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    Redondo Beach Historic Library

    4.6 (54 reviews)
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    Ilyana C.

    We are looking at wedding venues and happen to stumble upon the Redondo Beach historic library one day online, immediately the pictures of the view drew us in. I reached out and the venue was really great about following up with me, sending me pricing and mock contracts before our initial meeting for a tour of the facility. Mina took us on the tour and was very helpful, she answered all of our questions and gave us tons of hints on how to save money(not common in this industry). At the end of our meeting her next appointment got there early but she didn't rush us out, on the contrary she said they would have to wait until their appointment time! The venue was beautiful and the views are to die for. It sits on a little hill on the water, and we are told that the sunsets are gorgeous. Their pricing includes food, open bar(beer/wine), cake, Valet parking, DJ, and all linens (over 30 colors). Not to mention they only do one event per day so that's nice! We will be making our venue decision soon but this is definitely a high contender!

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    Choosing the Redondo Beach Historic Library for our wedding venue was the easiest/clearest decision we made for our wedding! It was the first location we toured. We went to see one more venue afterwards, then cancelled all other tours because we knew RBHL was it. Andrea: Andrea was our initial contact and tour guide. She gave us zero pressure, was completely honest, relaxed, and was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls. When we wanted to come by the venue to take measurements or give our families a tour, she was always willing to work with our schedule. Kathy: Kathy oversaw the final details of our event, billing, and day of management. She was always so understanding of last minute detail changes and questions. Her welcoming and comforting presence at our wedding made the day even more special. DJ Lance: DJ Lance is AMAZING. We provided him with multiple detailed playlists, not realizing that our families would create a queue of song requests. He completely read the room and the vibe, and kept people dancing the entire time! When things fell through and our mariachi didn't know how to play the song for the father/daughter dance, DJ Lance saved the day and had the track ready to go as back up. Chef and kitchen staff: The food was delicious! There was something for everyone, including those with dietary restrictions. Waitstaff / Bartenders: Our families had nothing but great things to say! Loved seeing the bartenders dancing too. We can't say thank you enough to everyone at the Redondo Beach Historic Library. It's a beautiful location with an amazing team.

    The library of course.
    Cee S.

    Came here on a date. Picnic. Chilled Wine. Some rest and relaxation. Walked around. Saw things and people. Had ice cream. French fries. And sandwiches. The grass was soft. Shade was dark cool. No bugs or flies noticeably. No fishy smell here. Secluded spot. Blanket. Shades. Lotion. Sleep nap in the sun. Blue water. Lots of sailing boats. Two paddle boarders. A jet ski. I'm too beautiful to not be liked. If you dont like me. You dont know me well enough, yet! I'm just saying. I'm a generous guy. But bad service is bad service. Just making up stuff at this point... It was great tho. Come here for a date.

    Bat Mitzvah- Streets of Paris
    Sarah F.

    As a stylist, I work with a lot of venues. We took guests back to the streets of Paris for a very special Bat Mitzvah a few weeks ago. Redondo Beach Historic Library has a wonderful staff, a beautiful event space and that warm aesthetic feel you want to celebrate all of those milestones. Kathy, Andrea and Jason, all took part in preparing and managing the event. It was a night to remember. Thank you for helping me transport our guests to Paris!

    Our wedding day!

    My wife and I just got married at the Historic Library a couple of months ago in September 2013 and all we can say is that we were extremely happy with our choice. We picked the library after passing by it many times because we live in the South Bay and the amenities they provided. This was a perfect venue for us because it had everything we wanted and needed. Kathy, the general manager of Spectrum Catering, was very helpful and accommodating with our wedding planning. The main selling point for the library was the "one-stop-shop" plan they offered to us. The venue not only offered the venue, they had the caterer, linen, valet service, contracted bakery, and a DJ/MC. I know this isn't only our preference, but one less item for the groom and bride to think of on the wedding day is godsend. Our guests enjoyed the great food of good portions (Kathy will work with you to make a great menu), beautiful wedding cake from the local South Bay bakery, King's Hawaiian Bakery (yes, the makers of the King's Hawaiian Sweet bread) and DJ/MC Lance. DJ Lance has years of experience, works with the couple, and MCs the entire wedding night. Lastly, who wouldn't want a gorgeous location to finish off the epic night? As the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean the library overlooks the pier and the water. A sense of tranquility and wonder overwhelms you as you enjoy the evening with friends and family. We're not going to say that the night went without a hitch, but the staff at Spectrum Catering helped out as much as possible. All in all we had a memorable night that my wife and I would cherish forever. Thanks Spectrum.

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    Ask the Community - Redondo Beach Historic Library

    Who can we contact to view venue?

    Hi Lisa! You can either send an email to RBHL@mbmcatering.com or fill out the contact form for event inquires on our website here: https://redondobeachhistoriclibrary.com/contact/

    Are there plans to reopen this venue any time soon? I am planning a wedding and would love to have it here.

    Yes! The Redondo Beach Historic Library is currently under renovation and is now taking inquiries for events in Spring 2026. A few dates have already been booked, and you can learn their latest availability by filling out the contact form here:… Read more

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    I really wanted my culture to be represented at our wedding so Kathy worked out a customized menu for us.

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