is there a drug store/pharmacy nearby. will I need to call a cab.

There's a rite aid right there, a block or two away.

There is a large drug store within a block of the hotel. I forgot the name, but it is one of the large chains. We walked there in the daytime to get some things while staying at the San Pedro best Western.

Be careful the area is sketchy. Don't walk.

Rite aid 501 west 5th ,CVS 700 w7th ,Coover pharmacy 891 w. Gaffey ,and Vons pharmacy at 1221 w Gaffey all within walking distance of the hotel.

There's a Rite-Aid a couple of blocks away from the hotel. For getting around town you can use Uber or a cab.

You will need a cab.