Hubbers and I had a free day and decided to drag a couple of pups with us on a field trip…read more "Where" was the question... ... and Hermosa Beach was the answer! We love coming through here, not for the sand or the water, but for the view, bar and grub hopping. Coming through on an off-season midweek late lunch, we weren't surprised to find no crowds - which we kinda liked. (We've been here many times, mostly during weekend peak times and offff...) We didn't miss that at all. There are tons of cute shops, eateries (many who are very dog friendly), and fantastic ocean views. If you feel like getting steps in, I suggest walking to the end of the pier and back. Parking is hit and miss. A challenge during the weekends, but plenty. Street and structure available. You can pay with cards, coins or through an app. It never gets old coming through. We shall return over and over again.

This afternoon at Hermosa Beach, the beach was just not where anyone should have been…read more Several dead birds were left to rot in the sun and float in the surf with no accountability by the city at all. Myself, along with other beachgoers, alerted the beach lifeguards about the situation but nothing was done to rectify the issue. I saw another member of the public notify a lifeguard and they were laughed off a bit. When I stepped forward to alert the same lifeguard about the issue, he just chuckled and said, "Yea, we know about it." Maybe it's just me, but I would not be laughing about what could be a serious situation with bird carcasses washing up every couple feet. The sand was also littered with a lit of trash and debris, adding to the uncomfortable situation. I would recommend staying away from the Hermosa Beach shoreline for awhile.

Hard to find a more beautiful place to spend your time than on a California pier. Definitely…read moreenjoyed this place and will come back many times I hope.

Hermosa Beach Pier is a fun spot for surfing, volleyball and get a tan. It is well maintained and…read moreplenty of lifeguards on duty. Moreover, the sand is very granular and pristine. It gets busy during the Summer given its popularity. Parking can be challenging but not impossible. Most are timed parking which sucks. Overall, I liked going to Hermosa.

I go here many times…read more Far too many times. Each visit feels like a magical town straight out of a fantasy book. The fresh scent of seafood draws you into the pier, with the soft sounds of the birds above and from the thrashing waves of the sea below. The pier is a nice place to walk around and relax, sometimes a little bit crowded. And if you are lucky, some days might have less people. But regardless, Redondo beach has some of the best buildings. It's a good place to go fishing outside or buying fish. They have a variety of markets selling fish out there. Although I can say I had a good experiance, I will admit that it can be pricey. The shops have very expensive souvenirs unlike the last time I visited long ago. I haven't been to the restaurants yet, well some of them. But I have tried the churros and the Chinese food. The churros tasted good, my favorite item to buy whenever I visit. And for anyone who wants to save, it would be a really good snack to try when visiting. The other foods I tried tasted good, but I feel like the pricing is a bit too much. I will rate this a five because despite the high pricing, me and my family will continue to come to Redondo Beach for a nice walk. Thank you for the experiance.

Strand Bikes in Hermosa Beach Go see Jeff at Strand bikes in…read moreHermosa Beach. I bought my son an electric bike from Strand bikes in August of 2025. Jeff is incredibly knowledgeable on all bikes. He educated my son and I both on everything with the bike. He put it together himself at the shop. After a month we bought it back to the shop for a tune up make sure everything is working up to par. Jeff has gone above and beyond in service a few times he came over to the house so I did t have to bring the bike in did a few repairs at the house and other times picked the bike up and dropped it off. I am so grateful I bought the bike from a shop where I can call up when something goes wrong or with a question. So much better than buying on line. Very happy with our experience

It was so pretty, driving thru looking at the beautiful scenery. It was just breathtaking.read more

This place is so gorgeous! I wouldn't have known about this place if it wasn't for yelp. It's a…read moresmall dirt trail to get down here and it's a rocky beach. My family went here for tide pooling and we saw a brittle star, sea hare, and this place is brimming with hermit crabs! Definitely do your research and come here when it's low tide. It's such a beautiful beach hidden in Palos Verdes! There is also tons of free parking along the street :)

I went on a hike here a few weeks ago and it's so beautiful! The beach is a short walk from the…read moreparking lot, but even from the lot, you get an amazing view of the peninsula. Walking down is a pretty steep decline, so be sure to watch your step. When you get down to the beach, you'll notice how clean and clear the water is and I was amazed by the number of tide pools there were! I was able to see so many crawfish, little baby crabs, and even a starfish! I've never seen so many sea creatures up close and personal so it was definitely a cool experience. It's really easy to spend a few hours here just taking everything in. We came at around 12pm on a Saturday and the trail wasn't too crowded. The trail itself is also very clean and not difficult; the most physically demanding part is walking back up to the parking lot from the beach because it's all incline, however, I think it's doable for most people. There is a parking lot that costs $12 for parking the entire day.

Still closed as of last week. Looking forward to when the place opens up again. From the top it…read morelooks great. If you still want a hike the ocean trails reserve is nearby and has a trail to hike to the water

The Seaside Lagoon is a saltwater facility, which serves as a seasonal public swim pool with an…read moreentrance fee, and it usually opens from late May to early September. The water that fills this pool comes from the other side of the breakwater, I found it's very quiet to walk round during offseason time.

This was the VIP entrance for the beach live festival. While waiting in line to get into the…read moreconcert, I realized that this is a lagoon for kids. Now that the concert venues all gone I see the way it's normally set up and the place is so cool ! Very small lagoon with a slide that goes into the big kid side . Three different water features that you could stand under and get sprinkled. Plenty of picnic tables around and barbecues grills you can rent. Really cool place to have a kids summer party. I was super excited to come with my best friends and their two kids ,auntie Crystal always comes up with the fun stuff. It has its own parking lot close by two dollar parking. Walking distance from the Redondo Beach pier where all the cool restaurants are. If you have little ones, this is a must do summer activity ! 10 out of 10 five stars.

Man, this is why so many people love living in SOuthern California. Been coming to Redondo Beach…read moresince I was a little kid. I only grew up 25 minutes from here in SouthWest Los Angeles near Baldwin Hills. Nice part of Redondo is Topaz Beach. Less tourist attraction, and easier to find parking. Me and my girl picked a bad day to come out here with no sun. Oh well, better luck next time.

I'm simply enjoyed the beach not being nearly as crowded as Manhattan Beach or Hermosa. Parking…read morewasn't an issue either and the beach was clean :)

Very quaint and vibing downtown of Manhattan Beach. My eldest daughter and I got a chance to walk…read morethrough most of downtown in route to Caffe Luxxe and Manhattan Beach. What a fun stroll on Manhattan Ave! Love seeing the local small businesses thriving together. We saw some beautiful homes, too. Area is so clean. We didn't stay too long, hence, we did not get to visit many more shops and eateries. I have a few biz that I would love to support the next time I'm back here such as Manhattan Beach Creamery, Caffe Luxxe, Pages Bookstore, and other shops that cross my path. Several public parking lots are located close by. These include the Upper Pier Lots, Lower Pier Lots, and Lot 2. Street parking is also available. If you're lucky, you may get a parking spot. Come early!

Hi. I live here and it is beautiful watching the sunset go down with the waves crashing. Amazing…read morelocal shops that sell jellycats and amazing merch. Great amazing restraints that are nowhere else like the kettle, or Manhattan beach creamery. If you came for vacation, I would be jealous of you because you are seeing all this beautiful stuff for the first time. Skechers headquarters and the ceo both live here too. Five stars.

The Strand is amazing!…read more When in doubt, head out...to The Strand! Biking. Walking. Strolling. Bench sitting. Dog walking. Running. Skateboarding. Rollerblading. And yes, even ROLLERSKATING! Go to see or be seen, The Strand has it all! 5 Stars

Whether you're a local or just visiting for the weekend, you must check this one off your list and…read morehave cocktails and dinner here. If you can score a reservation, try to get seated on the balcony to enjoy the sunset. You really can't go wrong with any of the dishes - the risotto is amazing as is the dessert - donuts, a specialty if you weren't fortunate enough to go up the street to Blue Star. Parking -Allow plenty of of time for parking since this is a hotspot for beach access as well as other restaurants. Metered parking is available for up to 2hrs in most spots and a parking lot nearby which may be a better option. Bon appétit!

Wow, others have posted some beautiful photos of this beach. Mine is not one of them but this…read morebeach is great nonetheless. I'm still not sure why sand seems to ruin most efforts of social distancing but such is the case here. In spite of the grey skies this morning, this is a wonderful spot to relax.

02/15/2020 I have been at this beach quite a few times in…read morerecent years. On this particular Saturday, I am here with Heal the Bay to clean up the beach in a series called "Nuthin' but Sand. Although, this beach is relatively clean that some of the volunteers stated there are a lot of little tiny pieces of styrofoam. I don't remember if it was last year or the year before that residents found a body on the sand in the evening. I am glad that was not during our beach clean up. I am surprised to see one of the volunteers bring back a hypodermic needle. We do have containers for these needles so nobody accidentally gets poked. I was told that 800 people signed up and about 560 showed up to help. Altogether we rounded up about 90 pounds of trash including ropes that you find on fishing boats, couple pairs of shoes, glass and plastic bottles, and a few vape devices. I encourage people to stop littering because they end up in our ocean and beaches. I even witnessed a driver on the freeway ditching a cigarette butt out the window on the way to this event. Is it that hard to use the ash tray then toss it all out later in a proper receptacle? Just sayin', even soda cups and different straws on the streets end up at the beach.