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L.A. Fleet Week® is a celebration of U.S. armed forces at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. The four-day festival will host active military ships along the L.A. Waterfront and feature public ship tours, military exhibits, aerial demos, live music and entertainment, food and fireworks, educational programs, and more.
Since 1821, when this then-Mexican harbor town opened to foreign trade, San Pedro has been a hotbed of shops fulfilling the material needs of travelers, sailors and locals. Today, its relaxed, working class atmosphere is an interesting contrast to some of its more affluent neighbors. From the bustling L.A. Waterfront to the fast-changing Downtown shopping and arts district, San Pedro's small, locally owned businesses still rule the scene. Friendly store owners will tell you their history while helping you find the perfect purchase. Read on for some of the best places for apparel, accessories, and recreational gear in town.
With its long history, busy port and easy-going vibe, one could argue that San Pedro itself is a hidden gem in Los Angeles. From its working class neighborhood roots, a thriving local art scene and plenty of curiosities to explore have emerged. The following are a few of the more under-the-radar sites and events to enjoy.
It’s time to stop watching "Point Break" re-runs and book the Surf Lesson Room Package at The Westin Los Angeles Airport.
Soak in the soothing golden Southern California sunshine and treat yourself and your group to an outing by one of the world-famous beaches of Los Angeles. With up to 300 days of sunshine and blue skies and miles of stunning picture-perfect coastlines, L.A. is home to scores of waterfront activities from boating to surfing. Read on for our guide to L.A.’s most exciting group activities by the ocean.
Home to the busiest port in America, San Pedro offers a wide range of dining options that go far beyond seafood. From global cuisines to the largest seafood restaurant in California, read on for the best restaurants in San Pedro.
The Hotel Erwin - the cheerful, mid-century style boutique hotel in Venice Beach, has been helping California dreams come true since 2008.
Parts of Venice may have gotten fancy. But the neighborhood’s artsy, hippie side is still very much intact - in the people, the colorful murals on the sides of buildings and even residences, and most certainly on the world-famous Venice Boardwalk. Kids and adults alike find Venice easy to love. Here are 12 of the many reasons it’s one of the most desirable places for families to visit and live in Southern California.
Avital Tours is a food + storytelling "walking-talking dinner party" tour that has a small group discovering a fascinating chunk of the city with a prix-fixe menu of some of the best food in a 20-block radius.
Aqua Surf School began in Santa Monica with the goal to educate and inspire its students to live happier and healthier lives through surfing. “As a business, we take into consideration how can we help the most people and make the healthiest impact on this earth,” says King. “We partner with companies like Heal the Bay and the Police Activity League, offering free surf lessons for people to build positive lifestyles, promote ocean safety and environmental awareness.”
