The Los Angeles Maritime Museum in San Pedro displays an impressive collection of nautical relics and reveals a lucrative industry in which LA was once a world leader: canned tuna.
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During World Wars I & II, the U.S. Army prepared for an attack against Los Angeles by constructing massive gun batteries in San Pedro. They’re all still there, along with a now-decommissioned Nike missile site.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Angels Gate Cultural Center
Angels Gate Cultural Center is perched on a hilltop with stunning views of the harbor and of Catalina Island. Army barracks were transformed into 52 studios for painters, sculptors, printmakers, and a variety of other artists. More than just a collection of studios, the center provides art classes, yoga and meditation classes, and other cultural opportunities to the community.
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