Redondo Beach

Welcome to Redondo Beach

Does not have one key year in its history; it has several. Over the centuries, the City was inhabited by Native Americans, was a booming trade center for oil and lumber, and was fashioned as a popular resort town. On April 18, 1892, Redondo Beach voters approved cityhood by a vote of 177-10. The first City Hall was built in 1908 at Benita and Emerald Street. In 1956, work began on the marina Redondo Beach has today, King Harbor. It is named after the man who was a moving force behind it, Representative Cecil R. King. Today, Redondo Beach is known as a tourist and resort town and with a famous pier where locals and visitors alike enjoy fishing and amusements, a Saltwater Lagoon reminiscent of the old plunge, many fine food restaurants, a variety of hotels, and a picturesque harbor. Some of the best and most innovative schools in the State are located in Redondo Beach. Small and large businesses flourish, and City services are on a par with or exceed those of any other South Bay city.

Redondo Beach has a distinct division between the north and south sections of the city with 190th, Anita, and Herondo streets forming its east-west boundary line. South Redondo is along the beachfront with the pier and marina/harbor complex.

South Redondo has wide streets, wide sand beaches, and a laid-back feel make it a prime destination for those seeking a “bike to the grocery store” community. Several close-knit neighborhoods exist; South Broadway hosts street parties in the summer where children play on jumping gyms and the local fire department judges the best dessert contest while kids climb their pumper truck. The main library is located in the Civic Center.

North Redondo, north of 190th Street, is an inland community separated from the beachfront by Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. While primarily residential, North Redondo contains some of the city’s major industrial and commercial space, including the inland aerospace and engineering firms that are part of Southern California’s long space legacy. It is also home to the South Bay Galleria shopping center and a revitalized Artesia Boulevard. North Redondo is the home of the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, one of the South Bay’s premier cultural facilities, and home to the Los Angeles Ballet, Distinguished Speaker Series, Kala Koa Entertainment, and a diverse range of other cultural and entertainment events. The North Branch of the Redondo Beach Library serves this area. North Redondo is home to nearly two-thirds of the children in Redondo Beach.

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Important Phone Numbers

City Hall: 310.372.1171
Chamber of Commerce: 310.376.6911
Fire Department: 310.318.0663
Police Department: 310.379.2477
California Water Service: 310.257.1400