Detour L.A.
  • Home
  • Start Here: Exploring Los Angeles
  • Getaway from L.A. Trips
    • Banff, Canada
    • Big Sur, California
    • Cancun, Mexico
    • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    • Death Valley National Park
    • Great Barrier Reef, Australia
    • Hearst Castle
    • Joshua Tree National Park, CA
    • Maui, Hawaii
    • New Orleans, LA
    • Peru & Machu Picchu
    • Portland, Oregon
    • Queenstown, New Zealand
    • Sacramento, CA
    • San Luis Obispo, CA
    • Sydney, Australia
    • Temecula, CA
    • Valle De Guadalupe, Mexico
    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
    • Yosemite National Park, CA
  • More
    • Collaborations
    • Blogging & Photography Tips
    • Making LA A Better Place

San Pedro Sunken City

11/6/2015

1 Comment

 
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
I heard about the Sunken City through Instagram a few months ago and ever since have been super curious to check out this abandoned, graffiti covered "city." Apparently, a giant landslide back in the 1920's caused the homes in this neighborhood to completely fall into the ocean and it's now literally a "sunken city, " covered in remnants of the homes that once stood in this area. It was interesting to see how the ocean had literally eaten away at this city and to think of everything (homes, personal belongings, etc.) that still remains buried underneath the wreckage. I am not sure if anyone was harmed during this landslide here almost 100 years ago, but I certainly hope not.

My boyfriend and I came here last weekend while exploring San Pedro, and we found the location/date of this adventure pretty fitting considering the Sunken City felt post-apocalyptic. Before visiting, I read online that you aren't (technically) allowed to visit the Sunken City and that you will have to trespass. I wasn't in favor of the idea of trespassing, but if you venture there to explore, you will likely find that you aren't alone! There were about a dozen other people exploring the ruins when we were there on a Saturday afternoon, including young children. Since you will have to trespass if you visit, there is not really an easy way in or out. You either have to climb underneath the fence or you have to hold onto the gate and climb around the edge over the cliffs, toward the ocean. We chose the latter, and it was a little freaky to think you could fall right off the cliff with one bad step. We clung on tightly to the gate as we climbed around it,  and we made it safely!

Once successfully inside the gate, you will make your way down the hill to your left hand side to the Sunken City. Apparently there's been some recent TV shows filmed here - like Fear the Walking Dead - and I am definitely not surprised! You will see graffiti of all types on the ruins, cliffs to climb up and over, and totally breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean. 
But, please, be smart and careful  when you are there exploring! The cliffs along the Pacific Ocean are very tall and, like I mentioned previously, one bad step could launch right you over the edge. 

We had so much fun running around, climbing up the cliffs, checking out the graffiti, and enjoying the views of the Pacific Ocean. The main thing I didn't like about the Sunken City was there was SO much trash littering the ground. I guess that's what happens when people aren't technically supposed to be there - there's no trash cans - but come on peeps, haven't you heard the rule "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but foot prints?" It was also somewhat difficult/dangerous to get into, but I would still go back.

Overall, the Sunken City in San Pedro is a unique hidden gem I'd suggest any adventure seeker check out if you're in the area. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and make sure to bring a camera - there are a lot of cool things to see and photograph. The Sunken City is located at 500 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731 and there's plenty of free parking in parking lot outside of Point Fermin Park and on the streets nearby. 
1 Comment
    Picture

    Picture
    @jorda_b

    EXPLORE YOUR HEART OUT

    L.A. is an amazing and diverse city full of culture, history, art, nature, museums, and attractions - which results in countless things to do & see - no matter your budget. Time after time I find that when you seek new adventure, you will find it!

    DISCOVER THESE L.A. LOCATIONS:

    All
    Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
    Anaheim Packing District
    Anaheim Packing House
    Angel's Flight Railway
    Angel's Point At Elysian Park
    Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
    Bates Motel
    Beverly Hills Sign
    Bradbury Building
    Broad Museum
    Bronson Caves
    Catalina Island
    Central Library
    Chandelier Tree
    Chinatown
    CicLAvia
    Cinespia's Hollywood Forever Cemetery Movie Screening
    Debs Park Hike
    DIsneyland
    Dodger Stadium
    Dodger Stadium Tour
    Echo Park Lake
    Echo Park Lake Pedal Boating
    El Matador State Beach
    Elysian Park
    Fine Arts Building
    First In-N-Out Burger
    Getty Center
    Getty Villa
    Gondola Company Of Newport
    Grammy Museum
    Grand Central Market
    Griffith Observatory
    Hollywood Bowl Overlook
    Hollywood Museum
    Hollywood Reservoir
    Korean Bell Of Friendship
    LA City Hall Observation Deck
    L.A.C.M.A.
    L.A. Department Of Water & Power
    Lake Hollywood Park
    Larchmont Sanctuary Spa
    LA's Flower Market
    LA's Original Farmer's Market
    L.A. State Historic Park
    Los Angeles Arboretum
    Malibu Wines
    Malibu Wines Safari
    Manhattan Beach Pier
    Mosaic Tile House
    Museum Of Ice Cream
    My 10 Favorite (Free) L.A. Skyline Views
    Natural History Museum
    No-Cost Downtown L.A. Guide
    Old L.A. Zoo
    Olvera Street
    Rose Bowl Flea Market
    Rosenthal Tasting Room & Patio
    Saint Vincent Court
    San Antonio WInery
    San Pedro Sunken City
    Santa Monica Pier
    Santa Monica Pier Part II
    Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
    Shakespeare Bridge
    Skyspace & Skyslide
    Sunset Ranch
    The Grove
    The Last Bookstore
    Time Travel Mart
    Union Station
    Venice Canals
    Venice Sign
    Victoria Beach
    Vista Hermosa Park Bench
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    Watts Towers
    Wayfarer's Chapel
    Wisdom Tree & Hollywood Sign Hike


    Picture

    Picture

    Picture


    Picture
Picture
Follow my blog's page on Instagram for updates!
Picture

​​Contact me:
Jordan_blogger@yahoo.com

​COPYRIGHT © 2016 Detour L.A. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of the images on all pages of this website without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to www.DetourLA.com. Contact for details: jordan_blogger@yahoo.com.
  • Home
  • Start Here: Exploring Los Angeles
  • Getaway from L.A. Trips
    • Banff, Canada
    • Big Sur, California
    • Cancun, Mexico
    • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    • Death Valley National Park
    • Great Barrier Reef, Australia
    • Hearst Castle
    • Joshua Tree National Park, CA
    • Maui, Hawaii
    • New Orleans, LA
    • Peru & Machu Picchu
    • Portland, Oregon
    • Queenstown, New Zealand
    • Sacramento, CA
    • San Luis Obispo, CA
    • Sydney, Australia
    • Temecula, CA
    • Valle De Guadalupe, Mexico
    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
    • Yosemite National Park, CA
  • More
    • Collaborations
    • Blogging & Photography Tips
    • Making LA A Better Place