nagoya Way. ttp://www.sanpedrochamber.com/champint/portcall.htm. aily from 11 AM. ree admission and parking. Built in the style of a New England seaside village. Located on the harbor, its cobblestone streets are lined with specialty gift shops and restaurants.
Eat
Buono's Pizzeria. 432 S. Gaffey Street. '+1 310'' 547-0655. ttp://www.buonospizza.com/index.htm. 7.00-$22.00. Italian/Catering
Busy Bee Market. 413 S Walker Avenue. '+1 310'' 832-8660. round $5.00. This has got to be the best sandwich deli in L.A. The sandwiches are relatively inexpensive (_}$5 a sandwich) with generous portions of meat, served fast but really long lines during the lunch hour. A little out of the way, but if you find yourself down south...
Pacific Diner. 821 S Pacific Avenue. '+1 310'' 831-5334.
Papadakis Taverna. 01 W 6th Street. '+1 310'' 548-1186. ttp://www.papadakistaverna.com/. aily for dinner at 5PM. 14.00-$70.00. Fine Greek dining
Rex's Cafe. 136 S. Pacific Avenue. '+1 310'' 519-7190. ost items under $10.00. American.
Slavko's Harbor Poultry. 224 S Pacific Avenue. '+1 310'' 832-5723. ost items under $5.00. Chicken/Take-Out. Friendly service from third generation San Pedrans. Try the deep fried nuggets and a bottle of Croatian beer.
Think Bistro. 420 W 25th Street. '+1 310'' 519-7190. 10.00-$20.00. Pasta/Seafood
The Corner Store. 118 W 37th Street. '+1 310'' 832-2424. nder $10. Charming coffee shop, market and community hang out.
The Lighthouse. 08 W. 39th Street. '+1 310'' 548-3354. nder $10. American
Neil's Pasta and Seafood Grill. 83 W. 5th St. 10-548-3495. ttp://www.neilspasta.com/. Neopolitan and Southern Italian. A cozy, romantic atmosphere with excellent service and some of the best Italian food in the South Bay.
Drink
Sleep
Best Western Sunrise Hotel - Ports O'Call. 25 S Harbor Boulevard. '+1 310'' 548-1080. PM. 2 noon.
Doubletree Hotel San Pedro. ormerly known as Marina Hotel San Pedro. 800 Via Cabrillo Marina. '+1 310'' 514-3344. ttp://www.marinahotelsanpedro.com. PM. 2 noon.
Sheraton - Los Angeles Harbor. 01 S. Palos Verdes Street. '+1 310'' 519-8200.
Get out
Palos Verdes
Long Beach
Catalina Island