The LA Waterfront invites you to discover a unique blend of local waterside culture, delicious international cuisine, distinctive shops, a vibrant lineup of live entertainment, and a robust art scene. Located just 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the LA Waterfront is framed by America’s busiest trade gateway, the Port of Los Angeles. With many historic sites, museums and landmarks, as well as expansive marinas, beaches, and award-winning open spaces, this world-class tourism destination hosts over one hundred events, receives over 250 cruise calls and attracts more than 1.5 million visitors annually. In addition, the West Harbor development, LA's premier waterfront dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation venue, will celebrate its grand opening in 2026. West Harbor is also a designated FIFA Fan Zone for the 2026 World Cup games on July 14, 15, 18 and 19. The LA Waterfront is an essential experience for both local Angelenos and international travelers alike.
The Port of Los Angeles proudly serves as the home port for Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean International, as well as several other cruise lines that make frequent calls. In 2025, the port welcomed over 250 sailings. 2026 is expected to be an even busier year with the addition of Virgin Voyages as the fourth home port cruise line at the Port of Los Angeles.
Since the inception of the LA Waterfront almost two decades ago, the Port of LA has successfully planned, invested and developed a significant number of waterfront properties and public open spaces.
The LA Waterfront consists of a series of waterfront developments and community enhancement projects encompassing more than 400 acres of existing Port of LA property in the communities of San Pedro and Wilmington.
Welcoming vessels to the Port of Los Angeles since 1913, Angels Gate is the only lighthouse on the U.S. West Coast that shines an emerald-green beacon.
The LA Waterfront hosts over 100 events each year, including LA Fleet Week® over Memorial Day Weekend, attracting approximately 1.5 million visitors annually.
The Port of LA is home port to Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean, with nine additional lines visiting regularly, totaling nearly 250 calls annually.
The Port invested $600 million in the LA Waterfront from 2005 to 2015 and will invest another $400 million, bringing the total to $1 billion by the end of 2025.
Page last updated: 11-20-2025
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