The Sunken City of San Pedro
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A once thriving neighborhood destroyed back in the 20s; the end result is an amazing colorful display of history with pieces of an older time literally falling into the Pacific Ocean.
This California hidden gem is a small piece of history and cruel beauty.
The area is CLOSED!
THE SUNKEN CITY IN SAN PEDRO, CA
The area is fenced off and not open to visitors.
Now, I am sure many of you won’t know much about the “Sunken City” so I am going to provide a brief history lesson (thank you Wikipedia).
In 1929 a landslide took out a community of exclusive homes. The landslide caused two houses (which couldn’t be relocated), roads, buildings, and even part of the adjoining Point Fermin Park to break apart and tumble into the ocean below. At it’s peak the land moved an astounding 11 inches… in 1 day!
What remains now are broken remains of building foundations, buckled sidewalks, and what we could only assume were once streets. Graffiti artists have covered most of the existing concrete structures giving the area a colorful and playful feel. From The Sunken City you get views of Catalina Island, and the cranes at the Port of San Pedro.
This area has such a cool, gritty, beach vibe that you won’t really find anything else like it! It has been featured in a number of shows and movies; including the season finale of Fear the Walking Dead, The Big Lebowski, and Edge of the World.
The area should be approached with caution. Stay away from ledges and enjoy from a distance. The whole area is full of neat places to visit, so if this does not sound like something you are into, pass and check out these other amazing Southern California hikes and adventures.
But for the adventurer looking for the forbidden Southern California hidden gem, a ton of interesting history and a little thrill, be sure to check out the ultra cool “Sunken City” in San Pedro.
Other nearby attractions to check out:
Point Fermin Lighthouse
Point Fermin Park
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Cabrillo Beach
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George Matthews
Please don’t advertise sunken city as a place to hang out. It’s dangerous and we don’t need more irresponsible people hanging out on the bluffs! It’s closed for a reason!! Not to mention the crowds leaving their trash all over only to end up in the tide pools below. We have enough issues with litter
Daniel ollado
It is a huge fine if caught trespassing. DO NOT RISK YOUR LIFE.