Point Fermin Park
San Pedro, CA
Point Fermin Park sits on rocky bluffs at the southern tip of San Pedro, anchored by the historic Point Fermin Lighthouse and backed by Angels Gate Park's museums and the Korean Friendship Bell, a gift from the Republic of Korea. Lookout Point Park nearby adds views over the entrance to Los Angeles Harbor, making this a genuine cluster of things to see rather than just a stretch of coast.
A genuine cluster of real landmarks, the lighthouse and the bell alone make this worth the visit beyond the coastal views.
How we score beachesThe Korean Friendship Bell and the lighthouse are both worth the stop even without going down to the water, real landmarks in their own right.
Free lots serve the park.
Paved paths run through the park along the bluff; the shoreline below is rocky and not directly accessible.
Dogs are welcome on leash throughout this bluff top park's trails and lawns.
Cool water year round, typical of the exposed San Pedro coast.
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