Cabrillo Beach is a quiet, uncrowded beach that looks out onto Santa Catalina Island and the interesting sight of shipping vessels making their way down the coast.

It is popular with families and windsurfers and has all the amenities necessary for a great day at the beach.

There are volleyball nets, a children’s playground, a snack bar, picnic tables, restrooms, and shaded areas for visitors who don’t want a sunburn.

Cabrillo Beach has a great fishing pier with fish identification charts and a sink for rinsing off your catch.

Whale watching is a big draw to this beach. Cabrillo Beach has a paved boat ramp accessible from the parking lot.

3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731


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