Overview
Redondo Beach is in the South Bay of Los Angeles County in California.
3 sights · 8 places to eat · 5 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach Pier
The Redondo Beach Pier has been rebuilt and altered by storms and redevelopments. Its official name is "Municipal Pier," and it has also been called the "Endless Pier." Earlier versions were known as "Pleasure Pier" and …
Hopkins Wilderness Park
The park was a Nike radar site during the Cold War. It was the IFC (Integrated Flight Control) radar site for Nike-Ajax LA-57, one of 16 Nike sites that formed a protective ring around Los Angeles from the 1950s to the 1…
Riviera Village
In South Redondo Beach up against the Palos Verdes hills. Away from the hustle and crowded feel of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Originally called Hollywood Riviera because so many of Hollywood came there to escape,…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 49°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Hawthorne)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport, Hawthorne — 6 mi away. Directions
- LAX Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles — 7 mi away (major hub). Directions
Redondo Beach is 9 mi from Los Angeles International Airport.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Redondo Beach Pier, Hopkins Wilderness Park
- Lunch Rinaldi's
- Afternoon Riviera Village
- Dinner Yellow Vase Cafe
- Evening Hennessey's
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
- Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, 200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, +1 310-376-6911.
Redondo Beach is the most suburban of the three beaches (Mahattan, Hermosa, Redondo). There are not a lot of touristy things to do, but there's significantly less traffic and people walking around compared to other beaches around Los Angeles. For that reason, Redondo has become slightly more popular for people who frequent the area and just want a hassle-free vacation at a California beach city.
Get in
Redondo Beach is 9 mi from Los Angeles International Airport.
Take Pacific Coast Highway (US-1, PCH) South, through El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach.
Take the Metro Green Line to Redondo Beach Station.
From LAX to Redondo Pier:
- Bus Green Line Shuttle + 'Line 109' + 'Line 438' 1 hr 40 min along the coastline.
- Bus 'line 232' 51 min. Direct
- Taxi 12 min
- Shuttle 12 min
Get around
By bus
Beach Cities Transit and Torrance Transit are the two main bus agencies operating in Redondo Beach. Both accept Tap cards, the same payment method that is used on LA Metro trains and buses. Cash is also accepted.
See
See Hopkins Wilderness Park
The park was a Nike radar site during the Cold War. It was the IFC (Integrated Flight Control) radar site for Nike-Ajax LA-57, one of 16 Nike sites that formed a protective ring around Los Angeles from the 1950s to the 1970s. Now it is home to ducks, turtles, rabbits and other small creatures. Some finding their way there, others abandoned. The kiddos will love it, and there are picnic areas scattered around the park some near the two ponds.
See Riviera Village
In South Redondo Beach up against the Palos Verdes hills. Away from the hustle and crowded feel of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Originally called Hollywood Riviera because so many of Hollywood came there to escape, it now has a more European feel to it. Some great place to grab a bite to eat, or if you want to grab some food and walk to the beach, stop in to Trader Joes. The Village is basically a triangle with the water on the west side, PCH on the east side, and Palos Verdes Drive along the south side. The beaches here are less crowded and parking is pretty easy. You can pay at meters along the Esplanade or drive a few blocks inland and park for free. Run the steps (all 72 of them) at Avenue C on the Esplanade. The view is impressive and you'll have plenty of company from sun-up to sun-down. Watch dolphins playing in the waves just off shore.
Do
On hot dry days in Los Angeles, the beach area has amazingly cool and clean air, and is less crowded than the beaches between Santa Monica and Malibu.
Redondo's King Harbor has many restaurants, a boardwalk with shops and an arcade, and a large pier with great views. Location is at the west end of Torrance Blvd. Plenty of parking, in shade (nice in Summer)
Several miles further south is Riviera Village, a charming little shopping and eating district. As property values have soared in the area, the Village has "Yuppified", but retains its small seaside feel. Location is along Catalina Avenue and Vista Del Mar streets. Interestingly, only one of these shops has seating outside where one can actually view the ocean. It's at the NW corner of Catalina Avenue and I street.
Between the above 2 locations along the Esplanade (street) offers great ocean views and access to a superb stretch of beach.
Buy
Shop South Bay Galleria
Originally opened on fifty acres in 1959, the South Bay Galleria is a large, indoor mall that is today anchored by several national department stores and a 16-screen movie theater. Reflecting the time of its construction, the four story May Company department store actually has a public bomb shelter in its basement, although it is not accessible to visitors.
Eat
Eat Rinaldi's
An Italian deli that makes you think twice about what goes into the perfect sandwich. There are so many options that it may lead to an obsessive urge to include everything. If you can't decide on one after five minutes then just ask for the "Shack Attack."
Eat Yellow Vase Cafe
Get a latte, or a great lunch, and flowers for your honey all at the same time. Quite stylish with great owners.
Eat Creme de la Crepe
Everything French. Book ahead because it's a small place with fantastic food.
Eat El Torrito
An awesome Mexican restaurant that not only offers great drinks and food, but also has a fantastic ocean view in parts of the restaurant.
Eat Rice Things
Excellent sushi for the cheapest price in the South Bay. Try the combination sushi dinners for $10.
Eat Old Tony's
This is a classic restaurant with amazing seafood (try the salmon chowder & any salad with the "house" dressing) and a spectacular view (you're literally sitting right over the ocean). Their "Firechief" Mai Tai lives up to its name, created by Tony back in the 1950s. You get to keep the custom glass its served in. Ascend up the spiral staircase and gaze at the signed portraits of stars who have visited, and you will have arrived at the Top o' Tony's, a unique hexagon bar that's a fun place to watch the sunset and listen to some great guitar.
Eat El Burrito Jr. (LBJ's)
The local cheap Mexican place. El Burrito Jr started out of this shack and their business has prospered so much that they've expanded into other locations around the South Bay, but this location is still the best. Order a "Special C," and you'll get two bean and cheese burritos for $6. Really anything on the menu is a safe bet. It's cash-only, but they have an ATM on site.
Eat The Standing Room
Good burgers inside a corner store.
Drink
Drink Ortega 120
Dangerously good 120 margarita makes a good starter for the night.
Sleep
Go next
Only minutes away are Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, South Bay and the city of Torrance. Palos Verdes Drive West begins at the South end of Redondo and is a lovely scenic drive (about 10 miles long) along the Coast and through the beautiful Palos Verdes residential neighborhoods.
Nearby
Hermosa Beach
City / town · 12 listings · 1 mi away
Manhattan Beach
City / town · 23 listings · 3 mi away
Torrance
City / town · 21 listings · 3 mi away
Lawndale
City / town · 2 listings · 3 mi away
El Segundo
City / town · 15 listings · 5 mi away
Hawthorne
City / town · 9 listings · 5 mi away
Gardena
City / town · 9 listings · 6 mi away
Carson
City / town · 9 listings · 6 mi away
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