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    Korean Bell of Friendship - Sunset

    Korean Bell of Friendship

    4.7(606 reviews)
    1.6 miSan Pedro

    If you haven't been to the Korean Bell of Friendship, you're missing out on a hidden gem in the…read moreSouth Bay. It is a symbol of friendship and community not just to South Korea, but Koreans living in United States. It is also a beautiful landmark surrounded by the cliffside vista of the Pacific Ocean below. There is also a basketball court nearby and a good amount of picnic grounds. It can get pretty windy and cold here, so be sure to come prepared for both!

    Why does it take years and moving away to actual experience places that's been there for a while. A…read morenice sunny afternoon driving around and seeing what's there to offer. Plus it's been decades since I was last around this area. There's so many stops along the way during our drive which this was the first along the path. It's a nice decent size park that it part of. A good amount of parking in the lot next to the basketball courts. Right along the bell is a massive grassy knoll where people were enjoying picnics and laying out. Of course today was beautiful but it was quite windy. Didn't help that the park was little higher than the rest so it made the wind a bit more aggressive. The focal point, the massive bell. With a walkway that leads you to the prize possession. Right in the middle looking out to the Pacific Ocean, she sits there on full display. The bright beautiful color of the details painted was a sight to see. Stairs leading up to the bell where you could walk around. It is roped off. Regardless whatever side you're looking at, it's was quite amazing. Something like this on a hill that's part of the city. If you walk down the grassy knoll, the view of the pacific ocean and cliffs were spectacular. Having a seat and just taking it all in was nice. It was windy so it did get cold but on a nice sunny and clear day, you could see miles and miles of the coastline and tide pools. These little hidden spots in the city are cute when you find them. There's also a little playground around the corner from the bell by the exit and entrance.

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    Korean Bell of Friendship - Such a beautiful place

    Such a beautiful place

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    Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge

    Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge

    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.8 miSan Pedro

    Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge is probably one of the most scenic areas of San Pedro, California…read more This is a marine refuge area that is bordered by the ocean on one side and the cliffs of San Pedro on the other. The refuge itself has a beautiful set of tight pools as well as some old cement structures from homes and businesses of times gone past. As the warning signs proclaim, they ask you to be careful of falling rocks. This is because of the fact, if you look up, you see that there's not only rocks, but vegetation, and even some homes that are right on the edge of the cliff. This being said, I would imagine you don't have to worry too much about any of those things falling down on you unless there is a rain storm going on or something like that. As would be expected, this is a very beautiful and nature driven environment. Here, you will find seashells, ocean, rocks, crabs, and all one would expect. Overall, this is a very beautiful Southern California location. It's a great place to visit, take a walk around, and explore the nature of the costal environment.

    Wasn't aware these tide pools existed. I noticed the walkway first. Very cool. Lots of marine life…read moreand large shells. It's the perfect place to view and learn about ocean life with the kids. The beach is mostly rocks and the side of the hill that has fallen over the years, including succulents from homes that the ground squirrels run and play around. Numerous ground squirrels. Look like they've been eating well. During low tide, you can walk all the way to Sunken City. It's paid parking if you decide to park at the beach. There's plenty of free street parking in the nearby neighborhood.

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    Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge
    Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge

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    Fort MacArthur/LA Air Force Base

    Fort MacArthur/LA Air Force Base

    4.5(15 reviews)
    0.9 miSan Pedro

    I served here, back when it was still Ft. MacArthur. Since the USAF took over, I've stayed here a…read morenumber of times. The changes seemed strange at first! The lodgings are very nice, and I look forward to returning.

    My friend and I were in Los Angeles to attend the Rose Bowl and needed a respectable place to stay…read morein a safe area, so I was pleased when I found out that DOD lodging was available in LA County. Located in San Pedro, Fort MacArthur is a converted Army installation that is a satellite annex for LA Air Station in El Segundo, primarily functioning as a housing complex for active duty service members stationed in the greater Los Angeles area. The lodging complex is operated by Air Force Inns and offers several different rooms that vary in size depending on service member status and length of stay. The buildings that comprise the rooms are of Colonial Spanish design, with stone accents and Spanish tile roofing -- definitely a Southern California look! The room we stayed in was only $70.00 per night, a bargain when compared to the average cost of accommodations in Los Angeles! The room was clean and moderately sized, consisting of a bathroom, fold out sofa, kitchen with pots, pans, and a coffee maker, and a separate bedroom. There were several windows that permitted ample light, although we kept them closed due to the chilly daytime temperatures. All in all, I would highly recommend staying here if you are a military service member (Active, Guard, or Reserve) or a dependent thereof and would like a safe and reasonably priced location to lay your head while in LA. Lastly, there are a variety of good restaurants merely a short drive away, with great burrito joints and several places to eat breakfast, you won't have to venture far to get something to eat!

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    Fort MacArthur/LA Air Force Base - The cottage we stayed in .

    The cottage we stayed in .

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    The pool

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    Muller House Museum - a lot of loving care goes into the landscaping

    Muller House Museum

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.9 miSan Pedro

    I really don't need nothin' fancy in this life. Sometimes I just need a scenic trip to San Pedro…read moreon a Sunday afternoon. I drove down Palos Verdes Drive from Redondo, surrounded by views of the yellow wild mustard in bloom on the PV hills, & could see hang gliders off the bluffs at Trump National. I love how the crazy inclines in the road at Portugese Bend scares hell out of the tourists and they go 2 miles an hour, gripping their steering wheels.....haha.....but I digress. Anyway, today's adventure destinations included the Muller House Museum, which is open a few Sundays each month, in addition to group tours by reservation. San Pedro Historical Society volunteers give guided tours of the house, you're not allowed to wander around unescorted. A $3 donation is suggested, I gave more. If you love antiques, vintage woodwork & tile, and cool old artwork.....this is the place for you. I had a dream the other night about the stairway leading to my grandparent's attic in their old house in Chicago, and the Muller House stairs were almost identical, crikey. As was the bathroom tile, the bookcases by the fireplace, the rugs, and more. I went back in time. No photos are allowed inside the house or I would have gone wild with my camera. The Stickley furniture in the Muller House living room is not original to the house, but it sure is cool. The house does have its original windows, I could tell by the waviness of the glass. The doorknobs are original, and the original shower head in the downstairs bathroom is too cool. The original piano is there, as well as all the original light fixtures...operated by push button switches on the walls. The beautiful original floors are African Gum wood & walnut. The house has been meticulously restored from what was almost a ruin. They showed me photos of what the property looked like when it was donated to the Historical Society. The house was built in 1899 by Edward Mahar for his parents, at a different San Pedro location....but they decided not to move in. They wanted to stay in Wilmington, which was the social hub at that time. So the house was bought by William Muller, and moved to a different SP location....by mules! Then, in 1984, when the house was donated for use as a museum, it was moved yet again....to its present location atop a hill overlooking the harbor. Muller was a ship builder, so I'm guessing he would have approved. In fact, my tour guide told me that San Pedro is expanding its cruise ship terminal to this end of town (to make it easier for captains to turn the big ships around), so at some point the Muller House will have views of passing cruise ships in the harbor. The downstairs of the house includes the living room, two dining rooms, enclosed sun porch (used as an office way back when & now the museum's gift shop), kitchen (complete with vintage appliances), and full bath...the one with the old shower head. Volunteer guides were picking fragrant roses from the gardens & putting them on the big dining room table when I was there. Then my guide took me up the narrow wood staircase (reminiscent of the one that led to my grandparent's attic), where I saw two large bedrooms and another full bath. Two bathrooms in a house of this era was unheard of, and the upstairs bath was huge, with a tub in the middle of the room. I announced that I wanted to move in. This house is so quiet, due to the plaster walls. I could be quite comfy there. I had to settle for purchasing a little book (for 3 bucks) that tells the house's story in detail & includes a bunch of photos. I did have a wonderful time today chatting away with the friendly volunteers & asking a zillion questions. Muller House Museum is not a huge house, but it sure is a perfect place to stop and smell the roses while you get lost in time. I'm betting my grandparents will be in my dreams tonight.

    This two-story colonial revival house was built in 1899 by Edward Mahar. Capt. William Muller(an…read moreearly shipbuilder who built the Catalina Steamers for the Banning family) bought the house in 1901. The Muller family lived in the house for many years. They later donated it to the San Pedro Bay Historical Society who refurbished and now operates it. It's furnished as a family home to reflect the style of the 1920's. It's open the first three Sundays of the month from 1pm-4pm. Guided tours are available on these days and admission is free. The house was declared Cultural Heritage Monument #254 in 1982.

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    Muller House Museum - Roses by the front porch

    Roses by the front porch

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    Muller House Museum

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