Redondo Beach Pier
The Redondo Beach Pier has completed major renovations, with an eye toward bringing back the ambiance and appearance of a classic ocean pier. The entire process took several years, but even during the renovations the pier was open 24 hours a day and continued to be as much fun as ever. Visitors to the pier enjoy a variety of shops, 19 restaurants, bars with live music, a skatepark, and a busy schedule of events.
Caution: Check with rangers or lifeguards that conditions are safe for your planned activities.
What's Happening on the Pier?
Fishing
Fishing takes place on the 300-foot extension of the pier on its south side. Known as Fisherman's Wharf or Monstad Pier, it is very popular with local anglers and often is crowded. Other parts of the main horseshoe shaped pier, known as the Municipal Pier, are also designated for fishing. Check the signs.
Fishing here is good for larger game fish such as halibut, bonito, yellowtail, and mackerel. Anglers also land a fair number of guitarfish, rays, and sharks. Bait cutting platforms are found a regular intervals. Fish cleaning stations are available, as well as restrooms, benches and lights for night fishing. A bait and tackle shop is located on the pier. The pier is open 24 hours a day.
Restaurants on the Pier
- Bella Gelato,
- Charlie's Place, outdoor seating for fast food.
- Craig's Hot Dog on a Stick,
- El Baja Chef, traditional Mexican food with seafood specialties.
- El Cinco de Mayo, Mexican cuisine, great for take-out.
- El Torito, Mexican cuisine.
- Fish and Friends, fresh seafood plates for lunch and dinner.
- Fun Fish, a variety of fresh fish and seafood plates for lunch and dinner.
- Kincaid's Bayhouse, classic American grill - eat indoors or out, enjoy steak, fish, and more.
- Mini Chinese, fresh and fast Chinese takeout
- Oriental Breeze, Japanese cuisine, sushi.
- Pacific Fish Center, seafood.
- Pier Bakery, churros, cotton candy
- Pier Express, snacks, drinks, ice cream
- Pier Ice Cream
- Quality Seafood, wide selection of live seafood, oysters on the half-shell, and fresh fish cooked to order.
- Portside Cafe, Outdoor seating - seafood, Mexican, and more
- R10 Social House, farm to table dining
- Redondo Beach Crab House, shellfish specialty
- Redondo Coffee Shop, open from breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- The Shrimp Lover, Thai and Cajun seafood cuisine
- Tony's, bar and restaurant, opened in 1952
- Zeppy's Pizza, slice or whole pie
Shops and Services on the Pier
- God's Awesome Blossoms, gifts, fresh flowers
- Kobe Pearl, jewelry
- Mermaid's Dowry Redondo Gifts, souvenirs, gifts
- Mie Pearl, jewelry
- Redondo Sportswear, clothing, gifts
- Slightly Different, dolls, gifts
- T's Toe Rings and Gifts
- Tony's Hats 'n Things, beach clothing, sunglasses, and hats
- Tradewinds & Pineapple Alley, an eclectic shop offering quality beach wear, beach gear, souvenirs, toys and more
Surfing Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach's surfing tradition reaches back to the early 20th century when George Freeth arrived from Hawaii and introduced the sport to the West Coast. Spectators gathered on Redondo Beach to watch Freeth's amazing feats on his 8-foot surfboard.
Today Redondo's surfers seek out the waves south of the pier at spots such as Topaz Street, an exposed beach and jetty break. and short distance farther south at Knob Hill Avenue. Another favorite spot is a short distance to the north at Herondo Street.
Surfing Lessons and Camps
Perfect Day Surf Camp
Surf Camp, Beach Summer Camp, and Toddler Beach Camp for ages 3 to 17 at Redondo Beach. Surfing mixed with boogie boards, volleyball, and beach activities. Half day morning or afternoon sessions. Group and private surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons.
Pacific Coast Surf Company, LLC
Private or small group 90-minute lessons, schedule at your convenience, available 7 days a week.
Surf Shops
Dive N' Surf Shop, 504 N. Broadway, Redondo Beach. rentals - surfboards, wetsuits, boogie boards, diving gear. Sales- wetsuits, rashguards, clothing, wakeboards, and more.
Soul Performance, 2215½ Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. Surfboard, kiteboards, skateboards sales.
Volleyball
Volleyball courts are found at intervals along Redondo Beach, especially from Topaz Street to Knob Hill Avenue, at Avenues A & B (slightly south of Knob Hill), and at Avenues G & H (at the southern end of Redondo Beach).
Beach Volleyball Camps
Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos' Beach Volleyball Camps offer a summer beach volleyball camp at Redondo Beach.
Participants can join for one day, 5 days, 10 days, 20 days, or the entire summer. They also offer a Sand
& Sea Beach Camp. Check their website for current dates and prices. They meet on the beach between
avenues F and G.
Beach Volleyball Camps
Redondo Sport Fishing Pier
The 250-foot Redondo Sportfishing Pier is immediately south of Seaside Lagoon in King Harbor. Redondo Beach Sportfishing is located there. They offer half-day and three-quarter-day fishing charters aboard their two vessels Redondo Special and Indian. Whale watchers set out in the winter months aboard the 65-foot Voyager.
The newly remodeled Landing Office sells fishing licenses and snacks; they rent and sell fishing tackle.
King Harbor
King Harbor is a small craft harbor with almost 1,400 slips. The harbor is subdivided into four marinas: King Harbor Marina, Port Royal Marina, Portofino Hotel & Marina, and Redondo Beach Marina.
Gondola Amore
Take a romantic harbor cruise courtesy of Gondola Amore. Located at the Redondo Beach Marina, Gondola Amore offers moonlight rides and sunset dinner specials aboard an authentic Venetian gondola.
Boat Rentals: Pedal Boats, Kayaks, Stand-up Paddleboards
At Redondo Beach Marina next to the Boardwalk look for Pedal Boat, Kayak, and Stand-up Paddleboard Rentals. They have wide, stable SUPs, tandem and single kayaks, and relaxing pedal boats that seat from 2 to 5 people. Guided beginner SUP tours available. Summer hours are 9:00 AM to sunset.
Glass Bottom Boat
The Glass Bottom Boat is a 19 passenger semi-submersible underwater boat. Underwater picture windows offer amazing views of harbor fish from rays and Opal Eyes to bass and smelt. Summer hours 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. (310) 909-3179
Rocky Point: Boat Rentals, Charters, Fishing
Rocky Point offers stand-up paddleboard and kayak rentals, boat charters for kayaking, sight-seeing, whale watching, scuba diving, fishing, and more. They are located at King Harbor on the grounds of the Portofino Hotel. Closing times vary slightly, but they are usually open by 7:00 AM every day (closed Wednesdays in off-season).
