San Pedro near Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

White Point Fountain

Photographed By Craig Baker, March 24, 2020

1. White Point Fountain Marker

Inscription. White Point fountain is a relic of the one-time White Point Sulphur Springs spa complex which was built on the shore below the cliff. Made of concrete, it stood at the center of the hot springs building complex near the sea wall and outdoor salt water pool. Around the base of the fountain were flower beds, which were part of the lavish gardens maintained by Roman Sepulveda. Years of battering by storm waves damaged the fountain. Concerned authorities moved it to the top of the cliff, where it awaited reconstruction and integration into this interpretive center.

Erected 1997 by County of Los Angeles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II.

Location. 33° 42.975′ N, 118° 19.116′ W. Marker is near Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in San Pedro. Marker is on West Paseo Del Mar, 0.2 miles east of Western Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1599 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro CA 90732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. White Point Nike Missile Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Palms County Beach (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Catalina Channel (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Catalina Island (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); White Point Nature Preserve (about 500 feet away); Japanese Americans at White Point (about 700 feet away); Battery Osgood-Farley Historic Site (approx. 1.3 miles away); Korean Friendship Bell (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding White Point Fountain. Between the 1890s and 1940s, several thousand Japanese settled in San Pedro, many working in the fishing industry. During the 1920s, Tomiji Tagami developed this recreational attraction, which catered largely to the Japanese American community. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the entire Japanese community was forced to leave, to be held in relocation centers. After the war, most were unable to return to this area, having lost their homes and businesses.

Additional keywords. White Point Hot Springs

White Point Fountain and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, March 24, 2020

2. White Point Fountain and Marker

White Point Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, March 24, 2020

3. White Point Fountain

Photographed By Craig Baker, March 24, 2020

4. Spa Ruins

Foundations can be seen in the shallow water.

Sulphur Springs Spa image. Click for full size.

San Pedro Bay Historical Society

5. Sulphur Springs Spa

Postcard shows the hotel and outdoor salt water swimming pool on opening day in 1922.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 29, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.