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Living in San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA

San Pedro Area Facts

  • San Pedro has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • San Pedro crime rates are 32% lower than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in San Pedro is 3% lower than the Los Angeles average
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A Little Bit of Everything In San Pedro!! User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 05, 2014) I have lived in Los Angeles for the better part of my life, specifically San Pedro. And, I couldn't imagine living anywhere else in the world. The culture, history, weather, and palm trees just make me feel at home. Now, that is not to say that San Pedro is perfect, far from it. ...Read More

There are of course some not nice parts of San Pedro, areas where a lot of crime happens, but for the most part San Pedro is a nice place to live. In fact, if you stay above Hill Side, the area is very family friendly, with plenty of parks for you to visit. However, if you were hoping for nightlife establishments you'll be disappointed; it has more of a suburban feel to it because of that, though. So, as long as you know where the boundaries are, San Pedro is a very enjoyable place to call home.

One thing I never had a problem with is finding grocery stores to shop at. They are all over the place in San Pedro, and a few are within walking distance of where I live. This is one of the great things that I like about San Pedro, especially when it's a nice day out, you can just walk down to the store and get what you need. Now, when it comes to restaurants I would like it if San Pedro had a little more to offer. There are a few local places, and fast food restaurants.

I have lived in San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA for a long time, and I really wish they would do more for entertainment. There are a few museums to check out, but other than that there isn't anything to see. However, one thing that is worth mentioning I feel is the school system isn't too bad in San Pedro. In fact, there is a 75% graduation rate at the high school, which is 12% higher than that of Los Angeles. For most of my life I have lived in San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA, and I do really think the good outweighs the bad.

Basically, if you happen to live in the right area like me, San Pedro is a very enjoyable Neighborhood to live in. But, it is true that there are very bad and dangerous areas of San Pedro, so make sure you know where to live. The look, culture, and school system is reason enough to live here. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in San Pedro? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Averill Park
      Alma Park
      San Pedro Park
      Martin J Bogdanovich Recreation Center
      Anderson Memorial Playground
      Bandini Park
      Rena Park
      22nd Street Park

      Entertainment

      COLLAGE : A Place for Art and Culture
      Gallery 478
      Warner Grand Theater
      Machine Art Studio
      EDDIE ROQUE STUDIO ART
      Fort MacArthur Museum
      Los Angeles Maritime Museum
      Battleship USS Iowa

      Food & Drink

      Pirozzi's Italian Deli
      Sandwich Saloon
      Bunz Gourmet Burgers
      McDonalds
      Taco Jalisco
      Market Liquor
      Ono Hawaiian BBQ
      El Pollo Loco

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in San Pedro? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in San Pedro.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is San Pedro a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Barlow Respiratory Hospital
      Mattel Children's Hospital
      Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
      Nu Vela Esthetica
      Neurological Rehabilitation & Research Unit
      Kedren Community Health Center
      Covid Testing (PCR 30 mins)
      Rite Dentist

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Sav-On

      Doctors

      Tarzana Medical Urgent Care
      Steven Spielberg Pediatrics Research Center
      Temple Medical Center
      T. Yamashita, M.D., Diplomate of Ophthalmogy
      Playa Vista Medical Center
      Valley Storefront Community Resource Center
      Playa Medical Plaza
      Pravaleen Gupta