Charming Redondo Beach real estate, just 7 miles and minutes south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a complete resort destination as well as a great lifestyle. Living by the beach gives you a feel of living in a tropical paradise. The weather is temperate making Redondo Beach an attractive destination all year round. Redondo Beach, incorporated in 1892, is the birthplace of mainland surfing by George Freeth, who also invented the torpedo-shaped rescue buoy used worldwide.
The county beachfront path stretches from Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach over 20 miles all the way to Santa Monica, which can be traveled by bicycle, skates, skateboard or walking or running-your choice.
At sunset, stroll on the cliffs of the Esplanade, which has a view from Palos Verdes to Malibu or enjoy dinner and cocktails at one of the beachfront restaurants or on the pier where the experience is casual to fine dining and the Pacific Ocean sunset is tough to beat. When it comes to entertainment, the range is from jazz to rock.
At the south end of town, in the Riviera Village there is an area of beautiful boutiques and unique shops as well as incredible dining. This is where the Riviera Village Summer Festival is held and offers fine arts and crafts for sale. In the north end of town, the South Bay Galleria houses an impressive variety of stores, shops, boutiques, dining and movie theatres boasting 140 retailers.
After an $11 million remodel, the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center is the undisputed cultural arts center of the South Bay. The 1,457-seat theatre is the home to the Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities, which is the largest producing musical company in Southern California and also hosts the noteworthy Distinguished Speaker Series.
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The prestigious designation of California Distinguished Schools has been consistently awarded to the Redondo Beach school system. Tests scores of Redondo Beach students are among the highest in the state.
Lots of fun can be had at the Redondo Beach Pier, Redondo Beach Marina, King Harbor and Seaside Lagoon. Sport fishing, boat rides, diving and snorkeling, sailing, surfing, kayaking, water sports, seasonal whale watching excursions, twilight fishing, brilliant sunsets, delicious food, shopping, entertainment and dancing at the water´s edge are just some of the things you can do. At Christmas, the boat parade is a festive eyeful.
With the lobster festival every September, it´s not surprising that Redondo Beach is known as the "seafood capital" of Southern California. Restaurants for every appetite are well located throughout the city along with award winning chefs. Some have even won top honors in Gourmet Magazine, The Wine Spectator and the Zagat Guide. Whatever your tastes, you can tantalize them here.
More information on Redondo Beach can be found online at: http://www.redondochamber.org/
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