Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, CA

Walk along the gentle and quiet beach front and experience breathtaking views of the ocean sea, dotted with the silhouettes of wind surfers against the backdrop of massive container-laden cargo ships. Beyond, the familiar outline of Santa Catalina Island at its closest point to the Southern California shore. Mile-long Cabrillo Beach is popular for swimming, surfing, scuba diving and volleyball. Take a wind surfing or jet skiing lesson. Walk to the end of the fishing pier that parallels the breakwater, and ask the locals what's running. Or bring your gear along and join them. Picnic tables, a snack bar and a playground are available. As whale-watching season nears its end, grunion season begins. Twice a month, like clockwork, these silvery fish emerge from the water at Cabrillo Beach to lay their eggs in the sand under a full or new moon. During part of the season it's legal to catch them, but by hand only! It's fun as a spectator sport, too, watching crowds of people with flashlights trying to catch these slippery fish.

Cabrillo Beach is actually two beaches: one outside the breakwater with ocean surf, and the other within the harbor, gentle and quite perfect for families with children. You can access the pier from the beach entrance to take advantage of the great fishing or just for a relaxing stroll in the sea air and a different and dramatic look back at the coast. Nearby, situated in a costal park is the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.

Cabrillo Beach
Stephen M White Drive
San Pedro, CA 90731

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Other Cabrillo Beach Points of Interest

Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

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