San Pedro

The Fort MacArthur Museum is a U.S. Army post that was built in 1914 to guard the Los Angeles harbor and served until 1974. The Museum was established in 1985, and it is housed in the corridors and galleries of historic Battery Osgood-Farley. The Fort MacArthur Reservations houses a collection of historical structures which were part of the U.S. Army's role in the defense of the American continental coastline. These structures highlight the development of American coastal defenses, from the all big gun era of the turn of the century to the missile era of today.

The Villages at Ports O'Call complex is laid out like a port of New England on the east coast of the United States. Here you will find no fewer than 75 shops, some with an international flavor, and 15 restaurants. From here, too, you can watch the activity in one of the world's biggest harbors, Worldport LA (Los Angeles).

Victory at Sea, The 455' SS Lane Victory, a fully operational WWII museum ship, is dedicated to merchant mariners and US Naval Armed Guard lost at sea in time of war. There are two great onboard museums, filled with large ship models and nautical memorabilia.This historic ship is supported by summer day cruises off Catalina.

The Los Angeles Maritime Museum (pier 84, bottom of 6th Street), houses items and photographs relating to the history of the port.The Museum is housed in the 1941 Municipal Ferry Terminal.

In San Pedro can be found the Cabrillo Marine Museum, housed in the enclosed 70-year-old public-baths and in several small houses in which the aquaria are situated.

Point Fermin Park in San Pedro is a 37 acre reserve on the Pacific coast. There is a lighthouse with views of Catalina Island.