Korean Bell of Friendship

The Korean Bell of Friendship is a large bronze bell displayed in a traditional Korean-style pavilion at Angel’s Gate Park in San Pedro, Los Angeles. It was presented by the people of the Republic of Korea to the United States in 1976 as a symbol of friendship and to mark the U.S. bicentennial.

The main highlight is the bell itself inside the ornate pavilion, with visitors often coming for the architectural detail of the pavilion and the harbor and ocean views from the site. The bell is rung during special ceremonies and public events.

The bell was a diplomatic gift installed and maintained as a monument to international friendship and cultural exchange. The pavilion was constructed in a Korean architectural style to house and display the bell and to provide a focal point for commemorative events.

The monument sits in Angel’s Gate Park at the entrance to the Port of Los Angeles in the San Pedro neighborhood, adjacent to coastal parkland and near Cabrillo Beach. It is within the city of Los Angeles and is commonly reached from central Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

• Gift year: The bell was presented by the people of the Republic of Korea to the United States in 1976 as a gift commemorating the U.S. bicentennial and as a symbol of friendship.
• Ceremonial use and views: The site is frequently used for ceremonial ringings and public events, and it offers clear views across Los Angeles Harbor and toward the downtown skyline on clear days.

What to See #

• Bell pavilion: A traditional Korean-style pavilion that houses the bell and provides panoramic views over the Port of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean, often visited for its coastal vistas and ceremonies.