INFORMATION & SAFETY

The LA Waterfront Has Got You Covered

To ensure that your visitor experience to the LA Waterfront is a positive and safe one,
below are some helpful contacts to stay safe and informed.

For life or death emergencies that require
the immediate response of Police, Fire Department or Paramedics DIAL 911

Port of Los Angeles


The Port of Los Angeles is America’s Port®, the nation’s premier gateway for international commerce and the busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere. Located in San Pedro Bay, 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the Port encompasses 7,500 acres of land and water along 43 miles of waterfront.  This includes 400 acres of waterfront property in the communities of Wilmington and San Pedro, which comprise the LA Waterfront.  The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners and the Executive Director, Eugene D. Seroka, oversee the management and operation of the Port of Los Angeles and the LA Waterfront.

THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES
425 South Palos Verdes Street,
San Pedro, CA, USA 90731
(310) 732-3508
[email protected]

 

Council District 15


Council District 15 also known as the the One • Five is a dynamic and diverse district, which spans from Simon Rodia's Watts Towers to the historic Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro.  Councilmember Tim McOsker oversees the One • Five which encompasses the LA Waterfront. 

COUNCIL DISTRICT 15 
Harbor District Office 
638 S. Beacon St., Rm 552 
San Pedro, CA 90731 
(310)-732-4515 

City of Los Angeles


The LA Waterfront comprises the communities of San Pedro and Wilmington, within the City of Los Angeles’ jurisdiction under the direction of the 43rd Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, Karen Bass

Call 311, download the MyLA311 app, or visit lacity.gov/myla311 to access and learn more about all the services the City offers. MyLA311 connects residents, local businesses, and visitors to popular City services and information through its call center, website, & mobile app. 

MyLA311's Call Center is open:
Monday through Friday: 7am – 7pm  
Weekends/Holidays: 8am – 5pm 
When outside of Los Angeles reach 311 by calling: (213) 473-3231 

Cruise Information


Located just 18 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and 25 miles from Downtown LA, the World Cruise Center is a convenient departure point for many popular cruise destinations. Click here for Frequently Asked Cruise Questions (FAQs).  The Ports America terminal operator contact for the Los Angeles World Cruise Center can be found below:


PORTS AMERICA
Berth 93
100 Swinford Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
310-519-2342 or 310-561-4992

PARKING CONCEPTS
(800) 540-PARK

Los Angeles Port Police


As one of the few police forces in the nation dedicated exclusively to 24-hour port activities, the Los Angeles Port Police is responsible for patrol and surveillance of the Port of Los Angeles and neighboring LA Waterfront communities. As California peace officers, the Port Police enforce federal, state, and local public safety statutes as well as environmental and maritime safety regulations. The Port Police ensure a safe, secure environment along the LA Waterfront.

LOS ANGELES PORT POLICE (24 hours)                                           

Port of LA's Mariners Guide 2024


All vessel operators navigating in and around the Los Angeles Harbor are encouraged to review and keep the 2025 Port of L.A. Mariners Guide and Tide Tables. The Mariners Guide includes commercial vessel traffic and tugboat information as well as important recreational boating safety information, such as instructions for emergency calls, inclement weather guidelines, vessel operating procedures, and a directory of the marinas in the Port of L.A.

PORT OF LA 2019 MARINERS GUIDE
310-732-3805  Los Angeles Pilot Service
310-732-3810 Wharfinger
310-732-3223 Security

US COAST GUARD


The US Coast Guard Los Angeles/Long Beach Base is located on Terminal Island in the Port of Los Angeles and provides a wide variety of services.


US COAST GUARD LOS ANGELES / LONG BEACH BASE
(800) 221-USCG 24-Hour Emergency

ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

 

EMERGENCIES                                                                             911
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro    (310) 832-3311
Los Angeles Port Police (24 hours)
                                                (310) 732-3500
Los Angeles City Fire Department                                                 (213) 978-3800
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Non-Emergency             (877) 275-5273
National Weather Service for Los Angeles/Oxnard                       (805) 988-6610
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks            (323) 913-7390


For a complete list of emergency contacts go to:
https://www.portoflosangeles.org/community/residents/emergency-management