Redondo and Torrance Beach

While we were in California, we were brought to many beaches. This was probably the one where we spent the most time. It was just so relaxing. To me all of the coastlines were very similar. The water is nice and the sand is soft. You aren’t getting carribean like beaches, but way better than what we are getting near the gulf. There are a few fun things to do on the pier and overall, it seemed like a very locals beach.

My review for Redondo and Torrance Beach:
Last time I was here in October 2015, Southern California was experiencing a heat wave so what better way to cool off is to come here. Run and do some cardio first as well as the Ave C stairs. After that jump into the 74*F water.
That’s right, 74*F in early October (which usually goes down by that time on a non El Nino year). The waves were rough that day and the tiny ships were toss, If not for the courage of the fearless crew the Minnow would be lost!!!
The beaches are clean for the most part and there are plenty of spots to play volley ball too. Beaches and Harbor have been renovating some of the bathrooms which meant people been using portable potties, ewwww. Good thing too, hopefully it will look and smell decent rather than stinky public bathrooms you usually see in public parks.
I like coming here rather than driving up to Hermosa Beach and having to pay money to feed the machines. I either park in Torrance Beach parking lot or somewhere else.

My favorite beach by far. I love walking and rollerblading in this area as it has a long bike path. There are multiple ways to get to the beach as there are stairs hidden between the houses as well as parking by the pier. They offer numerous volleyball courts if you want to toss the ball with some friends. There is also a small park nearby which is a great area for those who love the beach weather, but hate the sand lol (I know some of those people). I just enjoy this beach overall because you get great weather, access to the pier, the park, and a clean beach all in one location.

Great place to relax, meditate and catch so sun. Come after it rains and enjoy the peacefulness of it not being packed with people.

It’s quite the drive to get here but it’s so worth it. This is more of a family beach and so peaceful here. It’s beautiful, serene and tranquil. Close to parking, stairs and ramps available to get to and from the beach. Pet-​friendly beach and seen a lot of joggers and cruisers riding down the strand. One of Socal’s best beaches IMHO.

I had a brief visit over the last couple of days here. My aunt and uncle (just deceased) have lived in Redondo Beach for 55+ years. My cousins grew up there. So, I was here for my uncle’s memorial service. The first thing I wanted to do was to go to the beach. The water was so blue… and warm… and I got to go twice. and two different points. It was awesome… enjoyed the brief walks along the water. The beach in PDX is an hour and half from where I live and the water much colder… so this was just refreshing and a wonderful change. Just what I had needed before heading back to LAX for my flight out.

This beach is bordered by Redondo Beach Pier to the north, the city of Redondo Beach to the east, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula to the south. It is accessible from the pier, from the parking lot adjascent to Veteran’s Park, and along Esplanade.
The crowd is mostly beach city locals on the southern end of the beach, and you get a more diverse crowd on the north end of the beach.
The strand runs along the entire stretch of the beach, ending just north of the PV peninsula. The strand has lanes for bikes, as well as joggers.

Lots of free parking in the neighborhoods

What is not to like about these beaches? Close, decent parking, a great strand you can ride, run walk all the way through to the palisades if you so desire/​have the energy. Hats off to you if you can!
Cheers

Another good spot for running! I was brought here for a good 3-​mile run and got to view the sunset one evening.
Stairs are fun to use. There were bathrooms and drinking fountains. Pet-​friendly.

NUMBER OF VISITS: Many over the years since I was a kid.
WOULD I COME BACK: Yes
I have fond memories of this beach. I remember as a kid I would visit this place with the cousins. We would play in the sand, dip in the water and then when we got hungry, we would eat sandwiches, fruit, rice, or whatever our parents decided to pack up that day for our fun filled day. Oh the childhood memories of when the only problems we had were whose turn was it to ride the boogie board and if we should build a sand castle or bury each other in the sand. Back then, exercise, counting calories and eating healthy foods were not in the forefront of our minds. Probably because back then we actually burned calories by naturally having active lives spending time outdoors playing as kids and food felt a bit more natural rather than the huge quantities of food served these days in fat filled deliciousness. But whatever…
I recently visited this place for more different reasons. You would think it was to lay out and soak up the sun because SoCal has had such beautiful weather lately. That was NOT the case. I met up with friends to exercise… yes… EXERCISE! It was a choice to run up and down the stairs and walk backwards up and down the ramp! I gotta admit… I hated doing it but the feeling after was great! They say you never regret a workout… you only regret not going. So yeah… on a Sunday morning I made the decision to get out of bed and go up and down them stairs!
This part of the beach is nice. You’ll see people enjoying the sun relaxing in the sun and dipping in the water. You’ll also see a bunch of people leading active lives biking, roller blading, running, walking or whatever. I love SoCal! There’s a bunch of nice businesses near by to to grab lunch, brunch, dinner, coffee, a massage or whatever.
Come visit RAT Beach… don’t worry… you won’t really see rats.

I like this beach because you don’t get the ruckus of Hermosa and Manhattan, much more mellow. Plus I find the view of the Palos Verdes Peninsula to be pretty. One thing is that the width of the sand between the ocean and cliff is not as large as the northern beaches, but it is still large enough and clean which is what matters the most. Plenty of parking. I like coming here at night sometimes and enjoying the cool breeze as I walk on the path. Easily the quietest beach in LA from Santa Monica all the way down to Palos Verdes. You also get a really nice view from above on Esplanade because of the cliffs. Very cool beach.

I bike on the stretch of the strand between the redondo pier and torrance beach multiple times a week, I love it! This part of the beach is generally less crowded than the area by the pier, or torrance beach on the end. I suspect its because it’s not conveniently located near a large parking lot. When we have a beach day this is where we always head. Even when the pier area is wall to wall people, this area is much more peaceful. Worth the walk/​bike ride!

RAT beach (Redondo and Torrance beach), it’s where the locals hang out. What can I say, another hidden gem in the South Bay! This beach is clean, let’s keep it that way. It’s definitely family friendly. This is also where dog lovers like to walk their dogs on the Esplanade while others like myself, enjoy a good workout, especially on a gorgeous day like the ones we’ve been having lately. There are several declining paths leading towards the beach from the Esplanade that makes this beach an ideal place to workout. If you time it right, you get an awesome reward at the end of your workout. Seriously, the BEST place to watch the sunset!
There’s some volleyball nets set up along the beach and life guard posts. Also at least two public restrooms, I believe one near Ave C, and the other one towards the south side, at Surfside Grill. I came here on a weekday. Only saw a few people laying out on the beach. The waves weren’t too choppy but I didn’t see any surfers out in the water. I did notice one person paddle boarding from a far distance. If you go further south from RAT beach, you can reach Malaga Cove. Another cool place to check out while you’re down in this area.
There are metered parking on the Esplanade 5am to 9pm daily. No parking allowed on other hours. Free street parking on side streets (i.e. Ave A thru I). There’s also a small metered parking lot on the south side near Surfside Grill.
Looks like there’s two entries for this beach so I’ll post it in both sections.

I love this beach. We used to live a couple of blocks away from this beach and my son grew up going to it until we moved back to Northern California.
We have moved back to SoCal but unfortunately the beach I lived nears sucks so I drive a bit of a distance to go to a beach that I fell in love with years ago.
This is very much a locals area and you don’t get a whole bunch of the tourist nonsense that you get at other beaches not far from this one!
I am usually able to park on the street in an non metered area and spend a couple of hours and then head home.
It does however get pretty crazy on the weekends I guess I should have stated above that I like to come here during the week when there are not as many people there.
My son really enjoys body boarding here and everyone shares the surf well.
Also, the lifeguards are really awesome and pay great attention and let you know if there is an issue like a rip tide etc.

This is exactly what I wanted out of a beach when I moved to California, and now it’s my HOME BEACH! I love how there’s a variety of places to park based on how long I want to stay ($ 7 for all day in the Torrance lot, or metered parking; $ 2 hr at Redondo Pier and extend your time by phone if you want to). The Torrance side is less crowded for just hanging in the sand/​swimming. Or make a day of it and be closer to the Pier. It’s a really pretty beach win views of the Palos Verdes Penninsula. The bike trail is awesome. I am so, so happy I can go here whenever I want!

Really all beaches are magical, there is just something about the sand, water, the salty smell in the air… its the perfect set up for a wonderful day to come.
Fun for all ages, rich or poor, everyone is the same here.
This isn’t my favorite beach but it sure is nice and worth the stop if you are in the area.

Clean non smoking/​dog (no poop to step in) beaches, easy parking street, meter or lot, bike path not too crowded here on the weekends or holidays.
Lots of groups meet on the beaches, AA, Beach Church, Yoga, Boot Camps & a very organized dodge ball league.
Only wish Torrance Beach had a bike rental outpost. Sometimes my friends don’t have bikes and it would be pretty convenient at the start of the bike path if they had a bike rental place.

This is my local beach so I cold be biased in my preferences, but, hey, what I’ll tell you is the truth!
This stretch is located at the Southmost tip of Redondo where it touches Torrance and part of PV. It is removed from all of the shops and rigamarole that blights Hermosa and especially Manhattan.
This is just for swimming, surfing, and laying back. Parking on the street is not plentiful, but is is FREE. There is a parking lot that will not break you if parking does not pan out on the Esplanade. Your patience will pay off :)
This place is beautiful, with a view of the Palos Verdes cliffs. The sunsets are AMAZING. Bring your favorite someone, and enjoy a romantic end of the day.
No traffic, no tourists, just the way we like it!

Clean and beautiful beach which is my #1 choice when the sun is out and we head to the beach! …also there are restrooms, showers and if you walk a little to the south there is even a small outdoor café (I don’t recall the name)…check it out! Oh yeah… no dogs are allowed at the beach but the park at the top of the stairs (Miramar Park) does allow dogs (just FYI)…