Redondo Beach is a historic beach town that epitomizes the Southern California lifestyle. It is a family-friendly, seaside playground, brimming with hidden treasures. Come sea!

Redondo Beach is located on the coastal edge of Los Angeles county about 20 minutes from downtown L.A. and just seven miles from the Los Angeles International Airport. It is known as a "preferred resort destination" as well as one of the most desirable places to live in the country. The climate for Redondo Beach is enjoyable, with average temperatures year-round mainly in the 70s.

This ocean city/bedroom community offers all types of attractions and provides a safe place for fun and play. Once a commerical port, the city now has a pleasure pier with one of a kind shops and restaurants, numerous water sport activities, marinas, and much more - allowing you to enjoy beach living at it's best. The magnificent sea front esplanade has been touted as one of the most romantic places in the world from which to watch the sun set.

Redondo Beach offers a community of 15 parks (including a huge dog park), a recreational waterfront featuring 2 miles of sandy beaches, Rendondo Beach Pier and King Harbor. You will enjoy a variety of events year round, such as the performing arts, award winning opera a state of the art library and so much more. From November to April, you can whale watch as Gray Whales migrate through local waters, from Alaska to Baja, Mexico and back. There is something for everyone.

Soak up the sun and scenery from the historic, horseshoe-shaped pier, meander along the water's edge and explore the natural splendor, dive into a unique underwater canyon or take a bike tour along the shore. The Hollywood Riviera section on the south end of town offers ample shopping, strolling and dining opportunities.

Many of the residences are in North Redondo. The single-famile houses and condos make for great neighbors and well-kept yards. Enjoy a sense of pride in community and old -fashioned neighborly camaraderie.

The Redondo Beach Unified Schools consists of 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school. In the past 4 years, 4 of the schools have earned the California Distinguished School recognition. Redondo Union High School is consistently recognized in the U.S. News and World Report, Newsweek and other national publications as "nationally ranked" and "among the best" of the nations high schools.

Redondo Beach is known as the birthplace of modern surfing. Although surfing was a mainstay in Polynesia for a thousand years, the sport was introduced to the modern world in 1907 by George Freeth in Rendondo Beach.

Redondo Beach is known as the birthplace of modern surfing. Although surfing was a mainstay in Polynesia for a thousand years, the sport was introduced to the modern world in 1907 by George Freeth in Rendondo Beach. The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, a 1,457-seat venue which is home to the Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities, is the largest producing musical theatre company in Southern California. T.V. shows filmed in Redondo Beach include: The O.C., Dexter, 90210 and CSI:Miami. Movies with scenes filmed in Redondo Beach include: Point Break, Men at Work, Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End, Big Momma's House 2 and Tequila Sunrise.