There are two Los Angeles cruise ports — the World Cruise Center in San Pedro and Carnival's terminal in Long Beach. See here for information on the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. If you're looking for places to shop for souvenirs or grab a meal, check out the restaurants near the San Pedro cruise terminal.
⚓ World Cruise Center — San Pedro, California
📍 100 Swinford Street, San Pedro, CA — Ships dock at Berths 91, 92, and 93
Only a 20-minute drive from downtown L.A., the World Cruise Center is one of the busiest cruise terminals on the West Coast. Within a 5-mile radius of the terminal are many things to see and do — the Battleship IOWA, Ports O'Call Village, the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, and downtown San Pedro, home to galleries, shops, and restaurants.
🏗️ Expansion at the Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles is planning to build a larger cruise terminal in the Outer Harbor, and the existing World Cruise Center will also be redeveloped. The World Cruise Center has been welcoming cruise passengers since 1988 — an upgrade long overdue given the rise in passenger visits and the era of mega-ships.
🏛️ Harbor Cruise Terminal & Park
The new terminal will be called the Harbor Cruise Terminal and Park. Plans reportedly call for a circular building with berths on either side to accommodate mega-ships — though no opening date has been set.
🏅 Hosting Events for the 2028 Olympics
The Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro will host sailing events for the 2028 Olympic Games — the same harbor that hosted Olympic sailing back in 1932!
💡 San Pedro Cruise Terminal Tips
🚢 Cruise Lines from Los Angeles — San Pedro
The following are the main cruise lines that use the San Pedro World Cruise Center.
🌡️ Los Angeles Weather
Late summer is ideal for beach visits with spectacularly warm water. Note that smog tends to be thickest during the summer months.
Can be a bit nippy due to the Santa Ana winds — pack a light jacket. Still warm compared to most of the country!