Kelly's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Restaurants, shopping, amazing views. You can also take a harbor cruise from here and rent S.U.P. paddle boards at the Paddle House. Veterans Park (with a playground)is south of the pier. There is a farmers market here every Thursday morning. To the north of the pier is Seaside Lagoon and King Harbor. If you don’t want to drive to the pier, it will take about 25 minutes to walk. You can also take the Torrance bus #3 on the corner of Torrance Blvd & Palos Verdes Blvd.
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Redondo Beach PD
401 Diamond StRestaurants, shopping, amazing views. You can also take a harbor cruise from here and rent S.U.P. paddle boards at the Paddle House. Veterans Park (with a playground)is south of the pier. There is a farmers market here every Thursday morning. To the north of the pier is Seaside Lagoon and King Harbor. If you don’t want to drive to the pier, it will take about 25 minutes to walk. You can also take the Torrance bus #3 on the corner of Torrance Blvd & Palos Verdes Blvd.
RIVIERA VILLAGE (1800-1900 Catalina Blvd): This is the heart of Redondo Beach. From here, you can walk to the Esplanade to join the other walkers, take a jog on the beach or enjoy a swim in the ocean. This area is packed with great restaurants, Trader Joe’s, coffee shops and cute boutiques. Sunday mornings there is a farmer’s market across from Trader Joe’s. Some of our favorite spots include Yellow Vase and Good Stuff (for breakfast and lunch,) Coffee Cartel (for coffee or tea any time of the day,) Rockefeller, Rebel Republic, Redondo Beach Brewing Company and Mexican. Riviera (for outside lunch and dinner or a drink) and for vegan and vegetarian food we love Green Temple. Or you can grab a sandwich at Sacks on the Beach and head to the Esplanade to watch the sunset.
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Redondo Beach
RIVIERA VILLAGE (1800-1900 Catalina Blvd): This is the heart of Redondo Beach. From here, you can walk to the Esplanade to join the other walkers, take a jog on the beach or enjoy a swim in the ocean. This area is packed with great restaurants, Trader Joe’s, coffee shops and cute boutiques. Sunday mornings there is a farmer’s market across from Trader Joe’s. Some of our favorite spots include Yellow Vase and Good Stuff (for breakfast and lunch,) Coffee Cartel (for coffee or tea any time of the day,) Rockefeller, Rebel Republic, Redondo Beach Brewing Company and Mexican. Riviera (for outside lunch and dinner or a drink) and for vegan and vegetarian food we love Green Temple. Or you can grab a sandwich at Sacks on the Beach and head to the Esplanade to watch the sunset.
HERMOSA BEACH the heart of Hermosa is Pier Avenue. There are tons of fun restaurants, pubs and shops. The world famous Comedy and Magic Club is also here. You can swim, surf, sun, and people watch. Don’t forget to visit the Lighthouse Cafe and walk (and dance!) on the pier made famous in LALA LAND! Enjoy breakfast practically on the beach at Good Stuff (healthy!), Henessey’s (pub atmosphere with a patio and rooftop dining) or Scotty’s (old fashioned classic breakfast.) Hermosa is a very lively place and is known not only for its beaches but its nightlife. Check out Hermosa Beach Cyclery https://www.hermosacyclery.com/rentals/ for rentals of bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards.
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Hermosa Beach
HERMOSA BEACH the heart of Hermosa is Pier Avenue. There are tons of fun restaurants, pubs and shops. The world famous Comedy and Magic Club is also here. You can swim, surf, sun, and people watch. Don’t forget to visit the Lighthouse Cafe and walk (and dance!) on the pier made famous in LALA LAND! Enjoy breakfast practically on the beach at Good Stuff (healthy!), Henessey’s (pub atmosphere with a patio and rooftop dining) or Scotty’s (old fashioned classic breakfast.) Hermosa is a very lively place and is known not only for its beaches but its nightlife. Check out Hermosa Beach Cyclery https://www.hermosacyclery.com/rentals/ for rentals of bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards.
MANHATTAN BEACH think of Manhattan Beach as Hermosa Beach’s grown up big sister. Home to many Los Angeles area professional athletes this is also a great place to spend the day full of nice shops and restaurants. The beach is gorgeous and you could spend hours walking the beach front path looking at the view and the houses that line the path. There always seems to be a surf or volleyball contest to enjoy as well!
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Manhattan Beach
MANHATTAN BEACH think of Manhattan Beach as Hermosa Beach’s grown up big sister. Home to many Los Angeles area professional athletes this is also a great place to spend the day full of nice shops and restaurants. The beach is gorgeous and you could spend hours walking the beach front path looking at the view and the houses that line the path. There always seems to be a surf or volleyball contest to enjoy as well!
A great place to spend the day! People watch, shop for interesting finds, listen to music, sit on the beach, walk the historic canals, have lunch. Venice is an experience and maybe not for everyone but you won’t be bored!
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Venice
A great place to spend the day! People watch, shop for interesting finds, listen to music, sit on the beach, walk the historic canals, have lunch. Venice is an experience and maybe not for everyone but you won’t be bored!
Shopping
DEL AMO MALL (3525 Carson Blvd). Fourth largest mall in America. You can find everything here. Great restaurants (our favorite is Fridas Mexican). Also a giant movie theater. Head up Torrance Blvd, turn right on Hawthorne Blvd. and it will be on your left after Fashion Way.
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Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson StDEL AMO MALL (3525 Carson Blvd). Fourth largest mall in America. You can find everything here. Great restaurants (our favorite is Fridas Mexican). Also a giant movie theater. Head up Torrance Blvd, turn right on Hawthorne Blvd. and it will be on your left after Fashion Way.
Nice small outdoor shopping experience with a good selection of shops, grassy area for the kids and some yummy restaurants.
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The Point
850 CA-1Nice small outdoor shopping experience with a good selection of shops, grassy area for the kids and some yummy restaurants.
Traveling with Kids
HOPKINS WILDERNESS PARK (1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach): You would never think you were in the middle of the suburbs. Great nature park to take kids to explore and walk. There is a pond with turtles and a little hill to climb. Closed Wednesday.
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Hopkins Wilderness Park
1102 Camino RealHOPKINS WILDERNESS PARK (1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach): You would never think you were in the middle of the suburbs. Great nature park to take kids to explore and walk. There is a pond with turtles and a little hill to climb. Closed Wednesday.
Food scene
Simple local restaurant favorites
Great happy hour menu with a nice outside front dining patio.
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The Rockefeller Redondo Beach
1707 S Catalina AveGreat happy hour menu with a nice outside front dining patio.
Local favorite Mexican cuisine in a fun family friendly environment.
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Riviera Mexican Grill
1615 S Pacific Coast HwyLocal favorite Mexican cuisine in a fun family friendly environment.
This is a chain restaurant. Maybe not the best cuisine but definitely the best place to grab a drink and people watch from the right at the Hermosa Pier/on the bike path location enjoy the afternoon on the sunny patio and meet a local or two.
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Slater's 50/50
17071 Beach BlvdThis is a chain restaurant. Maybe not the best cuisine but definitely the best place to grab a drink and people watch from the right at the Hermosa Pier/on the bike path location enjoy the afternoon on the sunny patio and meet a local or two.
You might think you stepped back in time! The Crow’s Nest Bar above the Redondo Pier is a must at sunset.
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Old Tony's
210 Fisherman's WharfYou might think you stepped back in time! The Crow’s Nest Bar above the Redondo Pier is a must at sunset.
Great place to start your day! Or try the Redondo Beach location on PCH in Riviera Village.
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Good Stuff - Hermosa Beach
1286 The StrandGreat place to start your day! Or try the Redondo Beach location on PCH in Riviera Village.
Rascals Teriyaki Grill
5111 Torrance BlvdNear by and quick. Great Chinese Chicken Salad.
Yummy vegan and vegetarian food in a relaxing small courtyard setting.
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The Green Temple
1700 S Catalina AveYummy vegan and vegetarian food in a relaxing small courtyard setting.
Addi's Tandoor
800 Torrance BoulevardGreat Indian Food and nearby!
Small local joint known as the first vegetarian restaurant in LA!
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The Spot Organic & Gluten Free
110 2nd StSmall local joint known as the first vegetarian restaurant in LA!
Coffee
Funky local coffee shop with a loyal following and really good coffee.
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Coffee Cartel
1820 S Catalina AveFunky local coffee shop with a loyal following and really good coffee.
Hiking + Walking + Biking
Biking the beaches in the South Bay is a great way to spend the day. The Marvin Braud Bike Path is a 22-mile paved bicycle path that runs along the Los Angeles County coastline, from the north at Will Rogers State Beach, in the Pacific Palisades, to the south at Torrance Beach.
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Marina Bike Rentals
505 N Harbor DrBiking the beaches in the South Bay is a great way to spend the day. The Marvin Braud Bike Path is a 22-mile paved bicycle path that runs along the Los Angeles County coastline, from the north at Will Rogers State Beach, in the Pacific Palisades, to the south at Torrance Beach.
TERRANEA RESORT (100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes): Built on the site of the old Marineland, this is a favorite spot of locals. It will take you about 20 minutes to get there but you won’t regret it. Follow Palos Verdes Boulevard to Palos Verdes Drive West and pass through the beautiful community of Palos Verdes. Magnificent homes and views along the way. There is free parking just before the valet parking. Head to Nelsons for food overlooking the Pacific. You can also just stroll the grounds and have food on one of the picnic tables or on their beach. There are miles of hiking trails and weekend concert series that are open to the public and if you are visiting at the right time of year you might even spot a whale or two! Visit terranea.com to learn more!
Terranea Beach
TERRANEA RESORT (100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes): Built on the site of the old Marineland, this is a favorite spot of locals. It will take you about 20 minutes to get there but you won’t regret it. Follow Palos Verdes Boulevard to Palos Verdes Drive West and pass through the beautiful community of Palos Verdes. Magnificent homes and views along the way. There is free parking just before the valet parking. Head to Nelsons for food overlooking the Pacific. You can also just stroll the grounds and have food on one of the picnic tables or on their beach. There are miles of hiking trails and weekend concert series that are open to the public and if you are visiting at the right time of year you might even spot a whale or two! Visit terranea.com to learn more!
Biking the beaches in the South Bay is a great way to spend the day. The Marvin Braud Bike Path is a 22-mile paved bicycle path that runs along the Los Angeles County coastline, from the north at Will Rogers State Beach, in the Pacific Palisades, to the south at Torrance Beach.
Pack a lunch or stop at one of dozens of restaurants o pubs along the route. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
Marvin Braude Bike Trail
Marvin Braude Bike TrailBiking the beaches in the South Bay is a great way to spend the day. The Marvin Braud Bike Path is a 22-mile paved bicycle path that runs along the Los Angeles County coastline, from the north at Will Rogers State Beach, in the Pacific Palisades, to the south at Torrance Beach.
Pack a lunch or stop at one of dozens of restaurants o pubs along the route. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
Great place to rent bikes and anything you need for a day at the beach!
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Hermosa Cyclery
20 13th StGreat place to rent bikes and anything you need for a day at the beach!
Grocery Stores
Vons
4705 Torrance BlvdTrader Joe's
1761 S Elena AveWhole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast Hwy