A change of pace, away from Santa Monica to the southern tip of the city of Los Angeles. A study in contrasts. I wanted to visit the Point Fermin lighthouse. Yes, I’ve been to San Pedro before, but have always managed to miss the lighthouse. I have a thing for lighthouses.
There it is, peeking over the trees in a lovely little park. San Pedro is a very interesting place. Because it is right next to the port, it was annexed to LA over 100 years ago. It has it’s own vibe, as a working class city that is sort of lost in time.
At this point I’m not sharing the history of this lighthouse. Let’s just say I’m too lazy to do the research right now. It’s just beautiful, these days there is a light house at the end of the breakwater that goes into the marina. , I’m not even sure that one is in use, since the whole massive port is right behind it.
A few years ago I shared the story of the Banning House over in next-door Wilmington. There is a lot of history here. It is also such an interesting place. Unlike Santa Monica, yes, some people wore masks, but most didn’t. It’s true, the area wasn’t half as crowded. But just being outside near the ocean is a healthy place to be. People were really friendly, as we walked around the park, people waved, said hi, were just lovely charming people.
A seafaring, fisherman village, then having the biggest port on the west coast right here, there is a lot of maritime history. And of course, I love the arrested decay.
I also love these massive Maritime chains-cables. I’ve watched people make chains for jewelry, on a small delicate level. I wonder if that show, How it’s made (I watch 5 minute episodes on YouTube) has an episode about this?
There are all kind of homes here, yes, I picked out this lovely well kept sort of craftsman. And yes, I love the American Flag. I saw a lot of flags and patriotic messages on the homes here.
I’m so jealous of this veggie garden….
There was a gathering of the Old German car society. I love it when people have a niche hobby and are able to share it with other likeminded people.
A sense of humor is great!
We have the beach of course, most of the beaches are down long hillsides. But people go, because they want that water.
Right underneath the lighthouse are these rocks. I’m not sure how they got down there. But there they are fishing away.
Then of course there is the port, Unfortunately not very busy these days. But a true human accomplishment. In the foreground you can see the Marina with pleasure boats, and what you can’t see, is the breakwater that creates this marina, also creates a lovely sandy beach.
San Pedro has a lot going for it. Maybe the community likes being off the beaten track and forgotten. So, so different from The hustle and Bustle of Santa Monica is so many good ways.
Leah