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Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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San Pedro
California, United States · North America
About San Pedro
San Pedro is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wilmington, 32km from Venice Beach.
San Pedro is in California, United States, with about 84,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Wilmington, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near San Pedro?
Within an hour or so of San Pedro: Aquarium of the Pacific (9 km), Knott's Berry Farm (30 km), Venice Beach (32 km), Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles (32 km).
Are there any good drives near San Pedro?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is San Pedro?
San Pedro is in California, United States, about 6 km from Wilmington.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 83,556
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.7358, -118.2923
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from San Pedro
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Knott's Berry Farm
America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Venice Beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Disney California Adventure Park
Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Cars Land (Disney California Adventure)
Disney's immersive recreation of Radiator Springs from Pixar's Cars films with the thrilling Radiator Springs Racers ride.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet
Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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The Original Pantry Cafe
A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near San Pedro
- 36 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
- 45 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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