Activities Redondo Beach, Ca.

Surfing

Well known as the birthplace of mainland surfing, Redondo Beach has many accessible areas that are ideal for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding. Both novice and advanced athletes will find the challenge they are looking for in our waters.

George Freeth Memorial
Before there were Duke Kahanamoku, The Beach Boys, Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, there was the original "surfer dude" George Freeth.

Biking:

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A County Bike Path is 27 miles of oceanfront walking, skating, and biking, from Torrance Beach to Santa Monica. The beach, sun, fresh breezes and the Esplanade – Redondo Beach has it all. For fantastic ocean views and beach scenes, walk, skate or bike north or south along the beach and King Harbor. From the harbor, south takes you along the beautiful Redondo Beach Esplanade to Torrance Beach. North takes you along the strand through Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach or you can cycle through neighboring beach cities for more than 20 miles to Venice and Santa Monica.

Boating:

A romantic sunset cruise or a high speed boat ride along the surf line—two boats offer the best of both worlds, take your choice.

Sample human power, wind or speed. Tour King Harbor or the adjacent ocean area on a kayak, wave runner or sail boat. Don't forget to bring your sunscreen and camera for a complete water sports experience.

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Fishing:

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Redondo Sport Fishing offers a fleet of deep-sea sport fishing vessels for the real enthusiast. Half-day trips are available twice daily aboard the REDONDO SPECIAL or the CITY OF REDONDO, which fish Rocky Point and other popular fishing grounds.

The three-quarter day boat, SEA SPRAY fishes Catalina Island and other local spots. In the summer months it adds a twilight run which leaves at 6 p.m. daily. Senior discounts are available on the half-day and three-quarter day boats, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The HIGHLINER is a charter fishing boat with a friendly and experienced crew, specializing in small group charters of up to 15 people. Fishing looks good this year and local anglers seize the opportunity to fill up the freezer.

Ticket office, tackle shop and passenger boarding is on the Redondo Sport Fishing Pier in Redondo Beach Marina. Fishing licenses and pole rentals are available at the tackle shop. Don't miss a hearty breakfast next door at Polly's On The Pier. Call 310-372-2111 for information. Fish count hotline is 310-376-1622.

Parks:

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Sea Laboratory

Have fun learning about Redondo Beach's amazing coastal sea life at the highly regarded Marine Research Laboratory.

Located at 1021 North Harbor Drive at Herondo Street at the edge of King Harbor, this marine education center offers public tours, which can be arranged by appointment by calling 310 318-7432

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“A Quiet Day of Renewal”
When dawn breaks, go to one of the many yoga centers that offer early morning classes in the Riviera Village. Stretching and posturing will put you in the “it’s all-about-me today” mindset. Walk to one of the many coffee cafes for a leisurely yogi tea and bran muffin as you sit outside and people watch. If you just happen to be here on a Thursday, head over to the Redondo Beach Farmer’s Market at Veteran’s Park that overlooks the ocean and fill your shopping bag with fresh fruit and organic veggies.
Continue to walk north along the beach toward the Redondo Beach Marina where you will find a variety of ocean tours that offer gentle waves that will lull you straight into deep meditation. Have an early dinner or late lunch at any of Redondo Beach’s healthy restaurants with an abundant selection of vegetarian options. End your day offering gratitude as you watch the glorious sunset sitting on a bench at Veteran’s Park.
“A Day to Get Your Heart Pumping”
Jump out of bed before dawn and rent a bicycle to take the bike path straight to the Redondo Beach Pier. Undoubtedly you have worked up a good sweat, so reward yourself with breakfast at one of the many authentic beach cafes on the Pier. Once you are finished, pedal a short jaunt to the Redondo Beach Marina to choose your next heart-pumping activity. Want to surf the perfect Redondo Beach waves? Rent any size board there, or find other ocean activity equipment such as windsurfing, kayaking, fishing boats, etc. Feel like rollerblading? Find your size there as well.
Burned enough calories and feel famished for lunch? Treat yourself to a low carb fast bite at one of the many outdoor cafes. While you catch your breath, get ready for your next activity, which could be riding your bike to one of the many pay-per-class exercise facilities in the Riviera Village or you could lay out on the pristine Redondo Beach sand and catch some rays for a spell. You’ve definitely earned a good dinner at one of the many gourmet restaurants in Redondo Beach… whether it be in the Riviera Village, King Harbor or the Redondo Beach Pier and they don’t care if you’re still in sweats… it’s Southern California after all! End of day? Take a nice hot soak in the Jacuzzi at your hotel.