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Cabrillo Beach Pier

Fishing pier · San Pedro, California

4.6(729 reviews)
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and other areas.

  • Water temp 75°F (24°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy 46256 (4.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:56 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and other areas. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46256, as of Oct 29, 7:56 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

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It’s 75°F at Cabrillo Beach Pier now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Editor's Notes
Cabrillo's fishing pier runs 1,200 feet into San Pedro Harbor on concrete pilings, set just inside the north end of the Los Angeles breakwater and parallel to it. Its deck rides close to the water, and anglers pull up mackerel, halibut and bass.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Kelp Bass, Barred Sand Bass, Señorita Wrasse and 36 more species.

39 fish species in 881 public records within 2 km of Cabrillo Beach Pier since 2000.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (PISCO fish transects, iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), Catalogue of Life). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cabrillo Beach Pier?
Cabrillo Beach Pier is a fishing pier in San Pedro, California.
What is the water temperature at Cabrillo Beach Pier?
As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Cabrillo Beach Pier in San Pedro, California is 75°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46256, 4.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Cabrillo Beach Pier?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and other areas. Checked October 29, 2026.
How is Cabrillo Beach Pier rated?
Cabrillo Beach Pier in San Pedro, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 729 reviews.

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Location & Contact

3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731

San Pedro, California 90731

🎣 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Obtain necessary fishing licenses and permits
  • ›Check local regulations on catch limits and seasons
  • ›Bring appropriate gear for the target species
  • ›Practice catch and release for conservation

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Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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