Port of Los Angeles Boat Tours
The Port of Los Angeles hosted free boat tours on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
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FAQs about Free Boat Tours at the Port of Los Angeles
If it is your first time taking a boat tour of the Port of Los Angeles, allow us to answer a few frequently asked questions first. . .
How can I take a tour on a different day?
Los Angeles Harbor boat tours depart from San Pedro year-round and are available for purchase from Harbor Breeze Cruises.
Are visitors in wheelchairs able to enjoy the tours?
Port of Los Angeles docks are ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible boarding is available at both locations.To ensure your boat is ADA-accessible, please select a tour that departs on the hour at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., or 2 p.m.
Can I bring my baby on board?
All ages are welcome. Please remember, strollers are not permitted on board the vessel.
What should I wear?
Even during summer, it can get chilly out on the water. It’s recommended you bring a light jacket, hat and sunscreen and wear flat, comfortable shoes.
What's on the boat?
Restrooms are available on board. Beverages are available for purchase. Each departing location offers sustainable water stations that provide free, filtered, chilled water to fill up your portable water bottle, or thermos, reducing the need for single-use plastic water bottles.
What will I see on the tour?
Visitors may take tours from each side of the Port, offering the full perspective of Los Angeles Harbor, showcasing both sides of the iconic Vincent Thomas Bridge, the official welcoming monument of the City of Los Angeles. Those interested may preview scenes from the Port of Los Angeles, courtesy of its two livestream cameras.
Will I get seasick?
Getting seasick is highly unlikely, but if you are extremely sensitive you may wish to take precautions. Tour boats don’t leave the breakwater and the water is generally very calm inside the Port, even on windy days. If needed, there are restrooms on board.
What else can I do on the LA Waterfront?
While in the area, visitors are encouraged to explore LA Waterfront attractions that are free to the public. After the tour, visitors can learn about harbor area history at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum or Battleship IOWA. Visit CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles, a one-of-a-kind craft marketplace just next door to Brouwerij West, a transformed warehouse that brews fresh Belgian beer. Hop on the San Pedro Downtown Trolley to connect to the shops, galleries and restaurants located in the Historic Downtown Waterfront District. Visit lawaterfront.org for more information.
What's under construction on the LA Waterfront?
Recently completed in Wilmington in 2024, the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade consists of nine acres along the water's edge at the terminus of Avalon Boulevard. The project was designed with the goals of connecting Wilmington to its historic waterfront while also providing amenities which serve to separate the community of Wilmington from Port operations. The Promenade creates a unique waterfront area for families, community members, and visitors to enjoy.
Coming to San Pedro in 2025, the West Harbor retail, dining and entertainment development is a pivotal centerpiece in the ongoing revitalization of the LA Waterfront. Plans for West Harbor include 42 acres of restaurants, shopping, fresh markets, office space, and a waterfront promenade with ample outdoor space and an open-air amphitheater for live entertainment. West Harbor is expected to open in 2025.