San Pedro Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience San Pedro. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Los Angeles Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise from West Harbor

• West Harbor LA 45-Minute Narrated Harbor Cruise of San Pedro

There’s no charge to visit San Pedro, as it’s a waterfront district in Los Angeles–it’s free and open to the public year-round, including its beaches. For attractions within the area, prices vary: Battleship Iowa tickets start at US$29.95, while Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is free but with a suggested donation of US$7.

Yes, San Pedro can easily be visited independently. However, as with many destinations in the greater Los Angeles area, you’ll need a car to get here, or travel by taxi or rideshare. Once in the neighborhood, hop on a propane-powered trolley to travel up and down the waterfront for free.

If it’s beach time you’re after, then plan a visit to San Pedro in July and August, when the days are hottest. Otherwise, aim for September or October for a quieter experience when the water is still warm. Avoid early summer, when clouds descend over the coastline, leading to “June gloom.”

Yes, San Pedro is a great spot for families. Watching the ships come and go from the busy port makes for a fun (and free) activity. The Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center has a playground and picnic area, while the aquarium and beaches are other family-friendly crowd pleasers.

Plan a visit for after 5pm on the first Thursday of the month, when San Pedro hosts Art Walk. The shops, restaurants, and art galleries along 4th Street to 7th Street, and from Pacific Avenue over to Palos Verdes Street, open to visitors until 9pm.