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

Cabrillo Beach Bath House

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2021

1. Cabrillo Beach Bath House Marker

Inscription.
Mediterranean style. Architect - David Berniker. Built 1932. Declared 1992, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 571, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.

Erected 1992 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 571.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 33° 42.59′ N, 118° 17.033′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in San Pedro. It is on Stephen M White Drive 0.3 miles east of Pacific Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3800 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro CA 90731, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the

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Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stephen M. White (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Korean Friendship Bell (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort MacArthur (approx. 0.6 miles away); Point Fermin Lighthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battery Osgood-Farley Historic Site (approx. ¾ mile away); Casa de San Pedro (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Fort MacArthur (approx. 0.8 miles away); S.S. Lane Victory (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Cabrillo Beach Bath House. Built in 1932 as a destination for Los Angeles residents riding the Pacific Electric trolley, the Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse is the last remaining example of the bathhouses that were popular along Southern California’s shoreline. It served the public as a place to rent beach gear, such as towels and swimsuits, and boats.
This location was used during the 1932 Olympic Games for boating events. In the early 1940’s the Bathhouse

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2021

2. Cabrillo Beach Bath House Marker

On a column near the Mariners Memorial anchor and plaque.

became the home of the Cabrillo Beach Museum. The museum had a collection of artifacts, deep-sea diving gear, dioramas of sea life, models of giant octopus, black sea bass and a leatherback turtle. The museum had dimly lit rooms that were small and overcrowded. In 1981 the Cabrillo Beach Museum moved to its two present locations - the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium next door, and the Maritime Museum at Harbor and 6th Street.
In 2002 the Bathhouse was restored to its original state. It is now a community center and event venue.

Also see . . . Angels Walk L.A. Self-guided walking tour of historic San Pedro. (Submitted on February 15, 2026.)

Mariners Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2021

3. Mariners Memorial

Dedicated at the opening of the Mariners Exhibit in 1951.

Cabrillo Beach Bath House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2021

4. Cabrillo Beach Bath House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,153 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.