Beautiful park right along the cliffs of the coast. There's a historic lighthouse and a little outdoor venue that hosts Shakespeare by the Sea and Music by the Sea each summer. There is also a playground. The park is a great starting point or turn around for a nice walk along Paseo Del Mar. The only cons are some of the people you see at the park- a few hobos from time to time or idiots that drink/ start fights during the awesome events held here. read more

Point Fermin Park is is a combination of many things. You have a Historic Lighthouse built in 1874, a outside amphitheater where you can watch concerts and events like "Shakespeare By the Sea," and and incredible view up and down the Palos Verdes Pennisula. The good news is there is not enough room for a playing field of any kind making this a great picnic park. Within a five minute walk there is Sunken City, The Korean Friendship Bell, Whites Point and Royal Palms Beach, and the Nature Center. I noticed the Point Fermin Lighthouse is included in the Point Fermin Park, so I Yelped the Lighthouse on its own. It is a truly remarkable, meaningful, historical, and majestic part of San Pedro and Southern California: http://www.yelp.com/biz/point-fermin-lighthouse-los-angeles#hrid:4QLVVT04nuZ-9dyKLOKvsw/src:self Point Fermin Park is just a few minutes walk from my home and a great place to roam around trees what are older than I am, and I especially love the majestic giant fig trees. The park is home to a flock or two of Parrots, who legendarily escaped from a movies set back in the 1930's along with peacocks who also inhabit our peninsula. Generally in the late afternoon you can see and hear them squawking above head. This park catches the afternoon breeziness really well, so it can be be pleasant in the summer to beat the heat, but watch out when it cools down. One of my favorite things to do is watch the ships pass and the glider flyers soar their planes off the air-stream of the cliffs. The join the resident seagulls in dashing and whisking about the cliffs. Speaking of the cliffs, be careful NOT to climb over the rails for any reason. EVERY YEAR PEOPLE DIE. I know because I hear the ambulance go by. The sign warn people but they don't head the warning. It is sad, these people woke up that morning not thinking they were going to die over a photo, being cool, or making good on a dare. It is so not worth it. People still do. DON'T. I have also heard "lovers" leap from the cliffs into the sea. Sound kinda darkly romantic? I have been down at the bottom VIA Cabrillo Beach and unless it is an extraordinary high tide you will hit very jagged rocks long before the tide sweeps what is left out to sea. Far better to jump off something like one of the benches that populate the park into a bed of roses. I'll provide the roses! This is a great park for catch with the kids, there is a nice playground, and fresh air. If you want a tour of the Point Fermin Lighthouse check the time out. Point Fermin Park with its Lighthouse and fresh air, is a jewel in Southern California. See: http://www.sanpedro.com/sp_point/ptfmpk.htm http://www.pointferminlighthouse.org/ http://www.sanpedro.com/sp_point/ptfmlths.htm http://changmookwan.net/sanpedroinphotos/pointferminlighthouse.html read more

Lots of free parking - check. Gorgeous, peaceful views of the ocean - check. Quiet/peaceful - check. All you do is drive up Ocean Blvd until it turns into the Vincent St. Thomas bridge and make a left onto Gaffey. Take Gaffey until it ends and you're there. Bring a jacket and a picnic! Oh, and look for the "sunken city"! read more

Instantaneously serene. Twice as soothing as a Christopher Cross jam. That's hard to beat. read more

You really can't picture San Pedro or RPV any better than from Point Fermin. The views are breathtaking and the park is just big enough to really get a good workout without having to bump into too many people on a nice day. With nearby Korean Bell Park close by as well as Cabrillo Marina, you really have your choice on where you want to enjoy your day or evening. We have our marathon training club meet here for our winter training sessions since the parking is good and the grass is pretty nice. We run up the street to the trailer park and head over into the dirt trails that lead to Ocean Trails Golf Course. What a great view and at the same time, a challenging trail. Regardless, the breezes and views take your mind off of the running part of it at least. The PV Marathon starts here as well. It gets pretty crowded here but the course is great. Every year there is the 'Taste of San Pedro'. A collection of San Pedro establishments set up booths and offer tidbits of either food or retail items that each place usually sells while local bands rock the park. Alcohol flows but there is also a huge kids area as well with big slides and booths to keep everybody happy. A really good event to promote San Pedro. Cool park, great views, and lots of things to do nearby. A real stress reliever after a long day at work. read more

I love nineteenth century lighthouses. What, who doesn't? I also love the rambling vista this park affords. It's built at the southernmost point of Los Angeles, with steep cliffsides that look out over the Pacific. From one side you can see the Port of L.A. in the distances, and on good days, when squinting, you can glimpse the hulking shadowy bulk of Catalina Island, looking like a distant mountain absurdly placed beyond the reaches of the sapphire sheets of the Pacific. The park also has little gazebo-like nooks that allow you chances to sit and reflect, and a cute little kids playground. However, my favourite part, by far, is the old bandshell that is used to host music and theatre concerts. Everyone summer, the bandshell plays host to "Shakespeare by the Sea," an annual nonprofit theatre troupe that plays one comedy and one tragedy of the Bard's with the placid Pacific as an inspiring backdrop. If you do go to catch one of their evening performances keep in mind that it gets really, really windy. You're gonna need a jacket. I always note with amusement that at the end of cul-de-sac that links to the park is an inordinately popular biker bar. I'm confused not as to why its there, but as to why every biker between here and Phoenix seems to love it. The occasional peal of a motorcycle is the only thing that's broken the serene calm I've felt at this awesome location. The only reason for the deducted star? PFP has the most terrifying bathroom in the history of the universe. Flies, grossly unclean, and sketchy characters hanging around the outside. I only went once, because I couldn't wait to go home, and I suspected the biker bar would be worse. Ick. Bano de muerte aside, Point Fermin Park is an amazing, relaxing place--come for the 1874 lighthouse, stay for the Shakespeare. Leave for your own restroom. read more

Had a beautiful day today. This is a wonderful place to be. It was hot out but the beach breeze helps you feel cooler. I took my lil boy and a couple of my cousins out there. Hadn't been there in a while :) I definitely need to come back! read more

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PROS : clean and well maintained park neighborhood is safe the Lighthouse is beautiful (still need to tour it!) dog friendly (please pick up after your dog!) lots of mature trees (great for shade!) nice kids playground (no swings though, bummer!) great place to walk, run/jog, bike along the pathways amazing ocean views and of Catalina Island lots of picnic space, benches public restrooms are OK open air theater with benches lots of other events and festivals are held here during the Summer CHECK OUT : Shakespeare by the Sea (so fun, a must see!) Music by the Sea (Sundays during the summer!) CONS : parking lot is small, but there's street parking (and a larger free parking lot across the street, open when they have festivals etc.) OVERALL : Another one of our favorite parks in our area. The lighthouse lawn/backyard is where they filmed the wedding scene in 500 Days of Summer read more

How I have yet to write a review on Pt. Fermin Park is beyond me. This is one of the best parks I have ever been to, bar none. Set on the cliffs of the peninsula Pt. Fermin abounds with Breathtaking views of Catalina Island, an iconic lighthouse, lots of lush green grass, and big shady trees. Those are just some of the things that make this park one of my all time favorites. Not to mention the wide array of events that take place here such as: Car Shows, Shakespeare by the Sea, Music by the Sea, etc. The list goes on and on! Not too mention most of the events are free! Even when there are no events taking place Pt Fermin still rocks! I feel so lucky to live next door to this beautiful park. Coming here never gets old! read more

Beautiful park right at the Pacific. Includes an outdoor stage, lighthouse, US Coastguard rental house, many private picnic tables right at the cliffs edge...with a barrier of course : ) lots of green grass, trees and places to explore. There's a bike path along the highway and a sidewalk for walkers. I did the walk down the hill and to the beach a couple of days in a row. Fresh air, friendly folks, rocks where you may find some sea life during low tide and I hear there are free concerts in the park throughout the summer months. read more

I had some family visiting from Sweden a while back. Besides Disneyland, the two places they really REALLY wanted to see were Redondo Beach and Newport Beach. Don't ask me why, that's what they wanted to see. Maybe they saw it on TV and just had to see it. Anyways, being born and raised in Orange County, and doing a lot of traveling in the LA area, I've seen both of these damn places more than I want to. (The main reason they wanted to go was because my Cousin's 15 and 17 year old kids wanted to go). On the way back, I decided that if they really wanted to see something cool, we should head south down the coast past Portuguese Bend, through San Pedro and back down to Orange County to see Newport. First off, going south on Palos Verdes drive is beautiful, and not something my Swedish family really gets to see back home in Sweden. the best part of the day was this drive, and stopping at Pt. Fermin Park. This park is gorgeous. You can't help but feel like you're standing in a place that shouldn't exist in this day and age. Mostly because the entire park looks like it was ripped out of a tourist guide for Los Angeles.... in 1936! The lighthouse, the ampitheater, lush canopy, not to mention access to Sunken City and nearby Ft. MacArthur, makes this one of my places to end up when I just feel like getting lost. So southbound down the coast was where we went. So needless to say, the Swedes had a good time, as well as I. I'd of liked to have shown them Sunken City, but I don't think the Swedish Embassy looks down upon trespassing in a kind manner. So yeah, grab some friends, and some supplies and BBQ it up on a Saturday or Sunday. read more

Best park in socal that's off the beach. Chill vibes and beautiful weather all day every day.

Came by here on a lovely sunny breezy day - just in time to take a tour of the lighthouse and its garden. The lighthouse is definitely a must see - when you climb up the stairs to the balcony, you get a breathtaking view of the ocean as it ebbs into the cliffs. If nothing else, take at least five minutes to inhale and exhale in relaxation. Don't try to hurry that moment. It's absolutely gorgeous. Fell asleep on the grass in the shade but that didn't last too long because the sun started to steal my shade! Lots of families come out here along with lots of strolling couples. I also love that the little cafe across the parking lot is constantly filled with seemingly hardcore motorcyclists - kinda gives it an interesting character. read more

Well I really like little parks, and this is at least a medium to a medium plus Park in size anyway. It is directly on the ocean and on the cliff above the ocean and has a lighthouse in the park. The grass is well maintained, the walkways are wide, the view is excellent, bring some Pals and chitty chat and enjoy the walk, we did read more

My husband and I recently moved back to San Pedro!! We take our little one to Pt. Fermin Park often especially on the weekdays. The weekends are a bit crowded but it is still enjoyable, you just have to get there early. Things I love about it: ~Lighthouse in the park - you can take tours. ~Amazing views of the ocean and Korean Bell. T ~P;enty of shade underneath all the beautiful trees. ~See/hear parakeets because they make their rounds between this park and another local park. ~Green lush grass (they do a great job on the upkeep!) ~During the summer they have "Shakespeare in the Park" as well as bands playing! read more

This place is absolutely beautiful. I just accidentally found it while driving around, scouting for locations to inspire novels I'm supposed to write someday. I love this place. I love the lighting. I love the air. I love the way the shadows are casted on the ground. Its one of those places where you say, "even if something could go wrong, so what!". I'll probably gather the gang and have a potluck here in the near future. Maybe if I'm not lazy I will even tour the lighthouse. read more

I will basically echo every other review by stating that the view here is phenomenal, the grass and general landscaping are always neat and orderly and the over all vibe is very laid back. The epitome of Southern California. It's really a mixed bag here, and the patrons of the park tend to be a diverse crowd appreciating the natural beauty of the place in harmony. A g read more

I live 500 ft from the park it has some of the greatest sunsets you see nice place to have a picnic. one of the safest parks in LA . read more

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We wanted to wear the dog out so decided to start out from our hotel (Doubletree) to the Cabrillo Beach. We arrived in short notice (15 min at a leisurely pace), spotted a path called the Point Fermin Tidepool - tried to check in on my S3 phone but yelp has a bug on the S3!. Couldn't find any tidepools instead found a bunch of heavily graffitied walls. Since dog still had plenty of excess energy, we decided to walk to Point Fermin Park. Passed some nice neighborhoods. Delighted to find a historical lighthouse, dog friendly park goers and a beautiful view of the ocean read more

This park is OK ......it's big but a park made more for a look at the ocean more than for the kids play ground . The playground is small and the restrooms .......let's just say they aren't all that clean ( the restrooms need a little graffiti clean up ) it's a nice park with including an outside auditorium for summer concerts . Sunken city is right next to it and right up the street is the Korean bell friendship park . There is plenty of parking and a lot of views of the ocean . read more

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This park is nice for an evening stroll to watch the sunset. But, it is very dirty - lots of pollution everywhere. There can also be a strong wind, so pieces of trash gets flown into the water. If you visit, please pick up all of your trash and make sure it gets disposed of in the trash can. There are lots of trash cans throughout the park. Travel west on Paseo Del Mar road, and there are pathways (both paved and dirt) that will take you to the water. There is a steep staircase to reach the bottom. Family friendly, lots of picnics and parties. Also, pet friendly. read more

This is a wonderful San Pedro park. Great views as you stroll along the perimeter, playground for the little ones, and a huge grassy area that has trees abundant enough to actually create a substantial amount of shade. This is one of our favorite family parks. First stop, we pick up meatball sandwiches from Busy Bee up the street. Then, we head over to Point Fermin and grab ourselves a seat at one of the picnic benches. After enjoying our picnic, we spend time playing around, on, under the structure- which is just perfect for kids 4 and under. Even though this park doesn't boast swings and high bars, what it does have to offer is a good two hours of beautiful distraction before nap time. read more

VERDICT: Great for excersicing with a nice ocean view and sounds. TIME: I went around 8:00 AM on a Wednesday. PLACE: The park is nice and green, has tables with benches to sit in, and has fresh ocean breeze. The park has a smooth concrete side walk all around it. Two laps around is slightly more than a mile. PEOPLE: I saw adults and seniors walking around the park as well as custodians cleaning the park. A couple of people were walking their dogs. I also saw random cats and squirrels roaming around. PARKING: There was plenty parking at the time. I didn't count the number of total parking slots, but I'd say there are around 30 to 40. read more

Those cliffs, the clean park...this place is so peaceful. Absolutely serene and just perfect. What a beautiful way to end the day.

Absolutely gorgeous. The boy and I came here on a Saturday afternoon. The weather was perfect. We walked along the ocean, took pictures of palm trees, watched the squirrels and puppies in the park, admired the lighthouse (sadly, it was already closed for the day), and reveled in the "normalness" of the place. A wonderful break from the craziness that is LA. read more

Great place to come heal, relax, refresh, or be active and enjoy the outdoors. Be safe by using common sense... You will be fine. Appreciate this special unique place and take care of it for future generations! read more

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This park is great! I went on a romantic picnic there one evening. We wanted to see the friendship bell, but it was closed, but i was so excited to go to this park instead! It has a great view of the ocean over the cliffs with a few cute little covered picnic tables and benches. we even saw raccoons chillin on the cliffs with us. Beautiful park. Check it out sometime and get there before sunset so you can visit the Korean Friendship Bell, too. read more

Festival of Philippines Arts & Culture! FTW every September!!!! read more

While exploring with a friend who was new to the San Pedro neighborhood we came across this park randomly on a weekday. We brought our food from a nearby cute little cafe which reminded us of something you would see from an old TV show "gilmore girls". small town type of cafe for only the locals. We took our take outs and had our dinner at one of the many picnic tables w/ the amazing views!! I envy those who live close to the ocean! A big beautiful park in a nice location. Good for walks and cruising on your bike. Best part is lots of parking and no crowd, at least not during the weekdays. read more

Great place to exercise! Awesome views! Sunken City nearby. Also, stop at Walker's Cafe across the street for a cool drink. read more

Point Fermin Park - Parks Near Me - San Pedro, California

You couldn't find a more tranquil park in all of coastal LA if you tried. You have to visit this if you are a tourist or long-time Angelino. Bring a blanket and some snacks, or plan a long walk around the expansive park (which also includes Sunken City!). Anyway you choose, you can't go wrong with a sunny day at this place. read more

Had a blast hiking in the Sunken City at Point Fermin and my legs won't let me forget it. I haven't been hiking in a few years so this was quite challenging for me though I think I did pretty well. You're not suppose to go inside the Sunken City but there were plenty of people walking around. Folks were friendly and even took a photo of us when asked. This is great place to go if you are looking to get some fresh air and a little exercise! read more

Lots of free parking...unless there is an event. All summer there are concerts, clubs and unions having huge BBQ,s and a million festivals... The Taste of San Pedro, the Dryer Lint Festival.. I'm sure I remember going to this park for a celebration of Dryer Lint's remarkable contribution to our history. During the week or on a slow weekend, it's a peaceful place to walk and enjoy the views. Tour the old lighthouse. The view from the tower is astounding. There are massive old trees to sit under with a picnic. Once near sunset we saw some raccoons playing near the cliffs. read more

Great trail, nice park, and the view is to die for. Lovely lighthouse. It's one of the best parks in socal. read more

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I live a short distance from this park for the past 46 years. Beautiful place to bring a lunch to enjoy the view. I recently was at the park sitting at one of the picnic tables eating lunch with a friend. This lady came by and asked us to move because she had reserved the area for a birthday party. We stayed to finish our lunch, because in all the years I've been going to the park and even attending birthday parties there, I was always under the impression its first come. I have never been aware of the tables being reserved for anyone. I've always thought if you want to have a birthday party at the park, then you get their really early to hold the tables you want. Like put table cloths or something on them to let others know it's taken. If I'm wrong please let me know. read more

Great park to come hang out with the family. Check out the lighthouse and the amazing view of the Pacific ocean! The grounds are welcome and have plenty of tables, some near the Cliff edge wall. You can't beat a picnic table with a view! read more

Be sure to come here on a sunny, clear day, the view of the water is worth it! read more

Point Fermin Park - Best view from Sunken City! - Parks Near Me - San Pedro, California

My job calls for me to work at many of the Los Angeles Parks and today I was pleasantly surprised by the park I worked at. The park is kept clean and the restroom was the cleanest I've ever seen an LA City Rec & Parks public restroom! There were even toilet seat covers! Ok ok and some tagging on the doors but hey, they were clean overall. Anyway, the view of the ocean was spectacular!!!! What better way to enjoy the park than to have the ocean breeze blowing?! The lighthouse wasn't open but I would definitely like to come back for a tour on my day off... read more

So happy that my friend recommended that my BF and I visit Point Fermin Park. Totally enjoyed relaxing in the grass, sunning (fully clothed) on our beach mats. Saw a lot of families and couples. Wished the cutie-pie lighthouse would have been open for a tour. We reached at 4pm on a Sunday. The park's fig trees are lovely, producing quite a volume of shade.. and fruit! Someone should get in there and harvest the figs! They're so darn nutritious and yummy, and expensive to purchase. To think it's all going to waste by falling, sweetly ripe, to the ground. read more

I've been going to Point Fermin park for YEARS. It's a great park, however it does get very windy. I've seen weddings here, and I see why they may choose it for the nice scenery, but during the summer most weekends are super CROWDED. Hard to find parking and many picnics and birthdays happening around the park, not my idea of "romantic" read more