San Pedro is a district of Los Angeles County on the South Bay harbor, immediately east of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
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Metro operates a bike share system, with several stations scattered along the harborfront in San Pedro and neighboring Wilmington. Single trips are $3.50 for 30 minutes of use (credit or debit card required), or you can load a monthly pass onto a TAP card for $20 which gives you free rides shorter than 30 minutes and $1.75 for every thirty minutes after that.
1 American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial, South Harbor Blvd At West 6th Street. An impressive monument to the unsung heroes of World War II, 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. Free. 2 Angel's Gate Lighthouse, End of the Los Angeles Harbor breakwater (the 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. 3 Battleship Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1-877-446-9261.
1 Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey St, ☏ +1 310 519-0936, fax: +1 310 519-8698, info@angelsgateart.org. See website for event calendar. The Cultural Center offers a year-round schedule of gallery exhibitions, cultural events, and classes. It also provides work-studio space for 52 artists and musicians. Located on a portion of a former military post. LA Waterfront Cruises, 1150 Nagoya Way, ☏ +1 310-547-9916. Call for tour dates and hours. Boat tours of the Port of Los Angeles. Highlights of the tour include the Angels Gate Lighthouse, the Vincent Thomas Bridge, the L.A. Harbor Clock Tower, and the S.S. Lane Victory, a World War II-era Merchant Marine vessel.
Buono's Pizzeria, 1432 S. Gaffey St, ☏ +1 310 547-0655. Italian/catering $7-22. Busy Bee Market, 2413 S Walker Ave, ☏ +1 310 832-8660. This has got to be the best sandwich deli in L.A. The sandwiches are relatively inexpensive (±$7.25 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.... Around $7.25. Pacific Diner, 3821 S Pacific Ave, ☏ +1 310 831-5334. Rex's Cafe, 2136 S. Pacific Ave, ☏ +1 310 519-7190. American. Most items under $10. Slavko's Harbor Poultry, 1224 S Pacific Ave, ☏ +1 310 832-5723. Chicken/take-out. Friendly service from third generation San Pedrans.
San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th St., ☏ +1 310 831-5663. Daily 11:30AM-midnight. Has their own locally-brewed beers on tap as well as a rotating selection of microbrews from around the country. A menu of sandwiches and other pub-style food is also available.
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