San Pedro Bay, Protected bay in Los Angeles County, United States
San Pedro Bay spans the coastline between Los Angeles and Long Beach, featuring three major breakwaters that shield vessels from ocean storms. This water body provides anchorage for large cargo ships and is bordered by modern port facilities.
Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first documented the bay in 1542, naming it during his expedition along the California coast. The area later became one of California's largest supply ports for regional trade.
The bay houses the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which together form North America's primary gateway for international maritime commerce.
The bay is accessible from several public viewpoints along the shoreline where you can watch ships passing through. The best way to explore is from the water itself or from the waterfront paths in Long Beach and San Pedro.
Terminal Island, situated within the bay, contained an airport in 1927 that later transformed into a Naval Air Station. This island played an important role in the region's military aviation history.
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