Getting There By Water
Located in San Pedro Bay, approximately 20 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, the Port of Los Angeles, 425 South Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro (tel: (310) SEA PORT/732 7678; website: www.portoflosangeles.org) is one of the world’s biggest and busiest seaports. As well as commercial shipping, the port’s World Cruise Center handles over one million cruise passengers every year and is a regular stop for visiting cruise ships. The area has also been revamped recently and now includes recreational facilities, such as a Maritime Museum, marina and aquarium.
Ferry services: The majority of the cruise ships are heading south towards Mexico, although Los Angeles is a stop on sailings to Alaska and other international destinations. There is also the Catalina Express (tel: (800) 481 3470; website: www.catalinaexpress.com), which operates a service to Santa Catalina Island (see Excursions).
Transport to the city: The shuttle bus Community Connection 142 operates from Ports O’ Call to Long Beach, where various MTA buses are available. Also at Long Beach, the Metro Rail station Transit Mall is on the Blue Line, which goes to Downtown. Taxis are also readily available.
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