Guidebook for Redondo Beach
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If you're from out of town, you probably arrived here.
461 locals recommend
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayIf you're from out of town, you probably arrived here.
Great local pilates shop. They allow you to pay by the class without a membership.
RockIt Body Pilates - Redondo Beach
1718 S Catalina AveGreat local pilates shop. They allow you to pay by the class without a membership.
The best local haircut place. The owner cuts your hair. Great for men and women... if you can get a spot.
Radiance SALON
1215 Pacific Coast HwyThe best local haircut place. The owner cuts your hair. Great for men and women... if you can get a spot.
USPS
Local post office.
Walgreens
535 S Pacific Coast HwyLocal pharmacy, open late.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
3330 Lomita BlvdClosest full-service hospital.
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
4206 Pacific Coast HwyClosest bank and ATM.
Food Scene
A local hotspot. Amazing ambiance. Vegetarian, but enjoyed by all.
22 locals recommend
The Green Temple
1700 S Catalina AveA local hotspot. Amazing ambiance. Vegetarian, but enjoyed by all.
Ryo Zan Paku
2589 Pacific Coast HwyThe best local Japanese food. Very authentic ambiance. Open super late.
Chaba Thai Bay Grill
525 South Pacific Coast HighwayGreat-tasting local Thai restaurant.
Best local Thai delivery restaurant. Maybe the best local delivery restaurant, period.
Yum Thai Bistro
1888 CA-1Best local Thai delivery restaurant. Maybe the best local delivery restaurant, period.
Excellent Indian food. Super local. The lunch buffet is a fantastic deal. Dinner is more upscale. Go any time.
Bombay Tandoori & Banquet
4111 CA-1Excellent Indian food. Super local. The lunch buffet is a fantastic deal. Dinner is more upscale. Go any time.
This placed turned us on to Persian food. Brandon gets cravings multiple times a year ever since eating the vegetarian Ghormeh Sabzi here years ago.
Seaside Palace
3720 Sepulveda BlvdThis placed turned us on to Persian food. Brandon gets cravings multiple times a year ever since eating the vegetarian Ghormeh Sabzi here years ago.
Great for lunch. It's fast casual tuna poke, Chipotle-style (you choose ingredients), with vegetarian options as well.
21 locals recommend
Jus' Poke
501 N Pacific Coast HwyGreat for lunch. It's fast casual tuna poke, Chipotle-style (you choose ingredients), with vegetarian options as well.
RICE
820 Manhattan AveModest yet high-end, this place serves amazing, clean food in upscale Manhattan Beach.
Even if you're not vegetarian, this vegetarian Vietnamese joint is sure to please. Get the pho.
11 locals recommend
Happy Veggie
709 N Pacific Coast HwyEven if you're not vegetarian, this vegetarian Vietnamese joint is sure to please. Get the pho.
Catalina Coffee
126 North Catalina AvenueLocal coffee shop by the pier.
Good Stuff
1617 S Pacific Coast HwyA local's favorite for brunch on the weekends.
Our favorite restaurant in LA. It's also vegan. We take non-vegan people there all the time.
86 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro West
5668 Sepulveda BlvdOur favorite restaurant in LA. It's also vegan. We take non-vegan people there all the time.
This upscale Mediterranean restaurant has excellent food, and fantastic ambiance with outdoor seating.
17 locals recommend
Turquoise Restaurant
1735 S Catalina AveThis upscale Mediterranean restaurant has excellent food, and fantastic ambiance with outdoor seating.
Fancy coffee shop. Get the vegan parfait if you have any room to eat. It's amazing.
11 locals recommend
Kirari West Bake Shop
707 N Pacific Coast HwyFancy coffee shop. Get the vegan parfait if you have any room to eat. It's amazing.
Sometimes for lunch there isn't anything better than a Chipotle burrito.
251 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1460 Vine StSometimes for lunch there isn't anything better than a Chipotle burrito.
STACKED
3525 W Carson StCustom burgers. They're the best. Vegetarian options and pizza, too.
This vegan gourmet Mexican restaurant is worth making a special trip to. The food is out of this world, and you might be lucky enough to see a celebrity here.
241 locals recommend
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose AveThis vegan gourmet Mexican restaurant is worth making a special trip to. The food is out of this world, and you might be lucky enough to see a celebrity here.
This fast casual south Asian fusion restaurant is owned by Chipotle and is a very similar concept. Try the tofu, you've likely never had anything like it.
ShopHouse
1401 3rd Street PromenadeThis fast casual south Asian fusion restaurant is owned by Chipotle and is a very similar concept. Try the tofu, you've likely never had anything like it.
Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayThis sandwich shop is worth driving out of the way for.
Great burgers, open late (3am on weekends, midnight on weekdays). Very good veggie burger as well.
60 locals recommend
Fatburger
3150 Wilshire BlvdGreat burgers, open late (3am on weekends, midnight on weekdays). Very good veggie burger as well.
If you make it to Venice, grab a cold beer and a gourmet sausage at this popular beer sausage joint. Three amazing vegetarian options as well.
243 locals recommend
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdIf you make it to Venice, grab a cold beer and a gourmet sausage at this popular beer sausage joint. Three amazing vegetarian options as well.
Coffee Cartel
1820 S Catalina AveGreat local coffee shop in the heart of Riviera Village.
Rock & Brews Redondo Beach
6300 S Pacific Coast HwyLarger casual dining gastropub with a cool vibe.
Arts & Culture
AMC Rolling Hills 20
2591 Airport DrThe best local movie theater.
AMC Del Amo 18
3525 W Carson StAnother local movie theater, right at the mall.
This is the biggest general-purpose venue in LA for concerts, sporting events, etc.
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StThis is the biggest general-purpose venue in LA for concerts, sporting events, etc.
Jay Leno performs here on Sundays! Call ahead to make sure he'll be there on the Sunday you want to come.
84 locals recommend
The Comedy & Magic Club
1018 Hermosa AveJay Leno performs here on Sundays! Call ahead to make sure he'll be there on the Sunday you want to come.
Shopping
A large, world-famous mall. Has tons of shops, many restaurants at all price ranges, and a movie theater.
234 locals recommend
Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson StA large, world-famous mall. Has tons of shops, many restaurants at all price ranges, and a movie theater.
Fry's Electronics
3200 N Sepulveda BlvdIf you need any electronics, this is the place to go.
Entertainment & Activities
Families, you might want to take your kids to Disneyland if you have a free day :)
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrFamilies, you might want to take your kids to Disneyland if you have a free day :)
Affectionately known as Rocketship Park, take your kids here if they're with you. It's just a short walk away.
14 locals recommend
Los Arboles Rocketship Park
5101 Cll De RicardoAffectionately known as Rocketship Park, take your kids here if they're with you. It's just a short walk away.
Sightseeing
The world-famous Redondo Beach Pier is a tourist favorite.
189 locals recommend
Redondo Beach Pier station
The world-famous Redondo Beach Pier is a tourist favorite.
The most upscale of the beach cities, the Manhattan Beach Pier is great during the day and also pleasant at night.
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdThe most upscale of the beach cities, the Manhattan Beach Pier is great during the day and also pleasant at night.
Rat Beach
Rat Beach = Redondo and Torrance Beach.
The Esplanade is a fantastic place to walk, along the beach for as far as you want to go.
8 locals recommend
Esplanade
EsplanadeThe Esplanade is a fantastic place to walk, along the beach for as far as you want to go.
If you have time, make it up to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. You can spend the whole day there.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeIf you have time, make it up to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. You can spend the whole day there.
If you go to Downtown LA, you'll probably want to walk around LA Live and get dinner there.
633 locals recommend
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdIf you go to Downtown LA, you'll probably want to walk around LA Live and get dinner there.
This trail crosses through less than a block away from our house, and is a great place to take a walk.
Bridle Trail
Bridle TrailThis trail crosses through less than a block away from our house, and is a great place to take a walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like nightlife, you’ll definitely want to make it to the Hermosa Beach Pier.
283 locals recommend
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveIf you like nightlife, you’ll definitely want to make it to the Hermosa Beach Pier.
If you make up to this neck of the woods (not too far from Hollywood), check out this gastropub. It's basically the best bar ever. Great drinks, great food.
323 locals recommend
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdIf you make up to this neck of the woods (not too far from Hollywood), check out this gastropub. It's basically the best bar ever. Great drinks, great food.
Redondo Beach Brew Co
1814 S Catalina AveLocal bar with decent food.