Cabrillo Beach

Cabrillo Beach

Cabrillo Beach is a historic beach located in San Pedro, California. Cabrillo has two separate beach areas.

Lifeguards

[http://lacitylifeguards.pyroinnovations.com Los Angeles City Lifeguards] and Los Angeles County Lifeguards are responsible for the beach and ocean safety in and around the Cabrillo Beach area.

Geography

Cabrillo Beach is located next to the Los Angeles Harbor and is only a short boat ride away from Catalina Island.

Water Sports

Cabrillo Beach is a popular destination for those interested in water sports, such as windsurfing, kayaking and SCUBA diving.

Cabrillo Beach is known by windsurfers as "Hurricane Gulch" because of its predictably strong winds.

Landmarks

It is also home to a few famous landmarks, namely the 1.75 mile Los Angeles Breakwater which ends at the Angel's Gate Lighthouse, the recently restored [http://www.cabrillobeachbathhouse.org/ Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse] , and the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. The Angels Gate Lighthouse is home to the annual Angel's Gate Lighthouse Swim competition, held by Lifeguards and San Pedro residents each summer.


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