Top Things to Do in Redondo Beach, California
- Redondo Beach: The sandy part of Redondo Beach, just south of the pier. Lifeguards are on duty here, watching kids and adults alike bobbing around in the surf.
- Redondo Beach Pier: This U-shaped pier bristles with fishing poles, and once in a while you'll see someone reel in a catch. You'll also find restaurants, fast-food stands here, along with souvenir shops, one of which touts a 16-and-a-half-foot long great white shark on display.
- Rent a Bicycle: Ride a little or ride a lot. The oceanfront bike path here is flat and runs for over 20 miles up to Santa Monica.
- Sport Fishing: Half-day and longer deep-sea fishing trips. No pole? No problem. Rent equipment at their tackle shop. Catches here include halibut, mackerel, bonita, sand bass, yellowtail and more.
- Rent a Kayak: The marina and nearby harbor offer plenty of room to paddle around, and lots to see.
- Take a Speedboat Ride: This 70-foot, 140-passenger speedboat blasts off hourly on weekends and holiday afternoons.
- Head for the Hollywood Riviera: Some say these six blocks of unique, local shops, salons and eateries resembles southern France. You can get there by walking along the oceanfront sidewalk south from the pier or take Beach Cities Transit bus #104.
- Go for a Swim: You can swim in the ocean, but if you like your water calmer, Seaside Lagoon offers a salt water pool with sandy beaches.
- Watch the Grunion Run: No, this isn't a 5K or a 10K. Instead, it's the mating spectacle of small, silvery fish that spawn en masse on southern California beaches shortly at high tide shortly after a full moon. The peak spawning period is late March through early June.
- Scenic Walking Tours: Seaside Lagoon/Moonstone Park Trail. Take in the splendid views of the Redondo Beach Harbor and Seaside Lagoon. View the famous “Whaling Wall” on the AES Redondo Generating Station building along Harbor Drive, created by renowned muralist, Wyland.
- Events around Town: Check out our website at redondochamber.org for the events that are going on during your stay, including Riviera Village Summer Festival, Kites over Redondo, Concerts on the Pier, Redondo Beach Lobster festival, to name a few.
Top Things to do in Los Angeles
- Disneyland: "The happiest place on earth" and its little sibling, Disney's California Adventure are a big hit. View photos
- Universal Studios Hollywood : A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. View photos
- Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its close-up, thanks to years of urban renewal and renovation. Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Grumman’s Theatre and more. View photos
- Rodeo Drive: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess.
- Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best. Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. View photos
- Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world's most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way.
- The Beaches: The Southern California beach scene is almost iconic for Los Angeles, and you'll find a selection to choose from. Our favorites are the "South Bay" beach towns: Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach. The beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park at Santa Monica Beach and Pier are also popular.
- Knott's Berry Farm: Knotts' Southern California Resort includes Soak City U.S.A. and a theme park-full of family shows and rides.
- Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat, she's been docked in Long Beach for longer than she sailed, and her elegance never fails to impress. Photos
- Six Flags Magic Mountain: Roller coaster heaven.
- Professional Sporting Events: Take in a basketball game with the Lakers or a baseball game with the Dodgers or Angels or a soccer game with the Galaxy, we have a sporting event for everyone.