Ports O'Call Heliport

The closure was a direct result of economic decline and urban redevelopment. The heliport was an amenity for the Ports O' Call Village, a tourist-focused shopping and dining complex that had fallen into disrepair. The entire village was closed and demolished by the Port of Los Angeles to make way for a new, modern waterfront project, making the heliport obsolete and leading to its removal.

The site of the former heliport no longer exists. The entire area has been cleared and is part of the active construction site for 'West Harbor,' a major new waterfront development. This new complex will feature restaurants, retail stores, an amphitheater, and public recreational spaces.

Ports O' Call Heliport was primarily a commercial and tourist facility. Its main function was to support helicopter tour operations offering scenic flights over the vast Port of Los Angeles, the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and the Southern California coastline. It provided an exciting attraction for visitors to the Ports O' Call Village. Additionally, it served as a convenient private landing spot for individuals flying in to visit the area's popular restaurants and shops, adding to the village's appeal during its heyday from the 1960s through the 1990s.

There are no known public plans or prospects for reopening a heliport at this location. The official plans for the West Harbor development do not include a heliport, as the project's focus is on creating a pedestrian-friendly commercial and entertainment destination.