Tours & Attractions

Experience a docent lead tour of the Greek Revival style Mansion, built 1864 in the Victorian Era. See the architecture, Victorian interiors, children’s toys, impressive stagecoaches, black smith’s studio, barn and rose garden.

Be amazed to learn that there was a military outpost in Wilmington during the Civil War and the role California played. After your visit, climb the life-sized Drum Barrack’s camels across the street.

The view of this gorgeous Romanesque church will lift your spirits and provide beautiful photos. The church was established in 1865 in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, and is one of the oldest parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Visit the Battleship USS Iowa Museum at the Los Angeles Waterfront for a unique interactive family experience. The Battleship IOWA Museum is a Top 10 regional attraction and rated one of the “Best Cool Exhibits to See With Your Kids” by CBS Los Angeles.

The tree-canopied streets of Lakme Avenue are a must see after your visit to the Banning Mansion. William Wrigley Jr., of chewing gum fame, developed this area in 1927. See if you can distinguish the eclectic architectural styles, including: Spanish, Dutch, Colonial, Tudor and Italianate.

Enjoy a leisurely walk in this 30-acre park while the children play in the sidewalk water fountains or blast each other with the water canons. Active or passive, you will enjoy this park that was featured on the 2012 cover of architectural landscape magazine.

Stand in the place where the first locomotive in Southern California moved cargo from what is now the incredible America’s Port ®. Check the events section of this site for special events that are frequently hosted at the Waterfront.

The Wilmington Historic Archives are housed in this tranquil Spanish Colonial revival style building, est. 1927. Note the Churrigueresque ornament above the entrance.

This Civil War brick structure stored gunpowder in 1861.

Built at the very height of the roaring 1920’s, “The Don” is famous for hosting movie star on their way to Catalina Island. Bing Crosby rented an entire floor and William Randolph Hurst has his own suite.

The first Wienerschnitzel was founded by former Taco Bell employee John Galardi in 1961. This location is still operating today at 900 West Pacific Coast Highway

The Granada Theater is currently closed in preparation for sale, but catch a peak of the beautifully preserved interior of this vaudeville theatre here

The Korean Bell of Friendship located in a park and makes a great place for photos, kite flying and enjoying a 180 degree view of the Port of Los Angeles, Catalina and more. Point Fermin Lighthouse, in the park below, gives a good tour and makes a good place for a picnic.

This is where the locals go to enjoy fresh lobster, crab and fish – with plenty of al-fresco dining options on the warmer days. If you are in between meals, the souvenirs shops make nice stops on a stroll along the main shipping channel.

Not much beats cooling off on a warm summer night while watching the fountains dance to the music as the more adventurous members of the crowd become wetter and wetter.