Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

The Aquarium of the Pacific is the fourth most-attended aquarium in the nation. It displays over 11,000 animals in more than 50 exhibits that represent the diversity of the Pacific Ocean. Each year more than 1.5 million people visit the Aquarium. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists.

Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm daily. Admission: Adults $49.95, 3-11 $34.95, seniors $46.95.

Battleship USS Iowa, San Pedro

 The USS IOWA is located at Berth 87 at the Port of Los Angeles. Currently the USS IOWA can be seen from Harbor Way and will be lit nightly for a spectacular viewing opportunity.
Hours: daily, 9-5. Admission: adults $29.95; children 3-11 $21.95; seniors $26.95. 

LA Fire Department Historical Society, Hollywood

 Today, the LAFDHS is home to the Fallen Firefighter Memorial, located in front of Museum 27 in the heart of Hollywood, California. A second regional facility, Museum 36, is based in San Pedro. The organization is also the caretaker of Old Fire Boat No. 2, the Ralph J. Scott, the longest serving piece of apparatus in the city's history at 77 years.
Hours: Hollywood: Saturdays only, 10-4. San Pedro: Saturdays only, 10-3. No admission fee is listed; call for info. (323) 464 - 2727. Give a call before you plan a visit.