San Pedro travel guide

San Pedro Tourism | San Pedro Guide

You're Going to Love San Pedro

With a population of 78,405, San Pedro is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. San Pedro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in San Pedro

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brouwerij West (110 E 22nd St) and 22nd St. Landing Seafood Grill & Bar (141 W 22nd St) are great picks.

When to visit San Pedro

San Pedro in November
Estimated package price
$342
2 travelers
Flight to San Pedro
3 nights at hotel
San Pedro in November
Estimated package price
$342
2 travelers
Flight to San Pedro
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to San Pedro

Plane

When flying to San Pedro, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to San Pedro include Southwest, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to San Pedro departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Pedro. The train journey from San Pedro to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in San Pedro is called San Pedro Downtown, and is located 0.0 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to San Pedro is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 22 miles from San Pedro. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Pedro, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Pedro takes 120 miles and will cost you around $32. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to San Pedro, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to San Pedro include Southwest, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to San Pedro departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Pedro. The train journey from San Pedro to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in San Pedro is called San Pedro Downtown, and is located 0.0 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to San Pedro is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 22 miles from San Pedro. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Pedro, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Pedro takes 120 miles and will cost you around $32. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving San Pedro

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of San Pedro

Most booked hotels in San Pedro

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1773 reviews)
$255+
Terranea Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 144 reviews)
$622+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1251 reviews)
$233+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 742 reviews)
$206+
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1278 reviews)
$164+
Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 565 reviews)
$215+

Renting a car in San Pedro

Renting a car in San Pedro costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in San Pedro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in San Pedro is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in San Pedro costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in San Pedro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in San Pedro is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.