Such an amazing spot to check out do some shopping and be creative at. Lots of fun vendors, cool…read morespots to take pictures & very creative minds here with all the crafts that are for sale. Very talented people for sure. Loved the handmade soaps, candles and clothing options to salsas and knitting crafts. One of my favorite was the VHS spot with the Hollywood Video feel and it brought back memories of when it did exist. They had some fun stations I'm sure you can register but they had a make your own art with broken glass and there was a few people there participating. It was such a cool concept & then we went to go grab a beer across to the brewery.

Brees apples (caramel apples that she will slice for you as well) and Salsas Chingona--go to both…read moreand you will be one happy camper.

Haven't been back here in probably 15 years…read more. My partner and I decided to visit again and was a nice experience. Tons of vendors! Vendors selling; jewelry, clothes, handmade goods, arts and crafts, toys, collectibles, artwork, etc. So many things to see! There's also food vendors with lots of options to choose from as well as fruity beverages, drinks and beer. There's also carnival rides, games and a petting zoo for the kiddos! Best of all, live music for entertainment! Plenty of chairs to sit for eating-- or just to enjoy the music. Many of the vendors were extremely friendly and welcoming. Folks seemed to enjoy themselves dancing as well. I missed going here and it brought back memories. Free admission and free parking!

The good: I came yesterday to this fair and enjoyed myself…read moredespite the foggy and dreary weather. There was live music, carnival rides, carnival games, food stands like funnel cake and fries, arcade games, vendors, and local businesses like YMCA, the police department and yoga studios promoting their stores. I was able to easily find parking at the garage in the Promenade shopping center. I definitely plan to come back annually. My daughter enjoyed seeing the pigs, llama, bunnies, goats, horses, and dogs. I got a free candy from the YMCA stand. The rides looked really fun and we're substantially large enough for older kids and adults too. The bad: I only saw 3 portable potties but I was able to use the restroom by the skating rink in the Promenade. The interesting: They had the same petting zoo that was at the Festival Hermosa.

If you want people to adopt here, require your volunteers to understand manners and social…read moreetiquette. I was here with my three year old daughter and seven year old son. We have two cats already. My kids know how to interact with animals. I was present with my three year old and supervising her interactions to be sure she pet the cats nicely. My son has been to several cat cafes, is calm, and was just petting the cats quietly. An older woman with short brown hair snatched a toy out of my daughter's hand "to be sure she didn't loose it" I was stunned to see an adult snatch a toy from a toddler like that. She was also making comments about my children being there but they were doing nothing wrong. I could understand if my kids were out of hand but they weren't. If you don't like kids in there, make a no kids rule- but good luck adopting to good families when you treat them like this.

You guys are literally horrible having dogs in there for hours and who ever the workers are bumping…read moremusic all loud telling ppl to bring their dog in at a certain time and in still not nothing with the dog !!!!! You guys need to get this shi together asap!

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.

Went on a Saturday with a friend whose father was a mariner. The ship has a colorful and diverse…read morehistory. Hosting Presidents, involved in conflicts spanning decades, numerous upgrades and refits. For a military history nerd like myself the experience was unforgettable. We did the self guided tour and spent time absorbing the videos and explanations posted throughout. The volunteers were more than happy to answer questions and provide additional information. Seeing how the 16 inch guns operated especially sustaining the rate of fire they did was unbelievable. I came away with a new level of respect for those sailors. There is a lot of history here and is worth taking the time to learn and share it.

I would wait until April, as the second floor remodel will be completed and one can visit much more…read moreHistory of the Port of LA, San Pedro etc. Had a great time seeing the exhibit s available but, also planning on revisiting after the big reopening in April.

Very nice little maritime museum in what was once the ferry terminal. Terrific models, flags,…read moreposters, and a recreation of the flying bridge of the USS Los Angeles. Well, worth taking the time to visit..

Point Fermin Lighthouse and Park,located in historic coastal city of San Pedro,California is a…read morebeautiful hidden gem overlooking the scenic Pacific Ocean! This a historic and beautiful location to take a refreshing walk,to sit and relax or for a nice family picnic! There is a kids outdoor activity center on the lawn and plenty of parking is available.Ofcourse the best part is the refreshing ocean breezes and sunny California sunshine at Point Fermin Park! . . . . . #pointfermin #pointferminpark #californiadreaming #sanpedro #westcoast #oceanviews #seetheusa #picnic #family #coastalwalking #pointferminlighthouse

There's all these cute little things hidden throughout the city. Well not quite hidden but a nice…read moresurprise to see. It's located inside the park right in the middle. Just along the pathway and right across from the playground. It's open to the public during certain hours. From the look of it first hand you wouldn't think that it's a lighthouse. Just a nice Victorian style home with the cute wooden picket fence around. There's a parking lot to the side of the property which leads you to the gift shop and restrooms. One end has a cute little garden area where it's a butterfly sanctuary. I didn't go inside the gift shop which I did notices that they offer tours of the property. I can't review the tour as I didn't experience it but the property from the outside was beautiful. You could walk along and check out the front and back of the property and garden. It's a cute place which I think they also host different events throughout the year. I could be wrong but it looked like they were having something for Easter later. It's a beautiful landmark with its nice architecture but to think that it was a lighthouse, I would have never guessed. If you get a chance to stop by the park, it's worth checking out even a wander around if you didn't do the tour.

An awesome and huge antique store down in San Pedro. It is a giant warehouse filled with many…read moredifferent vendors all specializing in an oddities and retro themed items. There is also another side of the building that is more mainstream, but this area is definitely the most eclectic and interesting. Parking is extremely easy and plentiful right out front and it's free to enter. All the vendors we encountered were very polite and there are all different sorts of items for all different sorts of prices. It's a really fun place to spend some time and would especially be a great place to go if you're looking for a unique and interesting item.

If you're hunting for a funky, artsy vibe where you can lose track of time wandering around, hit up…read morethis hidden gem. Tucked inside a couple of old shipping warehouses is a killer collection of eclectic shops that feels like stepping into a creative time capsule. Vintage VHS tapes? Classic movie posters? They've got you. Throw in art dealers, mineral shops, local jams and honey, and you've got a perfect mix of weird, wonderful, and wonderfully local. You'll drift from one quirky little shop to the next, completely entertained--and yeah, your wallet might end up a little lighter by the time you leave. Totally worth it. Go explore.

The outside was reconstructed into a playground. All the beautiful viewing pools were gone. No more…read morestingray pool, no more colorful open pools of sea life and no more otters. Gift shop was too pricey for my budget as well. Don't plan on going back. Will prefer to drive up to Monterey bay Aquarium.

Aquarium of the Pacific…read more Parking is easy at the nearby Parking Garages. The Aquarium does validate $7.00 off. Since I was going to be there on a Sunday, I reserved an entry time when I bought my ticket. As you enter you see the gift shop on the left and huge Blue Whale suspended from the ceiling. The lower floor is a bit disappointing... everything there seems to focus you to the outdoors portion of the facility. Once outdoors you can begin exploring, including an exhibit on Salmon and Trout, a touch pool for sharks and rays, Lorikeet walk thru enclosure ($5 for some nectar), watch the trainers work with Seals and Sea Lions and a little play area for kids. Upstairs is where the magic happens...coral reefs, jelly fish exhibits, Puffins, Seahorses; Lobsters... amazing exhibits. Well put together. Bathrooms are numerous and clean. Food at the main restaurant (Cafe Scuba) is PRICEY!! Most entrees are in $20+ dollar range. 2nd Floor The Whale Cafe under the Blue Whale on the ground floor offers more reasonable snacks and coffee. The 2 outdoor dining options by the Shark Lagoon offers reasonable grab and go food and snacks and smoothies.

This was a really nice venue with an amazing view. If you are looking for a venue with a reasonable…read moreprice I'd suggest this venue. My family and I went to a baptism here and it was really nice.

Attended a wedding reception here. Very nice place. Nicely decorated. It was a simple decor, but it…read morewas very nice.

We go to beer festivals, and 99% of them are the kind where you fill up a glass boot. That's a…read moreslight exaggeration, but to be honest, we go to them to get drunk, in a place filled with drunks so much more louder and obnoxious than us that we feel good about ourselves. So, it stands to reason that an event like this would seem too expensive by someone like me, who is not a beer connoisseur by any means, who is fine swilling domestic light beers because anything too bitter or tart or hoppy (or, let's be honest, flavorful) is not as easy to get into my belly. There, I said it. I don't home brew, I don't go the Yardhouse, I don't drink from taps with giant geese or sharks on them, I don't have ironic facial hair or an Arcade Fire t-shirt. There is no I in I-P-A. Oh wait there is. Anyway... So, for someone like me to justify the price ($45 just for ADMISSION, tastings not included), I get that an event like this prices out the riff raff, the drunks, the glass boot fillers, the people who'd potentially start a fight because they are wondering what you are looking at. To me, it's the price for peace. So, when I say it's expensive, you know where I am coming from, and we can move on...with that out of the way, here's what I liked and disliked: THE PEOPLE ARE AWESOME. That guy holding ten tasting glasses looks like Cornell West! That guy over there looks like a MythBuster. That pourer looks like a young Morrissey (Hop me, oh oh oh, Hop me, Hop me if you think that you've heard this one before). That guy looks like a Details magazine ad. And, yes, there were bros, but the kind of bros who don't start fights in bars- they were the kind who want to break up a potential fight by buying a round. The people were happy, shiny people- friendly and genuine. THE BEER SELECTION WAS OVERWHELMING. My favorite was the Bottle Logic Dragonfruit and the Japanese Pumpkin. I also steered people toward the Ginger Beer (sorry I forget their name: something like Alternative?) which tasted like when you take a sip of your sake bomber after eating a piece of ginger. Many were just too sour to drink--- I mean, they were so sour I thought Ashton Kutcher was gonna come out and reveal I had been punk'd. THE EVENT SPACE WAS COOL. It was a huge hangar with string lights overhead, in a clean, clear structure with vendors side by side along the perimeter and middle, just like an expo but with much wider space for the guests, so it was real easy to walk around- a big plus. THE GLASS. Cool keepsake glass for tasting, and we were happy to see the pours were not as "EXACT" (you know, like a Chili's bartender) as we expected. CRITICISMS (THINGS TO IMPROVE): *The food area was in the dark. The tables and chairs were in the dark. It was depressing. Thank God there weren't loose belts around. It was borderline dangerous- you wouldn't want your girlfriend walking there alone. It's almost as if someone said, "Hey, let's make the food area dark and unattractive so people will return to the beer area". Just a few string lights would have made it feel like a wedding; instead it felt like a Sons of Anarchy burial in the woods. *There was no smoking area. *They could have afforded at least ONE person to cruise the eating area and pick up the trash left behind. Just one. I don't care if the inventor of beer himself was at the event with Doug and Bob McKenzie as special guests: a $45 admission fee should ensure that you aren't going to eat on dirty, trash-ridden tables. Maybe that's why it was so dark--- to not see the trash and cigarette butts. That said, we had fun. WISH YOU WERE BEER!

Not that I did not already know this before I even went, but this was the best beer event I have…read moregone to. It's probably the best one I will ever go too ha. So many world class breweries from lambic producers Cantillon and Drie Fonteinen to American breweries such as Jester King and Sante Adarius Rustic Ales. The check in process was super smooth, the lines to get beer were never long (except for the lambics which was to be expected). This event is in a different city each year and it was so good that I would consider traveling to whatever city it's in next year.