S P V an edro isitor
Volume 2, Number 4 March, 2016
Harbor Cruises, Whale Watching, Tall Ships, Fun!
Inside This Issue
Letter from San Pedro 2 March Cruise Calls 11 This Month’s Highlights 2 Profile: San Pedro BrewCo 14 Out on the Water 3 Restaurant Guide 15 March Events 7 The Directory 18
2 San Pedro Visitor March, 2016
Letter from San Pedro
We’ve got so many great places in
San Pedro that we’d love for you to see. San Pedro is Los Angeles’ Waterfront. And over the past several decades it has been transformed from a heavy industrial zone to a beautiful area with recreational, artistic, and historical opportunities. The LA Waterfront is home to the Port of Los March Highlights Angeles World Cruise Terminal, the finest facility of its type on the West Coast. Fanfare Fountain at the Spring Arrives edge of the Cruise Terminal and top of the Waterfront Here’s Hollywood Promenade produces daily choreographed light, music, and water shows. Great Sailing The Promenade provides a park-like setting with benches, a wide path PRING THE SEASON OF RENEWAL for biking or strolling or running, fountains that rise from the ground, S , , arrives on th and public art. A new Downtown Harbor along the Promenade offers a the 20 but even before that there’s a raft convenient place to stroll, have events, or berth your boat for a visit. of outstanding things to enjoy indoors and Our historic Downtown preserves architecture from the turn of the last out. century through more modernist styles with quaint shops, restaurants, THE LOS ANGELES HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL old-style bars, and lots of theater and art. And on the First Thursday makes its annual return. If there’s one event that truly evening of every month you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the showcases the “grand” in Warner Grand Theatre, this studios when the town holds its Art Walk. is it. Take a look at the event’s highlights on page 7. Head south toward the Pacific Ocean and you’ll find Angels Gate Park SAN PEDRO IS HOME TO ONE OF THE YEAR’S BOAT RACING with a cultural center where there are more working artists and many highlights: the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup 2016 exhibitions and events. Adjacent to the cultural center is the Ft. Cal Maritime Intercollegiate Regatta. The event, MacArthur Museum. hosted by Los Angeles Yacht Club in Cabrillo Marina, And right next door is the Korean Bell of Friendship, a gift from the will be held Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March Korean people for the U.S. Bicentennial that is one of the most beautiful 13. For information call 310-831-1203 or visit spots for photos. www.LAYC.org. Nearby is the Marine Mammal Care Center, a specialized facility that SAN PEDRO HAS A REAL ENTERTAINMENT GEM at Alvas nurses sick and injured pinnipeds, like sea lions, back to health. Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street in the quaint And all that is just a little bit of what we have to offer. You’ll just have Weymouth Corner neighborhood. It’s host to world- to come see for yourself. class acts, up-and-coming musicians, and innovative You can find all the information you need to plan your visit at our groups and solo artists. Some of the acts appearing website, SanPedroTourist.net. And if you still have questions, give us a there this month are eclectic jazz and contemporary call at 310-729-9828 or email us at VisitSP@SPCVB. group Thrillhaus on Saturday, March 5, the Tizer SPV Quartet on Saturday, March 12, C&C Candi Sosa - Cristina Rebull, powerhouse Cuban songstresses, on March 19, and more. th 225 W. 6 Street THERE’S FUN FOR THE FAMILY WITH THE Port of Los Angeles’ San Pedro, CA 90731 Bike Rodeo and Ride on the 19th beginning at 9 a.m. 310-729-9828 It’s at Cabrillo Way Marina on Miner Street, which is www.SanPedroTourist.net located south of 22nd Street. [email protected] TAKE A TRIP TO CATALINA ISLAND for the Art Fair and Exhibition the weekend of March 25-27. The event
San Pedro Visitor is published by Visit San Pedro, California, the will be held along Crescent Avenue in Avalon and independent convention and visitor organization serving San Pedro, the Los will feature local island and mainland artists, crafts, Angeles Harbor and Palos Verdes Peninsula communities, and Catalina musical entertainment, and children’s activities. Island. Information at 310-510-2788, Visit San Pedro is a brand of the San Pedro Convention and Visitors www.CatalinaArtAssociation.org (And get there on Bureau, a California non-profit corporation recognized as tax-exempt by Catalina Express right from San Pedro.) SPV the Internal Revenue Service under IRC 501(c)6. EIN 27-4362639. San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 3
From Harbor Cruises to Whale Watching to Corporate Events
IN MANY WAYS, THE PACIFIC OCEAN IS Southern California’s playground. It offers residents and visitors plenty of recreational opportunities. For others, though, it’s a day’s work, with two mighty harbors that bring in nearly half of the nation’s imports.
And the commerce of the water—the Spirit is known for its daily harbor And with the line-up of vessels it has ports, the commercial fishing—is cruises that offer an up-close look at the big available, Spirit is also a leading charter and fascinating. ships of facilities of the Port of Los Angeles. party boat company. Its team has put The undisputed leader in waterfront These informative tours depart from Ports together packages that make the process of cruises and tours in Los Angeles and Long O’ Call Village. planning and booking easy—along with Beach is Spirit Cruises. It operates four One, one-and-a-half, and two-hour tours ensuring tasty and attractive meals on different yachts, each with a distinct style, are available of Los Angeles, Long Beach, or board for lunch, dinner, and cocktail to serve nearly every need or interest. both harbors. events. It operates four vessels ranging from 65 The cruises always see sea lions and feet to 100 feet and from 75 to 275 many other types of sea life up close and in passengers. their environment. Continued on next page … The Best Way to See the Greatest Animals on Earth
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE to see the Pacific grey whales as they migrate along the California coast. And the very best way is with a whale watching cruise with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each boat is staffed by a trained naturalist from Cabrillo Whalewatch, a joint effort of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and the American Cetacean Society/Los Angeles Chapter. These are the real experts. Cabrillo Whalewatch 310-548-7770 [email protected] www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
For free information about whales, dolphins, and porpoises, visit www.acs- la.org SPV —Photo by Barbara Bennett, American Cetacean Society
4 San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 Out on the Water… a Spirit cruise is a well-fed cruise at an FIESTA HARBOR CRUISES sails classic vessels …continued from previous page affordable price. Spirit’s vessels on its trips around Los Angeles Harbor that are outstanding, happen every day, Monday through Friday interesting, and between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and fun venues for Saturdays and Sundays between 11 a.m. corporate and 8 p.m. Highly recommended for a fun and informative adventure. meetings, parties, and team- Fiesta Harbor Cruises building. Berth 79, Ports O' Call Village, LA Wedding Waterfront cruises are 310-831-1906, www.TheFiestaHarborCruises.com available on all four of Spirit’s THE LOS ANGELES MARITIME INSTITUTE vessels with crew (LAMI) is best known for its TopSail youth and catering. It’s a program that teaches young people special way and a leadership and confidence through sailing special place to adventures on the official Tall Ships of the get married. Flat City of Los Angeles. rate wedding It uses hands-on experiences at sea to packages are available. provide an array of social, education, and From great arrays of seafood or barbeque to popular Mexican foods and appetizer Spirit Cruises leadership development opportunities to selections to a sit-down prime rib dinner Berth 77, 1200 Nagoya Way, Ports O’ Call middle school and high school students in that is known as the best on the waterfront, Village, LA Waterfront 310-548-8080, San Pedro and Wilmington, and www.SpiritMarine.com throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 5 The TopSail Youth Program is offered And LAMI also offers a range of The ships are also available for corporate year-round aboard the Tall Ships Exy programs to appeal to nearly everyone on events, such as team-building voyages. Johnson and Irving Johnson, 110-foot its twin brigantines. There’s a youth camp traditionally rigged wooden vessels named beginning on March 21. Los Angeles Maritime Institute after Adventure Learning pioneers who Throughout the year LAMI conducts Berth 73, Suite 2 sailed around the world seven times with Sunset Sails with potluck dinners with the LA Waterfront young crews. The vessels and their crews opportunity to pull a line while out on a 310-833-6055, www.LamiTopSail.org were proclaimed the “Official Tall Ships cruise in the harbor at the most beautiful CRUISE IN THE STYLE YOU DESERVE. Siren is a and Maritime Ambassadors of the City of time of the day. (There is one coming up on magnificent 54-foot yacht built in 1977, Los Angeles” at their launch in 2002. March 26.) sailing from San Pedro to Catalina Island and all along the Southern California coast. Siren sleeps six plus crew in three private cabins with two bathrooms and two showers and a fully equipped kitchen. The experienced and friendly crew will ensure your comfort and safety as you sail along Southern California’s beautiful
coastline.
The choices of excursions include:
Coastal Exploration / Day Sail Sail to Catalina Island Evening Cocktail Cruises Romantic Cruises for Two to Catalina Island Family Sailing Burials at Sea Dockside Parties
Siren Sailing Charters 1192-1198 Nagoya Way, Ports O' Call Village, LA Waterfront 310-901-2518, www.SirenSailingCharters.com
YOU WON’T BE SAILING ANYWHERE on it, but the USS Iowa, now known as the decommissioned Battleship Iowa, sits on the waterfront as a museum to show you what a vintage battleship was like. It’s the only battleship on the West Coast and offers a variety of ways to explore and experience the ship. There are daily tours. And students can also participate in an overnight activity on board the ship. There are also special events, like the Easter breakfast coming up this month and a variety of educational and historical events and activities throughout the year. Take a look at the Iowa website and check the Visit San Pedro calendar. Battleship Iowa 250 S. Harbor Blvd., LA Waterfront. www.PacificBattleship.com SPV 6 San Pedro Visitor March, 2016
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Tuesday, March 1 Friday, March 4-Sunday, March 6 Dan O’Sullivan Performing Live LA Harbor International Film Festival 6-10 p.m. Times vary In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, Showcasing film and video reflecting the harbor and all it embraces. th 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377- Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6 Street, Downtown. www.LAHarborFilmFeStreetcom, 800-838-3006 0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com
Wednesday, March 2 Friday, March 4 Scott Grillo Performing Live Downtown Farmers Market 6-10 p.m. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. th In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Farmers market held on 6 Street between Pacific Avenue and Mesa Street Fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, food stalls Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com
Tom Bellizia Performing Live Thursday, March 3 6-10 p.m. Farmers Market In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 W. 7th Rob Klopfenstein on Piano Street, Above Gaffey 7 p.m. Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Farmers Market All-around entertainer with special guest 9 a.m.-1 p.m. artists. The Whale & Ale British Restaurant L Street between Avalon Boulevard and Marine Avenue, Wilmington th and Gastropub, 327 W. 7 Street Ocean Liner Art & Artifacts Downtown. 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com
6 p.m. Late Night Music Opening reception for the exhibition presented by Trans-Oceanic. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. San Pedro Visitor Center, 225 W. 6th St., Downtown. 310-729-9828, San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514- www.SanPedroTourist.net 3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com
First Thursday Art Walk Saturday, March 5 6 p.m. San Pedro's arts night out. Galleries and studios are open, specials in Markus Carlton jazz guitar the restaurants. Information, special exhibitions, and refreshments 6:30 p.m. at the San Pedro Visitor Center, 225 W. 6th Street New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale British th www.1stThursday.com Restaurant and Gastropub, 327 W. 7 Street Downtown. 310-832- 0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com Charles Lamont Performing Live 7-11 p.m. Charles Lamont Performing Live In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos 7-11 p.m. Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Live Band Karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Thrillhaus Godmother’s Saloon, 302 W. 7th Street, Downtown. 310-833-1589 8 p.m. Electric jazz and contemporary beat music. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W Heatherlyn Performs 8th Street, Weymouth Corner. 310- 519-1314, 7 p.m. www.AlvasShowRoom.com Singer song artist performs, leading participants on a journey of connection. The Garden Church, 429 W. 6th Street, Downtown. Late Night Music www.GardenChurchSP.org 10 p.m.-1 a.m. San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com
Sunday, March 6 Ukulele Hootenanny 3 p.m. Bring your instrument and play or just sing along. The Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th Street, Peninsula
Fred Crawford: Shut Up! I'm Still Talking 4 p.m. Vaudeville-style biography of Fred's life as it was inspired, influenced, and babysat through the old, late night movies, television, music, tap dancers, comics, and movie stars from Hollywood's "Golden Age" of the 1930s and '40s. Alvas Showroom, 1417 8th Street, Weymouth Corner. 310-519-1314, www.AlvasShowRoom.com
8 San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 Richard Leach Performing Live Waterfront. 310-548-7562, www.CarbrilloMarineAquarium.org. 5-9 p.m. $5/$1 Also, Friday, March 25; Monday, June 6; Wednesday, June 22; and Thursday, July 21 In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com
The Official Blues Brothers Revue Monday, March 7 8 p.m. Master Class Live concert production with the favorites from the ‘80s movie. Norris 7 p.m. Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive (formerly Crossfield Drive) Rolling Artist in Residence with Arts & Media Professor Lyndia Johnson Hills Estates, Peninsula. 310-544-0403 ext. 221, presents a series of master classes and lectures for students and www.NorrisCenter.com Also, Saturday, March 12 the community. The John M. and Muriel Olguin Campus, 3210 S. Alma Street, Peninsula. 310-303-7212, www.MarymountCalifornia.edu Late Night Music Tuesday, March 8 10 p.m.-1 a.m. San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514- Dan O’Sullivan Performing Live 3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com 6-10 p.m. In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Saturday, March 12 Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Spring Boutique Wednesday, March 9 9 a.m. Handmade items and gifts. Little Sisters of the Poor Auditorium, 2100 Scott Grillo Performing Live S. Western Avenue, Peninsula. 6-10 p.m. www.LittleSistersOfThePoortSanPedro.org In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Family Garden Exploration with LA City Rangers 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10 A journey through stories, children’s activities, and exploration in the Farmers Market Native Plant Demonstration Garden. White Point Nature Preserve, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 1600 Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. www.PCPLC.org
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 W. 7th Farm Market at The Corner Store Street, Above Gaffey 10 a.m.-noon Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Farmers Market All produce grown within 10 blocks of the market. The Corner Store, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1118 W. 37th Street, Peninsula. www.GreenGirlFarms.org
L Street between Avalon Boulevard and Marine Avenue, Wilmington S.T.E.M at the Port Charles Lamont Performing Live 11 a.m. 7-11 p.m. Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 Water In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Street, Wilmington. www.PortOfLosAngeles.org
Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Markus Carlton jazz guitar Live Band Karaoke 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m.-midnight New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale British Godmother’s Saloon, 302 W. 7th Street, Downtown. 310-833-1589 Restaurant and Gastropub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310-832-
0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com Friday, March 11-Sunday, March 13 Charles Lamont Performing Live Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup 2016 Cal Maritime 7-11 p.m. Intercollegiate Regatta In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos World class regatta racing. Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whaler’s Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Walk. 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org Tizer Quartet Friday March 11 8 p.m. Downtown Farmers Market Ric Fierabracci, bass; Gene Coye, drums; Steve 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nieves; sax, percussion, vox; Lao Tizer, piano, Farmers market held on 6th Street between Pacific Avenue and keyboard. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, Mesa Street Fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, food stalls Weymouth Corner. 310-519-1414, www.AlvasShowRoom.com Tom Bellizia Performing Live 6-10 p.m. Late Night Music In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514- 3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com Rob Klopfenstein on Piano 7 p.m. Sunday, March 13 All-around entertainer with special guest artists. The Whale & Ale Richard Leach Performing Live th British Restaurant and Gastropub, 327 W. 7 Street Downtown. 310- 5-9 p.m. 832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Meet the Grunion Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com
8 p.m. Auditorium program begins at 9 p.m. followed by Monday, March 14 guided observation on the beach. (This event Master Class occurs during open season, meaning grunion may 7 p.m. be collected by hand—California fishing license Artist in Residence with Arts & required for 16 and older.) Cabrillo Marine Media Professor Lyndia Johnson Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, presents a series of master classes San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 9 and lectures for students and the community. Marymount Markus Carlton jazz guitar California University Klaus Center for the Arts, 430 W. 6th Street, 6:30 p.m. Downtown. 310-303-7212, www.MarymountCalifornia.edu New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale British
Restaurant and Gastropub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310-832- Tuesday, March 15 0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com
Dan O’Sullivan Performing Live Charles Lamont Performing Live 6-10 p.m. 7-11 p.m. In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com
Wednesday, March 16 C&C Candi Sosa - Cristina Rebull Scott Grillo Performing Live 8 p.m. 6-10 p.m. Powerhouse Cuban songstresses. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Weymouth Corner. 310-519-1314, www.AlvasShowRoom.com
Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Late Night Music Thursday, March 17 10 p.m.-1 a.m. San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514- Farmers Market 3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 W. 7th Sunday, March 20 Street, Above Gaffey Complete Whalewatch Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Begins with presentation followed by a search for grey whales and L Street between Avalon Boulevard and Marine Avenue, Wilmington other marine mammals and sea life on a local whale watching
Lecture Series vessel. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., Cabrillo Beach, LA Waterfront. 310-548-7562, 7 p.m. www.CarbrilloMarineAquarium.org Various topics on the business of the visual arts and performance industries. Marymount California University Klaus Center for the Arts, Nite at the Puppet Asylum 430 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-303-7212, 4 p.m. www.MarymountCalifornia.edu Outer edges of puppetry. 18 and older only. Alvas Showroom, 1417
th Charles Lamont Performing Live W. 8 Street, Weymouth Corner. 310-519-1314, www.AlvasShowRoom.com 7-11 p.m. In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Richard Leach Performing Live Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com 5-9 p.m.
Live Band Karaoke In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com 8 p.m.-midnight Godmother’s Saloon, 302 W. 7th Street, Downtown. 310-833-1589 Monday, March 21-Thursday, March 24 Friday, March 18 Tall Ship Adventure/Spring Camp Downtown Farmers Market See information on page 14. Los Angeles Maritime Institute, 310-833- 6055, www.LAMITopSail.org 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Farmers market held on 6th Street between Pacific Avenue and Tuesday, March 22 Mesa Street Fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, food stalls Dan O’Sullivan Performing Live Tom Bellizia Performing Live 6-10 p.m. 6-10 p.m. In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com
Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Wednesday, March 23 Rob Klopfenstein on Piano Scott Grillo Performing Live 7 p.m. 6-10 p.m. All-around entertainer with special guest artists. The Whale & Ale In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos British Restaurant and Gastropub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310- Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com 832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com
Late Night Music Thursday, March 24 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Farmers Market San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 W. 7th
Street, Above Gaffey Saturday, March 19 Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Farmers Market Catalina Island Conservancy Marathon/10K/5K/Kids Run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 6:30/7/8:15/8:20/9:30 a.m. L Street between Avalon Boulevard and Marine Avenue, Wilmington Historic marathon course includes much of the rugged terrain, spectacular vistas, and special challenges from the earliest days of Charles Lamont Performing Live the event. Volunteers welcome. In Two Harbors and Avalon. 909- 7-11 p.m. 399-3553, www.RunCatalina.com In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com Family Bike Rodeo and Ride 9 a.m. Live Band Karaoke Cabrillo Way Marina, Miner Street (south of 22nd Street), LA 8 p.m.-midnight Waterfront. www.PortOfLosAngeles.org Godmother’s Saloon, 302 W. 7th Street, Downtown. 310-833-1589
10 San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 Friday, March 25-Sunday, March 27 Sunday, March 27 Catalina Art Fair and Exhibition Non-Denominational Easter Service Local and mainland artists, crafts, musical entertainment, kids’ 6 a.m. activities. Along Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island. 310- Free admission. Battleship Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Boulevard, LA 510-2788, www.CatalinaArtAssociation.org Waterfront. 877-446-9261, www.PacificBattleship.com
Friday, March 25 Easter Breakfast Downtown Farmers Market 8-10 a.m., 10 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sailor’s power breakfast and tour of the Iowa. Easter egg hunt 9:30- Farmers market held on 6th Street between Pacific Avenue and 10 a.m.; petting zoo 9-11 a.m. Battleship Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Mesa Street Fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, food stalls Boulevard, LA Waterfront. 877-446-9261, Tom Bellizia Performing Live www.PacificBattleship.com
6-10 p.m. Richard Leach Performing Live In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos 5-9 p.m. Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Rob Klopfenstein on Piano Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com
7 p.m. All-around entertainer with special guest artists. The Whale & Ale Tuesday, March 29 British Restaurant and Gastropub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310- Dan O’Sullivan Performing Live 832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com 6-10 p.m. In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Movies Under the Guns Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com 7 p.m. Battleship Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Boulevard, LA Waterfront. 877-446- Wednesday, March 30 9261, www.PacificBattleship.com Scott Grillo Performing Live Late Night Music 6-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514- Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com
3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com Thursday, March 31 Saturday, March 26 Farmers Market Family Sunset Sail 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 5 p.m. Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 W. 7th Sail on a traditionally rigged Tall Ship from a Street, Above Gaffey
bygone era. Get adventurous and become Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Farmers Market part of the crew. Boarding begins at 4:30 p.m. Depart from Berth 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 78, Ports O’ Call Village, LA Waterfront. Los Angeles Maritime L Street between Avalon Boulevard and Marine Avenue, Wilmington Institute, 310-833-6055, www.LAMITopSail.org Also, Saturday, May 7; Saturday, June 18; Saturday, August 20; Saturday, September 17; Spring Recital and Saturday, October 15 7 p.m.
Markus Carlton jazz guitar Featuring Marymount California University students and faculty and 6:30 p.m. community-member ensembles. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-303-7212, www.MarymountCalifornia.edu New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale British Restaurant and Gastropub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310-832- Charles Lamont Performing Live 0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com 7-11 p.m.
Charles Lamont Performing Live In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com 7-11 p.m. In the Seaside Lounge. The Admiral Risty Restaurant, 31250 Palos Live Band Karaoke Verdes Drive West, Peninsula. 310-377-0050, www.AdmiralRisty.com 8 p.m.-midnight
Godmother’s Saloon, 302 W. 7th Street, Downtown. 310-833-1589 Don Preston & Vicki Ray 8 p.m. The information in this calendar comes from a wide range of sources Passionate on the keys. Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, and may not necessarily have the most current details. Please Weymouth Corner. 310-519-1314, www.AlvasShowRoom.com contact the producers for the latest status on their events.
Calendar items may be submitted to [email protected]. Late Night Music 10 p.m.-1 a.m. San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-514- 3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com
San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 11 For Before and After Your Cruise from San Pedro … What You Need to Know
THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES in San Pedro is a great place to traveling to join a cruise, planning to arrive a day or more begin or end your cruise (and it’s a fun, interesting, and early just makes good sense—you don’t have to worry about exciting port of call, too). travel delays and you can begin your voyage rested.) There are plenty of activities ashore, so it’s a good idea to For those driving in, the local hotels offer economical park plan on a few extra days before or after. (And if you’re and cruise offers that allow you to park your car at the hotel for no additional cost for the duration of your cruise and stay a night or more before and/or after your cruise. Welcome March Cruise Passengers Check with the hotels for their latest offers:
Saturday, March 5 Sunday, March 20 DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro-Port of Los Angeles Crown Princess Norwegian Jewel Hotel, 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, LA Waterfront. 310- Thursday, March 10 Monday, March 21 514-3344 Ruby Princess Seabourn Journey Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Saturday, March 12 Thursday, March 24 Verdes Street, Downtown.310-519-8200 Crown Princess Ruby Princess Best Western Plus San Pedro Hotel & Suites, 111 S. Gaffey Street, Above Gaffey 310-514-1414 Sunday, March 13 Saturday, March 26 Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Norwegian Jewel Crown Princess Verdes, Peninsula. 866-802-8000 Monday, March 14 Sunday, March 27 Ruby Princess Norwegian Jewel One of the prime advantages of sailing from San Pedro is its Saturday, March 19 Thursday, March 31 location, convenient to all of Southern California. The area’s Crown Princess Star Princess many attractions are a freeway drive away or can be reached on public transportation. Hollywood, Universal Studios, Click here for helpful information especially for San Pedro cruise passengers Downtown Los Angeles and its historic districts and shopping, Orange County and its attractions including Disneyland and
12 San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 Knott’s Berry Farm are all accessible and make for great day ATM in the Port Police headquarters, 330 Centre Street, trips. between 3rd and 5th Streets. Catalina Island can be reached directly on Catalina Express th from San Pedro. • We recommend Coover Pharmacy, 891 W. 9 Street, San Take a look at the Getting Around page on the San Pedro Pedro. 310-833-2400, Fax: 310-832-2531, www.CooverPharmacy.com
Tourist website. And the San Pedro Visitors Center is glad to help you plan The Los Angeles World Cruise Center is managed by: your tours, arrange for transportation, or for guided tours. Ports America Cruise Email the staff [email protected] 100 Swinford Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Here’s Information that’s helpful to passengers coming to 310-519-2342 San Pedro. www.PortsAmerica.com
World Cruise Center parking is managed by: Roadway closure Parking Concepts Inc. The transition from the Long Beach (Interstate 710) Freeway 800-540-7275 to the Gerald Desmond Bridge has been permanently closed www.CruiseCenterParking.com and will not be replaced for about two and a half years while a Port of Los Angeles new bridge is constructed. If coming to the Port of Los Angeles 425 S. Palos Verdes Street World Cruise Terminal, take an alternate route. The Harbor San Pedro, California, USA 90731 (Interstate 110) Freeway comes directly to San Pedro and the 310-SEA-PORT (310-732-7678) Port. For information about traffic affected by the Gerald www.PortOfLosAngeles.org Desmond Bridge replacement construction check our special Port Police page by clicking here.
310-732-3500 Places and Services In an emergency, dial 911 • The closest U.S. Post Office to Downtown and the World Cruise Terminal is located at 839 S. Beacon Street. Open 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. M-F and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (And it's a Click here to visit our Facebook page with the really neat Art Deco era building, well worth taking a look latest information of interest to cruise passengers
at.) Be sure to drop by the San Pedro Visitor Center • There's a Wells Fargo ATM at the corner of 6th and Centre 225 W. 6th St., Downtown, next door to the Crowne Plaza Hotel Streets, Downtown. It's just a block from the Crowne Plaza Free visitor guides, maps, discounts. Souvenirs available.
Los Angeles Harbor Hotel. And there's another 24-hour Visit San Pedro, California 310-729-9828, [email protected] SPV
THE LOS ANGELES WORLD CRUISE Center is convenient to get to from all of Southern California. Whether arriving on the southbound 110 Harbor Freeway or northbound State Route 47, exit at Harbor Blvd. and proceed straight across Harbor onto Swinford Street. Turn right into the cruise terminal parking lot. You can also follow this road straight ahead to access the passenger and luggage drop-off area on the lower levels. The terminal is comprised of two buildings. Berths 91 and 92 are along the east side of the facility and Berth 93 is on the north. There is plenty of parking at the terminal. When the port hosts three large ships, two are berthed at the Cruise Terminal and one will be berthed at the Outer Harbor. To reach the
Outer Harbor, follow Harbor Blvd. nd south past 22 Street (where it becomes Miner Street) and continue on to the end. San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 13
Specializing in gumbo, jambalaya, Jamaican, Cajun Plus Beach City’s long-time favorites 376 W. 6th Street, Downtown
424-287-0645, www.BeachCityGrill.net
14 San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 San Pedro Brewing Co. Outstanding Beer, Food, Sports, People
ASK A DOZEN PEOPLE WHAT MAKES San Pedro Brewing It's an Company so outstanding and you’re likely to get 12 experience to different answers: “The beer,” “the food,” “the staff,” drink and dine “the atmosphere,” “the entertainment,” and the list goes at the San on. Pedro Brewing Ask 12 locals what sets the BrewCo apart and you’ll Company. get one answer: owner James Brown. (Some call him, Take the tour “James Bruin” because he may just be UCLA’s biggest on Fridays at fan.) 4:30 p.m. to see Brown started with a vision for what he wanted to how the award- accomplish with the Brewing Company and over the winning beers course of more than 15 years has built a team that seems are made. like a family, a business that is welcoming and supports Enjoy the community, and a reputation for good food and “Hoppy Hour” drink at fair prices—and some of the best catering in Monday Southern California. through Friday The great beer at San Pedro Brewing Company from 2-6 p.m. happens because of great ingredients and great skill. The with great outstanding food is from great ingredients and lots of prices. kitchen talent. Got a special The atmosphere, that's because the BrewCo attracts event? San fun folks. Pedro Brewing Company is one of the top caterers in all of Southern California. San Pedro Brewing Company 331 W. 6th St., Downtown 310-831-5663, www.SanPedroBrewing.com Open 11:30 a.m. daily. SPV
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Dining & Nightlife Guide
Ports O' Call Waterfront Dining 1200 Nagoya Way, Ports O' Call Village, Waterfront 310-833-3553, www.PortsOCallDining.com Fine dining at affordable prices with great views, banquet facilities
The Whale & Ale British GastroPub & Restaurant 327 W. 7th Street, Downtown 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com A Victorian style pub with wood paneling that brings the best in traditional and modern British cuisine to the Harbor area
331 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-831-5663, www.SanPedroBrewing.com San Pedro Brewing Company is known as the best—best beer, best food, best atmosphere, best catering
Marina Grill & Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Port of Los Angeles
2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, Waterfront 310-514-3344, Click here for the web site Imaginative food with magnificent views. Dine overlooking the marina
Catalina Bistro & Express Grill Catalina Express Sea & Air Terminal, Berth 95 (at Swinford and Harbor Boulevard), LA Waterfront 310-707-2440, www.CatalinaBistro.com Breakfast, lunch, appetizers, beer, wine, cocktails in a lovely harbor-side setting
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blū Restaurant & Lounge 247 N. Gaffey St. at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, Downtown 310-548-6964
310-519-8200, Click here for the hotel dining web site Featured on Food Network’s Diners Drive-Ins, and Dives 22nd Street Landing 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Seafood Grill & Bar Rancho Palos Verdes, Peninsula 310-377-0050, 141 A W. 22nd Street, www.AdmiralRisty.com Waterfront
310-548-4400, www.22ndStLandingRestaurant.com One of the best seafood specialty restaurants in Southern California A Palos Verdes Peninsula tradition since 1966
Beach City Grill
th 376 W. 6 Street, Downtown The Original, 617 S. Centre Street, Downtown 424-287-0645, www.BeachCityGrill.net Happy Diner #2, 1931 N. Gaffey Street Specializing in gumbo, jambalaya, Jamaican, Cajun 310-241-0197, www.HappyDinerSP.com A San Pedro favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Classic diner fare and great Mexican food Marina Waterfront Banquet Facility 347 W. 6th Street, Downtown 1050 Nagoya Way, Waterfront 310-514-2500, www.PhilieBsOn6th.com 310-833-3588, Click here for more A Slice of Pedro information Great food and unbeatable views of the Family Owned & Operated Harbor and Main Channel
605 S. Pacific Avenue, at the Top of Downtown 1110 North Gaffey Street, Suite D, NW San Pedro 310-547-0961, 310-833-4395, TheOriginalLasBrisas.com www.SPCafeInc.com A San Pedro Landmark Breakfast and lunch Cage-free eggs Mexican and Seafood Restaurant
620 Centre Street, Downtown San Pedro 310-519-1300, Click here for more information 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, Peninsula Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Catering 866-802-8000, www.Terranea.com Eight different dining venues, each with a great ambiance and view
th 225 W. 6 Street, Downtown Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Saturday Noon-3 p.m., and Sundays Noon-3 p.m. during cruise calls and special events
San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 17 Berth 73, next to Ports O’ Call Village on the LA Waterfront 310-547-5022, Click here for more 29050 S. Western Avenue information Rancho Palos Verdes World famous. Home of the Proudest 310-547-4554, People on the Coast. Ice cold beer, www.TaxcoFoods.com great burgers Catering 310-308-4251 Cuisine from Old Mexico
301 West 7th Street, Downtown San Pedro 310-833-1589, Click 335 W. 7th Street, Downtown San Pedro here for more 310-833-3359, www.JacksonsPlaceSP.com information San Pedro’s very best and friendliest beer and wine Great rock bands, blues, specialty location beers, cocktails. Just like the old days in San Pedro
Find It All Downtown
The Grand Emporium Vintage Music, Movies, Books, Collectibles & Curiosities
331 West 7th Street, Downtown Reimagining Church 310-418-0109 The Garden Church, 429
Open Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. W. 6th Street, Downtown www.GardenChurchSP.org 323 W. 7th Street, www.MaralDesigns.com Downtown 310-514-8429 www.EmporiumSanPedro.com
Oil painting classes A place to relax and enjoy Art for sale craft beers and boutique wines
335 West 7th Street, 439 W. 6th Street, Downtown Downtown 310-547-3158 310-833-3359 www.JacksonsPlaceSP.com www.ParkhurstGalleries.com
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The Directory Where to dine, shop, experience
Arts/Galleries/Music/Theater Historical Attractions CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd Street, USS Iowa, Berth 87, 250 S. Harbor Boulevard, LA Waterfront 310-871-0686 Waterfront 877-446-9261 Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W. 8th Street, Weymouth Corner 310-519- SS Lane Victory, Berth 46, LA Waterfront 310-519-9545 1314 Banning Residence Museum, 401 E. M Street, Wilmington 310-548-7777 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive Cabrillo Drum Barracks, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 310-548-7509 Beach 310-548-7562 Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Foot of 6th Street, LA Waterfront 310-548- It’s Showtime, 741 S. Pacific Avenue Uptown 310-351-0070 7618 Parkhurst Galleries, 439 W. 6th Street Downtown Old Fire Station 36 Museum, 638 S. Beacon Street, Downtown 323-464- 2727 The Original Parkhurst Gallery Ports O’Call Village Bldg. 22, LA Waterfront 310-832-1076, parkhurstartgalleries.com Recommended Hotels Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310- 548- Crowne Plaza, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, Downtown 310- 7672 519-8200 Food/Dining/Nightlife DoubleTree by Hilton, 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, LA Waterfront 310-514-3344 Ports O’ Call Waterfront Dining, 1200 Nagoya Way, Ports O’ Call Village, LA Waterfront 310- 833-3553 Best Western Plus San Pedro Hotel & Suites, 111 S. Gaffey Street, www.PortsOCallDining.com Above Gaffey 310-514-1414 Whale & Ale British Restaurant & Gastropub, 327 W. 7th Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 866-802-8000 Street, Downtown 310-832-0363 www.WhaleAndAle.com Shopping/Cruises/and more Marina Grill at DoubleTree by Hilton, 2800 Via Cabrillo Spirit Cruises, Berth 77, 1200 Nagoya Way, Ports O’ Call Marina, LA Waterfront 310-514-3344 Village, LA Waterfront 310-548-8080, www.SpiritMarine.com San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown Catalina Express, Berth 95, LA Waterfront; Catalina 310-831-5663 Landing, Long Beach 800-481-3470 Blu at Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Maral Designs fashions, 331 W. 7th Street, LA Downtown 310-418- Palos Verdes Street, Downtown 310-519-8200 0109 22nd Street Landing Seafood Grill and Bar, 141-A W. 22nd Street, The Grand Emporium, 323 W. 7th Street, Downtown 310-514-8429 Cabrillo Marina, LA Waterfront 310-548-4400 It’s Showtime, 741 S. Pacific Avenue, Uptown 310-351-0070 Beach City Grill, 376 W. 6th Street, Downtown 424-287-0645 Priority One Printing, 250 W. 5th Street, Downtown 310-831-8804 Gaffey Street Diner, 247 N. Gaffey Street, Above Gaffey 310- 548-6964 Los Angeles Maritime Institute—Official LA Tall Ships, Berth 73, Suite 2, LA Waterfront 310-833-6055 Godmothers Saloon, 302 W. 7th Street, Downtown 310-833-1589 Fiesta Harbor Cruises, Berth 79, Ports O’ Call Village, LA Happy Diner American diner and Mexican, 617 S. Centre Street, Waterfront 310-831-1906 Downtown 310-833-6799 Siren Sailing Charters, 310-901-2518, Happy Diner #2, 931 N. Gaffey Street, Northwest San Pedro www.SirenSailingCharters.com Jackson’s Place craft beer & boutique wines, 335 W. 7th Street, Plaza Automotive Center, 990 N. Western Avenue, Northwest Downtown 310-833-3359 San Pedro 310-831-2888 The Original Las Brisas, 1110 N. Gaffey Street, Suite D., Northwest Peninsula Pet Clinic, 1450 W. 25th Street, Peninsula San Pedro 310-833-4395 310-833-1111 Philie B's pizza, subs, pasta, 347 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310- Marymount California University, Waterfront Campus, 222 West 514-2500 6th Street, Downtown 310-415-1907 San Pedro Café and Deli, 605 S. Pacific Avenue Suite 103, The Garden Church, 429 W. 6th Street, Downtown Downtown 310-547-0961 T-mobile, 422 S. Gaffey Street. 310-521-8747 Taxco Fine Mexican Restaurants, 29050 S. Western Avenue. Unit
154, Rancho Palos Verdes 310-547-4554 Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 866- V S P C 802-8000 isit an edro enter th The Admiral Risty seafood, steaks, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive 225 W. 6 Street, Downtown West, Rancho Palos Verdes 310-377-0050 310-729-9828 Utro’s at the Wharf American-best burgers, Berth 73 near Ports www.SanPedroTourist.net O’ Call Village, LA Waterfront 310-547-5022 San Pedro Visitor March, 2016 19
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