Take a Trolley Tour.  For only 25 cents, passengers are conveyed throughout this charming seaside town on a comfortable, enclosed electric trolley. Step off and visit at any point along the route on which many of the sites and attractions in this brochure are located.

Take a ride on the Red CarFor sixty years, the Los Angeles area was served by a vast network of electric railway lines operated by the Pacific Electric Railway. Affectionately known as “Red Cars”, the Pacific Electric’s trolleys and interurban cars blanketed the Los Angeles area on more than 1000 miles of rail lines. The last remnant of the system was abandoned in 1961. Forty-two years later, a small piece of the system is being resurrected in San Pedro, as the Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Car Line.

Stroll Sixth Street and discover its delightful shops, excellent cafés, and restaurants. Enjoy the Caribbean, Japan, Mexico, Greece, the Continent, down-home, and Southern-style cuisine--all in the space of a couple of blocks. Immerse yourself in the hundreds of used books at the charming Vinegar Hill Bookstore, examine the pages of the latest best-sellers, and peruse newspapers from all over the globe at Williams' Book Store. Browse among the unusual gifts available at Figments, Reminisce, and the Drop-In Gift Shop.

Take a grand tour of the enchanting wares of the Grand Emporium on Seventh Street and enjoy a game of darts right next door at San Pedro's authentic English pub, The Whale and Ale. Select a handcrafted "whirligig" for an unforgettable gift from the B.J. Mountain Studio.

Enjoy a relaxing lunch at one of many restaurants overlooking the harbor. San Pedro's restaurants are known for excellent food and friendly service, featuring cuisine from all over the world. Dining in San Pedro is truly an international experience.

Learn about the largest working port in the nation while aboard an expertly narrated harbor cruise. You will be enthralled with all there is to see and learn.

Visit the commercial fishing docks
at Fishermen's Wharf. Much of San Pedro's tradition and heritage stems from the fishing families who came to her shores from the Mediterranean and Adriatic.

Come aboard the S.S. Lane Victory, a meticulously restored World War II, "Victory" ship. This national historic landmark, operated by the U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II houses a museum, gift shop, library, and ham radio room on board. Not wheelchair accessible, and no sandals or high heels. Berth 94, San Pedro Harbor; open daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm; guided tours available. Call (310) 519-9545 for information. Donation.

Take a trip back in history at the Muller House Museum--a recently restored turn-of-the-century house, authentically furnished with early treasures. Operated by the San Pedro Bay Historical Society, 1542 S. Beacon Street, San Pedro; open 1:00pm to 4:00pm the first three Sundays of the month. For information,
call (310) 548-3208, (310) 548-1472,
or (310) 831-1788. Admission free.

Invade Ft. MacArthur Military Museum, presenting photos, drawings, exhibits and memorabilia of Ft. MacArthur and Los Angeles Harbor defenses from 1920 through World War II. Upper Reservation Ft. MacArthur, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro; 12:00pm to 5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays. (310) 548-7705. Donation.

Take a whalewatch cruise during the migrating season of the gray whales as they venture south to the waters of Baja to bear their young and return north weeks later. San Pedro is the closest point on the Southern California coast from which to view these beautiful beasts of the sea.

Walk along the beachfront at Cabrillo Beach. Experience breathtaking views of the open sea dotted with the silhouettes of windsurfers against the backdrop of massive container-laden cargo ships--and beyond--the familiar outline of Catalina Island at its closest point to the Southern California shore.

Begin a sportswalk tour at the Sheraton Los Angeles Harbor Hotel. Sidewalk plaques honor national sports figures, many of whom hail from San Pedro. Professional and Olympic athletic honorees are feted here at a public ceremony every October.

Photo Tour of Rancho Palos Verdes - whom San Pedro shares the Peninusal with.