This is general information and in no way be used for Navigation!
Use Your Charts!

The breakwater entrance to the western end of San Pedro Bay is Angel's Gate marked  by the Los Angeles Lighthouse (33°42.5'N - 118°15.0''W).  This is within sight of San Pedro Hill which forms the western boundary of the bay, about 3.3 miles northwest of Point Fermin which is at 100' above sea level and marked by a light at 120'.  Cabrillo is the first area to the west, then an short basin with the San Pedro Boat Works to the west, then the Main Channel leading to the West Basin, the Turning Basin, the East Basin Channel and Cerritos Channel.  Because this is a large, heavily trafficked working port, it is best to get out your charts and study them for a while before you depart.  Distances within the breakwater are deceiving, especially under sail and at night against the backdrop of a million white and yellow lights and frequent huge ships seemingly meandering around.