The edges of the San Pedro neighborhood show a steep drop off into the ocean.
The San Pedro peninsula is home to a variety of ships that continually pass through.
Military ships such as the USS Iowa can be found throughout the inlets of San Pedro.
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San Pedro Los Angeles, CA

LA-area coastal living with all the comforts of a small town

Beach Schools Diverse

Rent for apartments and condos tends to less expensive in San Pedro than elsewhere in the LA area, and the vibrant local atmosphere provides plenty to keep residents active and entertained. Much of the community’s best dining and nightlife can be found along 5th, 6th, and 7th streets and Ports O’ Call Village, all near the channel. In this area, you can also see the historic Pacific Electric “Red Car” trolleys, which were once visible all over Los Angeles.

A series of connected parks along the community’s coastline provide tons of space to hike, play, or just enjoy the gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. Cabrillo Beach offers a great location for swimming, sunbathing, and boating, and is home to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. San Pedro also has several excellent schools and a YMCA, making it a compelling option for folks raising families.

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Military ships such as the USS Iowa can be found throughout the inlets of San Pedro.

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.