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    Redondo Beach Pier

    4.0 (574 reviews)
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    Dari P.

    This is an area where you can see, fishing boats, restaurants, bars, and shops. There is a view of the ocean, and there are seagulls, flying around. It was a perfect day with beautiful weather. Don't come too early, because a lot of the businesses open after noon.

    Steven B.

    This is a very cool place to walk around, sightsee, and dine. The pier is like a big circular shape and has fantastic views of the ocean and several restaurants overlooking the water. We ate at Kinkaids which is a great place to eat for seafood. They have lots more restaurants to choose from as well like El Baja, The Crabhouse, and the great Old Tony's. Very nice place to plan a days trip to both the beach and pier.

    Pier area at night
    Noah M.

    The Baseline: For a "Point of Interest" the area needs to stand out for what it is, be a safe/welcoming environment, show off why it is interesting, and be an experience you want to be a part of for the moment that you are there. Service: No real interaction with anyone maintaining the pier but the parking here is automated. The pier uses the ParkMobile app which lets you monitor you parking add add if you going over. I saw staff maintaining the public restroom area so the pier area is monitored. Selection: Lots of selection of restaurants to choose from here at the pier as well as some souvenir/knick-knack shops to make it fun. The restaurant choices range from seafood to Asian to Mexican to ice cream. Value: The range of prices for food and touristy trinkets run the gauntlet of how much you may wish to spend. The beach area is free but the parking isn't. The ParkMobile app charges a 35 cent service fee no matter your time and 2 hours of parking cost me $4. The parking areas are monitored by staff and police in the area so it is a safe place to park and enjoy the pier.

    Yvette M.

    The Redondo Beach Pier brings back lots of memories for me and my husband. We've seen it go through many changes and we were saddened to hear that the arcade had closed. We spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon parking along the avenues on the Esplanade with a mission to walk to and visit the pier. It's a beautiful walk that you can take along the sand. The west side of the bike path is for walking. During busy times, you'll have to share the path with bicyclists. As we got closer to thr pier, we immediately noticed that it was definitely being neglected and looked pretty run down. Walking the pier felt the same, with some food locations having a B health rating. Something that was being ignored was the no fishing signs throughout the pier. People fishing covered almost the entirety of the pier preventing use of benches and tables. We headed toward the international boardwalk and saw that a skate park was built. The arcade was boarded up and nothing was built in it's place. The popular crab/seafood spots were stil lively. This area also had some bars, restaurants, and stores. Overall, the pier is pretty rundown and unpleasant and has turned into more of a fishing pier. There are still great views and a bike/walking path.

    California's beautiful beach and a ray of sunlight!
    Pam H.

    What is better than going for a walk in the early morning at the beach? The sound of the waves hitting the shore, the salt air, people saying "good morning", "have a great day!" Local fisherman enjoying their passion whether they catch a sardine or a bigger fish, it's the look in their eyes that says, "yeah this is the life!" If you are new to California or new to the area or heck, if you haven't been here in a while, come and feel the naturalness of calm. The feeling of peace and joy from the ocean is unmatched.

    Lyn N.

    Nice views, clean pier. Lots of touristy shops. I came here with my family since it was my first time there. Along the pier, there were plenty of anglers in their designated zones to do some pier fishing. There were also some restaurants. We chose to eat elsewhere.

    See what I mean? This sunset in Redondo Beach looks like a painting
    Camille W.

    I'm impressed by how large this pier is. If you're trying to get your steps in, it's worth it to come here. If you walk as far as Baleen Kitchen or the old Joes Crab Shack, you'll be surprised by your step count. The pier has restaurants for almost every budget ranging from Quality Seafood ($-$$) to Kincaid's ($$$). If you're looking for a bar, Project Barley and Naja's Place consistently draw crowds and has a lively environment. But the best part of the pier is Redondo Beach itself. This beach features the best SoCal sunsets and you'll find yourself in awe of the sky.

    Clam chowder
    Kathleen C.

    It was a beautiful day for a walk on the water. We went to Redondo pier and we were not disappointed. The crowds were light. The sun was out. There were lots of fisherman catching fish there's tons of places to eat and lots of cute stores to shop the parking was shaded and it's only two dollars an hour.

    Ki R.

    We have been here several times and ate at the two most famous crab/shrimp/lobster restaurants *Pacific Fish Center and Restaurant, and Crab House. Love the ocean air and scenery and the great food. Can get very crowded especially on holiday weekends. Plan accordingly; also if you park in the self-park lots or on Catalina Avenue you can save some money if staying for a few hours.

    Francesco L.

    There's honestly no better spot than Redondo Beach. A home away from home from my daughter and I. We value the beach so much. There's a selection of great places to eat and no comment on the service because we were enjoying ourselves on the beach.

    Judit C.

    Great place for walking along the beach! No matter winter or summer, I enjoy coming to Redondo Beach Pier. There are plenty of restaurants and small shops on the Pier which can easily entertain everyone, even the whole family. Love the options for various boating, water activities. My favorite is the whale watching, or sunset boating! There are parking garages on the side, and street parking is also available.

    painting of a whale underwater with a hat above it
    MC G.

    They have fun things to do there and the views are great. It has beaches right next to it and sea lions are often around. Prices are high for what you get, though. It also just seems rundown. It needs a refresh. There were plans to do it, but the NIMBY city council shut all that down. There is a closed power plant right next to it that could be redeveloped into housing that the area so desperately needs and would revitalize the area, but again, the NIMBY city council shut down all development. Hence, the area seems old, but not in a charming way. The best thing in the area is the bike lane just to the north of it.

    RB the Pelican
    Jon M.

    Iconic Redondo Beach Pier has probably starred in many movies and TV shows. For some reason, I always think of the Rockford Files when visiting this pier(probably saw it on TV alot and didn't realize it). It is kind of run down, schlocky and tacky compared to more upscale Manhattan Beach and Santa Monica Piers but in my opinion, it adds to its charm giving it a 70s-80s retro vibe. I was kind of expecting Ponch and John, or Starsky and Hutch to be hanging out in one of the bars with dates or undercover busting the baddies. So anyway, I have to give this Pier 5 stars because of the beautiful, solitary pelican I met and this review gives me a chance to post my pelican photo. I would also like to apologize to the pelican for the closeup shot that scared him/her off, or maybe the pelican was upset not getting union SAG scale rates. Recommended visit for Pier buffs.

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    I love the fact that you can pick your fish, crab, shrimp from the wharf and they cook it the way you like it for free.

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    Great place to take people to hang out or also bring the family for fishing, wish they brought back the fun factory good memories.

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    Is it prettier than manhattan beach?

    Depends. I think both are pretty... with good views. There are restaurants & shops on the Redondo… Read more

    Can we bring bbq grill and canopy?

    I haven't seen any bbq grill on the beach. I believe coal grill is definitely outlawed, but I might be wrong. Canopy in the other hand, I am pretty sure you can bring, I saw some people put up canopy.

    Is it busy on Sunday's?

    Yes, the weekends are very busy. There is lots of parking. Sometimes you might have to drive around to find a spot. It's a good time though.

    Is the Fun Factory/Arcade still open?

    Sadly, no. They closed October 2019.

    Hows the fishing?

    Not great. You may get mackerel.

    How is parking space?

    Lots of parking all for a fee.

    Is this beach open 24 hrs? Like if I go around 11PM no one will tell us anything?

    You can go to the pier anytime, but the shops/restaurants aren't 24 hrs.

    Is it pet friendly?

    No. Do not take your pets here. We took our 8lb pup in a doggy tote. We saw no sign and 3 cops surround us like criminals and gave us a ticket. I don't know how much the fine is yet... waiting for the court to process it. Wow!

    Are leashed dogs allowed on the pier?

    I have not seen any signs allowing or prohibiting dogs but I have brought mine and no one said anything.

    Are service animals allowed on the pier?

    Should be totally fine

    Is it crazy crowded on a Saturday night in July?

    Yes. It is always crowded.

    Awesome place to eat and have a lot great fun?

    Absolutely, there is plenty of restaurants on the pier. The beach is clean and spacious and there are a few businesses that provide various water sport rentals or ocean tours.

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    Many fun looking bars, restaurants, ice cream shops, live seafood vendors, an arcade, you name it.

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