Other attractions such as sport fishing and amusements such as games, rides, and the largest salt water plunge in the world added to the excitement and appeal of Redondo Beach.
Prohibition also caused the closure of popular Hotel Redondo. During the Great Depression, gambling, complete with mobsters and shooting incidents found its way to Redondo Beach.
Bingo parlors, chip games, and a casino were run in full view of the law between and A water-taxi was available for 25 cents per person to take visitors to the gambling ship Rex, which operated 3 miles off shore. In , work began on the marina that Redondo Beach has today. Redondo experienced a population boom during this time. In the population was 13, and by it had increased to 54, residents. Today Redondo Beach is still considered and known as a tourist and resort destination. Rotate Phone to View.
Los Angeles is only 22 miles away, and the main beach links it to the nearby cities of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Redondo Beach is known for its carefree, beach town atmosphere, and the city is home to a scenic pier and some of the best surfing in the country.
Beach volleyball, hiking, cycling, fishing, sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, paddleboarding, and snorkelling are some of the other outdoor activities popular in the area. Redondo Beach is also home to many waterfront restaurants catering to every taste imaginable. The best way to start a visit to a new city is with a trip to the local museum. The Redondo Beach Historical Museum is where visitors to Redondo Beach learn about the history, culture, and people of the city.
The museum itself is housed in the Queen Anne House. Inside this house is an extensive collection of artefacts, photos, memorabilia, and documents related to Redondo Beach. On-site facilities include volleyball courts, picnic areas, restrooms, and a playground.
Lifeguards are on duty. Dominguez Park in Redondo Beach is a large green space with grassy areas and lots of trees where you can relax. This prize-winning eatery specializes in top-quality seafood dishes but offers a wide range of options for all tastes. Take a seat indoors or outdoors on comfortable seating overlooking the waterfront. The drink menu features handcrafted cocktails and a wide selection of wine and craft beers.
This well-known attraction has more than stunning ocean views; it also has a wide range of attractions. Path of History Project. Redondo Beach does not have one key year in its history, it has several. Over the centuries the City has been inhabited by Native Americans, was a booming trade center for oil and lumber, and was fashioned as a popular resort town. Before , Native Americans occupied the Redondo area.
They lived off the sea and used the salt flats located where the Edison Company is today. In , the Hotel Redondo opened. Railroads and steamships brought people by the thousands, not to mention freight loads of oil and lumber. At this time, Redondo was the first port of Los Angeles County. Steamers from the Pacific Steamship Company stopped at Redondo four times a week, at one of its three piers, as part of regular runs between San Francisco and San Diego.
If the price of hotel accommodations was too steep, one could rent a tent at nearby Tent City. Wooden floors and electric lights were included in the price. Several natural and man-made novelties lured visitors to Redondo Beach.
Natural mounds five to six feet deep and 40 to 50 feet wide of gem stones were there to poke around in.
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