Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach is a sandy city beach beside the Redondo Beach Pier and King Harbor, near 100 Fisherman's Wharf in Redondo Beach, California, about 22 miles (35 km) southwest of downtown Los Angeles. The sand is soft and light, and the Pacific is blue-green with moderate clarity. The beach curves along Santa Monica Bay, with a long open stretch to the north and the breakwater of King Harbor to the south, which offers more protected water close to the marina. Surf is generally moderate, suitable for swimming near the lifeguard towers, while the harbor area is popular for paddleboarding and kayaking. The mood is relaxed, family-oriented and a little more working waterfront than the upscale beaches to the north, with fishing from the pier and boats moving in and out of the harbor. The Redondo Beach Pier, a horseshoe-shaped structure, holds restaurants, shops and seafood stands, and the adjacent Seaside Lagoon and harbor area provide additional family activities in season. Amenities include lifeguards through the day in the warm season, restrooms, a pier with food, a marina and the Strand bike path, which runs along the sand and connects to Hermosa Beach to the north and Torrance Beach to the south. Parking is in paid lots at the pier and harbor and on nearby streets, and spaces are limited on summer weekends. Access is by car or rideshare, with local bus connections within the South Bay. Sunset is a popular time to walk the pier, and the area is known for views across the bay toward the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Visitors who want a quieter beach day may find the northern stretch of sand less crowded than the area directly beside the pier. Fishing, sightseeing boats and whale-watching cruises operate from the harbor at certain times of year.