Cabrillo Beach / Point Fermin, San Pedro

Point Fermin rocky point gives shore anglers a rare crack at calico bass, opaleye, and halfmoon without a boat, while the adjacent sandy stretch of Cabrillo Beach holds surfperch and mackerel. The combination of structure and open beach in one location makes this a versatile stop. The breakwater next to the fishing pier requires a license even though the pier itself does not.