Cute park, great views, and a wonderful place to spend an afternoon with friends!…read more The small parking lot offered very few options but the street parking nearby was viable. The park was very busy but not too crowded--it seems that many families or special occasions choose this park to celebrate together. There is a playground and views of the ocean, and the area was kept up well without trash or large dead spots in the grass.

Visited this park on a Thursday lunch time with my two dogs in tow…read more Parking is not free and you have to download the app to pay-per-hour. I found plenty of free street parking across the street and all around the neighborhood instead. After nearly getting hit by a car a few times and getting approached by an intoxicated looking homeless or two, we finally made it to the park. And then that's when we discovered that the place is NOT DOG FRIENDLY. Omg! At first, I thought I saw the signs wrong and had to actually go up close to it. I also witnessed a bunch of other dog owners walking around the park with their dogs but many had them not leashed. That's when it dawned on me why the park has a no dog allowed policy. It's honestly very infuriating when people are so blatantly disrespectful about park policies and other people's safety. Not to mention the dog shit everywhere that really shouldn't have been there. Ugh. And that was enough of LA County shenanigans for me that day.

Loved our sunset stroll recently at Roessler Point. It has free parking, nice coastal and ocean…read moreviews, doggie trash dispensers just to name a few. Many locals have children playing soccer and basketball. It also has a nice trail and those without dogs can visit the tidepool along with direct access to the water. It connects right over to Rats Beach and Torrance Beach. I quite enjoyed my short and relaxing walks with the dogs here. Too bad there's no benches to sit down so one can really gawk at the ocean and people watch at the same time!

This magical location in Malaga Cove is so special to us as it secures such a sentimental place in…read moreour hearts !! We've been visiting this little gazebo for over 25 years and the view is always stunning any time of the day or evening !! I am very lucky and grateful ! Cheers !

I've been here a few time and each time I've learned more about Redondo…read more The docents are very knowledgeable and friendly. The museum is at Dominguez Park. There lots of pictures of Redondo though the years and Redondo has changed alot over the years. If your in Redondo this museum is well worth the time.

We spent countless nights in Redondo Beach hotels but this was the first time we visited the cities…read morehistorical museum. Parking was easily with two lots on each side of the museum as well as the street. Two wooden buildings were part of the museum but only one was open to visitors. There was a nice garden in between and a small water fountain bubbling in the middle. We made our way inside and greeted by the on site docent. He was friendly, outgoing and spent a few minutes briefly relating the history of the city and exhibits inside. A mixture of photos, artifacts, and timelines about the city were in the front room. I thought this room was nice to understand how the city evolved over time. The 2nd room display was about George Freeth who moved from Hawaii and credited with introducing surfing to California. Room 3 was not as interesting to us since it was mostly about local high schools but Room 4 highlighted local companies like the former GTE phone company and previous Olympic Games in LA. We spent less than half an hour here before we made our way back to the PCH. If in the area then it would be a nice stop but not necessary to go out of your way.

Wow! A beautiful and intriguing fountain in the middle of a small parking lot…read more The mermaids are in a peculiar stance and doing special things with their hands. Don't remember too much of those poses/statues in high school history classes.

Dec. 2011 review update:…read more I'm obsessed with this fountain. I might need an intervention. I'm in Malaga Cove Plaza every couple days: post office, market, coffee shop, cafes, gift shop, newspapers....recently I was there to get my hair done. I got to Malaga 40 min early so I could check out fountain photo ops. I was almost late for my appt.. Two hours later, hair cut & colored, I'm back at the fountain waiting for sunset. I was freezing. I was hungry. Should've gone potty before I left the salon but was in a hurry to get back to the fountain....(TMI, apologies). Sometimes in the plaza I avoid looking at the fountain. Resist. Don't take that first pic, you'll be hooked. A couple times they shut off the fountain's water & I felt a sense of panic. Withdrawal symptoms. I never check-in here. People will get wise. She's at the fountain again. Complete transparency: I haven't posted all the pics I've taken, not even close. It's embarrassing. This has been going on for 8 years. I'm exhausted. That Beach Boys song, "Help Me Rhonda", plays in my head but I altered the words: Help me Neptune Help, help me Neptune Help me get him out of my head. I've seen a lot of beautiful fountains in my day (e.g., Chicago's landmark Buckingham Fountain) but none so captivating as this one. It's got me. And there are no barriers here to keep people at a distance. It's so easy to use the sky as a photo backdrop, as water squirts & drips from every cherub, mermaid & dolphin orifice. Flowering trees surround the fountain in late winter/early spring. And Neptune, the star of the show, appears to reach for clouds & contrails. Sometimes it looks as if they emanate from his giant hand. He's powerful. I'm smitten. Another Yelper managed to capture Neptune holding the moon, well done. And then there's that pic where the stature is purple, captioned "photo class". Creative. And btw....about that fig leaf: Originally Neptune was not wearing one, which apparently caused a bit of an uproar as did the topless mermaids which remain. I'm guessing that today, almost a hundred years later, there'd be an even bigger uproar over a completely naked Neptune in the middle of a parking lot. So we've got half-nekkid Nept with the girls spraying water from their bosoms & a crazy lady taking pictures & everybody's just doin' their thing. A glimmer of hope: I'm not tempted to take photos when it's raining. Yet. But whoa, what interesting shots those could be. Uh oh

This is a nice trail but 90% of it is along a rocky coast so be sure to wear some comfortable…read morehiking shoes. After a mile in, I still didn't see the shipwreck so be sure to plan for additional time to hike at least 2-3mi in. Beautiful scenery and great spots to sit back and meditate. Parking was easy during the week.

Coastal trek to the site of a shipwreck. It's not so much a hiking trail as it is walking over…read morerocks on the beach trying not to twist your ankle. Hiking boots with ankle support are strongly recommended. Came here with a friend on a Saturday around 10:30am and it was very sunny - make sure to wear sunscreen and sunglasses! There's no shade. No bathrooms are available on the trail. Street parking is available and if you come in the late morning, it won't be too hard to find a spot. There were a ton of surfers that were heading back up the trail as we went down, so we must've came after the morning rush. It got a bit monotonous after a while going over the rocks, but the ocean breeze felt nice and the view was nice. My friend and I decided to climb up one of the cliff side trails and head back to our cars via the street, so you can get a variety of paths. You'll also get a look at quite a few pretty houses. Definitely take some time at the site of the shipwreck to sit and watch the little crabs and fish in the shore.

A beautiful botanical garden in the South Bay that everyone can enjoy! It's perfect for all ages,…read moreand even dogs are welcome. There are always fun displays to explore throughout the year, from jack-o'-lanterns and dinosaurs to trolls, along with exciting events like Dogtoberfest, Lunar New Year, Astra Lumina, and Goat Yoga. My dog, Mochi, especially loves coming here on the last Sunday of every month for Dog Walking Day! I highly recommend getting an annual membership, which pays for itself after just a couple of visits. It's a wonderful place to visit again and again!

I was in LA today but wanted to get in earlier into the area so I wouldnt battle too much traffic,…read morebut in the end still stuck in miserable 405 traffic, so nevermind on that dumb plan haha. But, what I can smile about is that I got to enjoy the South Coast Botanical Garden before an afternoon commitment. I love botanical gardens and being outside and so anytime I can find some free time, I am busy being a Mowgli (as my ex husband used to call me haha). I made a beeline to get here because today was the last day of the Troll exhibition. I've chased these Trolls all around the world and love finding them. The bigger than life Trolls are the concept and creation by Thomas Dambo and they can be found all over Denmark and the US. I need to check to see if he has brought his Trolls elsewhere but I am in love with these Trolls! They are so adorable, whimsical and fun! They are also made out of sustainable or recycled wood, so there is an environmental friendly component to Dambo's works! He has also brought his Troll to Burning Man the past of couple of years too. My dream would be to see them on the playa sometime! Maybe in 2027!! This garden was great and I really enjoyed it. Its well laid out with so many beautiful trees, plants, flowers, etc. My only gripe was that today being Oct 4, it was like close to 100F and it was super hot! I ended up staying about 1.5 hours here and it was quite hot by the time I left around 12:30pm, but I did get to find all 12 of the Trolls so that made me super happy!! There was also a butterfly exhibition here but that costed another $9 and also I didnt have time today to see it. I'd definitely come back again and maybe when the weather is cooler, I wouldnt feel like I was melting!! Great botanical garden! Loved it!

Love it here. We have been coming for ten years and each time it feels new and different and…read morecompletely awesome.

It's a FREE public park / walking (hiking) area that's safe (dog free too) with a parking lot…read more It's a relatively small area however, so is more for strolling than having a rigorous adventure of challenges. It's perfect for all ages and abilities, 'tho the terrain might be naturally uneven in some areas, so watch your step.

The pier is beautiful and low key. It's more quiet and the boardwalk is very nice to stroll on…read more There are little restaurants and shops around it as well. Definitely a nice pier.

What a cool spot in Manhattan Beach…read more I really enjoyed my visit here. Parking in the area isn't exactly easy, as we chose to park in the streets leading up to the pier then just walked down to the pier. We visited this pier two times during my visit,once in the day time and once at night. Both visits were lovely though I preferred my visit during the daytime as it felt safer. Walking down the pier, you get endless views of the Manhattan Beach waterfront. At the end of the pier, there is the Roadhouse Aquarium, which has free admission and features awesome local marine life inside, it's small but interesting. My favorite part of visiting the pier,besides just standing on the pier and listening to the waves crash in, is The Strand. The Strand is a walking path,no cycling, that runs along the Manhattan Beach area and allows to to check out the amazing beachfront houses. Several famous people have lived in Manhattan Beach, including Shaquille O'Neal and Tiger Woods, adding to the area's celebrity appeal. Another cool aspect of this Pier is access to the world famous beach Volleyball courts that are located next to the Manhattan Beach Pier. These courts are home to some of the most competitive beach volleyball matches in SoCal. Overall I really loved visiting Manhattan Beach Pier as I consider it one of the best free activities one can do when visiting SoCal.

The 2024-2025 NBA season kicked off today and what better place to kick off basketball season than…read morewith a visit to the Kobe Bryant Mural located in Torrance! Painted by Mike Trujillo; the mural highlights Kobe's basketball journey via all his jerseys. The mural starts off on the left with a painting showasing when he played high-school basketball at Lower Merion High School and wore #33. The mural then shows how he first wore #8 for the Lakers for when was first drafted and on to when he won three championships in 2000, 2001, and 2002. The mural next highlights him wearing the #10 jersey for the USA men's basketball team at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Lastly it shows Kobe sporting #24 starting in the 2006-07 season; all the way till he retired in 2016. I also loved how the mural had purple and gold hues for the background. This is an amazing mural to see and it can be easily missed as it is on the backside of the Burger City restaurant in Torrance. I definitely say though it is one not to pass up seeing as it's a great tribute to Kobe via showcasing all of Kobe's jerseys from the start to the finish of his career. This mural is something Lakers and basketball fans will truly appreciate. I know I certainly did!

Public art in Torrance, California…read more.. My friend, Craig Y., knew that there was a relatively new Kobe Bryant mural in his hometown. He tried to figure out where it was located on Torrance Boulevard. We found it in Old Town Torrance... on the wall of Burger City Grill. It's by Mike Trujillo and is awesome! The gigantic mural has great illumination at night! It includes all of the numbers that Kobe wore: from High School, to the Olympics, and when we was with the Lakers! Look for Kobe's Academy Award! It's very cool - go see it!

Free concert happening in the park right now. U2 cover band…read more People are picnicking on the lawn, family & dog friendly. Summer concerts are sponsored by Lunada Bay HOA, but I'm not sure how often they happen (I should have asked). Free parking all around the area. I didn't stick around long cuz I've been out in the sun too much today & I needed to just come home! What a party pooper.....

Beautiful park, dog friendly and a really nice location. This is a nice spot to come to and relax,…read moreget away from the busy things in life and just enjoy your surroundings. When we went there which was a late afternoon on a weekday, no one was here. I do agree with another review that I wouldn't say that this is a park but it is a nice location to relax, the coastline is right nearby.