IBookHePays Posted May 15, 2009 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Want a quick stop for water, Diet Pepsi, (etc!) before showing up at the pier. Any ideas not too far off the beaten track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted May 15, 2009 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Closest Costco is in Torrance I believe, but if you are on a shared shuttle you will not get a shuttle driver to stop for you without extra charges. I would suggest taking the shuttle all the way to the port, checking in your luggage, and then take a cab to one of the small local grocery or convenience stores near the pier instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux Posted May 15, 2009 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2009 If you are just looking for water and soda there is a liquor store about a quarter mile from the cruise line entrance. It's on Harbor Blvd in the West Marine shopping complex (blue building). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBookHePays Posted May 15, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Closest Costco is in Torrance I believe, but if you are on a shared shuttle you will not get a shuttle driver to stop for you without extra charges. I would suggest taking the shuttle all the way to the port, checking in your luggage, and then take a cab to one of the small local grocery or convenience stores near the pier instead. No, we don't have a shared van, since the four of us and our luggage full it up. We are spending an extra $10 for a stop, and I don't want a teeny store, and one that sells wine. How small are the local grocery stores...and do you know what they are called? Thanks in advance if you can elaborate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snwhoye Posted May 15, 2009 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Havent cruised out of San Pedro in about 2 years but think there is a Kmart just off of Hwy 110. It is on the left side> Use to be a good Carls Jr there too. Check Walmart.com for one near to your route. Just put in zip code and it will give you great directions. Pretty sure you can buy liquor and beer in grocery store in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted May 16, 2009 #6 Share Posted May 16, 2009 No nearby Walmart. The closest is in downtown Long Beach. This is the only close-by supermarket: Von's 1221 S Gaffey St San Pedro, CA tel. (310) 832-9047 There are a number of small markets within walking distance of the pier but of course selection will be more limited. If you can convince your shuttle driver (or take a cab) to go down Western instead of the 110 freeway or N. Gaffey there are a few resources on Western including these: Trader Joe's 28901 S Western Ave # 243 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA tel. (310) 832-1973 Albertson's (supermarket) 28090 S Western Ave San Pedro, CA tel. (310) 831-1323 Ralph's (supermarket) 1050 N Western San Pedro, CA tel. (310) 833-3505 Smart & Final 28500 S Western Ave Rancho Palos Verdes, CA tel. (310) 832-4179 All of the above sell wine and beer, although probably Von's and Trader Joe's have the best selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted May 16, 2009 #7 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Vons is a major size supermarket. I haven't been to the SP one, but the ones near me have a full liquor department as well as a good selection of Pepsi products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-17 Posted May 16, 2009 #8 Share Posted May 16, 2009 There is a Costco close by the LAX airport (approx. 3 miles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux Posted May 16, 2009 #9 Share Posted May 16, 2009 There is a Costco close by the LAX airport (approx. 3 miles) It is close to LAX. Ever shop there? How's the neighborhood? If you need to stop at a Costco stop at the one just off the 405 at Rosecrans Ave. It'll take you longer to check out than to get on and off the freeway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBookHePays Posted May 16, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thanks so much for your answers! Very helpful....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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