In the historic Port of Los Angeles, the LA Maritime Museum is a famous building from 1941 that is now a full-fledged museum. Built as a ferry terminal for workers heading over to Terminal Island, the LA Maritime Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places. After the bridge had been constructed, this building […]
Port of Los Angeles Attractions: Restaurants, Lighthouses, Harbor Tours & Aquariums
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Comprised of over 43 miles of waterfront, across the harbor from Long Beach, the Port of Los Angeles is one of the countries busiest ports. While most of it is not really accessible to the public, they are working to make the area a destination that people will want to come down and explore. I […]
Cabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro
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Right on the water in the Port of Los Angeles, the Cabrillo Aquarium is a great spot for the whole family to explore. Of course, young children will probably like it the most, but I found it to be a great aquarium as an adult as well. There was a lot to see in the […]
LA Waterfront Harbor Tour: Shipping Containers, Vincent Thomas Bridge & Angels Gate Lighthouse
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The Port of Los Angeles is over a century old, and one of the most important shipping ports in Southern California. Most people just know it as the spot in Long Beach that they never go to, but that is a mistake as the area is fun to experience and explore. The best way to […]
Chowder Barge: Fish and Clam Chowder in San Pedro
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Located right in the mix of all the shipping containers and massive hauling ships in the San Pedro Harbor is this little gem of a restaurant, situated right on the water, called the Chowder Barge. As the name so eloquently describes, this place is a barge and it serves amazing chowder, here are the details. […]
Korean Bell of Friendship
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The Korean Bell of Friendship, located in the city of San Pedro, west of Long Beach, is a beautiful and unique structure that celebrates the friendship between the Republic of Korea and the American people. It is located in Angels Gate Park and is set out in the middle of a grass field that overlooks the ocean. The […]
