Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in San Pedro with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
📍 Where San Pedro is
San Pedro sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Long Beach (~10 mi / 16 km). It's roughly 22 mi (36 km) from Downtown LA and 96 mi (154 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
Visiting? See SoCal at a glance, getting around and which airport.
Things to do in San Pedro
Local restaurants in San Pedro
J. Trani's
Italian-seafood institution near the port, serving San Pedro families for nearly a century.
The Chori-Man
Artisan chorizo shop slinging house-made sausage tacos and breakfast burritos.
Local shops in San Pedro
CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles
Permanent handmade marketplace in a 1940s warehouse with 100+ local artisan booths.
Badfish Clothing Company
Locally designed streetwear, tees, and caps beloved by the skate and surf crowd.
Rootz Uncharted
Locally founded apparel brand with clothing for men, women, and kids.
Drop In Gifts
Charming downtown gift shop with unique items for any occasion on 6th St.
Cornelius Projects
Independent art project and gallery space showing local artists.
Seasonal & outdoors near San Pedro
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from San Pedro.
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