REDONDO BEACH ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES BECKON
PORTOFINO HOTEL & YACHT CLUB GUESTS

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Situated on its own pristine private peninsula in picturesque Redondo Beach, Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club – adjacent to its own secluded marina and facing King Harbor – has access to the very best of Southern California. This idyllic spot is the Los Angeles area’s only waterfront property, and is just minutes from a colorful palette of ocean-related activities and attractions, and a short drive from some of the region’s most compelling attractions.

Redondo Beach Entices
The quintessential Southern California Beach town, Redondo Beach is the largest of a handful of beach cities – including Hermosa and Manhattan Beach – in a natural landform that curves south from Santa Monica and Marina del Rey.

With its stunning locale, pleasure pier for dining and shopping, sportfishing fleet and sunny harbor, this laid-back beach hamlet is a lively hub of oceanfront activity – and has been an important destination for more than a century.

Indeed, modern surfing had its genesis in Redondo, when legendary surfer George Freeth introduced the sport here at the turn of the century.

Portofino guests can try their hand at this enduring California pastime – and partake in the multitude of additional outdoor diversions this vibrant area has to offer. Visitors may simply choose to marvel at harbor sea lions feeding and basking in their natural habitat, or check in with Portofino’s concierge to arrange from a gamut of water activities, such as wave runners, kayaking, diving, snorkeling and sailing. Families can spend a day in the saltwater Seaside Lagoon, with a heated swimming pool, sand beaches and cabanas, as well as volleyball courts and play equipment. Here, prime picnicking and swimming offer more leisurely ways to spend the day in the sunshine. 

In addition, Portofino provides complimentary beach-cruiser bikes for leisurely taking in the sights around town – and for the more athletically inclined: a more rigorous ride along 27 miles of awe-inspiring coastal trails stretching from Malibu to the breathtaking Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Either by bike or on foot, visitors will enjoy the vivid sights and cheerful sounds of The Redondo Beach Pier, another perennially popular area focal point. Newly refurbished after a recent multi-million dollar expansion, this horseshoe-shaped pier is bustling with fishing enthusiasts, and – with its multitude of restaurants, souvenir shops and nightclubs – is an ever-lively spot brimming with local color.

Visitors can also make a splash at King Harbor, one of the premier small craft harbors in California. This appealing seaside destination is a Mecca for boaters, water sport aficionados, and outdoor enthusiasts with over 1,400 slips and docking accommodation. The waterfront area is studded with pier and boardwalk attractions, including glass-bottom-boat ocean and harbor cruises. Deep-sea fishing is available year-round, while whale watching adventures between December and April offer the phenomenal experience of witnessing these majestic creatures migrate to Baja California.
 
For sheer relaxation, guests can also simply spend a day at Redondo’s vast beach, taking in a game of volleyball, strolling the sandy shore and frolicking in the brisk waters of the Pacific.

Beyond the Beach: Events, Arts and More
Redondo Beach is home to a nonstop event line-up – from produce-packed Farmer’s Markets to free summer concerts on the Pier. The International Surf Festival – with surfing, sand soccer, volleyball, body surfing, paddle boarding, sand castle contest, lifeguard dory races and many exciting competitions and activities – draws throngs of visitors, as do Fourth of July festivities, the Lobster Festival and Dolphin Dash. An annual Halloween Party, Christmas Boat Parade and the Super Bowl Sunday 10K are just a few of the annual events that attract visitors to this idyllic beach locale. 

For those in search of more highbrow entertainment, the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art 1,450-seat facility, is a cultural hub for South Bay and beyond, offering acclaimed theatrical productions and musical artists. It is just minutes away for guests who desire an evening of live theater, dance or concerts.

In addition, Redondo Beach is the perfect “base” for excursions to all the major local and greater Los Angeles and Orange County attractions, including world-renowned museums, cultural destinations and theme parks. Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Norton Simon Museum, the Museum of Tolerance, the Getty Museum and new Getty Villa, Catalina Island Terminals, Aquarium of the Pacific, Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach, Trump National Golf Club and Queen Mary Seaport are all a short freeway drive away.

Shoppers Take Note
Shoppers will find everything under the sun in Redondo Beach. Set amidst lush green landscaping and subtle water features, the three-level Galleria at South Bay showcases more than 140 world-class stores – among them Nordstrom, Bebe and Guess – a diversity of dining options and a 16-theater cinema complex. Offering a completely different experience, Riviera Village, spanning six blocks, is a charming Mediterranean-style shopping area with independently owned shops, boutiques, art and craft galleries, restaurants and cafes and antique vendors. Serious souvenir hunters will find a wide variety of trinkets on the Pier.

Whatever the attraction or activity of choice may be, Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club guests will relish returning to the property, with its newly updated accommodations; fresh, nautical ambiance and arresting panoramas of the Pacific. Here, guests can recharge in the 24-hour fitness and exercise center, unwind at the heated outdoor oceanfront pool and whirlpool, enjoy tantalizing seafood selections at BALEENlosangeles, or sample an aperitif at the cozy fireplace seating area in the luxurious lobby bar.