Exploring the Sunken City Cliff Collapse in San Pedro

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[@chacahut4717]

I gotta say this youtube channel is the best when it comes to exploration of Abandoned/haunted places I hope to see you guys post more often and grow your audience. Good job and thank you for this channel.

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thank you so much! We're big fans of other explorers and channels and appreciate their hard work. And we certainly hope to grow our audience. We're currently working on a special edition episode to air later this month and hope to see you again :)

[@Tom10101010]

Finally a video with information about what happened, sick of seeing youtubers go to places, not explain the history and say "WOAH, SICK, DUDE, CRAZY"! Thanks for the insight.

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thank you for watching!

[@brandonmckissic8816]

This is the coolest. You guys do such great work!

[@stephenskinner4857]

The guy has a very cool and easy to listen to voice. Many people in public positions to speak have irritating voices. This guys demeanor and voice are a nature for more than this single video. I lived in San Pedro for years. I miss the old California I grew up with. The World TODAY is not at its best.

[@SPGRAMPA1]

I live 1 block AWAY!!Havent steppd foot in there for years!!PEDRO PRIDE* 310👊💀🇺🇸🌴🌇🌴🌉🌴

[@nathqn]

Well i didnt know other people live in san pedro🤣

[@gustavosifuentes3991]

I live here too!

[@EnclaviousFiraga]

Wow. I thought I was the one. That's incredible!!!🐟🌉🌅🎥🎬

[@TheJcepress]

Pedro pride did you notice how he said take Gaffey and took Pacific

[@Fozzi47]

I live here too

[@thecenterofthesouthland3697]

After she gets done talking about how its dangerous and falling off a cliff into the ocean .. she goes and sits right at the edge of one !!

[@BeyondTheCompass817]

That looked like it was a lot of fun to film. Hey, serious props on the graphics showing the chunk of land sliding into the ocean! That really gave the viewer an idea of the scope of the landslide. As always, a great video. Do you two have any plans to attend any expos/conventions coming up, such as Vid Con?

[@OddityOdysseys]

We weren't sure we would even be able to get in, so once we could and that pressure was off, it was a lot of fun! Drew's VFX skills are the best of the best for sure. We would love to go to a convention. Heard about a travel one in Long Beach? Thanks again for all your support!

[@BeyondTheCompass817]

Oddity Odysseys A travel expo in Long Beach? No, I haven't, but I'll check it out. I've been to the one the LA Times puts on. BTW, I just uploaded a new review video to my channel this morning. I don't know if you're into Tarot cards, but I humbly invite you to check it out. Thanks again, you two rock!

[@brillblonde6705]

Great episode! Your shots are beautiful, and good blending the historical with the present. Overhead shot of the Sunken City is fabulous near the end. Ooooh, that shot of Bethany sitting on the edge of the cliff made my hair stand on end! Brave girl! Thanks for another fascinating Oddity Odyssey!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MartyInLa]

I just went there a few weeks ago in May 2023. Less left to see, less tracks, less remnants of the road, pretty much less of everything.

[@jedizelfknight]

You could just walk along the fence from the park and it ends that's another way to get into sunken city, there's also a big dugout hole there as well

[@OLuvin]

Another great find (another place I've never knew about) and great video!

[@dawni5365]

One of the most awesome channels on youtube...

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thank you so much for watching, Dawn!

[@ogknowbody]

Yall did a great job of making a fun video

[@frankyzone]

I went a long time ago like 3 years ago it was cool to explore it and I'm glad you're doing it too!

[@rockytop228]

Another AMAZING episode!!! I think this might be one of my favorites!!! 😉 Thanks Guys!!

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thank you!

[@MagnumROCKSTAR1]

Great work ,love your vids keep em coming.

[@geraldosimoes8875]

To couple 20,a big hug and thanks for video!!!Happy Sunday!

[@cartman4885]

You two great I have really been enjoying working my way through your videos........ thanks

[@vvarietyshow]

We love this place too and had a lot of fun filming it. Great episode!

[@OddityOdysseys]

It looked like it wasn't too crowded when you guys went. And loved the drone shots! We only took ours our for about 15 minutes out of fear haha but you guys made sure to capture everything...Thank you, friend!

[@vvarietyshow]

Yeah we got lucky and visited on a weekday, wasn't too bad. We actually went back to get the drone shots because we didn't get enough the first time, haha. Unfortunately we just lost the drone in Brooklyn, NY haha...time to upgrade. Thanks for the videos!

[@peggycarlyle6409]

Super interesting!

[@CrypticcYT]

I used to go here all the time when I was in high school :)

[@OddityOdysseys]

Awesome! Does it looks like it's change a lot since you've been?

[@CrypticcYT]

The graffiti definitely has.

[@joannahernandez4325]

@@CrypticcYT saaameee, lmaaoo wven tho ot wasnt that long ago

[@EnclaviousFiraga]

@@OddityOdysseys There are missing spots that's used to be there. The palm trees hanging off the cliff is on the verge of falling off. But I'll continue going until it all goes

[@TheJcepress]

A lot has gone

[@richfranck7620]

Another great episode! Bummer that the land is shifting so much, but I don’t know what they expected to happen. I rank that right up there with building the city of New Orleans below, sea level. Eventually, nature will prevail. Sad but true.

[@sillylittleletters]

your show has an amazing production!

[@lia.azzles1328]

Lmao . There’s a park right there , it would’ve been easier going over from there .❤️

[@mmq9886]

Some of the best lobster lunches and dinners can be found in San Pedro !!! Great vid guys keep up the good work !

[@mmq9886]

Ok you win ! Lol

[@angelpadilla5472]

awesome and interesting story!

[@YoungHeartedSoul]

Loved this. you guys did an excellent job. I just visited L.A and San Fran last weekend and visited Sutro Baths and was sooo fascinated by the ruins. Excellent vid and it seems Cali has many cool spots.

[@Jmseven7]

I love grabbing a sandwich at Busy Bee before heading out to the park.

[@Gottacacheemalll]

You can’t go to San Pedro without stopping by busy bee market

[@EnclaviousFiraga]

That's only on Gaffey.

[@thestumaji656]

belly buster and a few beers yummie!

[@lia.azzles1328]

Yes . Or even just sitting in the parking lot right in front of the beach while eating their sandwich . Just chillin

[@benjaminbechter2132]

I miss me some busy bee

[@jegod4603]

Very interesting and informative I love to see and hear the history of my city and county of Los Angeles please keep them coming I look forward to your next video 👍🇺🇸😎

[@hectoryanez6449]

You guys are the best😱🙌🏽

[@OddityOdysseys]

You're too kind! :)

[@2011vortex]

Nice show! We need more!

[@piratessalyx7871]

And now 2024 its happening again in PV, Crystal Cathedral as well has been affected. The back road along the coast is bumpy as heck more than 40 years ago!

[@Porsche996driver]

3:42 Nicely framed shot. Appropriate psychedelic color at the edge of a sunken city.

[@gordybishop2375]

Thank you for sharing your adventures

[@bonniekaye]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing!! :)

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thanks for watching!

[@grancito2]

Nice to see this, I visited the usa 25 years ago and explored that area, there was illegal access from the lighthouse park.

[@mskeishapac]

Wow I never new about that I use to drive the bus 444,445,446,to Gaffy to the Korean Bell. Thanks for the info.

[@heros670]

AMAZING VIDEOS GUYS !! IM DEFINITELY UNDUSTING MY HIKING BOOTS AND HITTING THE ROAD THIS SUMMER ,

[@DavidHuber63]

Excellent

[@DreamerVisionary]

Great job thank you 🙏 I spent some time there for a while great drinking spot

[@freddyp07ify]

Just visited this place last weekend. Awesome place

[@12freddyscomingforyou5]

Great info

[@justme-n-gracie]

back in my day when I was young and explored this place many times there was an untrue rumor that it was caused by a tsunami... of course this was waaaay before the internet and information was a lot harder to dig up... and there were NO FENCES then! We also used to party at night down at Cabrillo Beach until we got into a fight with a bunch of rowdy drunk football players and my friend was badly beaten and his El Camino wrecked... that was my last trip there at night lol. Great videos! keep up the good work!

[@amyyoshikawa7698]

Hi I just took a trip up there with my friend. We didn’t go down below the actual sunken city in San Pedro. The view is stunning from the Point Fermin Park. 👍😀

[@AT-tu6rh]

Awesome work!😉👍

[@YoSpiff]

I just discovered your youtube channel today while searching for photo ops on a work trip that includes a drive from LA to Victorville. Exactly the kind of stuff that interests me. I travel all over the country though. If you happen to know of anyone who does what you do, but in other places, I'd appreciate y'all pointing me towards them. Thanks!

[@OddityOdysseys]

Will do! Thanks for watching. We'd love to start exploring other cities as well, so stay tuned!

[@rdbjrseattle]

In the Navy in 1974 I went down there a couple of times. Looks like a lot more has fallen since including a collapsed road way that use to allow east access to beach. No fences then.

[@tonymac4044]

Is it Friday nite yet??? Waiting for your next video!!!! Don't forget your survival kit!!!!

[@travelingwithrick]

Just discovered you guys. Top notch editing and filming. Interesting locales. Just abiding😁

[@OddityOdysseys]

We really appreciate it, thank you!

[@MikeKnoxComedy]

cool and thanks again for directions!

[@Zorilita]

Have you guys been to the abandoned hollydale or Los amigos mental hospital behind the Downey courthouse? It's an entire little city... 56 Descanso Drive I believe it is.

[@joaquinncisneros5886]

I use to park on Paseo Del Mar to have lunch not from Jackstat st where the fence is now. Now it's a quiet area because you can't connect to Western Ave and no more traffic through there only the residents.

[@theinvisibledude1141]

I tried finding it one day no luck but now I can find it thank y’all 👌

[@johnwayne6501]

OMG...you answer my question that I been wondering what I stumbled upon in the summer if 1982! I came upon this area by accident and explored the area at great length that day wondering what have become of this place. I was told nearby there was an oyster plant that was destroyed by the gov't in fear of the Japanese navy (this was beginning of World war 2) as a landmark navigation. Thank you so much for this show solving this mystery!

[@SuperBobos12345]

1:39 >>> They park at point Ferman and walk south to the gate over the wall then walk around it..Your way worked but will be gone for others they patrol they area all the time ..

[@larasoto2408]

Cool trespassing video bro!

[@rosstempletonogskater]

Wow, Impressive at 5:31 Fallen highway

[@myraisshort7208]

just in time , I'm going to San Pedro tommorow actually , I won't go beyond the fence haha I'll look from the distance.

[@OddityOdysseys]

From the distance is beautiful too! Be safe and if you find a good, clear opening to go in, give it a try :) Worse comes to worse you'll just be asked to leave...along with anyone else there haha

[@myraisshort7208]

thanks for the advice ❤

[@EnclaviousFiraga]

Wimp. You're scared you might fall? Well... You are right to be scared. The entire cliff area is notorious for people falling and... You guessed it! Hitting the rocks at terminal speed from the height of 300+ feet. I can almost guarantee an exhilarating but quick demise. And if you are still alive you'll wish you were dead from having every single bone turned into bone meal.

[@CryptidHunter_official]

you guys have an amazing channel, if you're ever in Vegas I'd like to show you a few spots not many people know about.

[@tmixon8310]

Great video

[@accountclosed8569]

We used to party back in the late seventies at Sunken City bring out the boombox cases of beer.. cops never mess with us and there was never a fence there..

[@patrickc3769]

well done video,well researched

[@MikeDuckworth]

very kewl!!

[@benaya_huasca]

It can be accessed legally if you walk up the coast from Cabrillo Beach. However, I always slip through the fence like everyone else lol.

[@prepaidbill]

please sit back a little further from that cliff!. I'm an old fat white guy and my heart can't stand the danger you put your self in for good tv. You need to stay unhurt and have little Drew babies.

[@OddityOdysseys]

Appreciate the concern, friend! I'll make sure to sit further back next time ;)

[@EnclaviousFiraga]

You're not living if you're not near the edge. Good place to do my parkour

[@EnclaviousFiraga]

But safety is the #1 priority of course

[@beentheredonethat7572]

Used to go there all the time back in the mid 90's before the fences & the park. Was the only place to take the dog to the beach in la

[@mattf49006]

90s?..before fences and the park?..dude I'm in my 60s and my grandparents used to picnic there as young ppl courting...there was chain link before the steel fence too

[@njaneardude]

OG OO is the best 🤘🤘🤘

[@nononsensedragon9438]

I spent a lot of time there in the early 70s mid-70s and of course Point Fermin Park

[@SunflowersAndPumpkins_Eturnal]

You two have great banter. 😂

[@davidcockrill7115]

I walked along a street next to the bluff going to the high school in 1966. Later, back in 1978, I looked for that street but it was gone. I guess it caved into the ocean.

[@nadiemequire]

Can't offer much info, but there used to be underground missile silos in that area. Might be worth researching. Really enjoy your videos.

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thank you for the suggestion! And don't wanna give too much away, BUT after reading this comment, we know for sure you'll like this week's coming episode :)

[@nadiemequire]

Well, you've got me on pins and needles!!

[@bblocker68]

@@OddityOdysseys Did you guys see LA-43 at the White Point Nature Reserve? I didn't see it in your play list. It's on the other side of where Paseo Del Mar collapsed. Missile doors and two bunkers that housed 16 inch main guns. I walk my dogs up there. It's awesome. It used to be covered in graffiti in the 80's, but now it's all cleaned up.

[@OddityOdysseys]

@@bblocker68 It's definitely on our must-see list, but we haven't had a chance to go exploring down there yet. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@bblocker68]

@@OddityOdysseys No problem. It's maybe a mile away from Sunken City. There's tons of stuff to explore in that area. Fort McArthur, too!

[@reinaAndrob562]

Should’ve gone through the park there’s like a 3 foot brick wall and then you’re in 👌

[@chiebins260]

That's what I was gonna say haha. Just walk between the cement wall and fence, or hop the wall and swing around the edge of the fence. Easy and much quicker.

[@reinaAndrob562]

Chiebin s yes !😄👌

[@mangoryder7139]

My home town !!

[@Mely2.2]

I live close by. But i dont go because i dont fit thru that gate lol

[@idahopotato5837]

You pump enough oil out of the ground something's gonna give. Nearby was the 1890-1930's oil boom. I'm not a geologist but I don't think some sill earthquake was the only culprit. Nearly a billion barrels of oil has been pumped out the ground nearby. That's a big cavity to fill.

[@EnclaviousFiraga]

That Bush behind you is my secret relief area.😅

[@zazaaziella16]

This happened in Oregon, as well.

[@peachdeth4987]

Bayocean. Hiked every inch the coast area, my stomping grounds ♥️

[@teamtaken1850]

I love in San

[@Salve_Regina8]

Cool

[@darrylnelson05]

I've been to the park many times and never knew about the Sunken City.

[@XB223]

Well done guys!! :) I wish this were at least a 1 hour documentary. There are too many S. CA people who are not aware of the history here.... Liked and subbed :)

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thank you so much! We'll definitely try our best to keep the information and history about Southern California going.

[@XB223]

Oddity Odysseys Awesome! I really love history :) If you get a moment swing by my channel! I'd be honored by a like, comment and sub! You guys have a great week end!!

[@OddityOdysseys]

Subbed! Looking foward to checking out your work. :)

[@XB223]

Thank you! Much appreciated :)

[@2pacgus]

I’m from San Pedro!!! My first music video I recorded at San Pedro High and near the ending I got shots near sunken city overlooking the coast. You can’t see sunken city in my video but if you’re from Pedro you’ll know it’s there. If you’re from Pedro please check it out show some love :) & thanks

[@TheJcepress]

What's your video

[@tonymac4044]

As the first viewer, great job as usual!!! I had never heard of this place, this was very interesting!!! So, what else is in the survival kit??? Tony

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thanks Tony! Just some essentials: water, power bars, lighters, first aid kit, glow sticks....etc... :)

[@tonymac4044]

Hahahaha you guys are so cute!!!!!

[@FacheChanteDeux]

I love the beach but I never fully understood beach houses. Here on the east coast we have issues with flooding and erosion all the time. Better to live 5-10 minutes away by car. Much safer.

[@coolhand6669]

Yes Second City was caused by the city of Los Angeles they didn't catch a leaky storm water pipe and it eroded underneath where Second City is and cause the landslide. In 2004 when we had 32 inches of rain they also had another landslide that dropped about 32 ft. By the way george Peck was the Grand wizard of the Klu Klux Klan. I used to live in his house on peck Street 3310 pack really nice house. Originally when it was built it was the only house in the area.

[@solangericardesbiens]

Hey gys, Tk’s . Pls be careful !👍🏼 its look like beautiful place .🤳🏿🤳🏽

[@sanpedroez3367]

San Pedro isn't it's own city, its city ofLos Angeles. San Pedro is L.A Unified schools, L.A.P.D and we vote for the mayor of L.A. Venice is a similar situation, not it's own city

[@sanpedroez3367]

@@solchapeau6343 San Pedro hasn't been it's own city since 1909

[@sanpedroez3367]

Same with Wilmington, both were annexed in 1909

[@EnclaviousFiraga]

It is operated like a small town actually but is technically part the the LA county.

[@CaseNumber00]

Near by that place is Fort MacArthur, an old WW2 fort. That is the location where, during WW2, and object, presubably a UFO, appeared over the fort and the military opened fire on the object ultimately causing property damage and killing 2 citizen, one from a heart attack from stress and another from falling shrapnel. This incident is popularly known as the Battle of Los Angeles. To this day no one knows what that object truly was. Every February, the Fort, which is now a museum, does a reenactment of the event with some of their WW2 era equipment and is pretty fun where people dress in period attire and get some food. OO should do a video of that event at some point.

[@Almondo84]

Just a heads up, police are heavily cracking down on trespassers in this area! I would advise anyone to avoid the Sunken City for the time being and the foreseeable future. You can research about people's experiences getting fined for misdemeanors for trespassing. Not to mention that people have been seriously injured and even killed attempting to get in. I wanted to share this warning with you all before you consider venturing out! Go at your own risk!

[@vc400]

I would also like to suggest to drive by 25th west to PV. Amazing ocean and sunset view, Trumps Golf, and of course Abalone Cove where you can see corals and tiny fish..

[@yvngwoodz2736]

almondsaregreat I go there till this day with friends nothing never no police

[@cesarm350]

Rip Sem Mexiclan 🔥

[@leathaarcher7396]

If im not mistaken its also called Whites point and has a lighthouse in the park.

[@chiebins260]

White Point park/beach is up a bit more, this is Point Fermin.

[@armybrat4u293]

The ending of the movie National Security was also filmed there

[@TheJcepress]

And tons of tv shows like A team and Knight Rider

[@armybrat4u293]

@@TheJcepress I've seen knight rider being filmed on Pacific where El Taco is actually it was the evil version of Kitt.

[@mikedavis9891]

God, I’m still addicted.

[@MikeHunt90731]

A great scene from Chinatown 1974 was filmed on the spot

[@gustavosifuentes3991]

I live here!!!

[@pawhunter340]

Is that a knife your open carrying?

[@jonelsembrano]

Nice vlog

[@jonelsembrano]

Wooow i got a heart. 💕 thank u

[@jacobharrington9342]

I’ve never been during the day I used to go there with a bunch of friends at night to drink and smoke

[@XHollisWood]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@giannaverduzco1979]

Haha i was just there the other day!!

[@jocelyncastillo1909]

Gianna Verduzco was there any police ?

[@giannaverduzco1979]

No you just have to go through white point...theres a fence right there you can get under.....have you been there before

[@alphaphotoandvideo]

Whats on the emergency backpack