Check-in for San Pedro cruise terminal happens at the Los Angeles World Cruise Center, 100 Swinford Street, where ships dock across three berths right under the Vincent Thomas Bridge. You’ve got direct I-110 access, a drive of 18 to 25 miles from LAX depending on traffic, on-site parking, and San Pedro hotels nearby if you want to stay over.
San Pedro cruise terminal address and how to find it
The address for the Los Angeles World Cruise Center is San Pedro, CA 90731, on the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street. Punch that into your taxi or rideshare app, or if you’re driving yourself, turn in at Swinford Street off Harbor Boulevard and veer right into the terminal complex.
The Vincent Thomas Bridge links San Pedro to Terminal Island, and the whole complex runs across Berths 91 to 93.
San Pedro cruise port map
Ships dock at Los Angeles World Cruise Center. From the terminal, Vincent Thomas Bridge is about a 9-minute walk and San Pedro Fish Market about 16 minutes. Tap a pin for directions.
- Berth 93 TerminalWhere ships dock
- Berth 46 TerminalWhere ships dock
- Los Angeles World Cruise CenterWhere ships dock
- Vincent Thomas BridgeAbout 9 min walk from the terminal
- San Pedro Fish MarketAbout 16 min walk from the terminal
- Point Fermin ParkAbout 6 km from the terminal
- LAX Airport
- Long Beach Airport
- Burbank Airport
- San Pedro Metro Bus Station
- Sunken City
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
- USS Iowa Museum
- Downtown Harbor Area
- Korean Friendship Bell
- Catalina Island
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Santa Monica Pier
- Griffith Observatory
Which berth your ship uses at San Pedro cruise port
Which berth your ship uses at San Pedro cruise port depends on whether you’re boarding or heading home. Berth 92 handles most embarkations and has an expedited US Customs lane, while Berth 91 takes most disembarkations, each with its own terminal building a short walk apart.
Royal Caribbean uses Berth 92 as its homeport berth. Both buildings have information desks and help counters for whichever line you’re sailing with, but check your boarding documents for the exact berth before you head out the door.
Getting to San Pedro cruise terminal from LAX
Getting to San Pedro cruise terminal from LAX is anywhere from half an hour to well over an hour once the I-110 gets busy. Your best bet is the I-110 South towards San Pedro, coming off at Harbor Boulevard, the same exit you’d use for the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
- Keep right at the Harbor Boulevard exit. Don’t cross the bridge.
- At the traffic light, cross the main road and turn right into the World Cruise Terminal.
- Flying in on sailing day? A cruise line shuttle from LAX is usually the easiest option, and it saves you finding that exit yourself.
Coming from Long Beach, you’re going the other way: Ocean Boulevard to Seaside Avenue, over the Vincent Thomas Bridge on CA-47, then the same Harbor Boulevard exit.
Closest airport to San Pedro: LAX, Long Beach or Burbank
The closest airport to San Pedro cruise port is Long Beach Airport, about 10 to 11 miles away and a 20 to 25 minute ride, with a small terminal that’s easy to get through. LAX is a bit further out at 18 to 25 miles, but it has far more flights, which is why most people still land there.
Long Beach Airport also sits close to Long Beach’s own cruise terminal, covered in the Long Beach cruise port guide, if that’s where your ship actually sails from. Hollywood Burbank Airport is the furthest realistic option, around 35 miles and a 45 to 70 minute drive depending on traffic.
Parking at San Pedro cruise port
Parking at San Pedro cruise port is on site, in secured 24-hour car parks, and you don’t need to book ahead. The first hour’s free, then it’s a modest hourly charge up to a capped daily rate. You get covered and uncovered spaces, accessible bays for permit holders, and no height restriction, though it’s worth ringing ahead if you’re driving anything unusually tall.
You pay on the way out, and the car parks take cash, cards and traveller’s cheques. If you’d rather not pay at all, the San Pedro Fish Market has free parking a bit further off, and it’s a decent spot for one last meal before you board.
Where to stay near San Pedro cruise port
Where to stay near San Pedro cruise port is San Pedro itself, the night before, rather than somewhere near LAX. That leaves you a short walk or shuttle ride to the terminal instead of a drive through traffic on sailing morning, and the same area works just as well for a night back on land after you disembark.
- Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor is about four blocks from the terminal, close enough that you can see your ship from the hotel, and it runs a shuttle to the World Cruise Center for a small fee.
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro is roughly two miles away, near California Yacht Marina and Cabrillo Beach, and offers its own free shuttle to the World Cruise Terminal.
- Vagabond Inn San Pedro is another port-side option, with a seasonal pool and a free shuttle to the ship.
Luggage storage at San Pedro cruise port
Luggage storage at San Pedro cruise port doesn’t exist inside the terminal itself. For security reasons, you can’t leave bags there outside the drop-off window on embarkation day, which trips up anyone flying in and out on the same day as their cruise, or stuck with a late flight home after disembarking.
Sort storage before you get to the terminal, either through your hotel if you’re staying in San Pedro, or through a dedicated service. You can book luggage storage near the terminal if you need somewhere to park your bags for a few hours.
The terminal doesn’t provide wheelchairs either, so arrange wheelchair assistance with your cruise line in advance if you need it. Left something behind on the ship? The terminal’s lost property line is (310) 519-2342.
Where to eat near San Pedro cruise port
The best place to eat near San Pedro cruise port is the waterfront right around the terminal, where the area’s Italian and Croatian fishing roots still show up on the menus.
- Shrimp tray: locally caught shrimp, squid and fish with vegetables, the order to get at the harbourside fish market, which has moved to a temporary spot nearby while Ports O’ Call Village gets redeveloped into West Harbor.
- Harbour-view seafood: sit-down plates with a straight view out to the harbour entrance, along the waterfront near 22nd Street.
- Old-school Italian: pasta and classic dishes at a family-run restaurant that’s been serving San Pedro for about a century, a nod to the area’s historic Italian fishing community.
- Wholesale fish: buy straight from the fish companies at a Saturday-only market on Signal Place, open roughly 3:30am to 8am, for anyone keen enough to be up that early.
What to wear in San Pedro: outfit ideas for a port day
What to wear in San Pedro for a port day depends on where you’re heading. Pack a light layer even in summer, since the marine layer keeps mornings cool along the harbour before it burns off.
Heading down to Sunken City? Swap the sandals for sturdy walking shoes or trainers with grip, because the slopes are steep and slippery underfoot.
Comfortable layers that cope with a breezy harbour morning and a warmer afternoon in town are your safest bet. For more ideas, see these casual cruise outfit ideas for women and cruise outfit ideas for men.
Best photo spots in San Pedro
The best photo spots in San Pedro are clustered around the harbour and the bluffs just south of town, a short taxi ride from the terminal.
- Sunken City, next to Point Fermin Park, for crumbling cliffside ruins and ocean views. Go in daylight, wear sturdy shoes, and know that official access is restricted because the terrain is steep.
- Point Fermin Park and lighthouse, a small green space right on the bluffs, best for sunset and moonrise shots over the water.
- Cabrillo Beach, near Point Fermin, where the calm water inside the breakwater sits right next to surfers and kayakers riding the swell outside it.
- Vincent Thomas Bridge, the suspension bridge over the harbour linking San Pedro to Long Beach, a striking backdrop from the waterfront below.
How to spend a day before boarding in San Pedro
A day before boarding in San Pedro is best spent at the Point Fermin bluffs and Sunken City, then along the harbour for a seafood lunch near the terminal.
Before you sail
- Arrange luggage storage ahead, since the terminal has none outside drop-off.
- Book an LAX shuttle or rideshare for sailing day, as I-110 traffic varies widely.
- Check your boarding documents for the exact berth, 91 or 92.
Embarkation day: before you board
- On arrivalArrive in San PedroNo terminal storageThe terminal can't store bags outside drop-off, so leave luggage at your hotel or book storage first.
- +30 minTaxi to Point Fermin ParkShort taxi rideA short ride south to the park and lighthouse, with sweeping bluff-top views over the Pacific.
- +1 hrSunken CityNext to the park. Wear sturdy shoes and go in daylight, since the cliffside path is steep and officially off-limits.
- +1 hr 45 minCabrillo BeachA short walk from Point Fermin. Calm water inside the breakwater, surfers and kayakers riding the swell outside it.
- +2 hr 30 minLunch: shrimp tray at the fish marketTry the shrimp trayTaxi back towards the harbour for the San Pedro Fish Market's shrimp tray of squid, shrimp and fish.
- +3 hr 30 minVincent Thomas BridgeWalk the waterfront near the terminal for photos of the suspension bridge overhead.
- Before boardingHead to the terminalEnter via Swinford Street off Harbor Boulevard and check in at your berth's terminal building.
This map shows the taxi ride from the ship. The time is the drive only, not your time ashore.
Open the taxi route in Google Maps
If plans change: If taxis or traffic run long, skip the bluffs and head straight to the fish market near the terminal for lunch before boarding.
San Pedro cruise port FAQs
What is the address of the San Pedro cruise terminal?
The address of the San Pedro cruise terminal is 100 Swinford Street, San Pedro, CA 90731, on the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street. Enter via Swinford Street and veer right into the terminal.
Which berth does my ship use at San Pedro?
Which berth your ship uses at San Pedro comes down to whether you’re boarding or returning: Berth 92 handles most embarkations and has expedited customs, while Berth 91 takes most disembarkations. Check your boarding documents for the exact number.
How far is San Pedro cruise terminal from LAX?
San Pedro cruise terminal is roughly 18 to 25 miles from LAX, usually around 30 minutes, though it stretches out fast once the I-110 gets busy.
Is there free parking at San Pedro cruise port?
Free parking at San Pedro cruise port exists only in a limited sense: the on-site car parks give you the first hour free, then charge a modest hourly rate up to a daily cap. For parking that’s free the whole time, some people head to the San Pedro Fish Market a bit further out instead.
Can I store my luggage at the San Pedro cruise terminal?
Storing luggage at the San Pedro cruise terminal isn’t possible outside the embarkation drop-off window, for security reasons, so you’ll need to sort bags beforehand through a hotel or a nearby storage service.
Which airport is closest to San Pedro cruise port?
The airport closest to San Pedro cruise port is Long Beach Airport, about 10 to 11 miles away, though LAX has far more flight options despite sitting slightly further out at 18 to 25 miles.
Where should I stay the night before a San Pedro cruise?
Where you should stay the night before a San Pedro cruise is San Pedro itself, rather than near LAX. The Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor and DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro both run shuttles to the terminal.
Is there a height limit for cars in the cruise terminal car park?
There’s no published height limit for cars in the San Pedro cruise terminal car park, though it’s worth ringing ahead if you’re driving anything unusually tall.
Is Sunken City safe to visit before or after a cruise?
Sunken City is accessible but officially off-limits, since the ground is unstable, so visit in daylight, wear sturdy shoes, and bring someone with you rather than going alone.
Last Updated: 2 November 2026