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Cabrillo Beach, Los Angeles

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#6 of 7 in Beaches in Los Angeles
Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Cabrillo Beach is a historic public beach located in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. It is named after Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer who was the first to sail up the California coast.

Cabrillo has two separate beach areas.
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  • By Perkadventures
    Guy trip one of the stops. Tried to bay but could not get parking machine to work. Some people walking some people fishing and we were just looking. Drove to the end of the Jetty where the ships...  more »
  • By lenak63
    Cabrillo Beach is adjacent to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and an outdoor playground. Bring children to this area for education (sea creatures in the aquarium), for expelling excess energy on the...  more »
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  • By Richard Cano
    My favorite beach to picknick , play ping pong & hang out with the family , clean restrooms , showers & calm waters for the kid's. San pedro is wonderful & Beautiful
  • By Nicholas M
    Why do I always wind up going on mexican church baptism day? They seem super friendly if a little overwhelming and seem to always be there. My kids love it there regardless.
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