And then there were two. The recent fall of Paseo Del Mar has been dubbed "The Second Sunken City."

I live in San Pedro, California. A place that I have moved from but always come back to. I was born and raised. There are many hidden treasures and amazing sights within the small city that is San Pedro. Pedro, has recently made the papers a large part of the Paseo Del Mar street and coastal bluff have fallen into the ocean below.

(source: la times)

Thank good there were no injuries and no residential damage. The scenic road has been closed down for quite a while as there has been a danger of further collapse. The rain this past week finally brought the big drop that was anticipated.

(source: ktla)

For us locals who love driving down this ocean view road, this is sad, yet interesting sight to see.


Congresswoman Janice Hahn and other city officials visit the Paseo Del Mar landslide in San Pedro, Ca

A few friends have sarcastically referred to the rubble as "The Second Sunken City." But in my view there is nothing that can replace the one and only, true, Sunken City.

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In 1929 a sizeable section of land began to slip into the sea. The 600 block of Paseo Del Mar began moving towards the sea and continued until the mid 1930s. Movement was measured as high as 11 inches a day. The eastern section of Point Fermin Park was lost and the entire area is very unstable although it is no longer moving. Geologists have termed this phenomenon as a "slump" and this area has been featured in many geological studies and books. This area is closed by chain link fencing, but may still be viewed at the south end of Pacific Avenue or the east end of Pt. Fermin Park at Paso Del Mar and Gaffey Street.

(source: CA Blog)

(source: CA Blog)

Sunken City is old stomping grounds for me and I still consider it to be sacred. Access to it used to be easier but since years of suicides at this location, it is not as easy. Being that I live in Pedro, I am familiar with some of those who have jumped. This landmark is not without tragedy. Sunken City holds many secrets, many stories.

(source: CA Blog) 

I raise my glass to Paseo Del Mar, and I raise my glass to the one and ONLY Sunken City. Pedro, I love you. Thanks for all you've given me.