Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Bring your friends and family to explore and be inspired by the history surrounding Port Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum. Here are a few details and benefits of visiting the Los Angeles Maritime Museum.
Where Is The Los Angeles Maritime Museum Located?
The Los Angeles Maritime Museum is located at Berth 84, San Pedro, CA 90731. If you will be using a GPS to get here then the address is 600 Sampson Way, San Pedro, CA 90731. Via car, if you are driving from the north you can get here using the 110 south freeway and exiting at 1A for CA-17. Take exit 1c towards Harbor Blvd turning left on 6th street.
If you are driving from the west or south you will head east on 22nd street, make a left onto Miner street, another left onto Harbor Blvd and then a right on 6th street. There is parking available across from the museum for free. Coming via other transportation, The San Pedro Trolley makes frequent stops at the museum. You can also take the silver line south on the Metro. Visit the Metro trip planner for the best route options.
What To Do At The Los Angeles Maritime Museum?
Enjoy the many exhibits that The Los Angeles Maritime Museum currently has on display. These exhibits are full of harbor history.
- Angels Gate Tugboat – climb aboard and take a narrated tour of this tugboat.
- Taminaru – learn about the Japanese Americans who lived in the Terminal Islands prior to World War 2.
- Poseidon Model – take a look at the original model of the SS Poseidon used in the 1972 film “The Poseidon Adventures.”
- Commercial Diving – Learn all about diving as a profession and not just a recreational sport.
- Kids Exhibit – children can come and learn all about what goes on at the harbor through interactive games and activities.
There are many more other exhibits to explore as well during your visit. Don’t forget to visit the gift shop before leaving and purchase an item that will remind you of your trip to the museum.
Other Things To Do Nearby
After experiencing all the amazing exhibits at The Los Angeles Maritime Museum you can head over to Happy Diner for classic diner foods, Niko’s Pizzeria if you are wanting pizza, Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, or Green Onion Mexican Restaurant for Mexican food, or La Bocca Felice for Italian food.
Want to extend your visit, book a stay at Studio 6 Suites San Pedro or Motel 6 San Pedro. You can stay and visit Port Fermin Lighthouse, Aquarium of the Pacific, and Wilmington waterfront park. Need some activities you can do with your children take a drive over to The Pike Ferris Wheel, Regency Fun Center, or Adventure City.
How To Get To The Los Angeles Maritime Museum From Cavalier Builders, Inc
Spending time with friends and family is so important so after meeting with our team at Cavalier Builders, Inc and going over various renovation plans head over to The Los Angeles Maritime Museum. Below are the driving directions on how to get there from our offices. Need more to do, here is another place you can visit.