Beaches & Things to Do
The visitor's Redondo — the pier and Seaside Lagoon, a neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide, and the marquee events (World Cup, the 2028 Olympics) heading to the South Bay.
Guides & explainers
Neighborhood Guide to Redondo Beach: North vs. South, the Hill, the Village, and Everything Between
The city is only 6.2 square miles, but it packs in wildly different neighborhoods. Here’s what each area of Redondo Beach actually feels like — from Golden Hills to the Artesia corridor.
Guide · 10 min
FIFA World Cup 2026 and Redondo Beach: Watch Parties, Traffic, and What Residents Need to Know
SoFi Stadium is eight miles away and the world is coming to the South Bay. Here's how the biggest sporting event on Earth will affect your city — from Seaside Lagoon watch parties to match-day traffic on the 405.
Guide · 8 min
History of the Redondo Beach Pier: Seven Structures, 135 Years
From an 1889 lumber wharf to the 70,000-square-foot concrete landmark that stands today — the full story of the seven piers built on Redondo Beach shores.
Explainer · 10 min
Research
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 · 9 min
The 2028 Olympics in Redondo Beach
Venues, traffic, hotels, marketing, and what the LA28 Games will mean for residents and businesses.
Civic · 9 min
Places
King Harbor
King Harbor is the marina and waterfront commercial district of Redondo Beach, home to restaurants, boat slips, the Seaside Lagoon, and the annual BeachLife Festival.
Redondo Beach Pier
The Municipal Pier, also called the Endless Pier, is the largest pier on the California coast at 70,000 square feet. The current structure was completed in 1995.
Seaside Lagoon
A fully enclosed saltwater swimming lagoon in King Harbor with small water slides, sandy beach, picnic areas with BBQs, and a private Luau Shelter. A family-favorite summer destination that operates seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.