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Research
Long-form data reports on Redondo Beach. Each one is built from primary sources — City budget PDFs, the Housing Element, the LA28 official plan, county assessor records — and updated as the underlying numbers change. Pour something warm first; these are slow reads.
7 reports
The slow rebirth of the South Bay Galleria
Sixty-seven years, four owners, two phases, 650 new housing units coming, and a K Line station in 2036. A timeline of the mall's history and the redevelopment in progress.
Property · Updated July 22, 2026 · 12 min
What's actually in the FY 2026-27 budget?
The City Manager's proposed budget lands $130.9M in spending against $129.6M in revenue — and draws the General Fund balance to zero. A plain-English breakdown before the June 2 public hearing.
Civic · Updated May 22, 2026 · 12 min
What BeachLife 2026 was worth to Redondo Beach
40,000 attendees, a $100K permit fee, and a deal Council split 3–2 on. The actual economic impact, the cost side, and what the contract should probably look like.
Economy · Updated May 14, 2026 · 9 min
The Pier hotel market, by the numbers
Nine pier-zone hotels, ~860 rooms, $9.2M in hotel tax. A deep look at the inventory, the pricing, and what it means for residents.
Economy · Updated May 14, 2026 · 11 min
The 2028 Olympics in Redondo Beach
Venues, traffic, hotels, marketing, and what the LA28 Games will mean for residents and businesses.
Civic · Updated May 13, 2026 · 9 min
A decade of Redondo real estate
Ten years of property values, the housing stock, affordability, neighborhood spreads, and what's getting built.
Property · Updated May 13, 2026 · 12 min
The City budget, in plain English
Where every City dollar comes from, where it goes, what the Council voted on, and how Redondo compares to its neighbors.
Civic · Updated May 13, 2026 · 10 min
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
- What is the population of Redondo Beach?
- Redondo Beach has an estimated population of approximately 66,586 residents, according to the California Department of Finance. The city covers about 6.2 square miles in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County.
- Where can I find data and research about Redondo Beach?
- We compile research reports covering Redondo Beach demographics, housing, city finances, development projects, and community trends. Each report links to its primary source so you can verify and explore the data yourself.
- Does Redondo Beach publish its own city data?
- The City of Redondo Beach publishes budget documents, financial reports (ACFR), planning studies, and department quarterly reports. We collect and contextualize this data alongside census data, state reports, and other public datasets to make it more accessible.
- How often is new research published?
- We publish new research reports as significant city data becomes available — typically after budget cycles, census updates, major development milestones, or notable council decisions.