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San Pedro California Map

Explore San Pedro, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of San Pedro, California

How to Use This San Pedro, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for San Pedro, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to San Pedro.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	San Pedro
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.735852
Longitude	-118.292293
Population	88,000
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	90731, 90732, 90733, 90734
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About San Pedro, California

San Pedro is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 88,000. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². San Pedro is located at 33.7359°N, 118.2923°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 90731, 90732, 90733.

San Pedro occupies a rugged promontory where the land abruptly yields to the vast, salt-heavy expanse of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 3.5 miles south-southwest of Wilmington, CA (from Wilmington, CA: bearing 209°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-southwest of Long Beach. The topography is defined by the uneven, dramatic features of San Pedro Canyon, which folds into the earth right beneath the feet of those who walk its streets. To the north, the elevation rises toward the Palos Verdes Hills, creating a boundary that feels both protective and permanent, while the proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures that the air is frequently dampened by a persistent, cooling marine layer. Within this landscape, the Ralph C. Daniels Field Sports Center serves as a primary hub for activity, providing a flat, human-made contrast to the natural, sloping wildness that characterizes the surrounding ground.

European exploration of San Pedro began when maritime expeditions identified the natural harbor as a vital point of interest, though the site remained largely pastoral and sparsely inhabited for generations. Early settlers were drawn by the same currents that dictate the local climate, establishing a base that would eventually serve as a gateway for global commerce. Over time, the character of San Pedro evolved from a small landing into a bustling nexus of maritime activity, influenced by waves of immigrants who arrived to work the docks and build lives within the shadow of the port. The history of the place is etched in the architecture of its older neighborhoods, where the influence of diverse heritage groups remains visible in the streetscapes and community traditions.

Economic life in San Pedro revolves almost entirely around the massive logistics infrastructure of the nearby port, which functions as a primary artery for international trade. While the harbor dominates the local industry, the professional landscape also supports a variety of small businesses, maritime services, and public sector roles that keep the local economy in motion. Educational needs are met by a range of schools, though the residents often look toward the broader region for university-level instruction. Infrastructure remains utilitarian, designed to accommodate the heavy transit of goods, with the Dominguez Channel flowing four miles away as a quiet reminder of the complex water management required in this low-lying, coastal-adjacent geography.

Cultural life in San Pedro finds its rhythm in the intersection of maritime grit and a deeply rooted, tight-knit community spirit. Residents often gather near the water to watch the ships, or spend leisure time at the Ralph C. Daniels Field Sports Center, which remains a focal point for local recreation. While the professional sports teams of the broader region draw massive crowds, the local interest is often directed toward the sea, with views extending toward Smith Island on clear, crisp days. The area is also known for the legacy of figures like Charles Bukowski, whose writing captured the raw, unvarnished essence of the local atmosphere, and for annual festivals that celebrate the seafaring roots of the neighborhood. The proximity to Gaffey Pool offers a localized site for swimming and public gathering, grounding the neighborhood in a space that feels distinctly its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gallery 478 (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 062° NE
Warner Grand Theater (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 054° NE
The Grand Annex (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 058° NE
Eddie Roque Studio Art (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 078° E
Victory Arch (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 217° SW
Off the Wall Art Designs (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 068° E
Liberty Hill (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 064° NE
Leland Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 358° N
Cabrillo Beach Marina and Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 151° SE
Peck Park and Community Center (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 334° NW
Timms' Point and Landing (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 118° SE
Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 258° W
Angels Gate Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 184° S
Terminal Island Japanese Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 105° E
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 1.5 mi, 164° S · 8,946 acres
White Point Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 229° SW
Fort MacArthur Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 187° S
Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 2.0 mi, 168° S
Sunken City (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 175° S
Ocean Trails Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.0 mi, 257° W
Summit Point (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 311° NW
The Graben (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 274° W
Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 4.7 mi, 272° W
Wayfarers Chapel (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 277° W
Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.0 mi, 275° W
Regal Promenade 13 (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 298° NW
Tiger Woods Point (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 310° NW
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.6 mi, 089° E · 1,777 acres
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 26.4 mi, 345° N · 24k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 33.2 mi, 019° N · 454k acres

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