圣佩德罗

Located at the southern point of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, between Manhattan Beach 和 Long Beach, is 圣佩德罗, home to the busiest port in the country: the Port of Los Angeles. Also known as America’s Port, this gateway with unmistakable nautical tones is much more than a transportation hub.

Things to Do in 圣佩德罗

First off, take in the coast by way of the free 圣佩德罗 Downtown Trolley, which makes exploring simple. Popular destinations along the route include the Los Angeles Maritime 博物馆, showcasing hundreds of nautical vessels, the mile-long Cabrillo海滩, 和 the Frank Gehry–designed Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.

Another maritime must: The 战舰 爱荷华州 博物馆—the West Coast’s only battleship open to the public—offers the rare opportunity to see what it was like to live aboard this largest class of  WWII-era battleship. Choose between a self-guided tour or a more extensive guided one. Another way to explore this one-time floating city 和 get a serious adrenaline rush while you’re at it is to sign up for the Escape the Mothball Fleet 经验, a two-hour adventure that blends elements of a scavenger hunt 和 an escape room challenge. While the clock ticks, participants have to gather clues 和 complete tasks to save the ship from being retired 和 relegated to the “mothball fleet.”

Three miles south of the 爱荷华州, perched atop dramatic cliffs, is the historic Point Fer最小值 Lighthouse, beckoning visitors to explore its storied past 和 sweeping ocean vistas. 建于1874年, this Victorian-style gem has beautifully restored grounds where visitors can peruse informative exhibits before hitting the hiking trails of Point Fer最小值 Beach.

A major, non-nautical draw to 圣佩德罗 is the 朝鲜文 Bell of Friendship，位于 Angels Gate Park. The massive bronze bell sits atop a knoll offering some of the best views in L.A., highlighting the harbor 和 the Catalina Channel. The bell itself is a historic cultural monument, gifted to Los Angeles by the Republic of 韩国 to celebrate the 美国 Bicentennial 和 to honor 朝鲜文 War vets. While some would say the siren song of 圣佩德罗 calls daily, the Bell of Friendship itself rings four times a year.

Where to Eat in 圣佩德罗

Continuing further along the trolley route, stop for lunch at the 圣佩德罗 Fish Market & 餐厅, California’s largest seafood restaurant. With seating for almost 3,000, patrons come here for the famous shrimp trays—an Instagram-worthy pile of shrimp, 土豆, 和 grilled vegetables—和 ocean liner views. Other popular food stops include 锚, a casual eatery in 圣佩德罗 Square Market that’s earned a loyal following with its lobster rolls, cioppino, 和 fish 和 chips, 和 的Chori-Man, where the chorizo dishes (including breakfast burritos 和 tacos) have earned a cult-level status.

Arts 和 Shopping in 圣佩德罗

While maritime attractions 和 seafood may be a given in 圣佩德罗, there’s also an eclectic mix of arts 和 culture in this seaside town. 圣佩德罗’s own First Thursday Art Walk in the downtown arts district features more than 40 open galleries 和 studios, dozens of restaurants, 和 a variety of live music.

Shoppers will delight at 精心制作, a permanent craft marketplace located within a 1940s Port of Los Angeles warehouse, featuring wares by more than 100 independent artists 和 artisans. There are also special events 和 daily food-truck offerings.