Redondo Beach

Beautiful beach at day time, very windy and chill. Lots residents and tourists around, expect the crowd during weekends.

2 maintenance people standing in front of the bathroom refused to let a pregnant lady use the bathroom while they chit chat away! Where is human kindness???

I love the Southbay area, from the great ocean views to the best restaurants and bars this place has it all. We always come to this particular spot because the parking is 10 yards from sand, great picnic tables with views of the water and sand. You can bar b que there and as long as you have your red cup the beach police never bother you. Redondo Beach has the best bars along PCH blvd, so after a day of family fun on the beach head over to any of the bars along pch you will not be disappointed.

Living in the South Bay all my life Redondo Beach was one of the many places I went to hang out. From when I was little the family would go to the RB pier almost ever Sunday and we would walk around sometimes play in sand or in the arcade and come home with crab and have that for dinner. I miss those times. Then as a teen coming here to the beach, hang out and try to get into the underground dance club. Riding the strand from here to the Manhattan Beach pier which I still do now. There are a lot of places that have come and gone near by RB like Recycled Records my favorite record store. Rocky Cola Café was one of my hangouts on a Sat night. I was sad when half of the pier burned down it took away a lot of businesses and for a long time crowds died down and other businesses had to close down. Now Redondo Beach has picked up again with new or revamped eating places, shops and of course the beaches. Even parking has changed a bit. Over all a nice city to see in the South Bay.

I’m a beach lover this was nothing to go crazy over. Lots of parking fun to people watch but again a big whatever not like exotic locals.

I think I like all beaches in the SouthBay of SoCal. Ran 6 miles without a breeze. The scenery is peaceful and less congested with people as they are a mile north at Manhattan Beach. And so much easier to get parking. If you don’t want to pay for parking drive a block east into the neighborhood — lots of parking. Great for running as there’s different elevations, you can run on the street surface above or down below on the beach bike trail. The cool thing about Redondo Beach Pier is that it’s circular so you aren’t running linear. There’s a lot of active people, sitting on the cement blocks above enjoying coffee and conversation, local neighborhood surfers riding the waves, bikers, walkers, and runners.
It can be such a small world. I crossed with someone I went to high school and run track with back in high school — I didn’t go to HS here so it is the most randomest place to see someone you haven’t seen in over 18 yrs on a bike path at the beach. And of all beaches this beach.
Recommended place to get outdoor activities in that’s far away from congested areas.

You can’t live in Southern California and not visit or love the beach. The cost of living is outrageous but it’s worth very penny when your at the beach with the sun in the sky, the wind in your hair and the sand in your shoes.

I love being a Redondo Beach resident. The summer heat was a bit unbearable these past few months but otherwise the temperatures are fairly modest. Beside San Francisco, this is my favorite city to live in. There is ample to do and the people are great!
Love to you Redondo.

What a fantastic beach to visit. Nice place to come with the family for a day. My son and I had a blast. Plenty of sand to sit and enjoy the sun, or take a dip in the ocean. Water is plenty warm to really get into it. We had so much fun jumping through the waves. It was a beautiful place to have our day in the sun. Afterward we took a stroll on the pier. The only thing I wish was better, were people taking a greater interest in helping keep our beaches clean. If every person picked up after themselves or picked up five pieces of garbage while there, we’d be in good shape to helping keep our ocean animals and plants free from plastic debris.

I bike along the beach starting from this point. It’s really a great spot to hang out all day long. I start out here and bike through Hermosa, Manhattan, El Segundo, Playa del Rey to Marina del Rey. I’d go further into Venice, but there’s a detour going on right now. There are plenty places to stop off at and grab a quick bite to eat. Love this trail, it’s awesome. So many different views every day, none quite the same. Even the gloomy days are beautiful at the beach. Grab your bike and check it out!

Possibly my favorite beach in the South Bay. I feel in LOVE with South Bay when I used to live in NJ. I had friends out here and I would visit often. California’s snake bite entered my blood stream. Now that I have lived in Torrance for the majority of my time in California it has really become home.
The surf can get pretty nice at Redondo Breakwater and the Boardwalk is my favorite. It sorta has that Seaside Height /​Coney Isand feeling a tiny bit. It is certainly more down to earth than Manhattan Beach. And people aren’t in rage mode like Hermosa. The bars are inviting and comforting the type where you can really get to know the bartender and every now and then GREAT reggae bands come by.
There is also a never ending set of stairs where people work out.
If you are a tourist who has never been to LA. Please put Redondo on your to do list.
I think it is my favorite of the beach cities.

I live here and 4 stars feels right. It is the most affordable beach city and has many perks. The Riviera has a great vibe. The shops are cute, and the food is good. The pedestrian walk along the ocean offers stunning views. There is a grassy patch for your fur babies or small children.
The Pier area is not my scene, but I know a lot of people do enjoy it. It does have very fresh seafood. Veterans Park in that area is very nice. It is the only park with an ocean view in South Bay that I am aware of. It tends to be way too crowded with an iffy crowd on the weekends in the summer. On Thursdays, there is a good sized Farmer’s Market with free parking in the main lot.
There are many parks and parkettes (no bathroom) in the city. I have always felt safe overall. There is much more racial diversity here in RB over the Hermosa and MB. MB is still my favorite beach city.

Love this place!!! Walking my pup on a Saturday morning and it’s like a dog park out there!
Parking isn’t good because they still have antiquated meters that only take coins… What are coins anyway?!?

This beach is relatively clean, so you’ll see plenty of people out and about swimming. The public restrooms aren’t the cleanest, but aren’t incredibly filthy either; it’s what you’d expect to see at any beach. You’ll most likely find water and sand all over the floors, but at least they’re stocked up on toilet paper, unlike some other public facilities.
They have volleyball nets up for you competitive volleyball goers out there.
I like to toss my football around, but unfortunately, when I went it was a bit crowded to find a large enough space to play.
Their designated bike routes make for a safer ride throughout the beach. Since I’ve seen a bunch of similar beach cruisers around, I’ll assume that there’s a bike rental place somewhere local. Also, if you’re riding and stay close to the pier, it won’t take long to hop from one restaurant/​bar to another, which is a huge plus in my book!

Yay, review #200!!!
So many memories at this beach!!! I remember all the family picnics, building sand castles and swimming. All that deserves 5+ stars. As for the actual location itself, it only gets a 3 from me.
The actual beach is pretty gross. The water isn’t so clear and I always itch when I get out of the water. There’s seaweed washed up everywhere and once it starts rotting, there’s so many flies. The sand is pretty dirty too. Cigarette butts, pieces of plastic and other crap litter the beach. As for the people that go there, let’s just say it provides for good people watching.
The boardwalk is cool. Lots of places to eat and buy souvenirs. There’s also a spot for fishing, although I’ve never seen anyone catch anything. Come during sunset and it makes for an awesome photo op! Just be careful where you walk or when you put your hand on the railing while looking over the pier. You might accidentally come in contact with bird doo-​doo.
Parking isn’t free. There’s meters by the park area or you can go in the structure and pay by the hour if you plan to stay longer. There’s an arcade further down the boardwalk along with more dining places. It makes for a fun day out with the fam.

Anywhere you can have sand between your toes, and salt water in your hair is a place I want to be.
Redondo Beach is a great beach in the South Bay. You must visit to see for yourself. Good diving spot.
It is part of the South Bay Beach Trinity (Hermosa, Manhattan, and Redondo). Worth a visit.

Redondo Beach isn’t quite as fancy as Manhattan or Hermosa which are north and reachable by the Strand (paved multi-​use trail along the beach). It’s a nice long beach that’s great for swimming or other beach activities. There are problems with oil tar blobs along this beach. Supposedly they are from natural seepages. They stain clothes and are tough to get off. Redondo Beach is adjacent to the Palos Verdes Penninsula, so it’s quite scenic. A drive up that way is nice.
The pier area is a bit rundown and due for replacement and renovation, but there are some eateries and an amusement center. Enjoy!!!

The beach is pretty nice but it is pretty small. There is a boardwalk and a small pier, it doesn’t compare to the other beaches like Santa Monica, but it is very nice and clean. There are lots of parking spots on Catalina St if you prefer not to park in the parking structure. You can always walk around the boardwalk or the food court area where there are LOTS of seafood places!

Really all beaches are magical, there is just something about the sand, water, the salty smell in the air… its the perfect set up for a wonderful day to come.
Fun for all ages, rich or poor, everyone is the same here.
This isn’t my favorite beach but it sure is nice and worth the stop if you are in the area.

Redondo Beach is one of the more underrated beaches in the South Bay, which I shouldn’t even be reviewing ‘cuz maybe it should be kept that way as a hidden gem location that’s never too crowded and has a very good mix of respectful people of all ages and ethnicities.
I think there’s a «No Knuckleheads» rule ‘tho, as they seem pretty fast to squash and get rid of the riff raff, sending ‘em back more North to Dockweiler and Venice beaches.
They have a lot of life guards, so it’s well kept and well protected for a family friendly atmosphere, as well as a nice scene for singles and individuals to go about without being bothered and feeling a sense of security.
Fair warning — the public men’s bathrooms don’t have doors on ‘em, they took them off for certain reasons to reduce or eliminate certain deviant or illegal activities.