Los Angeles Cruise Port
Los Angeles, United States · Pacific
Cruise ships dock at World Cruise Center - Berths 91-93, Los Angeles.
Plan my port daysBig, easy walk-off terminal in San Pedro; the famous LA sights are all far away, so plan a rideshare or rental day.
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The terminal itself is simple, but nothing iconic is within walking distance: Hollywood, Santa Monica and Downtown are each 40-50 minutes away and LA traffic is unpredictable.
Cruise dock
World Cruise Center - Berths 91-93
The Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center in San Pedro, with berths 91, 92 and 93 along the main quay. Two terminal buildings handle passenger processing; the immediate San Pedro waterfront is walkable but the wider city is 40-50 minutes away.
Latitude: 33.744917, Longitude: -118.277565
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From the cruise terminal to the city centre
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A credit card plus a rideshare app (Uber or Lyft) covers almost everything in LA.
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Excursions compared
3 comparedHollywood, Griffith Observatory and Los Angeles movie-star city tour
≈ 8 h · sold by 3 cruise lines
Cruise line
€130$146
Do it yourself
€84$94
Save ≈ €46Save ≈ $51 (35% off)
The World Cruise Center (Berth 93, San Pedro) is roughly 40 km from Hollywood and there is no quick transit link, so the realistic DIY is a one-day rental car rather than public transport (the Metro J Line + B Line subway combination runs 90+ minutes each way). Take a short Uber (~€8pp for two sharing) to an Enterprise/Hertz branch in San Pedro or Long Beach, collect a car (~€60/day), then drive yourself: Hollywood Boulevard parking is ~€8, Griffith Observatory grounds and Santa Monica Pier are both free. Budget for heavy freeway traffic on the return leg.
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The Getty Center art museum and Santa Monica
≈ 7 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€115$129
Do it yourself
€96$107
Save ≈ €19Save ≈ $21 (17% off)
The Getty's own admission is completely free — only a timed-entry reservation and (if driving) €25 summer parking apply, which is the whole DIY win versus the ship tour. From the World Cruise Center there is no fast transit, so share an Uber (~€33pp for two) the 45 km to the Getty, spend a couple of hours, then it is a short €10 hop down to Santa Monica Pier before a final Uber back to San Pedro. Going rideshare avoids the parking fee entirely.
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Ready-made port days
13 plansSan Pedro: The Free Waterfront Day
A whole day of San Pedro's coast for free — the Korean Bell, a clifftop lighthouse, tidepools and the new West Harbor promenade
San Pedro: Battleship & Harbour History
Board a real WWII battleship, dive into LA's port history and lunch at the waterfront — all without leaving San Pedro
Long Beach: Aquarium of the Pacific
A short hop to one of America's best aquariums — sea otters, lorikeets and a shark lagoon, all under cover
Long Beach: The Queen Mary
Step aboard the legendary 1930s ocean liner — Art Deco decks, wartime history and harbour views, 20 minutes from your ship
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Los Angeles?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Los Angeles, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Los Angeles?
- Yes. Los Angeles is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Los Angeles centre?
- Typical options include Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Taxi, Shuttle bus, Car rental, Local bus, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Los Angeles?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Los Angeles independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Los Angeles and are cards accepted?
- Los Angeles uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Los Angeles cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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