If you are melting during the current LA heatwave, head straight to Point Fermin. Due to its…read morelocation at the end of a peninsula, there is a constant, multi-directional ocean breeze that keeps the park remarkably cooler compared to most of the county. Beyond the ocean views, sunken city, and the historic lighthouse, it's also a nice spot to hang out with plump, well-fed ground squirrels.

Gorgeous day at the Point Fermin Park. The facilities are nice and clean. Views of the ocean for…read moremiles. Keep an eye out for the nesting peregrine falcons while walking along the coast. The building itself was closed the day we went. Instead, we enjoyed the picnic areas along the walking path they provides pleasant shade and seating without compromising the view. I noticed there's an amphitheater area and I'm looking forward to returning to see some of their summer programming.

Can't believe it took me 3 decades to finally come here but here we are. Cabrillo Aquarium, a free…read moreaquarium with plenty to see. They have a main exhibit hall with all sorts of marine life from the biggest moon jelly you'll ever see to little predator snails to cute baby sharks. Then, you can see the discovery center which has all sorts of bones, interactive pieces, and what not. But surprisingly, our favorite exhibit was the nursery where it's a research lab where they brew up algae, breed seahorses, and all sorts of nature preservation projects. Definitely worth a walkthrough. Did I mention it's free to come here? But you can also donate and by all means, should donate, cause this is a precious institution that should remain for future generations to come. Anyway, this was a great spot for young and old folks alike. Parking is paid, maybe like $3/hr up to a max of $9?

Can't believe I didn't know about this place and I live in the South Bay. This is truly a fun spot…read moreto come to during summer with the family. Not only is it educational, but it's a great place for the whole family and it's free. You can of course make a donation but it's such a great spot to come too. You can bring your lunch and just hang. What's so neat about this place is that it's next to the Marina and there's a cool park in the same area so you can hit the water and swings area and have a picnic. As you enter they are so friendly and will answer your questions if you have any. You can also become a member and they have their perks as well. You can also get a tour with someone who works there and you can also go on your own and at your own pace. But everyone here is FRiENDLY! The bathrooms were very clean and they even had 2 big bathrooms with changing tables and for the family as well enough room for all. The displays, information and the real life bones and all they have of the whales, sharks and history and facts is so mind blowing and really keeps you interested even if you are young and older as well. So many fun facts and animals to see. Lots of cool fish and sea creatures that you can admire and just mind blowing that these were created for us to enjoy and research and some even make us laugh. The whole place was just great all around from inside to the outside just so many cool features and even a cool area for the infants and toddlers to read books, touch cool animals and just dive into fun facts. As you end your day there there is a cool shop you can get some fun stuff and snacks as well. Dangerous place to take the kids ha ha.. they have some cool squishies and fun stuffies that they will want. The prices are reasonable but for a good cause for sure. I can't wait to be back. Def a cool spot to come hang with the whole family. Parking is $3 for 1 hr and if you stay a bit longer it's ok they don't check. Bring your lunch and come hang here.

Mehhhhhh I saw the infamous rubber duck here today. Maybe it's not my thing, but I was kind of low…read morekey excited to see it. I got there and there was just something really "unepic" about it. I'm sooooo glad I didn't spend money to see it last week haha. Good thing about this place is it's pretty easy to maneuver around. The parking was FREE (something rare in LA) and the duck was pretty close. They have Acapulco and a museum if you want to explore more! There's not much else around. Nice place to walk around or have a picnic though!

It's been ages since i came down here lots have changed that is for sure and i like it. i came to…read moresee Mama and baby duck before they depart. It was nice to see it up close and in person. I'll have to come back for dinning or drinks hmm maybe someone will do an UYE or a PYE at one of restaurants near by here lol

My kids have been participating in the sports at the recreational park. Always a wonderful…read moreexperience and the coaches are so kind and good with all the kids. Can't wait to sign up the kids again for the next activity !

This is a nice park with great coastal views. Lots of parking, restrooms nearby and it's dog…read morefriendly. There's a trail nearby and the Korean Friendship Bell which is also a nice place to visit. I recently visited on a Sunday with beautiful weather and was surprised at how it was not that crowded.

I love this pool because it's in my neighborhood and my family doesn't have a personal one at home…read more However, the staff can at times seem passive aggressive and are really strict with the rules, a couple years back this seemed to be a larger issue when my son took swim lessons and there was one grouch on duty at all times during the free swims, she would be better suited as a boot camp instructor than a lifeguard....but this problem seems to have subsided this year and I haven't seen her since. The older lady at the front can seem a bit uptight if you haven't been here before, but I think that's just her personality and I don't think she means it in a harmful way. The pool is nice but there are limitations and swim tests so it's not like a fully free swim (as expected from a public pool) and the floor can get slimy and gross in the front of the pool where there is no test required to enter. I hope they fix the slimy floor because that is a build up of algae and a slipping risk...but all in all it's a really good place to know about so you can stop by when there's nothing to do or it's a bit hot.

A great spot when the weather is nice. Love everything…read moreabout it, except for one woman who seems to have a strange fascination with a family member. Constantly making strange remarks, making you feel uncomfortable. Hopefully this isnt a job that she intends to stay at. Time to move on when you play gate keeper with people. Passive aggressive behavior. Anticipating a change for any future visits.

My family enjoyed themselves. The kids have, they learned to work together. They will definitely…read moredo it again, in the near future

Everything was amazing from the views and easy paddling. The only thing is that our swan didn't…read morelight up which was one of the reasons why we went and booked the 6:45 pm. Other than that it was great

Great place to bring the family. Great rides, games and food. All sorts of different food. They…read morealso have vendors if you would like to buy all sorts of items. From clothes, decorative orchids, and a lot of other things. Get the value tickets. 30 tickets for $20. Nice way to spend the afternoon or night. This fair comes around once a year. Usually after Labor Day (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).

This is a great place to visit.. they usually hold this the weekend after labor day.. they have…read morecarnival rides, carnival games, vendors, entertainment and the best part.. food! And for being a fair the prices are all reasonable, $5 for 3 delicious carne asada tacos or funnel cake, $8.50 for a plate of 2 ribs, quarter chicken, baked beans and corn on the cob? You can't beat it! I will definitely be back next year.. it is a great place to go to and the attendees and employees are all extremely nice and friendly!

Peace Quiet Alone time ALLGods Glory Honor & Power!!!…read moreMy Sanctuary Ocean hiking Ocean breeze GSP walks Adventure

A beautiful beach or viewpoint that the locals enjoy. The…read moreSan Pedrians call this Beach ROYAL PALMS, most residents in San Pedro never knew they added White Point as some locals have said it's probably a racial thing. The entrance fee is $6.00 One way no returns. The view from above Royal Palms is beautiful. We drove down, parked, and had lunch with an awesome view of some surfers, and, as I was told, on occasion you'll see some seals on the rocks. After having lunch we went for a walk, a hidden treasure in this town. Royal Palms has public restrooms and plenty of parking. Come and enjoy the beautiful view.

Jellyfish galore! It was a very nice aquarium to go to. Now I know the difference between sea lion…read morevs harbor seals due to their showings. Going on a weekday during the summer can be a hit or miss on crowds. Great place to go to with family and friends and is a good spot to stroll along shoreline village/the pike. You do need to pay for parking at the parking garage but make sure to get your ticket validated at the aquarium so at least the cost is reduced.

What a nice aquarium! I am a scuba diver, and very critical of keeping sea creatures....some where…read moreother than the sea. However I also realize that preserving endangered species, as well as teaching younger generations about conservation is important. I thought the price was a bit steep, but they do offer AAA discounts as well as other discounts. The layout is a bit confusing, and there are not a lot of signs that say "hey this area frogs, fish, and sea turtles". We just keep wandering down different areas asking "have we seen this before?". Eventually we had seen everything. There was a show, but my friend was getting "hangry", so we did not stay for the show. There were several exhibits, where I felt like I was underwater with "my people"....(sea creatures)...The different coral, sea anemone's, fish, crabs..(I am a Cancer, so they ARE my peeps).....lobsters, sea horses...and much more. Always staff around to answer questions, and protect the touch tanks from over zealous kids. I got my under water fix, and also saw some amazing creatures.

Super cool experience! Went for a date night and had lots of fun! The staff teach you how to throw…read moreand provide the safety rules and then you're free to have fun. They serve canned and bottled drinks if you want to order that for while you play. Throwing an axe is harder than it looks, but it's an exciting activity to try! I hope this business does well. It's nice to have something different to do in the area. Hope Pine st can get built up more!

Found a Groupon for one person in a social lane for about $28 when original price is $36. I…read morereserved an 8pm time slot on a Friday night and I was surprised to find it pretty empty when I got there. It's in downtown LB so you're surrounded by many bars and restaurants. There's street parking and different structures you can park in as well. It's also on the second floor of a plaza, pretty easy to find. The inside is designed weird bc the front desk isn't obvious and you have to turn a corner to find it? There was only 1 person working that shift when I arrived. Apparently other people reserved 8pm too but they all were late so my social lane ended up being just me for a while before others joined. Sebastian did a great job of explaining the rules and he was super nice always coming around to check on me and the group of friends I randomly bumped into. He was very attentive and kind and funny! This is a great activity either for date night or a friends night out! I would definitely come come back with friends and utilize the Groupon again!