Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach
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Tami C
Gilbert, AZ266 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
We had a great time with our two teenagers ages 14 and 18. We grabbed lunch at quality seafood and then headed for an open area with our leftover french fries where we can feed the seagulls. They will come and take french fries right out of your hand if you hold it high enough in the air! There are also ice cream places, peddle boats, souvenir shops, and of course the nice view of the ocean. It’s a great place to go and walk around.
Written December 27, 2020
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Sally M
Los Angeles, CA694 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
I used to think that Manhattan Beach was the be all, end all of the South Bay. But you know what? I’m thinking South Redondo Beach is the real hidden gem!! I love it down here! Soooo much more mellow. Wider streets. Less traffic and WAY FEWER tourists! Also the sweeping views, without a water treatment plant right next to you is really breathtaking to look at. I love the breezy, hot summer days and the foggy marine layer mornings. My favorite time of day is around happy hour when the DOLPHINS come out to play!! They are awesome and I will never tire of watching them!
I love being just a few steps away from the ocean and the Riviera village. So walkable, I love it!
South Redondo is truly so lovely!
I love being just a few steps away from the ocean and the Riviera village. So walkable, I love it!
South Redondo is truly so lovely!
Written August 23, 2020
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Paris K
Paris, France278 contributions
Aug 2023
Attracted by the locations where the OC was filmed, I stopped by to visit this beach after walking on the iconic pier. The beach was dirty full of plastic and other rubbish. Unpleasant people frequented the beach. I won't go back. Definitely better to go to Hermosa Beach
Written August 25, 2023
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Porto, Portugal1,177 contributions
Jun 2020 • Solo
What a spectacular coastline—-and a great place to recover from travel drama in my case! After getting stuck at LAX, what a delight to enjoy this clean pristine beach! If you head to the south end you are likely to see dolphins as it’s a bit like a cove near Palos Verdes. Lots of lifeguards stands, too. And there is a Perry’s cafe on the south end as well.
On a side note, the public bathrooms were a bit iffy - think barely a trickle of water to wash your hands! But hey there was TP. And it is the beach! So.....bring sanitizer - isn’t that the norm now anyway?
After a beach day head over to the Village nearby for casual dining like pizza or Hawaiian chicken or fancier restaurants and pubs.
On a side note, the public bathrooms were a bit iffy - think barely a trickle of water to wash your hands! But hey there was TP. And it is the beach! So.....bring sanitizer - isn’t that the norm now anyway?
After a beach day head over to the Village nearby for casual dining like pizza or Hawaiian chicken or fancier restaurants and pubs.
Written June 27, 2020
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elizabethlascheid
Los Angeles, CA5,110 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Visiting Redondo Beach is always a great time. The traffic can be a bear but just relax, you will be fine. There is so much to do there. It is a great place to live. There is so much shopping at malls and little shops. The food offered is for the most part great.
You can have fast food or some of the best fine dinning and everything in between. You name the type of food and Redondo Beach has it. It has everything.
The Pier is large and fun. The beach is wonderful. There are some surfing areas but not a lot. It is safe to swim there and there is plenty of beach to just lay down and relax.
You can stay at a motel or a beautiful hotel, it is up tp you and your budget.
It is great for walking, there are parks and if you like to bike, this is the place for you.
We love Redondo and come here as often as we can. The home prices are too steep for us or we would move here.
The people are friendly and all ages. The sunsets are beautiful as are the sun rises.
If you have not been, it is a must.
You can have fast food or some of the best fine dinning and everything in between. You name the type of food and Redondo Beach has it. It has everything.
The Pier is large and fun. The beach is wonderful. There are some surfing areas but not a lot. It is safe to swim there and there is plenty of beach to just lay down and relax.
You can stay at a motel or a beautiful hotel, it is up tp you and your budget.
It is great for walking, there are parks and if you like to bike, this is the place for you.
We love Redondo and come here as often as we can. The home prices are too steep for us or we would move here.
The people are friendly and all ages. The sunsets are beautiful as are the sun rises.
If you have not been, it is a must.
Written July 28, 2024
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mini
Fremont, CA212,259 contributions
Sep 2020
We went to Redondo Beach,, which is a nice beach area. As one drives on highway one, one turns onto to Redondo Beach Road to reach it. There is a dirt lot to park at.
Its a nice beach for a walk. People were there fishing. Some were there with their dogs.
We were there mid week in September 2020.
Its a nice beach for a walk. People were there fishing. Some were there with their dogs.
We were there mid week in September 2020.
Written September 11, 2020
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J-Salinsky
San Diego, CA62 contributions
Jun 2022
I was born in Redondo Beach and it has changed drastically, so it is not far to review the area. It is very populated, and the pier is dirty and run down. The greatest sight to see was the Seawater pool, it has been there since the 1890s The first saltwater pool and it is wonderful for children.
Written June 18, 2022
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Kim D
New Castle, IN20 contributions
Jun 2018
Redondo is a great beach for families. It is in a great location with plenty of shopping and food. I suggest the fresh seafood restaurants in the area. While the beach is not as nice as Hermosa, it is a lot less crowded.
Written June 21, 2018
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Cathy A
Marina del Rey, CA193 contributions
Aug 2019
A great family beach and place to relax and enjoy the ocean. Lots of great places to eat nearby, and a fantastic bike and walking path. I was surprised at how low key and restful this beach is, so close to LAX. Happy I chose a hotel so close to the water, and it didn't break the bank. Excellent.
Written August 17, 2019
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V-Retz
Yuma, AZ50 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Had a nice morning walking along Redondo State Beach. The beach was pretty clean and we saw people swimming and scuba diving. There were sail boats gliding along the horizon. There are public facilities and a nice bike path to travel on. It had rained the week before we were there and the cactus lining the bike path had pretty flowers blooming.
Written December 11, 2014
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Apropå bränder. Finns det skog i närheten?
Written November 10, 2018
Hola! Me pregunto si Redondo Beach es un buen lugar para hacer un picnic.
Hi, I wonder if Redondo Beach is ideal for a picnic?
Written July 9, 2018
We are visiting over New Year this year. Any suggestions for what we should do/places to go?
Written April 10, 2018
Any of the piers...Santa Monica...rent a car and hit some markets and drive pacific coast highway
Written July 29, 2018
Hi: What is Redondo Beach like in March? Is everything open and is it still worth a visit at that time of the year? Thank You & greetings from West Yorkshire in England
Written November 25, 2017
We live on the beach in Redondo Beach year round. March and April are very nice months to visit. Weather generally ariund 18C albeit can be 25C or more at times. Has been a warm Fall/Winter so far with temps up to 32C+! Spring days on beach tend to be lovely if sunny and quiet. You may be alone in sunbathing. Water temps are cold, but perhaps not a cold as the Channel, North Sea, or the Atlantic so could be ok for you. Redondo Beach stores, restaurants, shopping areas, hotels, etc., are always open year-round. We have a very quaint area called Riviera Village that has many sidewalk cafes or restaurants, shops, and it is also just one block from the beach. We have a Pier with restaurants, shops, water activities like whale watching, paddle boarding, sailing, etc.. Adjoining Redondo Beach is the Palos Verdes Peninsula and it has a picturesque 17 mile coastal drive that ends in San Pedro where you can get an expansive view off Gaffey Street of Los Angeles harbor. Along this drive too there are small state parks, some tide pools, couple golf courses with full ocean views, a nature center, and lovely residential areas. Terrenea resort has an open terrace restaurant called Nelson’s on the cliff overlooking the ocean; bit dear but still, great place to have a drink or lunch along that coastal drive. Rent a car, you’ll need it. Redondo Beach is about 15-20 minutes south of LAX. I think you will have a fine time in March! Enjoy!
Written November 25, 2017
Dogs are not allowed on the Beach, only on the walking path.
Written September 15, 2017
Добрый день!
Плавать разумеется можно, но вода весьма прохладная (в любое время года, даже летом). А в октябре я вообще не видел ни одного купающегося. Серферы в гидрокостюмах были.
Written October 28, 2016
I'm going to have a long connection in LAX and will stay in El Segundo Area. Plan to take the metrolink to Redondo beach. Anything close to the station? (Walking) just want to relax after long flight.
Written February 14, 2016
Depending on how long your connection is, you can either take the bus, cab or Uber to the beach - I recommend Manhattan Beach and rent a bike and head South towards Hermosa and Redondo Beach (King Harbor) - nice place to walk around. Keep going till the end of the bike path towards Palos Verdes and there you will find a small cafe just to relax and enjoy the beach. It's a more relaxing side to past the time.
Written February 16, 2016
Can you see the whales is July? How far out where you when they swam up to you?
Written August 13, 2015
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