All About June 3 It’s time to get out on the water. And we’ve 13 Best Dining in San Pedro & the Peninsula got lots of fun things to see and do 14 The Directory to the best of the area 6 June Calendar of Events The Arts Nightlife The first Thursday of each month is a great San Pedro’s local theater company, Little Jazz, jazz, and more jazz at The Whale & start for the area’s arts activities and events. Fish Theatre, has great shows. It’s also the Ale, 327 W. 7th Street. On Friday nights That’s when Downtown San Pedro hosts its organization that produces the annual you can hear The Paul Gormley Trio, On monthly Art Walk. Galleries and studios are Shakespeare by the Sea series. Saturday nights, Markus Carlton plays open, there’s entertainment, and “Dead Accounts” is running until June 9, beautiful jazz guitar in the pub. Check it restaurants offer specials. It begins around and the side-splitting “The Nerd” will be out at www.WhaleAndAle.com.
6 p.m. and is in the area between 4th and presented from July 3-28. And shows 9th Streets and Palos Verdes Street and continue throughout the year. If you want a real San Pedro experience, Pacific Avenue. Visit the San Pedro Art Little Fish Theatre is located at 777 S. definitely make it a point to visit God- Association’s First Thursday Gallery at 437 Centre Street, Downtown.310-507-0269, mother’s Saloon at 301 W. 7th Street, on W. 6th Street. There’s a free tour from the www.LittleFishTheatre.org. the corner of Centre Street, Downtown. San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. This year’s Shakespeare by the Sea Music many nights. Nice people and fun festival will present “The Comedy of Errors,” times every night. 7th Street. www.1stThursday.com. (This month the Art Walk is Thursday, June 6.) opening June 13 and “Henry V,” opening There’s late night fun at San Pedro June 20. The plays are presented at a Brewing Company. Fridays are game variety of locations throughout the area and night. And every Saturday is late night admission is free. 310-217-7596, music. Sometimes a live local band and www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org. sometimes a hot DJ. It’s at 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown. Call 310-831-5663 or visit www.SanPedroBrewing.com. Dining
Volume 5, Number 7 June 2019 Food from around the world San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor is published by Visit San San Pedro Cafe, at 605 S. Pacific Avenue, is well-known (and well-loved) for breakfast Pedro, the independent tourism authority serving San and lunch. And now it’s open for dinner Thursday through Sunday with a full menu that Pedro, the Los Angeles Harbor and Palos Verdes Peninsula communities, and Catalina Island. Visit San Pedro is a divi- includes Croatian specialties like cabbage rolls and cro-mo (Croatian mostaccioli). It’s sion of the Southern California Education, Tourism, and right in the middle of Uptown Pacific Avenue and it’s well worth a visit. Cultural Organization, a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization (EIN www.WeLoveSPC.com.
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And you’ll feel like you’ve traveled to France when you dine at La Bouvette Wine Bistro. Newly-opened and already a hot spot. Find out why at 335 W. 7th Street, Downtown. 424- 225 W. 6th Street 342-9840, www.LaBuvetteBistro.com San Pedro, CA 90731 310-729-9828 www.VisitSanPedro.org
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On the cover—One of the great things about The Banning Museum San Pedro is the legendary California weather, Find out how the “Father of Los Angeles Harbor” and his family lived during the days of and that means year-round yacht racing on the U.S. Civil War. San Pedro Bay and the Catalina Channel. Be Phinneas Banning was a Union Army general and founder of the harbor at Wilmington sure to read the story beginning on page 3 who built a beautiful Greek Revival mansion in to demonstrate his confidence that the about how sailing is accessible to everyone. nation would endure. The cover photo was taken from the Los And the mansion has endured as a museum in Banning Park. It’s open to the public Angeles Yacht Club Committee Boat during daily for tours. Its rooms are decorated as they were during the Banning family’s resi- this year’s Opening Day Races. The boat on dence there. The visitor center was once the family’s schoolhouse. There’s a livery on the right is Zapata II, owned and sailed by the grounds that’s used as a museum and for special events. Sage Marie and LAYC Fleet Captain Kelly Visit at 401 E. M Street, Wilmington. Patrick-Marie.
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2 3 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor June 2019 22nd Street Landing Seafood Grill and Bar has the best seafood in Southern California. Some would say it has the best views, too. Located right on Cabrillo Marina. Watch the sailboats against a magnificent Pacific sky with brilliant sunsets.
GET OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN On the Water Want to Learn to Sail? Women on Water (WoW) is the place for you. ence and check out all the WoW events on the WoW was founded within the Los Angeles Yacht LAYC website. No boat, no problem! No experience, no problem! Los Angeles Yacht Club is an official American Sailing Club to help women club members and guests to Learn All About the Ocean Association sailing school. And that means it meets rig- form bonds with one another as well as to enjoy orous standards that are internationally recognized sailing in an encouraging environment. World at Cabrillo Marine Bring along your desire to become a good sailor. WoW meets several times a year for partici- And the reasonably-priced lessons are for all skill lev- pants to learn sailing skills and about yachting. The Aquarium els. So if you’re starting out, you’re covered. And if sessions are paced and informative, so there is no Cabrillo Marine Aquarium has a spectacular setting, you’ve got some experience, you can become an right next to Cabrillo Beach. And that, according to the pressure to learn quickly or to master these skills Aquarium, makes it uniquely suited for the leadership expert. The courses cover sailing technique, boat han- right away. WoW’s goal is to not only teach dling, and safety. role it has taken on in marine science, education, aqua- From the 101 class that will teach to safely skipper a sailing skills, but to provide women with a relax- culture research, and community recreation. sloop-rigged keelboat in light to moderate winds and ing, fulfilling experience in the world of yachting. The Aquarium facility is historic, having been sea conditions to the 105 class that teaches you about One of the greatest pleasures of sailing is gaining designed by noted architect Frank Gehry. But it’s the navigation—and the two great intermediate knowledge and confidence, and WoW wants to work going on inside that is important and makes this a classes—you’ll learn what you need to become quite provide support and knowledge for just that. great day at the water. the able sailor. Past sessions have celebrated with a Soul Food It’s home to a fun and informative series about Sail, St. Patrick’s Day Sail, and Sail & Tea. WoW grunion, little silver fish that spawn on the beaches of Women On Water—a Southern California with predictable regularity. has several events coming up, including a cruise to Supportive Environment You’ll learn all about the fish and their habitat in the Howland’s Landing on Catalina Island from June presentation that precedes the “run” (when the grunion If you’re a woman and you’d like to learn to sail in 28 to 30. So mark your calendars for this experi- come ashore) and then go out to see them. During a a supportive environment with other women, couple of the runs you’ll be able to take some home (the experts will tell you when and how). The Aquarium has been exhibiting Southern California’s richly diverse local sea life since 1935. And today it takes the complex subjects of marine science to everyone with understandable and inno- vative exhibits. Ever wonder where sand dollars or sea urchins come from and how they live? Want to know all about sharks? Cabrillo Marine Aquarium can tell you all that and much more. The Aquarium is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Mondays. Take a Harbor Cruise Head over to Shoreline Village in Long Beach and get the best harbor cruise in the region on Spirit Cruises. The hour-long cruise, which currently sails on Saturdays and Sundays, will take you up close with all the interesting features of Long Beach Harbor, including right by the Queen Mary. You’ll learn what those beautiful mysterious islands are in the harbor, and a lot more. And Spirit offers special evening dinner cruises regularly. Continued on page 4… June 2019 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor3
4 ... Fun on the Water SS Lane Victory Is Real, Living Patriotic History Did you know that Merchant Mariners suffered the greatest percentage of losses during World War II? You’ll learn about real patriotism of these brave sailors at the SS Lane Victory. It’s a real World War II era steamship that tells the Merchant Marine story and lots more history. It includes two outstanding museums in the ship’s holds, with an impressive collection of ship models, including big builders’ models, and the history of Los Angeles Harbor. If you want to learn about what it was really like to work on a merchant ship, this is one of the few places it's possible. And it’s a great place to learn about the real www.VisitSanPedro.org for all the latest to see and do …Continued from page 3 patriotism, men who saw a lot of action. mammals. These include California sea lions, northern Plus, Spirit has boats available for group charters. Check elephant seals, harbor seals, and northern fur seals. The the website for the most up-to-date cruising schedule. Sail on a Tall Ship animals are treated and when possible released back into Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI) operates the only the ocean. You’ll get to see these great creatures up close Marine Mammal Care Center: twin brigantines in the world, the Irving Johnson and the (but through a fence) as they progress in their recoveries. Exy Johnson, the official tall ships and maritime ambas- Hospital for Sea Life Helpful volunteers are on hand to explain the work and sadors of the City of Los Angeles, as well as the Swift of It’s not on the water, but it’s on a hill overlooking the answer questions about the animals. Ipswich. LAMI also is home to the Topsail youth leader- water. The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort ship program. The vessels go out on family adventure, MacArthur is a hospital for ill, injured, and orphaned sunset, and pot luck sunset sails and participants get a marine chance to pull lines. This month there’s a Fathers’ Appre- ciation Sail on June 15. And the ships will be out for the Fourth of July Fireworks, which you can experience on the deck of a sailing ship. Check its web site for the rest of the sailing calendar.
See the View at Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Historic Site and Museum The lighthouse was built in 1874 and served as a warning to mariners about the cliffs and rocks around it as they made their way in, out, and past the growing Los Angeles Harbor. This Victorian Stick Style building, which housed the light keepers’ families as well as the large light and lens, is beautifully restored and preserved with artifacts showing the way of life. The lighthouse is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1-4 p.m. It is closed on major holi- days and when there are special events in Pt. Fermin Park, where it is located. Admission is free, but a dona- tion is requested. Tours are offered at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Children shorter than 40 inches are not admitted into the lighthouse’s tower.
Walk the White Point Tidepools The shoreline teems with life and the tidepools at White Point Beach are a great place to see it up close. You’re on your own with this activity, but it’s close to the shore and can be lots of fun. Be careful of the waves, though. You’ll want to park at the bottom of the bluffs in the parking. The charges range from $2 to $10.
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Resources for Your Fun on the Water Los Angeles Maritime Institute Cabrillo Beach Berth 73, Suite 2, Waterfront 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, Cabrillo Beach, Waterfront 310-833-6055, www.LAMITopSail.org
310-548-2909 Los Angeles Yacht Club Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Women on Water and ASA Sailing classes 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, Waterfront 285 Whalers Walk, Waterfront 310-548-7562, www.CabrilloMarineAquarium.org 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org
SS Lane Victory Marine Mammal Care Center at Ft. MacArthur Berth 49, Waterfront 3601 S. Gaffey Street, Angels Gate Park, Peninsula 310-548-5677, www.MarineMammalCare.org
Point Fermin Lighthouse Historic Site and Museum 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, Peninsula 310-241-0684,www.PtFerminLighthouse.org
Spirit Cruises Dock 9, Shoreline Village, Long Beach 310-548-8080, www.SpiritMarine.com
White Point Beach 1955 South Paseo Del Mar San Pedro, CA 90731 310-519-1751 Angela Mendoza contributed to this article
You’ll Find All You Need —Photo by Angela Godoy for Sailing to and from LA Plenty of options for mariners San Pedro, located in Los Angeles Harbor, is one of the favorite small craft destinations on the West Coast. It’s got lots of outstanding marinas with great services and dining, shopping, and attractions are close by. Here are some key contacts for mariners sailing into Los Angeles Harbor: · Coast Guard Station LA/Long Beach at 310-833- 1600 · Harbor Master 310-510-0535 · Marine Operator VHF 24 or 26 · Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Water- front. 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org
Small Craft Berths & Anchorages Los Angeles Harbor has many different yacht marinas available, including eight with guest slips. Slips are located in two different areas of the harbor: in San Pedro west of the Main Channel and in Wilmington on the eastern end of Los Angeles Harbor's portion of Los Cer- ritos Channel. The recommended marina is: Cabrillo Way Marina It’s located at Berths 42-43 on the Waterfront, off Miner Street, conveniently just south of 22nd Street. 310-514- 4985, www.CabrilloWay.com. Cabrillo Way Marina is the closest small craft facility to Catalina Island and provides the shortest route to and from the channel. Other berths are available in LA Harbor, which includes both San Pedro and Wilmington. And guest berths are avail- able for visitors in many parts of the harbor. Check www.VisitSanPedro.org for a list. Los Angeles Yacht Club Invites Mariners Also, all mariners are welcomed to the weekly public lun- cheons on Wednesday at Los Angeles Yacht Club There’s always a speaker on a subject of nautical or community inter- est. The club serves a three-course lunch for $20 and the bar is available. For information or reservations, visit the Los Family Fun Time at the PV Street Fair Angeles Yacht Club website at www.LAYC.org. The Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival will be two days of family fun with carnival rides, live music, artisans and vendors, craft beer and wine, and an international food court. It takes place Saturday June 8 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The fair is in the heart of Palos Verdes. But take the free shuttle from PV Peninsula June 2019 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor5 High school. 27118 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates. Information at www.PalosVerdesStreetFair.com Saturday, June 1 Wednesday, June 5 two stages, more than 150 artisans and vendors, kids Peninsula Seniors' Coffee & Cars Wednesday Luncheon at the Los Angeles Yacht Club zone, craft beer and wine, international food court. One block east of Hawthorne Blvd. and Silver Spur Road. Free 7:30 a.m. Noon shuttle from Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. For all car hobbyists and enthusiasts. Hot rods, custom, A luncheon featuring a nautically-related speaker. Open www.PalosVerdesStreetFair.com muscle and sports cars, antiques, classics, exotics. to the public. Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Peninsula Shopping Center, Hawthorne Blvd. and Silver Walk, Cabrillo Marina. 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org $20 Saturday, June 8 Spur, Palos Verdes Peninsula Open Mic Night World Oceans Day Community Friendship Bell Ringing 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Noon Musicians and other types of entertainment. Red Men Family-oriented activities including arts and crafts, Everyone gets a chance to ring the Korean Bell of Wigwam Lodge, 543 Shepard Street, Peninsula. scavenger hunts, animal stories, guided beach walk, Friendship. Angels Gate Park, 3160 S. Gaffey Street, www.SPWigWam.org close-up look at baby animals, and more. Cabrillo Marine Peninsula. 310-548-7705 Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, Cabrillo Beach. Meet the Grunion 310-548-7562, www.CabrilloMarineAquarium.org San Pedro City Ballet Spring 2019 Showcase 8 p.m. 2 p.m. A Southern California tradition. Program in auditorium Kite Flying Home of American Ballet Theatre principal dancer and introduces grunion, followed by a guided tour of the 2-6 p.m. superstar Misty Copeland presents its annual Spring beach to watch the grunion spawn. Cabrillo Marine Free kites, crafts, and family fun. Angels Gate Park, 3601 showcase featuring students from the ballet school and Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, Cabrillo Beach. S. Gaffey Street, Peninsula. 310-548-7707 students from the DancEd Steps Up program showing www.CabrilloMarineAquarium.org. $5/$1 (open season; Fifth Annual Wheels to Water off newly acquired skills, and members of SPCB'S grunion may be taken) 4 p.m. professional-level company in new choreographic Thursday, June 6 Culmination of a run by the Porsche Club of America at works. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Farmers Market the Los Angeles Yacht Club Shrimp Feed. Los Angeles Downtown. 310-732-1861, www.SanPedroCityBallet.org Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Waterfront. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. www.MotorSportReg.com Roti: Indian Breads & Sides with Nandita Godbole Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 2 p.m. W. 7th Street, Above Gaffey Markus Carlton jazz guitar A presentation about roti (“the other Indian bread”) and 6:30 p.m. Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Local Farmers its traditional range of accompaniments. Pacific Food & New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale Beverage Museum, 731 S. Pacific Avenue, Uptown. Market British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. www.NatFab.org 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com Scott Grillo-acoustic guitar L Street between Avalon Blvd. and Marine Avenue, Dead Accounts 2019 Wilmington 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Folk, classic rock, CW. The Whale & Ale British First Thursday Art Walk A comedy about a quick-witted banker from New York Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310- 6 p.m. who unexpectedly returns to Ohio after several years. It’s 832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com San Pedro’s arts night out. Galleries and studios are revealed that he stole $27 million. Little Fish Theatre, 777 Dead Accounts 2019 open, restaurants have specials and entertainment. S. Centre Street, Downtown. 310-512-6030, 8 p.m. Between 4th and 9th Streets and Palos Verdes Street www.LittleFishTheatre.org and Pacific Avenue. Music at the corner of 6th/Mesa A comedy about a quick-witted banker from New York Late Night Music Streets. Free guided art walk tour beginning at the San who unexpectedly returns to Ohio after several years. It’s 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th Street. Begin revealed that he stole $27 million.Little Fish Theatre, 777 your evening at the San Pedro Visitor Center, 225 W. 6th San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, S. Centre Street, Downtown. 310-512-6030, Street. www.1stThursday.com Downtown. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com www.LittleFishTheatre.org The New Whalers Sunday, June 9 Late Night Music 7 p.m. PV Farmers Market 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Five-piece swinging New Orleans jazz band. The Whale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, & Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street California farmers and food selections with sales Downtown. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com Downtown. 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com supporting the Palos Verdes Peninsula school district. Sunday, June 2 Friday, June 7 Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling PV Farmers Market Hills Estates, Peninsula Downtown Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dead Accounts 2019 California farmers and food selections with sales 2 p.m. Farmers market held on 6th Street between Pacific supporting the Palos Verdes Peninsula school district. Avenue and Mesa Street Fruits, vegetables, flowers, A comedy about a quick-witted banker from New York Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling crafts, jewelry, art, food stalls who unexpectedly returns to Ohio after several years. It’s Hills Estates, Peninsula revealed that he stole $27 million. The play explores Rock of Ages The Paul Gormley Trio timely issues of corporate greed, small-town values, and 7 p.m. 1 p.m. whether your family will always back you with no World class musicians performing traditional jazz with The annual spring show of Elite Dance Studio. Warner questions asked. Little Fish Theatre, 777 S. Centre Street, songs made popular from Sinatra to Antonio Carlos Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-541- Downtown. 310-512-6030, www.LittleFishTheatre.org Jobim. The Whale & Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 0099, www.EliteDancerHE.com John Adams Live Re-enactment by Peter Small W. 7th Street Downtown. 310-832-0363, 2 p.m. 2019 Harbor Wide All Grade Student Art Competition www.WhaleAndAle.com History comes alive with a special performance by Peter Opening Reception Dead Accounts 2019 2-5 p.m. Small playing our second president, John Adams. Part of 8 p.m. the Second Sunday series. Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos A showing of more than 100 student works A comedy about a quick-witted banker from New York professionally framed and displayed. Refreshments. Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, Peninsula. 310- who unexpectedly returns to Ohio after several years. It’s 377-9584 ext.452, www.PVLD.org Presented by the San Pedro Art Association. CRAFTED at revealed that he stole $27 million. The play explores the Port of Los Angeles, 112 W. 22nd Street, Waterfront. timely issues of corporate greed, small-town values, and Wednesday, June 12 310-612-1949, www.SanPedroArt.org whether your family will always back you with no Wednesday Luncheon at the Los Angeles Yacht Club Cabaret Night questions asked. Little Fish Theatre, 777 S. Centre Street, Noon Updated online calendar of events at www.SanPedroTourist.net 7 p.m. Downtown. 310-512-6030, www.LittleFishTheatre.org A luncheon featuring a nautically-related speaker. Open An evening of Broadway showtunes presented as a Saturday, June 8-Sunday, June 9 to the public. Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina. 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org $20 fundraiser with some of the theater’s favorite artists. Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival Little Fish Theatre, 777 S. Centre Street, Downtown. 310- 10 a.m. Open Mic Night 512-6030, www.LittleFishTheatre.org. $40 (includes two 6:30 p.m. Family activities, carnival and rides, free live music on beverage tickets) Musicians and other types of entertainment. Red Men 6 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor June 2019 7 Wigwam Lodge, 543 Shepard Street, Peninsula. www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org. Free PV Farmers Market www.SPWigWam.org Saturday, June 15 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, June 13 Pride On The Port California farmers and food selections with sales Farmers Market 11 a.m. supporting the Palos Verdes Peninsula school district. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A festival to show inclusivity and acceptance of all. Beer Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 garden, food trucks, entertainment. Battleship Iowa, 250 Hills Estates, Peninsula W. 7th Street, Above Gaffey S. Harbor Blvd., Waterfront. 877-446-9261, Wednesday, June 19 Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Local Farmers www.BridgeCitiesLA.com Wednesday Luncheon at the Los Angeles Yacht Club Market Fathers’ Appreciation Sail Noon 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 5-7:30 p.m. A luncheon featuring a nautically-related speaker. Open L Street between Avalon Blvd. and Marine Avenue, On board a tall ship out on the water. Los Angeles to the public. Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Wilmington Maritime Institute. Call for reservations and departure Cabrillo Marina. 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org $20 details at 310-833-6055, www.LAMITopSail.org The Comedy of Errors Raffaello's Salutes Toberman 8 p.m. Markus Carlton jazz guitar 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. A classic Shakespearean romp of mistaken identity—it’s An Evening in Tuscany VIP event benefitting Toberman mischief and mayhem galore! New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale Neighborhood Center. Five-course Italian dinner, wine, British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. Two young visitors arrive in the city unaware that their dancing, performances by Michael Sinatra, Michele Cutri, 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com long-lost twins already live there. Over the course of a Kelly Cutri, and Alex Cutri. Michael’s Tuscany Room, 470 single day, everything that can go wrong does go wrong: The Central Park Five W. 7th Street, Downtown. 310-832-1145, ext. 153, a marriage at breaking point, a missing gold chain, an 7:30 p.m. www.Toberman.org unpaid debt, and a dubious arrest. Shakespeare by the An opera about five African American and Latino Open Mic Night Sea, Point Fermin Park, 807. W. Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. teenagers wrongly convicted, but exonerated 13 years 6:30 p.m. www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org. Free later through DNA. Sung in English with subtitles. Warner Musicians and other types of entertainment. Red Men Friday, June 14 Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown. Wigwam Lodge, 543 Shepard Street, Peninsula. www.LongBeachOpera.org www.SPWigWam.org Downtown Farmers Market Also, Saturday, June 22, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet the Grunion 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Farmers market held on 6th Street between Pacific The Comedy of Errors Avenue and Mesa Street Fruits, vegetables, flowers, A Southern California tradition. Program in auditorium 8 p.m. crafts, jewelry, art, food stalls introduces grunion, followed by a guided tour of the A classic Shakespearean romp of mistaken identity—it’s beach to watch the grunion spawn. Cabrillo Marine The Paul Gormley Trio mischief and mayhem galore! Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, Cabrillo Beach. 7 p.m. Two young visitors arrive in the city unaware that their www.CabrilloMarineAquarium.org. $5/$1 (open season; World class musicians performing traditional jazz with long-lost twins already live there. Over the course of a grunion may be taken) songs made popular from Sinatra to Antonio Carlos single day, everything that can go wrong does go wrong: Jobim. The Whale & Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 Thursday, June 20 a marriage at breaking point, a missing gold chain, an Farmers Market W. 7th Street Downtown. 310-832-0363, unpaid debt, and a dubious arrest. Shakespeare by the 9 a.m.-2 p.m. www.WhaleAndAle.com Sea, Point Fermin Park, 807. W. Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. The Comedy of Errors www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org. Free Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 W. 7th Street, Above Gaffey 8 p.m. Late Night Music A classic Shakespearean romp of mistaken identity—it’s 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Local Farmers mischief and mayhem galore! San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Market Two young visitors arrive in the city unaware that their Downtown. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com 9 a.m.-1 p.m. long-lost twins already live there. 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8 It's a Halloween in June theme. A variety of marine …Continued from page 7 animal-related activities with games, booths from to the public. Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Simon Spaulding & James Hendricks community organizations. Trunk for treat with sorld Walk, Cabrillo Marina. 310-831-1203, www.LAYC.org 6:30 p.m. famous star cars--vehichles from stage and screen, $20 The noted maritime historians and entertainers bring costume contest. Food trucks. Marine Mammal Care Thursday, June 27 the sea of olden days to life. The Whale & Ale British Center, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, Peninsula. 310-548-5677, Farmers Market www.MarineMammalCare.org Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com California Confederates: The Curious Tale of the Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Saturday, June 29 Schooner 10 a.m. 1300 W. 7th Street, Above Gaffey Baking the Fruit: Decadent Desserts with Jackie Part of the Keeping History Alive series with the story of Heart of the Harbor Local Harvest Local Farmers Bruchez 1863 secessionists’ conspiracy to outfit a schooner as a privateer to steal Union gold and silver shipments. The Market 2 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The author discusses and demonstrates a range of Banning Museum Stagecoach Barn, 401 E. M Street, Wilmington. 310-548-2005, L Street between Avalon Blvd. and Marine Avenue, baking techniques for many different types of events. Wilmington Pacific Food & Beverage Museum, 731 S. Pacific www.TheBanningMuseum.org Specials, Deals, Discounts Avenue, Uptown. www.NatFab.org Gnarlytown: Bikes, Boards & Bands Friday, June 28 Henry V 1 p.m. Downtown Farmers Market 8 p.m. Extreme action sports, rock, and craft beer tasting. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shakespeare’s most patriotic and inspiring play tells of a Family-friendly event. Port of Los Angeles Outer Farmers market held on 6th Street between Pacific young King Henry V who seeks to unite his beloved Harbor, Berth 46, 3011 Miner Street, Waterfront. Avenue and Mesa Street Fruits, vegetables, flowers, England. After laying claim to French lands and being www.955klos.com/gnarlytown. crafts, jewelry, art, food stalls ridiculed, Henry marches off to war. Although sorely $39.99/$109.99/$199.99/$299.99 (plus fees) 11th Annual Cars & Stripes Forever! outnumbered, Henry rallies his troops and, at Agincourt, Markus Carlton jazz guitar 5-10 p.m. achieves a decisive victory. Shakespeare by the Sea, 6:30 p.m. More than 100 vintage and classic cars, exotic car Point Fermin Park, 807. W. Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & display, motorcycles, live bands, food trucks, beer www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org. Free Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street garden. Fireworks finale at 9:15 p.m. Fanfare Fountains Friday, June 21 Downtown. 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com and Promenade, Harbor Blvd. south of the Vincent Downtown Farmers Market Henry V Thomas Bridge. www.LAWaterfront.org 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 8 p.m. A Night on Broadway Farmers market held on 6th Street between Pacific Shakespeare’s most patriotic and inspiring play tells of a 6 p.m. Avenue and Mesa Street Fruits, vegetables, flowers, young King Henry V who seeks to unite his beloved Dancemark Studio’s spring recital featuring young crafts, jewelry, art, food stalls England. Shakespeare by the Sea, Point Fermin Park, dance talent from ages 2 to 18. Warner Grand 807. W. Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. The Paul Gormley Trio Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-428-6761. www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org. Free $17-$22 7 p.m. World class musicians performing traditional jazz with Late Night Music The Paul Gormley Trio songs made popular from Sinatra to Antonio Carlos 10 p.m.-1 a.m. 7 p.m. Jobim. The Whale & Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, World class musicians performing traditional jazz with W. 7th Street Downtown. 310-832-0363, Downtown. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com songs made popular from Sinatra to Antonio Carlos www.WhaleAndAle.com Sunday, June 23 Jobim. The Whale & Ale British Restaurant and Pub, Harbor Cruises Henry V PV Farmers Market 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. 310-832-0363, www.WhaleAndAle.com 8 p.m. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Shoreline Village Shakespeare’s most patriotic and inspiring play tells of a California farmers and food selections with sales Henry V young King Henry V who seeks to unite his beloved supporting the Palos Verdes Peninsula school district. 8 p.m. Long Beach England. Shakespeare by the Sea, Point Fermin Park, Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Shakespeare’s most patriotic and inspiring play tells 310-548-8080 807. W. Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. Hills Estates, Peninsula of a young King Henry V who seeks to unite his www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org. Free beloved England. Shakespeare by the Sea, Point www.SpiritMarine.com Wednesday, June 26 Fermin Park, 807. W. Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. Saturday, June 22 Wednesday Luncheon at the Los Angeles Yacht Club www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org. Free 27th Annual Seal Day Noon 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A luncheon featuring a nautically-related speaker. Open
8 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor June 2019 9 Saturday, June 29 Fiesta Corazon del Puerto Planning a meeting, reunion, event? 5-10 p.m. A day of live music, food, and fun. Free admission. Free Call Visit San Pedro movie in the park at 8. Wilmington Waterfront Park, 604 310-729-9828 W. C Street., Wilmington. www.PortOfLosAngeles.org Markus Carlton jazz guitar You’ve Got Lots of Transit Options in San Pedro 6:30 p.m. New material, jazz and blues standards. The Whale & Ale British Restaurant and Pub, 327 W. 7th Street Downtown. From a local trolley to express buses, ride in comfort Planning a
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The Comedy of Errors The Historic Downtown is within walking distance of the Waterfront or you can 8 p.m. take the trolley on weekends. Meeting? Reunion? Event? A classic Shakespearean romp of mistaken identity—it’s th th mischief and mayhem galore! The Downtown Trolley operates between the Cruise Terminal, 6 and 7 Two young visitors arrive in the city unaware that their Streets, and Pacific Avenue, to CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles, SS Lane Call Visit San Pedro long-lost twins already live there.Shakespeare by the Victory, and a stop at Battleship Iowa on weekends. Sea, Point Fermin Park, 807. W. Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org. Free DASH buses operate on local service routes throughout the greater San Pedro Late Night Music area. 310-729-9828
10 p.m.-1 a.m. Commuter Express line 142 has direct service to the Downtown Long Beach San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Transit Center where you can catch the Blue Line train that travels to downtown Downtown. 310-514-3416, www.SanPedroBrewing.com Los Angeles and connects to most rail lines that run throughout the greater Los Sunday, June 30 Angeles area. Catch it at at stops along 7th Street and Gaffey Street north of 7th PV Farmers Market Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers and food selections with sales Metro Transit Buses operate several lines into, out of, and around San Pedro, supporting the Palos Verdes Peninsula school district. mainly along 7th Street, Pacific Avenue, and Gaffey Street (although other streets are Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, Peninsula also served). Routes 205, 246, 450, 550, 910, 950. The 950 Silver Line is especially The information in this calendar comes from a wide range of useful to get to Downtown Los Angeles, and even on to the San Gabriel Valley. Express sources and may not necessarily have the most current details. buses run during morning and evening rush hours and the regular Silver Line service Please contact the producers for the latest status on their events runs nearly all day and night.
Transit information, 323-466-3876, www.Metro.net
Planning a Meeting? Reunion? Event? Call Visit San Pedro 310-729-9828
June 2019 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor 9 10 Get Your Specials, Offers, & Discounts Around the Area Because saving money is fun Everybody likes to save money. And Visit San Pedro has made it easy for you to find the best deals around. Just go to www.VisitSanPedro.org and click on the box that says, Specials! Offers! Discounts! and you’ll find the latest money-saving specials from the best stores and restaurants in the area. • Cirque du Soleil has extended the run of its beautiful Amaluna show on the LA Waterfront through June 9. And you can get up to 35% off select performances. • The Original Las Brisas Mexican restaurant, 1110 N. Gaffey, Northwest San Pedro, has introduced some great themed specials that include: What’s Up Wednesdays, Food Happy Hour on Thursdays, Fish Friday, Shrimp Saturday, and Menudo Sunday. Get your coupons on www.VisitSanPedro.org. • Get a free post card at the San Pedro Visitor Center, 225 W. 6th Street, Downtown. Just mention that you saw this article or the discounts page on the website. • The Whale & Ale British Restaurant & Pub, 327 W. 7th Street, Downtown, has a great selection of lunch specials for just $10 Tuesday through Fridays. The specials include fish and chips, bangers and mash, and other classic British pub items. Find your discounts at www.VisitSanPedro.org
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11 112 E. 22nd Street Waterfront
The Year-Round Crafts Marketplace Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri-Sun & 4-8 First Thursday
Harbor Wide All Grade Student Art Competition Opening Reception Sunday, June 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. At CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles Presented by the San Pedro Art Association
June12 2019 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor 11 Sacred Grounds Coffee House A San Pedro original
Ask anyone around San Pedro where you can get a great cup of coffee at a great price Tuesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. Show off your vocal talents, poetry readings, or guitar and they’ll tell you that would be at Sacred Grounds,468 W. 6th Street, Downtown. skills (or your other performance skills). Owner Dave Lynch opened the business in 1995 and has had the same employees Sacred Grounds also does a wide range of catering from coffee and rolls to a hot almost as long. It’s the kind of place where you can satisfy your craving for coffee sit-down meal for breakfast lunch, or dinner. It is the official caterer for the Warner with lots of coffee drinks like cappuccino, iced coffee, and lattes along with a great Grand Theatre. selection of teas. And to complement your drink there is a large selection of bagels, So, if you are in the mood for a delicious fresh roasted cup of coffee, good croissants, and delicious pastries. You may even be in luck if Tracy has made his conversation, and atmosphere you need to head over to Sacred Grounds. Remember, specialty tiramisu cake. And if you are vegan-conscious Sacred Grounds has a variety it’s pretty much always open to greet you with a warm welcome and a hot cup of of rolls and muffins just for you. coffee. The phone number is 3110-514-0080.
Hungry for more than a muffin? It has delicious salads and sandwiches, which you A can have to go or you can enjoy the good vibes of this one-of-a-kind atmosphere and catch up on what’s going on and get the latest San Pedro news. You have plenty of time during the day to stop in because Sacred Grounds is open 365 days of the year from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Sundays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.). It hosts open mic night on
March 2019 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor9 13 June 2019 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor 13 14 Art/Galleries/Museums/Theaters Cabrillo Way Marina, 2293 Miner Street, Cabrillo Way Marina 310-514-4985, www.CabrilloWay.com It’s Showtime Art Deco and more, 741 S. Pacific Avenue, Uptown 310-351-0070, Los Angeles Maritime Institute—Official LA Tall Ships, Berth 73, Suite 2, San Pedro www.DecoArtDeco.com Waterfront 310-833-6055, www.LAMITopSail.org The Banning Museum, 401 E. M Street, Wilmington 310-548-2005, Motor Yacht Mauretania 310-833-9955, www.MotorYachtMauretania.com www.TheBanningMuseum.org Los Angeles Harbor Boat Show www.SoCalBoatShow.com Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, Cabrillo Beach 310-548-7562, SUP With Wade stand up paddle boarding lessons 310-968-0003, www.CabrilloMarineAquarium.org www.SupWithWade.com Catalina Island Museum, 217 Metropole Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island. 310-510-2414, www.CatalinaMuseum.org Recommended Hotels Gil Mares Photography fine art photography, 310-902-0682, www.GilMares- Best Western Plus San Pedro Hotel & Suites, 111 S. Gaffey Street, Above Photography.com Gaffey 310-514-1414 Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street, Downtown. 310-512-6030, Terranea Resort,100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 866-802-8000, www.LittleFishTheatre.org www.Terranea.com Mario’s Art Gallery, 2438 S. Western Avenue, Peninsula. 310-548-9077, Vagabond Inn, 215 S. Gaffey Street. 310-831-8911, www.VagabondInn.com/Vagabond- www.MarioMirkovichFineArt.com Inn-San-Pedro SS Lane Victory, Berth 49, 3600 Miner Street, Waterfront. 310-519-9545, Real Estate www.TheLaneVictory.org lice Rodriguez Realtor, Keller Williams, 28901 S. Western Avenue, Suite 101, Rancho Our Creations décor, crafts, & supplies, wedding, party, 416 West 6th Street, Downtown A 310-519-8231 Palos Verdes, Peninsula. 310-738-2511. Mobile 310-738-2511, Parkhurst Galleries, 439 W. 6th Street, Downtown, 310-547-3158, www.kw.com/kw/agent/arod www.ParkhurstGalleries.com Transportation San Pedro Arts Association at CRAFTED, 112 E. 22nd Street, Waterfront 310-831-2928, GOGO Charters Los Angeles, 4011 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles 323-373-3085, www.SanPedroArt.org www.gogcharters.com/los-angeles-charter-bus San Pedro City Ballet, 1231 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro 310-732-1861, Shopping & Services www.SanPedroBalletSchool.com Bringelson Jewelers, 461 W. 6th Street, Downtown. 310-832-5482, Shakespeare by the Sea, presented in locations throughout Southern California every www.FaceBook.com/BringelsonJewelers summer. 310-217-7596, www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org Ms. Alexander women’s fashions, 479 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-953-6110, Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-548-7672, www.MsAlexander.net www.WarnerGrand.org Our Creations décor, crafts, & supplies, wedding, party 416 West 6th Street, Downtown Food/Dining/Nightlife 310-519-8231 Whale & Ale British Restaurant & Pub, 327 W. 7th Street, Downtown 310-832- Rok ‘n’ Ell Baby Boutique & More, 1438 W 8th Street, Weymouth Corner 310-832-4145, 0363 www.WhaleAndAle.com www.RoknEllBaby.com Catalina Bistro & Express Grill, Catalina Express Sea & Air Terminal, Berth 95 (at Studio Grooming cat & dog stylist, skin & coat care. 359 W. 7th Street, Downtown. 424- Swinford and Harbor Blvd., San Pedro Waterfront 310-707-2440, 287-2822 www.CatalinaBistro.com Urban Feet & Skate, 329 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-832-9364 Babouch Moroccan Restaurant & Lounge, 810 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro. 310-831- Health, Fitness, & Recreation 0246 Spirit Cruises, Shoreline Village, Long Beach 310-548-8080, www.SpiritMarine.com 22nd Street Landing Seafood Grill and Bar, 141-A W. 22nd Street, Cabrillo Marina, San Catalina Express, Berth 95, San Pedro Waterfront; Catalina Landing, Long Beach 800- Pedro Waterfront 310-548-4400, www.22ndStreetRestaurant.com 481-3470, www.CatalinaExpress.com Conrad’s Mexican Grill, 376 W. 6th Street, Downtown 424-264-5452, All Fit conditioning, nutrition, mindfulness, 279 W. 7th Street, Downtown. 310-424-287- www.ConradsMexicanGrill.com Dr. Ja’nae Brown, PT, DPT physical therapy 310-548-5984, Gaffey Street Diner, 247 N. Gaffey Street 310-548-6964 www.DRJanaeBrownPT.com Godmothers Saloon, 302 W. 7th Street, Downtown 310-833-1589 Lanta Salon, 300 E. 4th Street, Suite A111, Long Beach 310-521-0828, Grinder, 511 S. Harbor Blvd. on the San Pedro Waterfront. 310-832-1267, www.LantaSalon.net www.GrinderRestaurants.com Happy Diner American diner and Mexican, 617 S. Centre Street, Downtown 310-833- Our Community 6799, wwwHappyDinerSP.com The Canterbury, 5801 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, Peninsula. 877-318-1795, Happy Diner #2, 1931 N. Gaffey Street, NW San Pedro www.TheCanterbury.org Happy Deli, 530 S. Gaffey Street, Downtown Alliance Alice M. Baxter High School, 461 W. 9th Street, San Pedro 310-221-0430, Harborview Event Center at Ft. MacArthur LA AFB. 310-653-8341, www.BaxterHigh.org [email protected] Christ Lutheran School, 28850 S. Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, Peninsula The Original Las Brisas, 1110 N. Gaffey Street, Suite D., NW San Pedro 310-833-4395, 310-831-0848, www.ChristRPV.com www.TheOriginal LasBrisas.com Community Christian Church, 1903 W. Summerland Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 318- Jolly Burrito Grill, 726 S. Pacific Avenue, Uptown 760-694-6888, www.JollyBurrito.com 832-7304, www.CCCRPV.org La Buvette Wine Bistro,335 W. 7th Street, Downtown 424-342-9840 The Garden Church, 429 W. 6th Street, Downtown, www.GardenChurchSP.org Philie B's pizza, subs, pasta, 347 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-514-2500, Holy Trinity School & Preschool, 1226 W. Santa Cruz Street, San Pedro 310-833-0703, www.PhilieBs.com www.School.HolyTrinitySP.org Raffaelo Ristorante, 400 S. Pacific Avenue, Uptown 310-514-0900, Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, Peninsula. 310-548-5677, www.RaffaelloRistorante.com www.MarineMammalCare.org Sacred Grounds coffee house, salads, sandwiches, 468 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310- Marymount California University, 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East Rancho Palos Verdes 514-0080 310-377-5501, www.MarymountCalifornia.edu San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th Street, Downtown 310-831-5663, Ministerios Torrente de Besor www.SanPedroBrewing.com 1491 W. O’Farrell Street, San Pedro. 310-901-5490 San Pedro Café, 605 S. Pacific Avenue Suite 103, Downtown 310-547-0961, San Pedro United Methodist Church, 580 W 6th Street. 310-548-1001, www.SPCafeInc.com www.SanPedroUMC.org Sebastian's Mediterranean Cuisine, 309 W. 7th Street, Downtown,424-342-9062 Random Lengths News, 1300 S. Pacific Avenue 310- 519-1016, Tanawin Thai Bistro, 28368 S. Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, Peninsula. 310- www.RandomLengthsNews.com 833-1010, www.TanaWinThai.com San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 West 7th Street, Downtown 310-832-7272, Terranea Resort eight dining venues, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 866- www.SanPedroChamber.com 802-8000, www.Terranea.com Temple Heights Southern Baptist Church, 888 W. Hamilton Avenue, San Pedro 310- Wienerschnitzel 230 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro www.Wienerschnitzel.com 831-5446, Maritime/Boating The Topaz Building, 222 W..6th Street, Downtown 310-514-2400, www.TopazSanPedro.com Spirit Cruises, Shoreline Village, Long Beach 310-548-8080, www.SpiritMarine.com The Vue Apartments, 255 W. 5th Street, Downtown 866-585-1972, Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk, Cabrillo Marina 310-831-1203, hwww.CarmelApartments.com/the-vue-san-pedro-ca www.LAYC.org Buccaneer Yacht Club, 241 Watchorn Walk, Berth 34, Holiday Harbor Marina. 310-413- 8238, www.BUCYC.org www.VisitSanPedro.org 14 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor June 2019 15 June 2019 San Pedro & Peninsula Visitor 15 16 17