The Sunken City, Los Angeles
Facts and practical information
The Sunken City is the name given to the site of a natural landslide which occurred in the Point Fermin area of the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, starting in 1929. A slump caused several beachside homes to slide into the ocean. The development of cliffside homes and exclusive bungalows was established in the 1920s by George H. Peck to attract people who wanted to live with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. Experts investigating the landslide said that the ground was shifting at a rate of 11 inches per day. The landslide occurred at the southern tip of San Pedro, sending nearly 40,000 square feet into the Pacific Ocean. ()
The Sunken City – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Korean Bell of Friendship, Old St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Fort MacArthur Museum.