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FCI Terminal Island

San Pedro, California, United States

FCI Terminal Island is a low-security federal correctional institution located in San Pedro, Los Angeles. It sits on Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor.

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Coordinates on file
33.7375, -118.2714

At a glance

Security / category
Low
Operator
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Capacity
1,030
Opened
1938
Type (listing)
Male Adult

What type of prison is FCI Terminal Island?

Official listing data describes FCI Terminal Island as Male Adult under Low security.

Overview

FCI Terminal Island is a low-security federal correctional institution located in San Pedro, Los Angeles. It sits on Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor.

History

The facility was established in 1938 and was originally used as a detention center. During World War II, it housed Japanese-American detainees. It has served various functions within the federal prison system over the decades.

Prison Life

As a low-security facility, inmates have more freedom of movement. The prison offers various work assignments including UNICOR operations. Its coastal location provides a unique setting among federal prisons.

How to visit FCI Terminal Island

Visits are held on weekends and federal holidays. Visitors must be on the approved visiting list and present valid identification. Policies differ between sites—check the official visitor information before you travel.

Planning your visit to FCI Terminal Island

Arranging a visit usually starts with an official booking process rather than turning up unannounced. Check the latest visitor guidance from the operating authority before you travel, because policies are updated and can catch families out. Rules and practical steps vary between institutions; treat each establishment as its own case when you plan.

For a step-by-step overview, read how prison visits work — then confirm every rule with the operator for this establishment.

Contact details for FCI Terminal Island

Our current import does not provide a reliable mailing address or switchboard number for this listing. Check the authority that operates the site for the correct contact points.

Where is FCI Terminal Island located?

You will find FCI Terminal Island in San Pedro, within California, United States. Coordinates: 33.7375, -118.2714.

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