LA County Weekend: San Pedro, Long Beach, Nov 13

San Pedro is the place to be this weekend. A holiday makers market sets up at AltaSea, and the San Pedro International Film Festival screens ocean docs at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Long Beach opens a colorful new show at LBMA Downtown, Ballast Point throws a pirate party on the marina, and Santa Monica's ice rink is open all weekend.

Heads-up on weather: as of Monday, the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard gave a 30–40% chance of rain Saturday through Monday. Check the forecast closer to the weekend and keep a layer handy.

Plans change, so check the organizer's link before you head out. Ticket prices and times can shift, and we've left out anything we couldn't confirm with an official source.

Lead Picks

Markets for Makers Holiday Market: Saturday and Sunday at AltaSea in San Pedro.
San Pedro International Film Festival: Local docs Friday night, then ocean docs and the Second Saturday ArtWalk on Saturday.
DABSMYLA's Garden Party: A free opening Saturday at LBMA Downtown in Long Beach.
Frost on 5th: Outdoor ice skating in Downtown Santa Monica all weekend.

San Pedro

Markets for Makers Los Angeles Holiday Market (our pick)

When: Sat Nov 14 and Sun Nov 15, 11 AM–5 PM
Where: AltaSea, 2451 Signal St. (Door 35), San Pedro
Cost: Timed arrival: Sat $12 after 11 AM, $10 after 1 PM, $8 after 3 PM; Sun $12, $10 and $6 for the same windows; all-weekend VIP $16 with a VIP hour Sat 10–11 AM; kids under 12 free; parking $10; door tickets are card only
Info: marketsformakers.com | tickets.marketsformakers.com

Independent makers from California and beyond, with DIY stations and a free tote. A good way to knock out early holiday shopping by the water.

SPIFFest: Local Doc Shorts

When: Fri Nov 13, 7 PM
Where: Starlight Terrace Cinemas, 28901 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes
Cost: $20 at the door
Info: spiffest.org

The San Pedro International Film Festival opens its weekend with short documentaries about the local community.

SPIFFest: Ocean Docs 1, Harvest to Heal

When: Sat Nov 14, 1 PM
Where: John Olguin Auditorium, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro
Cost: $12.51 on Eventbrite
Info: spiffest.org | eventbrite.com

Ocean-focused shorts, including Harvest to Heal on kelp restoration, with a Q&A after the films.

Second Saturday ArtWalk

When: Sat Nov 14, 1–7 PM, starting at LA Harbor Arts
Where: LA Harbor Arts, 401 S. Mesa St., San Pedro
Cost: Free with an Eventbrite RSVP; film screenings sold separately
Info: eventbrite.com

San Pedro's monthly gallery walk, tied in with the film festival this month. Easy to pair with an afternoon screening at Cabrillo.

Long Beach

DABSMYLA: Garden Party Opening

When: Sat Nov 14, from 4 PM
Where: LBMA Downtown, 356 E. 3rd St., Long Beach
Cost: Free; RSVP encouraged, but it doesn't guarantee entry
Info: lbma.org

The artist duo's new exhibition, inspired by garden parties in their LA neighborhood. Space is limited: it's one in, one out, with visits capped at 45 minutes.

Victory at Sea Days

When: Sat Nov 14, from 11 AM (doors 10:45 AM); first cannon show 1 PM
Where: Ballast Point Long Beach, 110 N. Marina Dr., Long Beach
Cost: Check site for tickets
Info: eventbrite.com

Pirate crews, two cannon shows, a live band, two DJs and a costume contest on the marina. All ages until 6 PM, then 21+.

Long Beach Symphony: Entangled in Passion

When: Sat Nov 14, 7:30 PM; doors 6 PM; free pre-concert talk 6:30 PM
Where: Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Cost: Check site for tickets
Info: longbeachsymphony.org

Music director Eckart Preu leads Ravel's Bolero, Strauss's Don Juan and Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Michelle Cann.

Santa Monica, Malibu and Marina del Rey

Frost on 5th Ice Rink

When: Fri Nov 13, 3–10 PM; Sat Nov 14 and Sun Nov 15, noon–10 PM
Where: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica
Cost: $22 with skate rental; lockers $5
Info: frostonfifth.com

Outdoor skating a few blocks from the beach in Downtown Santa Monica.

Getty Villa: Modern Mosaics Family Workshop

When: Sat Nov 14, 11 AM–3 PM, drop-in
Where: Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades
Cost: Free, but the Villa requires a timed-entry reservation, and parking has a fee
Info: getty.edu

A drop-in art-making workshop for families. Book your Villa entry before you go.

Marina del Rey Farmers' Market

When: Sat Nov 14, 9 AM–2 PM
Where: Parking Lot 11, 14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey
Cost: Free admission; parking is $0.50 per 15 minutes
Info: beaches.lacounty.gov

LA County Beaches & Harbors' weekly harbor-side market.

South Bay

Hermosa Beach Museum Community Open House

When: Sat Nov 14, noon–4 PM; Chamber ribbon-cutting 12:30 PM
Where: Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach
Cost: Check site for details
Info: hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org

The museum celebrates its American Alliance of Museums accreditation with a new exhibit, giveaways and kids' activities. It's closed Sunday.

Manhattan Beach Gallery Hop

When: Sat Nov 14, starts 1 PM
Where: Manhattan Beach Art Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Cost: Check site for details
Info: manhattanbeach.gov

An afternoon gallery hop that starts at the city's art center.

Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration

When: Sat Nov 14, 9–11 AM; arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in
Where: Manhattan Beach
Cost: Registration on The Bay Foundation's page
Info: santamonicabay.org

A volunteer morning helping The Bay Foundation restore beach dune habitat.

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This Weekend in LA County: A San Pedro Holiday Market, Harbor Films and Long Beach Art, Nov 13 to 15, 2026