We enjoyed our visit here today -- there is a lot more here to see than I remembered from my years…read moreliving in LBCH 25 years ago. We greatly appreciate the Jangseung at the entrance to the Korean Friendship bell , but we wish there was some interpretive signs there to explain the cultural significance of these make and female protectors of the temple. It's nice to see how the Korean bell has been preserved and cared for since we left. This always was a lovely thing to come see. Girls enjoyed the WWII gun emplacements and the Nike missile sites. There is more here to see, but regretfully we had to move on.

This is a great place to take a walk be respectful, be mindful there are people meditating artist…read moreworking and sometimes Indians doing sacred rituals. There's a really cool area again be respectful. Areas considered Indian/sacred very cool. They have events and they invite everyone. They also do not want you to take pictures with your phone or cameras be respectful, and enjoy a beautiful area. Great birdwatching also.

Rich history, here, walk around a beautiful ocean view all kinds of cool old military equipment…read more There's even a military dog cemetery vibrationally there is a spiritual vibe here when it's quiet, you could almost hear the sounds. Of the troops sometimes you hear things here great birdwatching and please be mindful don't play music or speakerphone. You can hear everything from far away here that's why there's the Korean Bell nearby enjoy a beautiful quiet walk in a serene surrounding dog friendly.

I often hike at Joan Flores Park it is such a privilege to see the exterior of Fort MacArthur…read moreMuseum. I have been hiking here since the late 90's from time to time. You just may get lucky and find someone working on the property. On my last visit to Joan Flores Park, I tried finding out information on when the museum would reopen and ran into a sign. Durning the pandemic, I was lucky to have run into an employee who gave us tons of interesting information.

I live in Long Beach California. World War 2 battle ship in my backyard…read more I highly recommend this Naval Battle ship tour. You can spend literally hours on the ship. Plenty of knowledgeable to soak up. God Bless the US Navy!! I recommend.

Who doesn't love an old historic battleship? Or at least the old game Battleship?…read more This is an informative and entertaining diversion. We spent around two hours here on the self-guided tour. There is a ton of (paid) parking in the lot so no concerns there. You can do the self-guided tour or they offer several guided tours for an additional fee. My guess is those guided tours are very good. We spoke with several of the volunteers onsite and generally, they were extremely knowledgeable about the ship. If you have mobility issues, the Iowa is not for you. Period. You will be climbing numerous ladders going both up and down. There is a hot dog stand on the ship that looked pretty good. It is named after the Iowa's canine mascot, Vicky. Overall, touring the ship was very interesting. Seeing the unbelievably massive guns in person is mind blowing. You do not realize their size until you see them in person. My only knock on the ship is the signage could be a little better. Sometimes you peek into various areas or rooms and you have no idea what you are looking at. This is well worth a visit, particularly if you enjoy military history. The Iowa (and its class of Iowa battlsehips) was a very important ship at one time. FYI, I am generally a fan of Groupon and the Battleship Iowa deal shows up often. At the time of our visit, the Groupon price was exactly the same as the price offered at the battleship entrance itself. (I think buying online on the Iowa website might have saved us a few dollars overall, if we had done that.)

On Juneteenth I attended a celebration at the Korean Bell of Friendship to celebrate freedom by…read morehelping ring the bell. It was a wonderful day, and one I recommend for others to attend, not only to feel the vibrations of the bell when it is hit with a large hanging tree trunk, but also to celebrate the liberation that was given to a criminally oppressed people. And to also understand that liberation, although won at battles, still has not full embraced and enveloped all. So that bell has not fully been rung, and thus we must continue, until we hear the greatest knell in history the one that indicates that all humans have an unfettered chance to reach their best future with confidence. The celebration was sponsored by local political players. Suitably, there were a lot of speeches. But I never hate a speech just because its long. I genuinely hear speeches because they might contain words that move me into action or new perspective, and thus I always try to hear them to understand their value. One of the most memorable speeches of the day, was a person who explained that freedom and liberty has not reached all modern day people (duh!) because freedom, true freedom, means that all have a fair and equitable chance to attain economic prosperity. And from my limited perspective, what she said made sense, a whole lot of it. A person might have the freedom to wear what they chose, to eat what they crave, to dance in their style and funk, to offer their devotion to their deity. However, if all these freedoms do not include a chance to build wealth, without external interruption that is driven by who a person is, then freedom is superficial. Yes, money is the root of all evil, but money is also the foundation for legacy, protection and choice, and, well, freedom. And thus, she reminded all present that we must continue to fight against injustice and thus the bell rang and made each of us an instrument of peace. Beyond speeches from political leaders there was also songs performed by vocalists- a mother and daughter. A lot was happening fast, and sometimes the sound system gave up, so I am afraid I did not get their names. But I do remember them singing a song, right before the bell rung that had the following lyrics: "What would you do, if you had nothing to fight for and nothing to die for?" What would a person do in a world marked by substantial peace? Would we be happy or would we miss the fight? Meaning is the gift of the battle the persistence needed to continue even when all seems at rest? Injustice has created warriors that understand that a white flag will never be planted. The day was meant to celebrate freedom and deliver of message of positive togetherness as the moment celebrated Juneteenth using Korean spirt. But the speeches brought the seemingly opposing concepts together using the thread of a universal recognition that freedom is a wonderful thing. This link was greatly conveyed but fell short in the Mexican sweetbreads that had small Juneteeth flags planted on them. I know I am being petty because Mexican bread can be used to celebrate Juneteenth, for sure I get that. But I would have rather had celebratory bites from the Black/African American community. I know I am being petty, but, hey, that is my freedom. That choice seemed more convenient rather than being connected to the greater purpose of freedom. The last activity of the celebration was ringing the actual bell. Like 7 people, grabbed the wooden log. And we gently slammed it into the bell. The bell rung with vibrations that my skin could feel. We could slightly hug the bell to have ur bodies feel the vibrations. And the experience was memorable. I do not know how many people have the opportunity to hug a bell as it sends off vibration after being hit. But if you have the opportunity seize it, I think you will be a better person for it, or at least, know what ringing feels like on the skin not just the ear drums. As I walked back to the car, I enjoyed the blue views and ocean breeze. I also saw a kite flying high. Yes, it had a string to it, but it was flying free.

The bell is beautiful and housed in colorful, traditional Korean architecture. Statues greet you on…read morethe path leading to the bell, with plagues detail the bell's history and significance. Parking is free, with restrooms available in the parking lot. It's family friendly, with a play structure. There are beautiful, relaxing views of the ocean and a harbor. This is my third visit here. I've noticed there is significant wear and tear on some columns. I hope they can be repaired in a timely manner.

Yet another incredible show by the unbelievably talented Cirque Du Soleil Army. I have yet to see…read moreone of their shows and not given it 5 stars. This one had all the acrobatics and circus type stuff but an amazing storyline as well. Great work! Tristan

Volta, my dear, you vaulted our experience to new heights!…read more The wonder of human movement is constantly celebrated by Cirque Du Soleil and this contemporary show had a hip, new edge to it with great music and incredible talent. Still featuring their incredible live musicians, this show is a mesmerizing treat. Suitable for all ages, the performers of Cirque Du Soleil never cease to amaze me at the wonders of the human body. I loved this show, as much as O in Las Vegas. This show is tied for my favorite Cirque Du Soleil's.

This school is amazing. The staff is professional, talented, and very caring…read more My daughter has learned so much and also gained much confidence since here attendance. The price is more than reasonable for all that she gets as well. I always recommend this school to all of my friends.

We love The Dance Factory! My children have learned so much in their classes here. The teachers are…read moretalented and top notch, the culture here is one of kindness and service (dancers also serve as assistant teachers), and owner Miss Juli is just the best. The opportunities within dance are just great, and serve to strengthen children physically and build confidence too. Truly a wonderful place!

Terrible staff. Needs Kinder and mature administration with this company. Being late or missing…read moreclasses should be informed through email and not Immaturely by telling my own kid what to do when I, the parent is in charge. Teachers need to tell people their own age and not kids who are not responsible.

Helped my daughter to become a lovely young woman. Great community. Great asset to San Pedro and…read morethe surrounding area

Let's start off with this Covid messed up the launch of Little Italy, Los Angeles here in San…read morePedro. With so many amazing Italian restaurants and historical points of interest San Pedro definitely deserves your attention. There's even a free trolley that takes you around town on weekends.

I visited this location as part of my Italian club outing and I enjoyed the care the community took…read morewith the various postings of the historical developments in the area. The Italian eatery scene is varied and has something for budgets ranging from $$ to $$$$. The bar scene is also impressive that invites bar hopping excursions if that is your thing.

This small museum is really nice. Ticket is only for 5 USD…read moreand it takes about one hour tour. You can see many ships and all other staff about fishing.

My family and I came across this museum when we were visiting the fish market. It was so busy, so…read morewe decided to just check out this small museum. Parking was $10 per day, which I thought was a bit steep. As for museum admission, it wasn't too bad. We spent about an hour exploring the place in taking lots of good education about ships, boats, local fishing history, and canning industries. The ship models were the highlight of it all because they were so intriguing to see with lots of details. The staff were friendly from the entrance to the gift shop. Plan about 45 mins to an hour for the visit, since it's not a big museum. I do recommend checking it out if you are in the area.

Herb has produced several print projects for our small nonprofit and he is a joy to work with. The…read morefinished pieces are beautiful, high quality, on time and very professionally done. Can't recommend Priority One enough.

I needed 2 new replacement rubber stamps ... I brought my old stamps to Herb and picked up the much…read morebetter, larger font new stamps today. I've been here b/4 but forgot to share my thoughts then. Herb is a nice guy who knows his profession well ... Priority One ... is my "goto" for printing and related services ... efficient, reasonably priced and excellent quality