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Los Angeles Harbor Light

Los Angeles Harbor Light Station

San Pedro · Los Angeles County · Southern California

Active aidstandingRestricted accessdifficultU.S. Coast Guard

Los Angeles Harbor Light, known as Angel's Gate — Photo: U.S. Coast Guard· Public domain· Wikimedia Commons

Year first lit

1913

Current structure built

1913

Tower height

73 ft

Focal plane

73 ft

Optic

Automated LED beacon

Light characteristic

Fl R 5s (flashing red every 5 seconds)

Owner

U.S. Coast Guard

Manager

U.S. Coast Guard

Coordinates

33.7072, -118.2578 Map

Current hours

Not open to public. Visible from San Pedro waterfront and harbor tours.

History

Built 1913 on the outer breakwater of Los Angeles Harbor. Distinctive green cast-iron tower. Active USCG aid to navigation. Known as 'Angel's Gate.'

Logistics

Recommended base

San Pedro or Long Beach

Accessibility

Visible from San Pedro waterfront, Cabrillo Beach, and harbor boat tours.

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Sources

Image rights: USCG images public domain. Wikimedia Commons has CC-licensed images.

Research confidence: high · Last verified 2026-05-13