San Pedro Coastal Rocks and Palm Trees

The Sunken City in San Pedro, California, features coastal rocks, palm trees, and remnants of concrete structures overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The Sunken City in San Pedro, California, features rugged coastal rocks and palm trees overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The area is characterized by broken concrete slabs and graffiti-covered surfaces, remnants of a past development. This site, once a wealthy residential neighborhood, was inundated by a landslide in 1929 and subsequently submerged by high tides. The exposed ruins are now a popular, albeit unofficial, destination for urban explorers and photographers, offering a unique glimpse into the area's geological and historical past.
Photo taken in December 2011.
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