Take the Metro Blue line to the Transit Mall station in Long Beach. At the Metro station, catch the LADOT-Community Connection #142 towards San Pedro. Depart the bus at Gaffey and 6thstreets. Walk east along 6th Street for the next several blocks.

Maritime heritage, art walks and breath taking seaside views - San Pedro is one of LA’s most unique beachfront communities.

Begin your morning in the heart of historic Old San Pedro (bordered by Pacific Avenue, 6th and 7th streets, and Harbor Boulevard). Within a few short blocks, you can wander into delightful shops, discover beautiful antiques, treat yourself to hand crafted objects created by local artisans, enjoy a cup of coffee, and experience international cuisine. Try to catch First Thursdays San Pedro ART Walk (between 4th and 8th streets and Pacific Avenue and Centre Street). On the first Thursday of each month, artists, entertainers, and business people celebrate the arts with an evening of open galleries, studios, street vendors and live entertainment in the Downtown San Pedro Arts District.

The lavish Art Deco Warner Grand Theatre (478 W. 6th St.; 310/548-7672) originally opened to the public on January 20, 1931. This theater, recently restored, plays host to many wonderful performing arts events, exhibits, and classic American films and is used as a location for commercial films and video productions. Just around the corner at 7th Street and Grand Avenue, visit the Croatian Cultural Center (510 W. 7th St.; 310/548-7630) presenting various performances and programming.

Continue along 6th Street to Harbor Boulevard.

Sailing the seas during World War II and the Korean War, the U.S. Navy vessel CA-135 Los Angeles was decommissioned in 1963. When the Los Angeles was dismantled, the community of San Pedro was able to retain her main mast, two anchors, and one of the anchor chain capstans. Dedicated in 1979, they formed the U.S.S. Los Angeles Naval Memorial (S. Harbor Boulevard at 6th Street) symbolizing the heritage of the San Pedro Harbor. An extensive collection of memorabilia from the Los Angeles is on display at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum.

The largest maritime museum in the state of California, the Los Angeles Maritime Museum (Berth 84 at 6th St.; 310/548-7618) is a 75,000 square foot facility featuring more than 700 ships, boat models, navigational equipment, and an operating amateur radio station. Spend time trying any of the 64 types of seaman’s knots on display, view an old fishing boat and a tugboat while watching ships in the harbor, or take the wheel of a 19th century ship.

Walk north on Harbor Boulevard.

As you continue your journey into the maritime heritage of San Pedro, be sure to view the Fishing Industry Memorial (S. Harbor Boulevard at 5th Street). This beautiful memorial, complete with a bronze fisherman and a memorial wall, commemorates the history of the fishing industry. Just a few steps away, the Liberty Hill Memorial (5th Street and Port Plaza Building), registered as a historic landmark, recognizes the struggle made by union workers against low wages, bad working conditions, and imprisonment during the first half of the 20th century. In 1923, the Marine Transport Workers Industrial Union 510 called a strike that immobilized 90 ships in San Pedro.

SS Victory Lane stop (San Pedro Electric Trolley)

On Harbor Boulevard, catch the San Pedro Electric Trolley to the end of the line. Walk over to the SS Victory Lane. The SS Lane Victory (Berth 94; 310/519-9545), a living memorial to the seamen who lost their lives at sea and a National Historic Landmark, is a World War II cargo ship that includes a museum of ship memorabilia, a gift shop and a library. For an extra adventure, take a one-hour tour, or catch the occasional daylong voyages that recall the ship’s adventures during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Ports O'Call Village stop (San Pedro Electric Trolley)

Re-board the San Pedro Electric Trolley and proceed south on Harbor Boulevard to the Ports O’Call Village. Stroll through the promenade of meandering cobblestone streets connecting fifteen acres of specialty shops and restaurants at Ports O’Call Village (Sampson Way at 6th Street; 310/732-3508). Once you pick a spot to settle down, grab a table, pick out some fresh fish and dig in. As you enjoy lunch, wave to the passengers sailing by on the cruise ships.

Re-board the San Pedro Electric Trolley and depart at Pacific Avenue and 7th Street. At Pacific Avenue, catch the #446 Metro Bus headed south.