Day at the Park

Overlooking Long Beach

Long Beach -- Congestion is part of LA's identity. Most towns by the Pacific Ocean are even more condensed as in this photo of downtown Long Beach and the LA Harbor. Look closely and you can see the Queen Mary with her red stacks as well as Catalina Island in the background, about 26 miles from the mouth of the harbor.

Angel's Gate

San Pedro, CA -- As part of LA Harbor, Angel's Gate lighthouse has been a fixture of our port since 1913 at an original cost of about $35,000. No other lighthouse shares it's design.

Ports O Call

San Pedro, CA -- Tourists look out onto the shipping channel of the LA Harbor. The Port of Los Angeles is the worlds largest working port. Container ships of all sizes line up at the breakwater waiting their turn to pickup and unload their goods.

Overlooking the port is a New England-style village. Ports O Call was developed (I believe) back in the late 60s. Its host to restaurants, boutiques and curio shops along the stone walk, giving tourists a small taste of the East Coast. Surround the village are private yachts, harbor tour boats as well as scuba diving and charter fishing boats. The harbor is also home to many commercial fishing vessels, which are interesting to browse just after they arrive home from sea.

Lands End

A couple enjoys the sunshine at Angels Gate Park in San Pedro, CA.

Inspiration Point

Playful couple, enjoying the afternoon overlooking Long Beach and LA Harbors.