Directions & Transportation
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PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
The Fleet Week EXPO is the primary location of LA Fleet Week.® It is the place to board shuttles for active ship tours, view exhibits, enjoy entertainment, watch competitions, and much more. Tens of thousands of event attendees are expected along the LA Waterfront for LA Fleet Week, so plan accordingly!
See below for various transportation options, including parking, trolley, shuttle, public transportation and ride sharing drop off points. The Fleet Week EXPO is located in front of the Battleship IOWA at 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CAÂ 90731.
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PARKING AND SHUTTLE OPTIONS
- Parking at Remote Lot: FREE with shuttle service to and from the LA Fleet Week event site. This remote lot is located on 22nd Street between Samson Way and Miner Street. Please refer to our 2024 Red Trolley and Shuttle Map. This map shows both trolley routes and parking locations
- There is a $5.00 charge for parking in the lots near 22nd and Miner
- Shuttle service is available from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM on all public LA Fleet Week days
- Trolley service is available on all public LA Fleet Week days from 8:00 AM – midnight
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DOWNTOWN PARKING OPTIONS
Park in Downtown: Price varies from FREE to per hour. Walk to the Main Expo in front of the Battleship IOWA. Lots include:
- Maritime Museum lot (6th & Harbor, paid)
- West Harbor lot (1150 S. Harbor Blvd)
- 5th & Mesa St.
- Harbor Blvd across from Battleship IOWA
- Topaz Building (Palos Verdes St between 5th & 6th St, paid)
- And more – see graphic
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Take the Metro J Line south to San Pedro and get off at the Beacon/1st – one block away from the Battleship USS IOWA Museum. Save $2 on regular price admission at the ticket booth when you show your valid TAP card at the museum entrance.
For your best route, use the Metro Trip Planner or call (323) Go Metro (323.466.3876).
- Regular fare is $1.75 one-way or $3.50 round-trip. Fare includes transfers to other Metro lines for up to 2 hour. Consider the $5.00 Day pass for all-day events.
- Plan your trip on your phone or computer, use Google Maps, Apple Maps, the Transit app, the Moovit app or metro.net.
- Tap your card on the turnstile or validator when boarding or transferring
- Each person must have their own TAP card
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SHARED RIDE SERVICE
Select Port of Los Angeles Administration Building (425 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro) as your drop off destination. Walk down 5th Street to the EXPO in front of Battleship IOWA.
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DIRECTIONS
General directions from South (San Diego):
- 5 freeway North to 405 North
- Take exit 37 to merge onto I-110 S toward San Pedro
- Take exit 1A to merge onto CA-47 N toward Vincent Thomas Bridge/Terminal Island/Long Beach
- Take the South Harbor Blvd exit continue on S. Harbor Blvd
- Proceed to the LA Fleet Week parking lots
General directions from North (Los Angeles):
- 405 South to exit 37 to merge onto I-110 S toward San Pedro
- Take exit 1A to merge onto CA-47 N toward Vincent Thomas Bridge/Terminal Island/Long Beach
- Take the South Harbor Blvd exit continue on S. Harbor Blvd
- Proceed to LA Fleet Week parking lots