Central San Pedro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central San Pedro
Popular places to visit
World Cruise Center
Explore the waterfront of World Cruise Center and enjoy other activities such as boating in San Pedro. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Take a tour round an iconic US battleship, once one of the most powerful ships in the world and now floating museum packed with maritime treasures.
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Los Angeles Maritime Museum during your travels in San Pedro. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Universal Studios Hollywood
A star-studded venue which is part film and TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park for three-times the fun.
Crypto.com Arena
This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.
Los Angeles Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Los Angeles Convention Center, a top convention centre in Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour
Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
Our pick of the best Central San Pedro Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel by IHG
Nice place, huge room.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
friendly staff, nice room, convenient location
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Great location, great room.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
The room was dated. The staff not friendly at all. We arrived earlier than expected and was not allow to check in. I even offered to pay extra to check in early. They said no ! I had my kids with me who was all jet lagged and just wanted to relax for awhile. I just got frustrated and checked out ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Great staff clean rooms -very convenient
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central San Pedro
Westchester
You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Bowlero Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mar Vista
While visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.
South Park
While you're in South Park, take in top sights like Crypto.com Arena and jump on the metro at Pico Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Palace Theater are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach.
