After visiting the Point Fermin Lighthouse we wandered down the road to the Fort MacArthur Museum. You can still see where parts of the fort were positioned on the hillside. We found some old doors, bolted shut, which lead underground to where ammunition and such was stored. Those doors and the thought of what might lie beneath them were creeeepyyyyy! I told my friend, “You know there’s dead bodies in there right?” She was not amused.
You know there's dead bodies in there right?
The Korean Bell of Friendship
Not really sure what the purpose of these fellas is, but I like 'em.
We climbed up to the top of the hill where we found an Asian-style pavilion with a huge bell hanging inside of it. This is the Korean Bell of Friendship which was given to the United States from the people of Korea in 1976. There were all kinds of people milling about and even a wedding party taking photos on the steps of the pavilion. From here there are fantastic sweeping views of the ocean, Point Fermin, and the parks and neighborhoods to the north and south.
This one day in San Pedro was really only the tip of the iceberg as far as all that this city has to offer. There is so much to see and do here no matter what your interests. The real history of Los Angeles seems to have begun here. There are many historical houses, museums, and naval related exhibits. And of course, more lighthouses! We can’t have enough lighthouses you know. There is also shopping and dining in Old San Pedro. I will seriously be going back to check out more.
For more information on San Pedro go here:
http://www.sanpedro.com/
Yeah, probably dead bodies, long past the stinky phase. Seriously though, San Pedro sounds like a cool city and it's fortunate so much of it has been preserved for folks to see. And more lighthouses, lucky you!
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