San Pedro

52 photos · 2011–2022

52 photographs tagged San Pedro, 2011–2022.

Graffiti-covered coastal bluffs with palm trees and ocean in San Pedro, California. — Sunken City is a stretch of the San Pedro coastline that gave way in a 1929 landslide, when shifting earth split streets and pulled several homes toward the ocean below. The neighborhood was condemned and abandoned soon after, leaving behind broken foundations, curbs, and slabs of concrete that still sit tilted across the bluff. Officially off-limits to the public, the site has long drawn urban explorers, and its concrete remnants are now layered with decades of spray-painted graffiti. The bluffs overlook the Pacific along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, just south of Point Fermin Park.

Palm trees and native vegetation grow on rocky coastal bluffs above the Pacific Ocean in San Pedro, California. — Sunken City sits at the edge of Point Fermin in San Pedro, where a chunk of coastal bluff gave way in 1929 as the ground beneath it slid toward the Pacific. Ongoing land movement, tied to unstable shale and erosion along the cliffs, has kept the site fenced off from official development ever since. Despite the barriers, the ruins have long drawn explorers and artists, and the broken concrete slabs are covered in layers of graffiti added over decades. Palm trees and scrub now grow among the wreckage, framing views out over the water toward the shipping lanes off the Los Angeles–Long Beach coast.

Wind-bent trees stand on grassy bluffs above the Pacific at Sunken City, San Pedro, California. — Point Fermin Park sits on the bluffs above San Pedro's coastline, next to the fenced-off landslide zone known as Sunken City. Ocean winds off the Pacific are constant here, and over decades they've trained the park's coastal trees to grow at a permanent lean, some bent nearly parallel to the ground. The park's open lawns and dirt paths run along the same bluff edge that has been sliding slowly toward the water since 1929, when unstable clay layers beneath Point Fermin gave way. The city maintains the park as public parkland even as the adjacent slide area remains restricted.

Palm trees grow on eroded cliffs at Sunken City in San Pedro, Los Angeles. — Sunken City occupies a stretch of collapsed bluff at Point Fermin in San Pedro, a Los Angeles neighborhood at the tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. A 1929 landslide fractured the streets and foundations of what had been a residential subdivision, dropping chunks of pavement and building slabs toward the shoreline and prompting the city to condemn the land. Geologists attribute the ongoing slippage to unstable shale and sandstone layers beneath the bluffs, a movement that continues today at a slow but measurable pace. Los Angeles kept the area fenced off for decades before opening it to the public in 2016 under a supervised-access program. The breakwater visible offshore shelters the Port of Los Angeles, one of the busiest container ports in the country.

Palm fronds frame historic Sunken City ruins along the San Pedro coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean. — Sunken City sits along the San Pedro coastline, where a 1929 landslide broke a section of the old Point Fermin neighborhood loose and dropped it toward the sea. Streets, sidewalks, and building foundations from that era still lie scattered across the cliffs, cracked apart by decades of continued ground movement. The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks fenced the area off for years because of the unstable terrain, though it remained a well-known destination for urban explorers and graffiti artists. It borders Point Fermin Park at the southern tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, overlooking the Pacific.

Wind-bent trees silhouetted against sunset on coastal bluffs at San Pedro, California. — San Pedro sits on the Palos Verdes Peninsula at the southern edge of Los Angeles, where bluff-top parkland drops sharply to the Pacific. The community was once its own city, incorporated in 1888, before merging with Los Angeles in 1909 to secure control of the harbor. That harbor is now the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere, though the cliffs above it remain largely undeveloped and open to the public. On clear days the bluffs offer sightlines west to Santa Catalina Island, some twenty-two miles offshore.

Yellow "Welcome to Sunken City" graffiti mural on a painted rock at the San Pedro coastal site. — Sunken City occupies a fenced stretch of Point Fermin in San Pedro, where a landslide beginning in 1929 pulled a residential subdivision's streets, sidewalks, and foundations toward the ocean. Unstable bluffs and an underlying fault line caused the ground to keep shifting for decades, making the area too dangerous to rebuild on. The city closed the site to development, but the broken slabs of pavement have since become a canvas for graffiti, including painted messages that greet visitors who slip past the fencing. Point Fermin Park sits alongside the site, overlooking the Pacific.

The illuminated entrance to Mara Laguna Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, at night. — The entrance to Mara Laguna Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is lit at night along the island’s northern road near San Pedro. The resort complex includes condominium units and lagoon access.

Colorful "Secret Beach" welcome sign on sandy shore in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Secret Beach sits on the northwest coast of Ambergris Caye, roughly a 20-minute golf cart ride from San Pedro Town across the island's interior. The area takes its name from its early years as a little-known swimming spot, before social media and travel blogs turned it into one of Belize's most-visited beach destinations after 2015. Its shallow, waist-deep lagoon is protected from open-sea currents by the barrier reef offshore, making it popular for wading and swimming rather than surfing. A cluster of beach bars and restaurants, including long-running operations like the Blue Bar, line the shoreline and draw both day-trippers from San Pedro and visitors staying on the island's west side. Ambergris Caye itself is Belize's largest island and sits adjacent to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-longest coral reef in the world.

The interior of The Farmhouse Cafe in San Pedro, Belize, features rustic wood and brick accents. — The Farmhouse Cafe interior in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, includes a service counter, display cases, and a white brick-pattern wall with the cafe name painted above the open kitchen window. The space is set up for counter service with menu boards, coffee equipment, and a refrigerated display of prepared food and drinks.

Mural in San Pedro, Belize, addresses child dignity and HIV/AIDS awareness with messages of peace, love, and cure. — A painted wall in San Pedro, Belize, carries public health and child protection messages, including references to child dignity in a digital age and HIV/AIDS awareness. The mural includes the phrases “Peace,” “Love,” and “Cure” alongside a ribbon and heart motif, and a separate panel calls to stop violence against children and protect innocence.

The "San Pedro Belize" sign with a turtle sculpture stands on Ambergris Caye, a popular diving destination near the Belize Barrier Reef. — The San Pedro Belize sign stands on the waterfront in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The colorful freestanding letters are decorated with marine motifs, and a turtle sculpture sits in the foreground beside the beach. Sailboats and a small dock appear offshore in the background.

A weathered signpost in San Pedro, Belize, displays hand-painted messages reflecting a relaxed island lifestyle. — A hand-painted signpost stands on the waterfront in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The directional boards carry playful island-themed phrases, while the sea, a small pier with thatched shelters, and a planter with young palm trees frame the shoreline behind it.

A cyclist rides on a waterlogged, unpaved street in San Pedro, Belize, Ambergris Caye. — A cyclist rides along a waterlogged unpaved street in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Puddles fill the rutted road, which is lined with utility poles, low buildings, and tropical vegetation in a residential area of the island town.

Casa Johnson, a stilted home with a spiral staircase, is located north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Casa Johnson on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is a raised coastal house north of San Pedro with a prominent exterior spiral staircase and rooftop deck. The elevated structure, built above grade on stilts, is designed for a low-lying island setting where flood and storm-surge risk are a concern.

San Pedro Fire Station at Ambergris Caye, Belize, houses Mack fire engines for emergency response. — San Pedro Fire Station on Ambergris Caye in Belize houses two fire engines at the island’s main fire response facility. The building is operated by the National Fire Service of Belize and is identified by the station name painted above the bays.

The Alaia Hotel in San Pedro, Belize, a modern resort on Ambergris Caye. — The Alaia Hotel in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, rises behind a small roadside shop along a sandy local street. The modern Marriott Autograph Collection resort sits close to the waterfront and is part of the island’s visitor accommodations.

Hand-painted sign for TOAST Seaside Boozery & Grill on a weathered wooden wall in San Pedro, Belize. — The TOAST Seaside Boozery & Grill sign is mounted on a weathered wooden wall in San Pedro, on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The hand-painted blue oval sign identifies the restaurant and its location on the island.

Beachfront cafes and boats line the shore of Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Beachfront cafes on Ambergris Caye in Belize overlook moored boats along the island’s shoreline. A large “Ambergris Caye” sign stands between thatched structures and outdoor dining areas, with the Caribbean Sea in the background.

TOAST branded swings in the shallows off San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — TOAST-branded swings stand in the shallow water off San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The wooden swing frame is set at the edge of the sea, with the Belize Barrier Reef visible offshore.

Yellow bungalows with teal roofs line a grassy area in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. — A row of yellow bungalows with teal roofs stands among palm trees in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. The single-story cottages are set back from a sandy track in a landscaped compound, a building style common in coastal resort and residential developments on the island.

Golf carts are parked on a sidewalk in San Pedro, Belize, with the Caliente restaurant sign visible. — Golf carts are parked along a sidewalk in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. A sign for Caliente advertises Mexican and Caribbean cuisine, and a banner farther down the street encourages vaccination.

The Grand Caribe Resort pool area is illuminated at night in San Pedro, Belize. — Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye in San Pedro, Belize, is pictured at night beside its pool area. The resort’s multi-story façade with arched windows and balconies faces the pool deck, where lounge chairs and string lights are visible.

Golf carts line a cobblestone street in San Pedro, Belize, with Elvi's Kitchen restaurant visible. — Golf carts are parked along a cobblestone street in San Pedro, Belize, near Elvi’s Kitchen on Ambergris Caye. The restaurant’s bright green facade and nearby storefronts face a narrow lane lined with utility poles and overhead cables.

Golf carts are parked on a cobblestone street in front of Belicolor Photography and El Sazon Deli in San Pedro, Belize. — Belicolor Photography and El Sazon Deli are located in a colorful building on Ambergris Caye in San Pedro, Belize. Belicolor offers professional photography and digital photo services, while El Sazon Deli provides lunch options. Golf carts, a common mode of transportation on the island, are parked along the cobblestone street.

A golf cart drives through flooded streets in San Pedro, Belize, during a heavy rainstorm. — A golf cart drives through a flooded street in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, during heavy rain. The vehicle passes near a Ramon's Village sign and low-rise shops and houses as water covers the roadway.

Wahoo's Lounge and Spindrift Hotel on the beach in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, next to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. — Wahoo’s Lounge and the Spindrift Hotel are on the beachfront in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. A Seventh-day Adventist church stands immediately beside the hotel and lounge complex, which includes lodging and a beachfront bar and restaurant.

A San Pedro, Belize storefront displays regulations prohibiting on-premises liquor consumption and sales to minors. — A liquor shop window in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, displays painted restrictions on alcohol sales and consumption. The posted notice states that liquor may not be consumed on the premises and will not be sold to anyone under 18 years old, while a Belikin Light advertisement hangs behind the barred opening.

Pescador Drive streetscape in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize, with golf carts and motorcycles parked along the commercial route. — Pescador Drive in San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is lined with shops, restaurants, parked golf carts, and motorcycles along a narrow paved street. Rock’s Supermarket and other storefronts face the roadway, which is identified by a street sign on the right side of the block.

A "Don't Hesitate Vaccinate!" banner hangs over a street lined with golf carts in San Pedro, Belize. — A banner reading "Don't Hesitate Vaccinate!" is displayed in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. The banner, which also features the logo of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA), hangs above a street lined with parked golf carts, a common mode of transportation on the island. The message encourages COVID-19 vaccination.

Motel and golf cart rentals in San Pedro, Belize, with signs for accommodations and rentals. — A motel and golf cart rental office in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, advertises fan rooms, air-conditioned rooms, and golf cart rentals on its exterior wall. A sign on a utility pole directs visitors to the San Pedro Artisans Market at the back street.

The Costless Convenience Store in San Pedro, Belize, is a bright orange building with motorcycles and bicycles parked outside. — Costless Convenience Store in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, occupies a corner building painted bright orange and marked by a central storefront entrance and convenience-store signage. Motorcycles and bicycles are parked outside, and neighboring low-rise buildings, overhead utility lines, and a small utility cart line the adjoining street.

The Sunset Lounge in San Pedro, Belize, features a rooftop seating area with a sign and chairs overlooking the coast at dusk. — Sunset Lounge in San Pedro, Belize, occupies a rooftop bar terrace with seating facing the coastline of Ambergris Caye. The venue’s sign and open-air layout place it among the island’s hospitality businesses serving visitors in the main town on the island.

Maya Island Air planes at San Pedro Airstrip in Belize at dusk, with town buildings visible. — San Pedro Airstrip in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at dusk with Maya Island Air aircraft on the apron and terminal buildings along the access road. Nearby low-rise commercial and residential structures, including Captain Shark’s Dive and Tackle, border the airstrip area in the island town.

Dusk settles over San Pedro, Belize, a coastal town on Ambergris Caye. — San Pedro, Belize, is shown at dusk on Ambergris Caye, with low-rise buildings and waterfront development extending along the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The town is the main settlement on the island and a center for tourism and marine transport.

The Belikin K-Mart and Supermarket complex in San Pedro, Belize, at night, featuring a fountain and a stray dog. — Belikin K-Mart and Supermarket in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at night with its adjacent plaza and fountain in the foreground. The retail complex includes a supermarket entrance, a hot dog cart, and a statue at the center of the paved square.

Construction and rooftops in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, with the Sun Shine Hotel visible. — Rooftops and construction activity are visible in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, with the Sun Shine Hotel and other low-rise buildings clustered along narrow streets. Utility poles, overhead wires, and a telecommunications tower rise above the town center, while a concrete building under construction stands in the foreground.

Dusk over San Pedro, Belize, a town on Ambergris Caye, with buildings lining the main street as the sky turns orange. — San Pedro, Belize, lies along Ambergris Caye at dusk, with buildings and streets visible beneath a fading sunset. The town’s commercial core and waterfront are visible in the distance, including low-rise structures and streetlights along the main road.

String lights illuminate San Pedro Street at night in Ambergris Caye, Belize. — San Pedro Street in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is strung with overhead lights at night between low-rise buildings fronting the street. A bicyclist passes along the roadway, and parked carts and vehicles line the curb beside a narrow commercial frontage.

Rooftop bar in San Pedro, Belize, at night with ambient lighting and seating. — A rooftop bar in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at night with open-air seating, a backlit bar, and string lights under a covered terrace. The venue overlooks nearby buildings and the Caribbean Sea, and the sign at left identifies it as Dream Rooftop Lounge.

San Pedro Airport at dusk, Ambergris Caye, Belize, with Tropic Air and Maya Island Air planes and terminals. — San Pedro Airport on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at dusk with Tropic Air and Maya Island Air aircraft parked beside the terminal and hangars. The airport handles domestic air service to and from the island, including scheduled flights connecting San Pedro with the Belize mainland.

The San Pedro Roman Catholic School in Belize features blue buildings characteristic of Caribbean architecture. — San Pedro Roman Catholic School on Ambergris Caye, Belize, occupies a cluster of blue-painted buildings near the waterfront in San Pedro. The school provides primary and secondary education for the local community.

The Truck Stop, an open-air venue made of shipping containers, in San Pedro, Belize at night. — The Truck Stop in San Pedro, Belize, is an open-air dining and entertainment venue on Ambergris Caye. The complex uses repurposed shipping containers for food stalls and bars, and its courtyard seating area is lit at night for patrons dining and socializing outdoors.

Colorful condominiums line a street in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. — Colorful condominium buildings stand along a street in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The three-story structures have covered ground-level parking or entry bays, wood doors, and small shaded windows, features common in tropical coastal construction.

The central pool area of Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features Mediterranean-inspired architecture. — The central pool courtyard at Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is surrounded by multi-story guest buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture. The resort’s apartment-style units overlook the landscaped pool area, which includes lounge chairs, a hot tub, and seating beneath umbrellas.

A "MAYOR" parking sign stands on a cobblestone street in San Pedro, Belize. — A reserved parking sign marked “MAYOR” stands on a cobblestone street in San Pedro, Belize. The sign appears to designate a parking space for the mayor’s vehicle near a building entrance.

Hand-painted menu board at a San Pedro, Ambergris Caye eatery lists Belizean dishes and prices. — A hand-painted menu board at a casual eatery in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, lists fried chicken, chicken fingers, fried shrimp, fried fish fillet, chow mein, soups, burgers, and steak. Prices are written in Belizean dollars, with items such as fried chicken at $9, chow mein at $10, and fish soup at $9.

The Blue Bayou Bar at Secret Beach, Belize, features thatched roofs and wooden structures over calm waters at dusk. — Blue Bayou Bar and Grill stands on the water at Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The open-air bar and restaurant is built with thatched roofs and wooden platforms extending over the shallow shoreline.

Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features beachfront accommodations with palm trees and lounge chairs. — Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye near San Pedro, Belize, includes beachfront guest areas bordered by palm trees and sand. The resort is a tourism property on the island off Belize’s Caribbean coast.

The White Sands Dive Shop in San Pedro, Belize, is a stilted building on Ambergris Caye offering PADI courses. — White Sands Dive Shop stands on the waterfront in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The small building is raised on stilts above the shoreline and is linked to the water by wooden walkways and a dock, with PADI signage on the facade.

Palm trees and lounge chairs on the sandy beach at Las Terrazas Resort in San Pedro, Belize. — The beach area at Las Terrazas Resort in San Pedro, Belize, features rows of palm trees, lounge chairs, and shaded cabanas on the sand. The resort is on Ambergris Caye, a Caribbean island known for its tourism and beachfront accommodations.

The "Blue House F. Food" stand in San Pedro, Belize, offers local dishes and beverages, with a menu board visible. — Blue House F. Food, a small roadside restaurant in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize, operates from a blue wooden building with menu boards posted on the front wall. The stand advertises Belizean dishes including fried chicken, fish, shrimp, soups, and chow mein, along with bottled soft drinks and beer.

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