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

Port Los Angeles

The Long Wharf

Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 29, 2007

1. Port Los Angeles Long Wharf Marker

Inscription. In 1893 the Southern Pacific Railroad Company completed its 4,720-foot wharf which served as a deep water port for the Los Angeles area. After San Pedro became Los Angeles' official harbor in 1897, shipping activity at Port Los Angeles declined. Ultimately abandoned and dismantled. No trace remained of what was once the longest wooden pier in the world.

Erected 1976 by State Department of Parks and Recreation; and Pacific Palisades Historical Society. (Marker Number 881.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 34° 1.88′ N, 118° 31.632′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Pacific Palisades. Marker can be reached from Pacific Coast Highway (State Highway 1 at milepost 375), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on Ocean Front Walk at Will Rogers State Beach Lifeguard Headquarters. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15100 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades CA 90272, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Eames House (approx. half a mile away); Bradbury House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sten/Frenke-Gould Residence (approx. 0.7 miles away); Barsha House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Santa Monica Forestry Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rustic Canyon Eucalyptus Grove (approx. 0.8 miles away); Uplifters Clubhouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); Canyon Elementary School (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

More about this marker. This lifeguard headquarters is where the television series Baywatch was filmed from 1989 to 1999. The second floor was built by the studio, then given to the lifeguards after filming ended.

Port Los Angeles Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 29, 2007

2. Port Los Angeles Marker

Port Los Angeles Long Wharf image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 29, 2007

3. Port Los Angeles Long Wharf

Site of Port Los Angeles Long Wharf image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 29, 2007

4. Site of Port Los Angeles Long Wharf

Historical Landmark No. 881

Site of Long Wharf image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 29, 2007

5. Site of Long Wharf

The Long Wharf - 1895 image. Click for full size.

courtesy LA Water & Power

6. The Long Wharf - 1895

Ships Docked at Long Wharf - 1898 image. Click for full size.

courtesy LAPL Photograph Collection

7. Ships Docked at Long Wharf - 1898

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,510 times since then and 183 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 6, 7. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.