Notable Streets in San Pedro, Los Angeles
San Pedro, the port district of Los Angeles, has a distinct street grid blending historic and modern thoroughfares. Key streets include:
Major Arterials
- Gaffey Street: Main north-south spine; commercial, connects to I-110 (Harbor Fwy).
- Western Avenue / Pacific Avenue: Parallel north-south routes; Pacific runs along the waterfront.
- Harbor Boulevard: Waterfront access, cruise terminals, USS *Iowa*, museums.
- 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 25th Streets: Numbered east-west grid (odd numbers south of 1st).
Historic & Scenic
- Paseo del Mar: Cliffside drive with Pacific views, access to Point Fermin Park & Lighthouse.
- Cabrillo Avenue: Named for explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo; leads to Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
- Beacon Street: Historic commercial core, Angels Gate Park.
- Stephen M. White Drive: Honors the senator who secured San Pedro as LA's port.
Neighborhood Access
- Palos Verdes Drive: Connects to Palos Verdes Peninsula.
- Sepulveda Boulevard: East-west connector to I-110.
- Channel Street: Industrial port area.
San Pedro's streets reflect its evolution: fishing village → company town → major port → LA neighborhood.