Los Angeles is the biggest city in California, and the second most populated city in the US. Located on a expansive basin in the South of California, LA is bordered by extensive forests, arid plains, huge mountains and the wide Pacific Ocean.
Beginning as a small settlement in the 18th century, the city began to develop about 100 years later when the railroad arrived. Nowadays the urban region is centered in Los Angeles County, but extends into Riverside County, Orange County, San Bernardino County and Ventura County.
Los Angeles is a major center of culture, trade, business and retail, however it is best known as the center of the world's entertainment studios. The glitz of Sunset Strip, Bel Air, Beverly Hills and Hollywood has increased LA’s attraction as an obtainable paradise adding to the region’s huge expansion.
The popularity of Los Angeles’s cruise terminals has increased dramatically recently, and today nearly three hundred cruises start from the port every year. Routes on offer take in the Hawaiian Islands and the Mexican Riviera. There are two cruise ports in San Pedro bay, the World Cruise Center in the Port of Los Angeles (often called San Pedro), and 4 miles eastwards Long Beach Cruise Terminal adjacent to the Port of Long Beach.
Beginning as a small settlement in the 18th century, the city began to develop about 100 years later when the railroad arrived. Nowadays the urban region is centered in Los Angeles County, but extends into Riverside County, Orange County, San Bernardino County and Ventura County.
Los Angeles is a major center of culture, trade, business and retail, however it is best known as the center of the world's entertainment studios. The glitz of Sunset Strip, Bel Air, Beverly Hills and Hollywood has increased LA’s attraction as an obtainable paradise adding to the region’s huge expansion.
The popularity of Los Angeles’s cruise terminals has increased dramatically recently, and today nearly three hundred cruises start from the port every year. Routes on offer take in the Hawaiian Islands and the Mexican Riviera. There are two cruise ports in San Pedro bay, the World Cruise Center in the Port of Los Angeles (often called San Pedro), and 4 miles eastwards Long Beach Cruise Terminal adjacent to the Port of Long Beach.
World Cruise Center Cruise Terminals
The World Cruise Center has two cruise terminals, Terminal 91-92 for boarding at berths 91-92 and Terminal 93 for access to berth 93. Capacity is 2 to 3 large cruise ships.
Each cruise terminal has the essential facilities, such as parking zones, bars, check in desks, shops, cab ranks and restaurants. For the port website see Port of Los Angeles.
The World Cruise Center has two cruise terminals, Terminal 91-92 for boarding at berths 91-92 and Terminal 93 for access to berth 93. Capacity is 2 to 3 large cruise ships.
Each cruise terminal has the essential facilities, such as parking zones, bars, check in desks, shops, cab ranks and restaurants. For the port website see Port of Los Angeles.
Long Beach Cruise Port
The Long Beach Cruise Terminal was constructed for Carnival Cruiselines, and opened in 2003.
The terminal boasts a single quay able to accommodate one large cruise ship.
The terminal possesses all of the basic facilities, such as restaurants, shops, bars, parking zones, cab ranks and check in. Adjacent to the cruise port lies the historic Queen Mary ocean liner.
For a full schedule of cruises from both terminals see cruises from Los Angeles.
The Long Beach Cruise Terminal was constructed for Carnival Cruiselines, and opened in 2003.
The terminal boasts a single quay able to accommodate one large cruise ship.
The terminal possesses all of the basic facilities, such as restaurants, shops, bars, parking zones, cab ranks and check in. Adjacent to the cruise port lies the historic Queen Mary ocean liner.
For a full schedule of cruises from both terminals see cruises from Los Angeles.
Excursions
From San Pedro
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Learn about the history of the harbor of LA at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, sited at the old Municipal Ferry Terminal. See many exhibits such as photographs, old maps, models and machines from historic ships and boats. Located by 6th and Harbor just half mile south of the cruise terminal.
Red Car Trolley Ride
The Red Car Line is a one and a half mile long trolley line running between the Marina and the World Cruise Center. The trolley stops by the LA Maritime Museum and Ports O' Call. The Red Cars are fully restored to their former glory, complete with elaborate brass fittings, wood panelled interiors and authentic wooden seats.
Long Beach
Queen Mary
In 1936 Queen Mary commenced service for the famous Cunard Cruise Line and the liner sailed the oceans for over thirty years, with a time of military use in World War II. The liner crossed the Atlantic Ocean over a thousand times, making speed records several times. In the late 1960s the ship arrived in Long Beach and became a hotel and martime museum. The historic liner is next to the cruise port.
Aquarium of The Pacific and Shoreline Aquatic Park
Be introduced to the frigid seas of the Arctic, the sunny seas of California and the amazing reefs of the Tropical Pacific at this marvelous aquarium. See the ocean’s most feared predators in the enormous Shark exhibit. After your visit to the aquarium walk through nearby Shoreline Aquatic Park, an attractive open space with an outlook over the bay. Positioned across the bay from the cruise terminal, about two miles by car.
Naples’ Canals
Naples possesses over a mile of canals, adding together the long Rivo Alto Canal and the straight Naples Canal. An aria-singing gondolier dressed in stripes will be your boatman. Gondolas for hire are available next to the Bayshore Aquatic Playground Park. Or you can rent a canoe at the park, for a lot less. Located around two miles eastwards of the Long Beach cruise terminal.
From San Pedro
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Learn about the history of the harbor of LA at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, sited at the old Municipal Ferry Terminal. See many exhibits such as photographs, old maps, models and machines from historic ships and boats. Located by 6th and Harbor just half mile south of the cruise terminal.
Red Car Trolley Ride
The Red Car Line is a one and a half mile long trolley line running between the Marina and the World Cruise Center. The trolley stops by the LA Maritime Museum and Ports O' Call. The Red Cars are fully restored to their former glory, complete with elaborate brass fittings, wood panelled interiors and authentic wooden seats.
Long Beach
Queen Mary
In 1936 Queen Mary commenced service for the famous Cunard Cruise Line and the liner sailed the oceans for over thirty years, with a time of military use in World War II. The liner crossed the Atlantic Ocean over a thousand times, making speed records several times. In the late 1960s the ship arrived in Long Beach and became a hotel and martime museum. The historic liner is next to the cruise port.
Aquarium of The Pacific and Shoreline Aquatic Park
Be introduced to the frigid seas of the Arctic, the sunny seas of California and the amazing reefs of the Tropical Pacific at this marvelous aquarium. See the ocean’s most feared predators in the enormous Shark exhibit. After your visit to the aquarium walk through nearby Shoreline Aquatic Park, an attractive open space with an outlook over the bay. Positioned across the bay from the cruise terminal, about two miles by car.
Naples’ Canals
Naples possesses over a mile of canals, adding together the long Rivo Alto Canal and the straight Naples Canal. An aria-singing gondolier dressed in stripes will be your boatman. Gondolas for hire are available next to the Bayshore Aquatic Playground Park. Or you can rent a canoe at the park, for a lot less. Located around two miles eastwards of the Long Beach cruise terminal.
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