The remnants of a pool at a turn of the century spa, White Point Hot Springs, provide a backdrop for families year round. White Point is home to some of the most diverse tide pools in Southern California. The tide pools extend about a mile south of White Point to Point Fermin Park. At the turn of the century, this secluded cove was settled by immigrant fishermen who were attracted by the vast beds of abalone off the peninsula. Later, the discovery of geothermal sulfur hot springs brought the development of an ocean-side health spa and resort. An earthquake in the 1930's all but closed off the springs. In more recent years, the favorite activity in this busy area is trying to find sea slugs and octopus among the large rock benches and deep pools, as the people in this photograph are doing. Photograph dated August 2001.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;9 x 36 cm. Photographic prints
Hot springs--California--Los Angeles Tide pools--California--Los Angeles Beaches--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) White Point Hot Springs (Calif.) San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Neighborhoods Collection photographs
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