Redondo Beach Pier Reviews

Was in LA area for a day before heading to Hawaii. Was recommended by a friend to come to Redondo Beach as I had an early flight and didn’t want to hit traffic or be in a place full of crowds. So glad she recommended this as Redondo Beach is perfect for what I was looking for. Parking is only $3/hr and there are a ton of things to see and do on the Pier.

Interesting place to enjoy a stroll. The harbor seals are quite vocal. You can get right up on the pelicans

Whether you need something for the beach (towels, hats, sun screen), want to buy a souvenir, or are hungry for lunch or gelato, the Pier has it all. Check out the shops and restaurants and fish off the top level or check out the boats and more shops on the bottom level. My young grandsons enjoy a walk around the pier.

Classic west coast pier similar to Santa Monica, San Francisco but smaller. It has several restaurants and seafood and souvenirs shops. Weekends have live music. I noticed dolphins during my visit. I spent 3 very nice hours there.

Walking along the pier and beach was refreshing with the sun and slight breeze. It is a safe place to be. There are several restaurants and shops.

Not over crowded, clean pier, lots of choices for fresh seafood and desserts! We visited Kona Koffee while on the pier and considered a gondola ride around the pier. Many boat excursions available, dock fishing and family friendly activities. If you are looking for a spot with a lot of action, this is not it, however if you are looking to get away from large crowds, I would recommend this pier. There is an arcade called fun fisherman's (not exactly sure if that's the exact name), that would be best for kids, massive arcade with games and food, etc.! Enjoy!!!

Redondo Beach Pier is one of the old piers along the Los Angeles County coastline. It still retains some of the old charm with nice restaurants over the water and some quirky shops on the pier. The large expanse of beach is to the south of the pier and you can have nice time strolling around the pier which has some great vistas of the ocean and the coastline, especially to the south, towards Palos Verdes Peninsula. You can sometimes see shorebirds on the pier and sea lions in the water. It can be a real treat. There is a good size parking lot adjacent to the beach. Visited the pier during winter, so there was not much crowd, but there are plenty of nice places to get a drink or food. Although I did not stay that late, it would be a great place to see the sunset and watch the sun sink into the Pacific Ocean.

Excellent choice to go for a walk with the family, excellent view, not very crowded, parking space available

A must visit in Redondo Beach, great views of the entire area. Spend some time and get some sea food to eat on the pier.

Enjoyed our stop at the pier. There was a fun arcade for the kids. Nice stroll. Weekends they have music right by the water.

Not only is it a total dive, but it reaks of stale vegetable oil and rotten fish. All of the restaurants are friend crap frozen food. This is an embarrassment to Redondo Beach!

If you have never seen a pier before you might enjoy this place, or if you want an evening or afternoons stroll by the sea, this could be a good choice. But compared to Santa Monica there are limited attractions and it is a bit of a concrete monstrosity. The high point is Kincaids, an excellent restaurant.

Walked the pier after having dinner at one of the restaurants at the pier. It's so beautiful and clean

I have lived in the South Bay for over 65 years and I never miss a chance to visit the Redondo Beach Pier. While it has suffered in recent decades after a devastating fire in 1988, which resulted in the loss of many popular dining establishments, it is still a destination for me and my family. Whether to celebrate a birthday, holiday or just for an old fashioned walk at the beach the pier has become our place to go.

A blend of old and new, restored after a fierce fire.Of course there are several restaurants, simple but with seafood..The shopping offered is especially suited for souvenir purchases.The afternoon of our visit there were plenty of loud happy hour visitors.

The pier does not have a huge appeal to me because it is a bit on the shabby side. The seafood market downstairs is unique with fish and shell fish that you can pick out and have cooked. Chinese, Mexican, some pubs, some junk food. There is a bit of everything but nothing terribly nice. There is even a new age place that does readings. You can also purchase passage on vessels going out to sea for whale watches and other adventures.

Overall beautiful spot to hang out with the family. Had fun watching the fisherman at the end of the pier fishing and actually catching fish. Parking was fairly convenient as well. They also have a variety of food options for everyone to enjoy.

We absolutely loved this pier.
With three major sections it is huge. There is plenty of dining and plenty of things to do for entertainment. Parking is great and it is very easy to pay.

This is a very pleasant place to spend a couple of hours. There are the usual shops with souvenirs. And there are some nice places to eat. We recommend Tony’s on the pier which has very good seafood. There is plenty of parking and not too expensive. The best time to visit on weekends is probably between 8 and 11 AM before it gets too crowded, specially during the summertime. And after you spend some time at the pier, you can take a short stroll are a much longer walk on the Running parallel to the beach.

First off, I have grown up in Redondo Beach, and I love visiting Northern California and Oregon Beach towns, because they are timeless. I do not subscribe to the theory everything has to be new. I love the cobblestone streets in Italy and Germany. I love the thatched roofs in England. And I love the Redondo Beach pier.

Nothing tastes better than a freshly made corn dog and a cup of freshly squeezed lemonade from one of the original Hot Dog stands while you sit at a table near the dipped ice cream store. Seagulls can be seen drifting in the wind. There are kites blowing in the wind from the nearby kite store. The smell of the homemade churros entices you to buy a churro. Splurge and enjoy as they are crisp and so yummy. And, don't forge the homemade potato chips not too far from the dipped ice cream.

The pier allows us to remember the simple things in life---the sound of the waves, the cries from the seagulls, the sunlight glistening on the water, the clanging of the buoy, a sailboat drifting by, a flopping fish that has just been caught by a fisherman, and surfers trying to catch a wave. And lets not forget the incredible sunset that can be seen off the end of the pier. Life is Good.

Who needs a fancy mall, when you are surrounded by beauty.

My family needed something to do before the next day' flight and decided to take a stroll on the Redondo Beach Pier. There are several restaurants and shop along the pier. Good for people watching too!

Love this pier because of it's decor, cleanliness, restaurants and fast fresh food options. Lots of benches and picnic tables to relax and read a book or eat lunch while enjoying the fresh ocean breezes and vistas.

This is just too smelly, old and trashy to be of any interest to tourists. Go to Hermosa or Manhattan Beach's piers instead.

Touristy area with nice fish markets and shops to walk through. Fisherman are catching fish all around the pier. You could rent a pole and bait if you want. My granddaughter opened an oyster and made some jewelry from her find.

Take a good long walk around the whole pier and harbour area: it's worth it. The amusements downstairs are great, nice and noisy, and the bars on the upper pier and excellent.

Mostly as it was on my first visit on the mid-80s. Some nice places for a drink and bite to eat. Also nice for a walk.

Definitely not a quaint place but Redondo Beach Pier area does have its own character. Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach are just beaches and piers, but Redondo Beach Pier area is like a community of shops and eateries, many of them are run by Mexican Americans, it is very local. You see people fishing on the pier, on the rocks, on the shore, something you won't see in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. Most of the eateries there are diners and fast food places, no gourmet food offers. if you are looking for a quaint place to visit, Redondo Beach is not for you.

Lovely walk around pier older and full of charm. Quaint shops and places to eat. Plenty of sea life and HUGE seagulls!

Loads to do and see here, lots of little shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy. The crabs and lobsters on offer are excellent. There's also great little touristy shops where you can pick up a gift for home. Well worth a visit.

Very pretty location. Many things to do including several types of boating, paddle boarding, etc. Live entertainment, lots of food locations and options and the artistry is eclectic and enjoyable. Great for all ages and cultures.

Redondo Beach is one of the last holdouts of a great California beach community. Far less pretentious than ManhattanBeach And more friendly than Hermosa.
A great throwback and fun place to be.

Redondo Beach pier is always an excellent time families from all across the world always find a way to make it to check out this worst Historical location. They have a variety of food courts and shopping locations located throughout the pier if you're visiting don't forget to check out the arcade or if you're into Athletics bring a skateboard or a bike or rollerblades they have a strand that you can bring your bike and ride along with other items pay attention to your surroundings It can get a little hectic sometimes

...almost daily in the summer, and weekly in the winter. I live close by, so the pier is usually where I begin and end my beach walks. There's an interesting selection of restaurants and bars along the pier as well as picturesque views. It's a great place to catch a sunset in summer or enjoy the fog and marine layer in winter.

I heard about Redondo pier but to see it by your own eyes it's different, lively with fresh Crabs ,lobsters many kind of fishes
Cooking in the site with steam , full of people enjoying eating in open space, use your hands and hammer and eat delicious seafood ,memorable place not to miss

We paddle. We walk the strand. We bike. We eat at the many restaurants (Ruby’s, blue water grill, chart house). As a kid, we d go to the fish market for crab.

grew up here, so seeing the pier changed so much and commercialized was a downer, as usual pay parking everywhere, kinda dirty looking, not as clean as it was, more like a tourist trap, sad...

We were able to see Dolphins and seals from the Pieir which was cool. There is quite a few places to eat and shop on the Pier as well.

This is a nice place to take people from out of town because you can look at the ocean, maybe grab some snacks at some of the seafood shacks, see the live crabs crawling in the tanks... it's cleaner than I remember from years ago when I visited as a child so they're keeping it up well. Lots of fishermen - people-watching overall is great.

Went to Redondo Beach Pier while visiting LA over 4th weekend. So many restaurants to choose from. More choices than Santa Monica and way less crowed. We ate at Tony's and did not have to wait more than 5 minutes to get in. Pier has metered parking at $1.50 an hour which is great compared to the $20 you pay at Santa Monica or Venice and beach is not crowded.

We parked fairly early in the morning at Redondo Beach Pier and strolled along it just as everything was opening up. In early September it did have an "out of season" feel at that time. However come lunchtime when we returned from the beach, the restaurants were quite busy as were the shops selling tourist items. All very laid back and safe.

Love this Pier. We like it over all others. Great atmosfear and good options and pricing.Tony's on the pier is a must stop.

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enjoy a 1/2 day or day trip in Redondo Beach when you visit Los Angeles or San Diego

After dinner at the Chart House we strolled to the pier. It is now my new favorite pier to people watch. Food, shops, music and ocean views. Be sure to check it out when near Redondo Beach.

Really nice smaller pier. Not just a long pier, it’s more of a circle shape and it is very nice. Lots of shops, restaurants and the seafood is excellent. Really safe vibe, plenty of parking

We had a wonderful evening on a he pier for a craft brew by the marina then and dinner at Tony’s. It was my daughter’s first time at Tony’s. Great sunsets!

Fun destination for fresh seafood and shopping. We were there on a weekend and it was very crowded. Lots of shops, restaurants and fresh seafood.

Very good sea food on the restaurants in the pier. They have a market where you choose your sea food and they cook for you.

Hung out for a while after a business lunch and was awarded with a spectacular sunset! Its a very nice place with shops and restaurants, and considerably less crowded than the touristy Santa Monica pier!

We ride our bikes here often. Plenty of places to eat with a wide variety. Generally very crowded on the weekends but nice that there is music there from time to time.

We visited the pier a few times while we were staying in the area. There are some shops and restaurants, and it's a great place to watch the sunset. There are sea lions that swim around the pier and you can hear them from almost a mile away:) Worth a visit if you are in the area!

Another interesting pier in Southern California. Absolutely charming sunset at the end of the pier.. Hundreds of fisherman catching fish, typical tourist shops, great food, reasonable parking. Win win for everyone

Highly recommended destination, right on the harbor, great restaurants nearby including the hotel restaurant which is really nice - the place has a famous happy hour and pool party on the roof.

I enjoyed this beach a lot. There were lots of surfers catching waves, which is fun to sit back and watch them. The vibe is really laid back here.

RB Pier has something for everyone. It's a great place to walk around, enjoy the water views, spot some seals or dolphins or watch the fishing. Has great found choices from treats for the kids to elegant dining.

Stayed at the hotel across the street for a long weekend. It was nice to be able to walk across the street to visit the pier. There are many good bars, restaurants, and shops to enjoy. There is even an arcade for the whole family. From the pier you can see all kinds of human and wildlife activity. We saw paddle boarders and sightseeing boats. There are a ton of sea lions in the area, and we even saw three dolphins swim right up near the beach to frolic in the shallows. Early March, but the weather was beautiful and the beach & pier were not too crowded. You can rent paddle boats, charter a glass bottom boat to show you the ocean wonders, or rent fishing gear to catch fresh fish from the pier. If you don't want all that work, there are at least two fish markets where you can buy fresh fish, either cooked to order or wrapped to take home.

There are lots of shops and restaurants here. We walked over but saw that there is a parking garage in case you drive. There were several bicycle with their own lanes. We came for an evening stroll and some gelato. The sunset by the pier is awesome.

We rode our bikes to the pier then got out and walked around. I have to say i felt like it was very old and carnival like - they had a few cute shops but there was no healthy food to be found. It felt like it was really nice years ago but since it is a landmark there were alot of people there and when it lights up at night it does look pretty cool.

Redondo Pier is cool but seems to lack in capitalizing upon it’s potential. The parking is easy and it is an interesting walk but alot of the structure is in disrepair giving it a seedy appearance. There are cool restaurants and some decent gift shops tucked in here and there. A seal was swimming below barking at fishermen hoping for morsels. Worth the visit but I left feeling like it could be so much more.

I loved this beautiful open pier. It was a breath taking. Jew of the ocean with the Mari is right there. We watched the boats sailing out. Families were enjoying the time. By far my favorite pier to visit!

Davy and Goliath has always been one of my favorite gifts of children as a child being raised we have a decision too be like

Our group of 5 went for a walk to see the sunset from the pier, and it was everything else except romantic! Low class, loud and obnoxious people and children EVERYWHERE, the smell of seafood cooking, either boiled of fried, was overpowering, no place to sit at a bar and enjoy a drink. I felt like having SOMETHING, so I ordered a funnel cake. After a long wait and $6 later, a small, hard and overly oily thing appeared, the worst one I ever tried, and all of us who tried it, regretted it later due to the grease coming back and heartburn. We were happy to return to the parking lot and get out of there!

Redondo Beach Pier. What can one say about aconic history of 100 years or more. The pier represents our childhood, our freedom. Our beautiful Pacific Ocean as we fish or surf or swim or just gaze into the storm. The storm. the ocean. Power so great we shutter and adore her

We took a walk from from our hotel to the pier, the pier area and shops appearance etc seemed dirty and run down. We were there just after Labor Day and some businesses weren’t open or maybe unoccupied. We did enjoy our meal at Tony’s on the Pier especially the Red Velvet Cake. We continued our walk around the pier and saw people fishing and having a good time.

The Redondo Beach area is one of the nicer destinations for a beach in the Los Angeles area. Having said that, its size and charm can work against itself when it is overrun with people. Go on a weeknight or a weekday better. When half of humanity comes down the parking spaces are overrun and the pier gourged with too many people, Rowdy or otherwise. There is an excellent place for fresh fish of all types and kinds, some of which is still alive when you pick it. The picnic style concrete tables they have for you works well when the place is not jammed. I cannot speak for how it would be when the place is filled to the brim.
As to the pier itself I understand there's still good fishing to be had. So there is an authenticity to all the people dropping their lines at the edge of the pier. The pier is slightly worn, with nails slightly exposed, which adds to its charm.
There is a pleasant scale to the area when it is not abused with people that exceed it's natural capacity.

A wonderful pier to walk on and is full of shops and restaurants. You can easily see dolphins from there.

Don’t think this is gonna be someplace that you will be able to spend an entire afternoon. You can go and have a meal, walk around 3 or 4 stores and then hang around the pier. There’s a boardwalk you can walk as well. There’s underground parking for $2 per hour.

This is not someplace that you could spend a whole day, but you could probably enjoy an hour or two.

I guess if you have never seen the ocean and are into tourist traps, this might be interesting. The beach nearby is good and you are likely to see dolphins (and seals on the buoys), but most of the restaurants are old and tacky, there are far too many shops that are selling touristy junk, and the place is not clean at all. The live seafood market sucks its water that it uses to keep the crabs alive from the very back corner of the area where the boats dock and the water is extremely polluted with gasoline and oil. One of the big attractions is a giant cigarette boat that has rows of seats for what looks like about 100 people. There’s an old indoor amusement park with Tilt-A-Whirls, etc. You get the picture.

Beautiful view and welcoming to families, couples and friends. The weather is almost always perfect.

Having already visited Manhattan Beach Pier and Hermosa Beach Pier I was very disappointed with the Redondo Beach Pier... Not really much of a pier at all, it was dirty, noisy, smelly and so unattractive I didn't even take a single photograph. Go to Manhattan Beach instead it's fabulous compared to Redondo Beach Pier.

Fun for everyone at any time of day! There are restaurants, ice cream shops, fresh live seafood, fishing, arcade, food court, souvenir shops, bars, churro stand, there is something fun for everyone no matter how old you are! Beautiful scenic spot, rent a boat, kayak, paddle board, go on a whale tour, rent jet-skis, ride on a motor boat.. come and join in on the fun!

I had a beautiful relaxing day on the beach . Bought some souvenirs and a churro . Can't wait to come back !! The pier is incredible and so photogenic, the water is frigging deliciously cold .. yeah I'm into that . Parking across the street is 1.75 an hour versus 10.00 .. I just needed 3 hours to recharge my soul before flying back home tomorrow .. california don't owe me nothing baby .. thank you for the hospitality ♡♡♡

As far as piers go, the walk around this one will give you some great views and it's quite large. There were plenty of dining options, most of which seemed pretty well priced but the cleanliness was a bit of a concern. I imagine some of the actual restaurants are just fine but the little eateries along the pier were certainly suspect to me, they may have been just fine. We had multiple trips to the pier as we were riding our bikes up and down the bike paths in the area. Early morning, it's dead, just before lunch and well into the evening, it's lively and has plenty of shops and activities. It's worth going to, nothing over the top.

This is our second time staying near the Pier, we love the vibe, the food places and the view. In Sumner they have concerts on the pier.

Should be great, but the pier and restaurants along the pier look tired and unappealing. Very restrictive rules include no dogs anywhere on the pier or in nearby parks (even on leashes).

Super clean and you can see seals too! So pretty! Make SURE you catch a sunset here! Parking in the garage is super cheap too!

From the old style, boardwalk arcade with games of fun and chance to fast food, boardwalk treats and fine dining, this location is great from families, couples and just about everyone. Handicap access is in place for almost the entire area. Fishing is permitted from the pier in certain locations. This location is wonderful for people watching and relaxing as well. There is a parking deck at the pier that starts at $3/hr and may range upwards to $6/hr during peak periods, holidays or special events ( check website for rates) I would recommend this location to all.

I’ve very extensive pier with many nice restaurants and shops. My wife and I enjoy stopping here every time we are in Redondo Beach.

They have everything here fro an arcade to a 360 degree bar overlooking the water. You can pick your own oyster to harvest a pearl and have it put into your setting of choice at a few of the shops. The pricing is good al around and you can even fish off the end of the pier.

its time for the pier to get renovated. There are quite a few plans in the city and it will be spectacular when completed. however, in the mean time, drive over as we did over the weekend. They still have the amusement park and the crab shops. And you can still walk all around the pier. its a part of RB history. You can say, you knew it when...

Aww this was a peaceful and respectful memory of mine with my beautiful girlfriend we got to see some dolphins out in the sea and the pier had many attractions for a great time the bars were open and friendly to everyone

We walked the pier and grandkids loved climbing on the rocks. We could hear seals but weren't close enough to see up close, saw many sunbathing on a buoy. Water was crystal clean could see right to the rocky bottom. Great place to take a walk and enjoy the California sunshine!

My wife and I came here in May
Stayed at the Portofino hotel.

Just a matter of note the nearest metro is Redondo Beach and down stairs get 102 bus to Beryl street cost one dollar or if you have credit or day pass use your tap card remember to buy them at metro station keep hold of them till your trip ends they cost a dollar.

Last bus at Redondo during week is 1955 earlier at weekends.

Redondo Beach really nice seems to be a place the locals of los Angela’s come for their weekends

If you come def get a bike you can ride all along the coast to Santa Monica as long as you have good comfy seat we rode to del Rey Marina in bikes from hotel with one gear not comfy seat saddle sore now great ride tho👍☝️

Check out local eating places avoid some you will see

I spent hours sitting on the pier and just watching the ocean and people. I drank a couple of beers at the boat dock and met some real interesting people. I ate at Capitan Kidds and it was always great!!!

Down from pier, you can swim, pop sea kelp, and enjoy the clean beach! The pier itself offers beautiful views, shopping and eateries.

Another great place to spend the day walking around people watching and enjoying great food. There are lots of little shops and restaurants to pop in and out of. Get here early as parking fills up fast. We will be back. Need to explore more of the food options available.

Great way to see the ocean for people who are too timid to swim or play in the water. Watch fisherman, swimmers and surfers. Good places to eat lunch or dinner here.

I think this is a great pier. There are a ton of food options on the waterfront along funnel cakes, ice cream, desserts, drinks, etc. There is a lot of open space and tons of things for the whole family to do (including an arcade). It’s not a super fancy, high-end pier but I like it that way. Some people on here are asking for a refurb but I disagree, I like it the way it is.

Every time I visit CA to see family going to the peir is my favourite. I love seeing all the different activities and love looking at the sunset on it. It's absolutely gorgeous.

I loved everything about this iconic pier. There is plenty to keep people of all ages amused with shops, restaurants and bars while parking was easy and plentiful though we did go in March so it may be a bit more difficult in the height of summer. From the head of the pier on a good day you can view seals and dolphins in all their glory against the backdrop of the fabulous Pacific Ocean. There are plenty of seats to rest on, photo opportunities at every turn. For a great family day out I highly recommend Redondo Beach Pier.

Would recommend a visit if visiting Redondo Beach some average shops for people
looking for presents to take home. Some fast food restaurants and a few seated restaurants a little of something for everybody. A lovely place for a stroll surrounded by
by a harbour and a lovely beach.

Its not very known like Manhattan beach or santa monica but redondo beach area is so good for beach ,neigbourhood and silence.

A nice place with a good view and interesting shops and restaurants. The sun on your face and a light breeze off the ocean, perfect.

The Pier is awsum. A wrap around so you don’t miss anything. It has everything, bars, cafes, restaurants and stores to cater for everything. Highly recommend a visit

Stopped here for a nice afternoon lunch and stroll. Enjoyed our lunch at quality seafood. Bars for lunch too and some basic souvenir shops. Easy parking. Agree with some other reviews, place could use an update and refurb.

This is a happening place not far at all from DTLA. visiting our Tifanee & James and they love
going to Redondo so took us for a GORGEOUS sunset, full moon and dinner - walked and walked
so many restaurants to choose from........loved the views of Pacific and Mountains and oh that MOON

Lots of tourist stuff which makes it tacky but the pier itself is actually really nice to walk around and often you can see pods of dolphins close up from it.

This is the best Pier vibe in the South Bay. Redondo is the most like a “real” fisherman pier and commercial, vs Hermosa or Manhattan which are just commercial. Lots of food and drink options, especially seafood, and yes, lots of people are fishing!
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This place is a dump! It's an embarrassment to the city. It smells like stale oil from all the fried food. It's super run down and dirty too.

A good place to pop in. It's nice to spend an hour here to wander around. There are tourist shops with some cute stuff. There is fried food and ice cream. There is a nostalgic, old school looking bar there, we didn't get to go in. There are many people fishing off the pier. It had nice views over the water.

This pier keeps losing its luster. It used to be full of unique shops and restaurants but now it's mostly overly expensive eatery's and cheap shops. The pier is neat and you get good views from the horshoe shape but the overall King Harbor experience is slowly declining. The food places are very expensive for average food. There's a few decent bars but you can't take kids there. It's just not what it was 20+ years ago. Each time it gets damaged and they rebuild it, it gets a little worse.

Redondo Pier is lacking in what it could be, mainly accommodating take out huts and tat shops with a few restaurants / bars mixed in.

It really feels underutilised and rather tatty compared to similar piers in adjoining towns which is a real shame.

Live in the neighborhood so visit it frequently. Always enjoyable. Several restaurants icecream and snack shops. Lots of activity - fishing, walking or just people watching. Sunsets can be gorgeous. On the west side of the pier boats and yachts cruise in and out of the marina.
One can catch boat rides - whale watching or just joy.

All kinds of food shops and stores to buy things including Pizza Sushi all sorts of fish dishes and all kinds of clothing and other things

Worth a walk along the pier and the surrounding areas. Places to get food and drinks and shops. Lovely views of the Pacific and lovely seafood available on the Pier.

This place had a mix of I’m ok here looks fun, to I’m afraid to leave my valuables while I go swimming. 75% looked ok, it was the lurkers in the back that I didn’t trust. Beach had seaweed and a lot of screaming kids having fun. Looked like a day camp of some sort for youths. Near the pier so you could get a bite to eat. Very close to a paid underground parking lot which was really convenient.

Visited this beach on Christmas Eve. Good atmosphere with people playing volleyball, surfing, fishing and paddling, playing with sand and cycling.

Many eateries along the promenade and open area for walking, cycling and other activities.

Does not have same atmosphere as Venice Beach or Santa Monica beach and further from town.

I'm not surprised how busy it was on a beautiful Sunday. We rode our bicycles on the Strand and stopped by to check out what the pier had to offer. There were many people enjoying the weather and visiting the many businesses that were open. Fishing is a very popular past time at this pier but I'm not sure that the fisherman were lucky in catching any fish.

Very cool little oceanside town. Pier had tons of restaurants and shops. Parking was pretty easy, and I love that mostly everything was accessible.

Nice place to hang out. There's covered parking. Be patient because you will have to drive around a few minutes to get a spot. The pier is awesome. Fishing is allowed and great food all around. The beach area is crowded. But is very cool. Loved it.

We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and would walk to this area. Many locals go to this area to fish and there are several restaurants, bars and quick snacks. We made a stop at the Bella's Geleto and walked the area.

Wife & son playing at the beach while my daughter & I fished at the pier. Had an awesome seafood dinner with ice cream to cap the day. Such a wonderful time with the family & it all happened in one place.

Loved the pier, plenty to eat. Best to go on the weekends, everything is open. After lunch or evening is best time too. Loved the walk, you can hire bikes a bit further up from the pier if you want.

We discouraged our family visiting from out of town from visiting the Pier area because it is dire need of repair and smells like rotting fish and urine. Really wish the residents had agreed to the redevelopment. What a missed opportunity. :(

The pier is like any other pier, a nice walk. If you like the ocean and views then be sure to walk the pier. There is a coffee shop and mini aquarium for a small donation at the end of the pier. The bathroom is not available. There are not to many places to sit however, the views are nice. My only dislike would be the shop and aquarium could use a face lift. It looks very shabby and unclean.

Visited in hopes of seeing sea lions but didn’t see one at all. I will say it’s rough getting around this area with a wheelchair, lots of paths that lead to dead end huge curbs, so would have to turn around and go all the way back the way we came. The views of the ocean were pretty.

Love walking the boardwalk and pier. Could have more shops. One thing for out of towners, make sure to feed the meter. We didn't see a sign and everyone else around us had expired time on meters. We came back to find a ticket on our car 15 min before leaving. Told by city police that there is a sign regarding locals having a sticker for free parking.we failed to see the sign and one of the beach goers we asked initially couldn't give us any advice. Next time pay their meter or have a $50 ticket.

Walk the experience of the Redondo Beach Pier, feel and breathe the ocean air, view bird life, see dolphins swim, catch a glimpse of a whales tail, watch the waves coming into the wide stretch of sandy shoes...all that and it didn't cost a cent! Now that's an experience I had at Redondo Beach Pier let alone the magnificent 360 view

But I love this place! I get it, the restaurants may not be like the ones on Pier Ave up the beach, but this is my favorite pier in California! Its a great place to walk, jog, people watch, take photos, just watch the ocean roll by underneath the pier (how many piers have a place where you can watch waves roll directly toward you and crash onto the beach?). Not sure if that makes sense, but if you walk out on the pier you'll know what I mean. Anyway, I find this place magical and love it.

Lots of things to do but most places don't open until 11. Most of the shops seem really rundown on the outside. Quaint but overpriced.

We like the coastal attractions that still have an air of their history -- The Redondo Beach pier has not been scrubbed clean and sanitized into a theme park-like attraction. Modern food places and attractions sidle up against older merchants with classic wares, at many price points for the diverse visitors.

Highly recommended!

Pier has a good mixture of shops and eateries. My children enjoy the gelato ice cream and playing on the beach. Great place to walk or jog on the strand. Early morning is not too crowded. You can park in parking structure or side streets have meters. I think 25 cents gets you 10 minutes only. Also people Fish off the pier, but I would be cautious of eating any of those catches! We like Kincaids but it is pricey.

Went here on a Monday to have lunch with my husbands family. It was a nice cloudy day. Not too crowded since it was a weekday. We enjoyed bird watching and the fresh air. There are small shops for souvenirs, food stalls and people fishing. Parking is $2/hr. Enjoyed our lunch at Quality Seafood. Would love to comeback here and maybe try biking.

Great place to eat and do alittle shopping. Right on the beach making it a relaxing place to eat. Fun!

Take in the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, the wonderful weather and beach breeze here. Gorgeous natural beauty with lots of great dining options right nearby. My only complaint is the pier retail offerings are a bit shabby, but it's still a wonderful place.

Absolutely beautiful. I could sit here for hours. Clean, everything is so well taken cared of. The shops surrounding sell the cutest trinkets and the shop owners are super friendly.

Santa Monica pier may get all of the glory in Los Angeles, but Redondo beach pier has a few diamonds in the rough. Quality seafood is the best place in ALL of LA for fresh seafood and they have the broadest selection.
The Pier itself has a few cool bars, and you never have any issues parking. If you don't want the headache at the Santa Monica pier this is probably more your speed.

This is a beautiful picturesque beach, shopping, and restaurant area. Fun to walk around with plenty of parking and reasonable parking fees. We really enjoyed it .

Spent the afternoon on the pier, great place to grab lunch and watch the seals.

Parking close to the pier is $2 an hour, giving you access to the pier and all the shops. The pier consists of multiple levels of walking area filled with shops and restaurants. The top pier overlooking the water is filled with people fishing and provides a place to watch the seals.

Many restaurants to chose from, not so many of you are vegetarian or vegan, mainly seafood and meat dishes fill the menus.

Fun way to spend the afternoon.

The Pier is dated. Shops have your typical novelty items. Nothing upscale for food. Plenty of cheap eats, nothing looked great.

If you're in the area, it's a fun use of time. I wouldn't make it a destination or go out of my way to get there.

Great little pier, much nicer than Santa Monica pier and all the people.
Really reminds me of an English seaside place only with better weather.
Some good food places around and just a really nice vibe.

Spent a few hours here and that was looking for parking. But seriously great place to spend the day fishing eating or drinking or all 3 like we did. Plenty of places to eat or drink. Great place.

This is one of the last real California beach communities - beach area is really nice as are the restaurant around the area. Safe and easy to walk to from Redondo.

Los Angeles has some great piers. The Redondo Beach Pier is one of them. It is right at Kings Harbor in Redondo Beach off the 1. There are a few ways to get there, just stay near the ocean in Redondo Beach and watch the signs.

It is a large pier, really two in one. It seems like a big circle. Parking is easy in their lot and the prices to park are fair. There is also some street parking but mind the signs, the tickets are expensive and will ruin your day.

It is great there in the day time, but my grandson and I prefer just near sunset and into the night. We can get parked, watch the sunset right from the beach, which is accessible or from the pier. It is super pretty.

The pier has lots to do for everyone. There are tourist places for shirts and souvenirs'. You can get a real pearl in an oyster. There is a place for photo taking and there is an arcade.

The pier has so many places to eat from cheap eats to some great fine dinning restaurants. There is Hot Dog on a Stick and so many fast food fish places where you get your food from an outdoor counter and eat at the tables provided. They even have fast food Thai and it is good.

We love their fine dinning eateries. Tony's on the Pier is one of the oldest on the pier and it is old style seafood with an Italian flare, it is great. You can also eat Mexican food at El Torito if you want, we don't care for it, but you might. They have a nice bar.

As to bars they have those as well and at night they have live bands. The bands are usually on the weekends.

The area around the pier is lovely and there is so much to drive to. The Manhattan Beach Pier is nearby as well.

Redondo Beach has a lot to offer and you will find something you love.

I loved the layout of this pier. It was iconic! Fresh seafood was everywhere. We ate at Crab House - twice! The food was so fresh and loved the service and atmosphere there! The little shops were quaint. Will definitely go back.

Great pier with robust tourism activities. Especially impressed with all the seafood opportunities. Must be 5 different locations where you can get steamed seafood fresh while you wait. One location offered the biggest lobsters I have ever seen @ $25
#. Lots of fishing occurring- very fun!

The Redondo Beach Pier is a good spot to enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean and beachfront and also partake of a wide variety of shops and restaurants. It is a nice spot to spend an afternoon enjoying the beautiful weather, too.

Pier was a combination for small shops, restaurants and activities. IT was great to just walk through and people watch or stop at one of the little bars for a drink.

Great place to walk around, people watch and enjoy the sunset. Nicer than Santa Monica pier - more family friendly. Lots of restaurants and great views of the Pacific Ocean. Nice parking deck attached.

Visited both the pier area and the beach at the end of September. Plenty of renovation/redecoration work going on so not sure if this was the reason why a number of shops were closed. Pier has a number of places you can get food and drink but didn’t have time to try any. Had a relaxed walk around the pier and beach so if you have time would recommend you give it a try try. The long sandy beaches is spectacular and the place looks very safe for youngsters. Parking plentiful and relatively low cost for a beach area. On the Thursday we attended there was also a farmers market, and this is worth a visit.

This has everything from boats in the marina, restaurants and bars, fish market, and views of people fishing. Not many people on their cellphones unless it’s for taking pictures. Ultra relaxing and soothing!

If you aren't into diversity, you won't like it. It's a close to being in a foreign seaport as it gets. Outstanding Quality Seafood at several locations. Long clean beach. Often see Sea Lions, dolphins, occasionally a whale or two.
LOTS of parking, lots of walking on a semi circle pier. Shops all along the peir. Alcohol served at some of the restaurants. Two levels of places to stop at. As good of a people watching area as there is. The diversity of the people you see is simply amazing. Large marina attached to the Pier. Bike path goes for 22 miles in the South Bay and it is near thrSouthern end at Redondo. You can surf, play volleyball, just lay out in the sun right next to the pier. You will also see many many fisherman using the pier at all times. Pelicans frequent the area, most of the time. Very safe secure area.

This place is nice to walk around. Go down to the beach it’s nicer. The pier has a long wooden walkway which is filled with fishermen on one side. It’s a bit smelly.
The other side is gorgeous which full views of the ocean!!

Between Hermosa, Manhattan and Redondo beach piers I like Manhattan the most🎉

Redondo Beach Pier is the best Pier in Los Angeles. Some days are more crowded than others and some of the restaurants' have a wait, but just make reservations for those great restaurants, like Tony's. it is never so crowded that you can't walk with ease. It is just so much fun.

This pier is large and there is so many things to see. There are trinket shops and fine dinning. You can get fresh fish to take home or eat at a stand that has some great food, there are many of them.

The views are wonderful. There are plenty of places to sit and just relax.

There is a fee to park, be it at the meters or in the parking structure. You will find a place.

You can also get down to the beach and walk on the sand or go for a swim. There are others things to do nearby, within walking distance. You can ride a glass bottom boat, rent water gear or rent a bike (no bikes on the pier, but there are plenty of places right at the entrance to ride.

You will just love this place.

Visited on a weekday. It is rundown, dirty and not much to do..no desire to return..
Too many people fishing from the pier..so be careful when walking around. The public bathrooms are filthy.

We stopped in here after trying a different pier further north, but this was much more family friendly. We ended up wandering s most of the shops were closing but found some good touristy sweatshirts and then got some seafood. This is a nice place to wander and enjoy the scenery.

Great pier with several restaurants and some really nice small shops. Awesome sunset views. Very relaxing environment. Beautiful beach and ocean view.

I live in the South Bay where there are three cities and three piers. Each Pier has it's own character and demographic. For me, I gravitate towards the Redondo Beach Pier for its charm and character plus for it's old and new restaurants, bars and cute shops. There's something for everyone. Sports bar to fine dining. Live music and Karaoke. The beach and sunsets.

Love the fresh seafood, view and play market. great family friends visiting place. There is underground parkings with phone text msg notification when your parking time is up. Its pretty helpful.

nice place to watch seals and walk. parking is available on the pier.

it is safe to walk with 3 years old if you consider watching the sea and seals by the bench .(still needs to be careful)

Whether you want to sit and watch the waves roll in, stroll along the pier, fish, eat, drink, snack, or shop, Redondo Pier has something for everyone. Very family friendly place. Good mix of people. Love being able to walk out over the water on this very unique pier. Love the old school vibe to it. Oh and the pelicans are the best!

There are lots of shops to explore. Lots of places to eat…. from fine dining to cheap eats. There are also various bars with local bands playing. Lots of fresh fish markets to take the local catch home. Usually there are individual musicians or performers entertaining the crowds. Beautiful view at sunset. Lots of young families are there and the place felt safe.

Unfortunately, the pier and the surrounding areas looks really worn down. The appearance of the buildings make them look dated and run down. On top of all that, it was quite dirty.

It was great watching the fishing on the pier. The pelicans were being fed and I did get some great pics. It is a safe and upscale area. We stayed at the Crowne Plaza and this was a short walk.

We went for a stroll and found many places that serve fresh crab. Yummy. We split a big Dungeness with some wine while enjoying the surf.

A lot of attention is paid to the Santa Monica and Venice beaches and for very good reasons. Each has a great sandy beach in common yet their own feel. Redondo Beach has a great sandy beach as well as its own feel and should not be missed if visiting the area. All three are equally great for people watching but each is unique. Along the Redondo Beach pier are numerous restaurants, places for libations, souvenir shops mixed with fresh seafood vendors, fishing boats, some for charters, glass bottom boat tours, locals fishing and ample parking. Take the time to at least check it out.

We spent an hour or so walking around Redondo Beach and the Pier. Caught a few minutes of the sunset. There are plenty of places to eat and shop, and the pier is clean. We didn't eat anywhere, only walked around. For the beach itself, we prefer Santa Monica, but Redondo Beach is a place to check out if in the area.

I love to come to this beach with my friends, we always tend to make drunk memories. Summer nights are the best

Needed a good walk after Quality Seafoods, so strolled through the pier on the way to the beach. Plenty to look at.

I love this pier. Definitely one of the most interesting I’ve seen. I love all the crab tanks and Mexican food and mariachis that used to play every Sunday! I love the new addition so you can walk out over the water and there’s so much room for everyone to enjoy and still keep a safe distance!

I have many fond memories of biking down to this pier when I lived in Manhattan Beach and now I live here! So lovely, so much fun!

Came here for the first time, on a Sunday of a long weekend. The beach is narrow from the water but we found a decent space to settle in. Kids had a blast paying in the sand. The sand is a little more grainy, compared to Huntington or Santa Monica (the only other 2 beach and piers we’ve been to thus far in Cali). Overall though the beach is good.
The pier is nice too. Lots of restaurants and shops to browse around. The restaurants seem to serve about the same food items, but it’s convenient and decent taste. Okay price.
What’s really nice is the parking lot is right at the pier and cost is good.
Overall good place for spending the whole day bumming around on the beach. 😉

They have updated a lot of the pier and its easier to walk around now. Bathrooms are always a little gross and some places are still run down. Fun place to visit. Beautiful views

It was nice. A little out dated but overall felt safe to walk on the pier. The pier and beach area seemed to have a lot of families enjoying the area. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from.

Great place for a stroll and enjoying the ocean view and air. You also have different foods available and there is sure to be something for everyone.

The pier was a nice walk with lots to see. The kids enjoyed seeing the water and the people fishing over the edge.

The Redondo Beach Pier is a fun place with the usual touristy shops, but also there are many places that have very good food. Tony's is old school. Kincaids' is upscale. Don't miss all the little restaurants on the boardwalk. The Slip Bar is very good. And of course there is the famous Naja's with hundreds of different beers available and I think over 70 on tap.
There is fishing off the end of the pier too.

Can be sketchy at night, mix crowd, lots of families.
Has a big arcade, seafood restaurants. Boardwalk type area with a few shops. We enjoyed the few, small bars to grab a beer.
The actual pier you walk out on quite large, had a band setting up. Pier also has restaurants and shops.
I prefer the other pier areas

Not on par with Manhattan pier, this pier is good for a stroll and shops. Decent parking but only accepts coins. Not crowded.

Amazing Sunsets! Spent a couple evenings on the pier. Felt safe after dark as it is well lit and there was security. Great little shops and restuarants. Had Our 1st Churros

We live near the pier. Although we do go a lot we would say it’s average. Older restaurants and shops along the pier, old arcade and games. The parking lot at night has had some issues regarding safety so be careful. There are paddle boats and bikes you can rent to see the sea lions which is fun but be careful the sea lions have a lot of flies and if you get too close they stay with you until you paddle quite a bit away! Various restaurants and activities average cleanliness factor.

When you first walk on the pier you will notice photographs of the early days before 1900. Check out the women's bathing suits which don't exactly resemble those of today. AS you walk out the pier, you will find all kinds of shops from gem stores to souvenirs to suchi, burritoes, gelatos and pizza. You will also find dining spots that have been there for decades such as Nick's Seafood. At the end of the pier are the fishermen, well worth watching. WE were intrigrued by the whole scene.

Beautiful pier! Would definitely visit again. Perfect weather, friendly people. Great place to relax.

We were looking for r a way to spend time walking and enjoying the fresh air before flying home. Previous trips we have always gone to Santa Monica or Venice beach which are both 5 stars. Redondo is dirty and smelly and a rip off, the arcade is dirty and the whole place is terrible. We left after one hour and headed to Venice. The information I had read advised there were parks and lots to do for young kids and families. I hope the planned update helps this place but for now....avoid!!!!

This was a good experience for us. Parked for $2, stayed for sunset, walked around and had poke by the pier. People are nice and there were no homeless people around . Police surveys the area quite often, for meters and everything else. You can rent bikes etc. Pier is long and free for going there to fish. We saw a lot who are fishing. Not bad to spend a couple of hours- not to mention a lot of restaurants in the area.

We come often, their is so much to do as a family!
You can just spend the day at the beach or visiting on the pier. You can choose from every kind of food and every price range.
No matter what you do, the pier is great for children and families. We have made this a regular get away and we’ll continue to be can!

We spent a lovely warm day exploring all the shops and restaurants of the pier. Incredibly interesting and perfect for casual visiting.

This is a beautiful pier with lots of restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. It offers great views of the beach and ocean. It was clear and calm, does not feel too commercial. The weather was very nice in August. I found some cruise tours by the beach.

Piece in the local paper on the passing of Warren Miller, skiing's original film maker, and his impact on city council when the California Beaches were under attack from developers. See what he and a enlightened council, helped save for all of us to enjoy. Walk The Strand and all the piers, just breath it all in, it's unbelievable.

You get a nice view when you walk to the end of the pier, but don't go there to eat or shop as much of the retail and restaurant space attached is empty. There are 2 seafood markets where you can eat and a few bars and small restaurants but some looked dicey. There are a few trinket/t-shirt shops as well if you need a gift that says Redondo Beach but that is about it.

The pier takes you back in time. The arcade is leaving at the end of the the year where else will you be able to play ms paceman, win a mystery box, ride the tiltawhirl, play unending $.25 games, etc. plenty of food choices including the fish market. Great family place.

I have been coming here for years to serve in the area. Really has any waves at the actual Pier to serve but the Brigantine that used to be a concert hall is closed down now , there are still options although to get plenty to eat. Awesome location!

If you you like kiss me quick tack and slot machines this will be up your street!
There were a few restaurants selling lots of sea food such as crab & prawns that looked popular but also looked very low key joints with their plastic cutlery and paper plates.
Was a shame as the pier itself was really nicely made and the only redeeming feature of Redondo for us were the sighting of 9 dolphins in the harbour.
Other than them it would be one of the last places on earth I'd want to visit again!

I love walking around the pier during the day light hours, looking at all the Pier has to offer. They have lots of quick eatery places or fine dining restaurants. You can have burgers, great steaks or fresh cooked delicious fish. It's all at your fingertips. I love to eat first, then walk off my dinner by walking and checking out everything else on the pier. There's shops and more shops, a lot of souvenir shops, ice cream shops and coffee shops. You can also watch the locals catch fish off the pier. It can be a complete fun day on the Pier and plenty of parking in the structure. Plan a day to go see the Redondo Beach Pier. Lots to see and do!

Walked here whilst in the area for work. It’s pleasant enough but unless you just want to sit and people watch there’s not much else here. It’s hardly what I’d describe as ‘beautiful’, it’s just a typical California coastline. Having said that the beach is sandy so would be ok to sunbathe in summer months. The pier is quaint with fisherman catching small stingrays but I thought the cafes on the pier were very overpriced. I wouldn’t recommend making a special visit to Redondo unless you just happened to be staying locally & needed to kill some time! It has the feeling of a ‘dying’ resort.

If you love the ocean, just sitting and eating at one of the restaurants on the pier overlooking the beach and the ocean is fantastic on its own. For more action, you can rent a stand up paddle board (and get a free lesson at the start), or a kayak, or paddleboat. They even have group outings with stand up paddle boarding at night with LED lights under the boards so you can see the fish underneath you. The very large arcade is lots of fun with both new and old games -- Skeeball, full wall PacMan, etc. Something for everyone.

After brunch we walked the wharf. It was COLD & windy this day.
Quick tour & ran back to our car.
Nice wharf!!

Lots of places to eat and shop for a variety of beach food and items. Plenty of tables and benches to sit and people watch as well. Several people also trying to catch some fish.

The area offers boat tours and has local stores and restaurants. I suggest just taking a walk by the beach and enjoy the sunrise or sunset

The Pier at Redondo Beach seems like a good idea and photographs well, but in practice is not really very exciting. Not worth going out of your way unless you are here anyway or want to use it as a fishing platform. Can park underneath at $1.50 an hour and go for a walk round the loop. Seagulls watch you, sea lions honk from their resting places and there are lots of little silver fish glittering down in the sea. Fishermen are there, but so are lots of notices saying the fish are polluted so inedible along with local mussels. Supposed to be dolphins but they were absent during our visit. Lots of cheap food outlets, we had a nice crumbed fish, shrimp and chips for $12 or an expensive restaurant at far end of the car park that is nothing like as good as it thinks it is (we tried it once) Otherwise just good for a walk in the fresh air just to say you have been here.

so awesome and beautiful there. Lots of shops great parking. easy to walk around they have everything there lots of places to eat or drink. Boat tours galore! went on one boat tour was only 20 dollars each and we had dolphins following our ship. A beautiful and fun sight to see.

What a big Pier! Lots of shops and eateries. Had a great time walking around in the sunshine and browsing through the shops and listening to those lovely ocean waves!

This is a uniquely shaped pier with good parking and tasty restaurants from local to fancy. Variety of local shops, beautiful views, live, fresh fish and seafood to eat, paddle boarding, whale watching, and even a gym close by! It also edged up to veterans park, a nice green space for picnics and watching the waves.

Was a great place for a walk and a view of the surfers below, lots of fishers with provided cleaning tables but had signs everywhere warning against eating fish!

I travel to the area often for business and the pier is part of my daily walk. Lots of fisherman hanging out, Sea Lions cruising by and cute shops and Ice cream stands. Highly recommend a stroll at any time of day.

Lots of restaurants, shops, bars, huge arcade, charters, paddle board rentals, people fishing everywhere, lots to see and do.

Lots to see and if your into fried food this is definitely a spot for you! Almost all the food joints are sea food and there's a couple bars here and there. We were there at 9pm on a Saturday and the place was very lively with lots of people fishing on the pier and walking around.

If you are staying in Redondo, or driving through- def. stop here and check out the shops and restaurants. Lots of sea food options, bar food and ice cream. The pier offers beautiful views of the ocean and Redondo beach. If you are a biker- I recommend biking this area because bike paths are available throughout the pier.

This pier has it all, great restaurants, lounges, shopping, fish markets and an arcade . Lots of space to park, walk, and sit to enjoy the sights.

Great little pier. Not nearly as big as others, but still some great restaurants, shops, etc. Awesome views and a great walking path

Do you ever have those days when your in the mood to play Pac Man or skeeball? I sure do which is why I love coming to Redondo Beach Pier Fun Factory arcade. Let's take a step back in time to the 70's and play some retro arcade games. Perfect for a date night, a friend's game night or even family time it's a place that offers retro fun for everyone. How about taking a ride on the Tilt-A-Whirl? On regular days it's $2 but on rainy days it's a discounted price so why not come out and have some fun!? One thing I really love about Redondo Beach Pier is it's ease of parking. Paying at the meeter is very simple and easily managed with the feature to receive text notifications of when time is running out and if you would like to add more time. There is no more need to run back to the meeter just simply reply to the text and add more time without ever leaving your fun. This pier has a lot to offer from nice dive bars,great food options, fun attractions, shops and finishing.

Not much open.. I guess because it was midweek. Pier needs major repairs.. some parts didn’t look safe. The eateries that were open were busy as there was only a few.

Redondo beach pier has changed over the years in some respect, they have some trendier restaurants-R10 social house and they also have cool dive bars with craft beers, the problem is the crowd-people who get totally wasted and become violent. I don't feel safe as I've seen couple of fights break-out and now rarely go to the pier. It's unfortunate because the concert on the pier is a fun activity in the summer.

Redondo Beach Pier is a great place to take the family. The pier is adjacent to a great California beach. Lots of beach activities and of course surfing. The pier itself is very nice with a lot of small independent restaurants and shops. Very good place to have lunch or dinner. Metered parking on the beach front which can get pricey if you stay long however there is structured parking at the pier which is very reasonable. Def-Rec on this place.

Nice place to spend a few hours. Lot's of eating establishments and some shops also with the usual tourist stuff

This pier has something for everyone - restaurants, kites, shopping, beach and ICE CREAM! Love to take my grandkids there.

It was such a wonderful pier long ago, it is very unkept and depressing that the city doesn't put money into cleaning it up.

way past its prime but the area cannot get it together for development, so it just ages and ages and nothing gets done

Came here because my teen daughter is a big fan of the old show The O.C. While the show was set in Newport Beach, scenes like the life guard station and the cafe were shot here at the Redondo pier.
Pleas note, that parking is plentiful but you need coins for the old fashioned meters.

In the early 20th century, the Redondo Pier was one of the biggest draws in California. Today, the place needs to be renewed and updated. It has maintained the same basic look for decades and its age shows. Redondo residents need to vote to allow the city to upgrade this well known attraction and make it the jewel it once was again! A historic and nice area that could be improved upon with little effort.

50 years ago my wife and I were living in Redondo Beach as newlyweds and the pier was one of our favorite places to visit whether to watch the sunset, have ice cream or eat at a seafood restaurant (Castagnola’s). Returned for a visit after 45 years and enjoyed our selves every much as before even though it has changed a little after suffering major damage in a storm a few years ago.

One of the mosst beautiful places along th pacific coast. Very accomodating to travelers with lots of parking.

Lots of great choices with lots of great food to try. Parking is easy and you pay by the hour, so stay as little or as long as you want.

very beautiful place and relaxing. I loved the view of the city from there as well as the beach at the ocean. recommended for couples and families

Park. Stroll. Watch a sunrise. Watch a sunset. Stroll over to the beach. Shop. Collect shells and sea glass.
Clean and safe. Photogenic.

We visited the Pier on a very hot weekend so it was hectic as can be expected. The paved walkway along the beach was more to our liking but the shops and food are convenient at the pier.

Quite scenic. Beach shops and food outlets. Good restaurants. Convenient parking. Fishing off the pier is permitted though watch for warnings.

We went to the beach to all around and enjoy the sites and liked shopping and eating on the pier we all enjoyed it!

We had a good walk around the pier and looked at the restaurants and fish shops. It is easy to park here underground.

Interesting pier. Shops restaurants people fishing off the pier. Sea gulls watching you. There is plenty of parking close to the pier.

Redondo Pier is not for everybody.. It is very old school and very diverse in cultures. It is a true fishermans pier with great food stops, not very expensive, but good variety. Quality Seafood downstairs has every kind of fresh fish imaginable, cooked or steamed, right in front if you. Great people watching place to see so many different cultures visiting in one place.. Resturant like Tonys, iconic, abd very good food at a reasonable price.

This pier comes from 2 directions and houses many shops and restaurants. The pier is wide and a great place to watch the sail boats that are nearby. Adjacent to the pier, there is a lower area that houses many places to buy and eat fresh fish as well as an arcade which is fun for young families.

Have been coming to Redondo Beach Pier for years and have nothing but fond memories. Lots of fresh seafood with lots of choices for something else if fresh seafood isn't your thing. Quality Sea Food has lots of live choices as well! Steamers from the east coast are so good. Crab, lobster and clam chowder are also all fresh and delicious. Even have a gaming area for the kids and the churros are off the hook. Used to be super cheap but as the times go, prices have crept up yet still reasonable for the fresh air and seafood selections. Love the live selections, especially the steamer clams and live sweet shrimp.

Lots of great seafood to try at almost any price range. For a fancy meal in a relaxed environment try Tony’s. If you like picking out your fish before you eat it then try Quality seafood.

There are also several cute souvenir shops. In the summer there is live music too.

Dogs not welcome on the beach or the pier
Otherwise it looks ok. Average looking beach. Paid parking meters. $1.50/hour.

Love walking the pier. It can get busy especially during the weekends, but they have a lot of places to eat and watching the sunset is absolutely beautiful! They have a fun factory for kids and drinks for adults. The seafood market is yummy too!

Was mis directed here but stayed for a look around. Plenty of things to see and places to eat, but the overwhelming smell of seafood was a bit off putting. A lot of lower end fast food places and bars. Not my style but if you like seafood and shellfish worth a visit.

Great for strolling watching birds and wild life and finding a great restaurant for dinner or lunch. Highly recommend a visit.

It’s worthy place to visit if you are close by. Also I definitely recommend to grab a Gelato ice cream and have a seat staring at the sun and fisherman’s.

Beautiful views, be ready for the fishermen and remember that this is a tourist destination. it is only missing the ferris wheel.

This pier is not so crowded or busy as Santa Monica or other types of piers. Redondo Beach pier has a variety of shops and restaurants, with some very authentic Korean establishments. Parking is easy and fairly inexpensive. It is very close to Torrence and attracts a lot of locals.

The Redondo Beach pier brings a very diverse group of people. Many places to eat and drink and those gifts everyone likes to buy when they go to a local place like this Beach City.

Good thing is they do have a police sub station on the pier so sometimes it might not feel totally safe for a family , but never had a problem. The ocean view is great and you can even fish from this pier at specific points.

We walked here and enjoyed the attractive mix of shops, places to eat, and the fact that the pier is more than just straight.

Redondo should be ashamed. This is just gross. It is so rundown and smells like old cheap cooking oil and rotten fish. All the restaurants in the middle serve frozen deep fried crap. Took a friend from out of town and we both were appalled. There are two restaurants at the right end that are okay if you go at night so you don't have to see the surrounding area.

The Redondo Beach Pier is the perfect destination for shopping, eating and drinking, with amazing views and fabulous weather!

I reserved dinner at Chart House and decided to stop by the Pier to pass time. Since we were 1 hour early for dinner. We have been to Redondo Beach Pier before, but it's been several years ago now.. Still pretty much the same, bars are lit and busy, restaurants are still vibrant. Lots of people just hanging out and having a good time..

great memories of this location. not a trip to LA if you dont do the pier and live like a local. authentic local eateries too.

We spent a fun afternoon walking along the Redondo Beach pier. The areas clean the ocean was looking delightful but chilly. Lots of restaurants and a fun and interesting place to hang out.

Very cold in the pier butts a beautiful view of FISHMAN a ocean sea breeze to enjoy whether you sit to eat, talk or walk and the ocean view in the restaurants with great food and beer at Tony's.

This pier juts out into the beautiful Pacific Ocean - the views are incredible---I recommend being there at sunset WITH your camera!!

This is a beautiful location. It is a great area to walk and enjoy the ocean breezes and views. Take a stroll and enjoy.

Wife and I took a stroll out on the pier after a great dinner. The view from the pier is phenomenal and there were several fishermen willing to share stories of the big one that got away! The pier is clean and safe for children.

Nice little pier to walk around on little shops to buy souvenirs and snacks . Its close to alot of other activities.

Redondo Beach Pier is a laid back place that is just great for a wonderfully scenic stroll alongside the ocean, in addition to dining, shopping and entertainment. Apart from the pier, the beautiful beach stretch offers many outdoor activities including biking, jogging, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, swimming, boating, fishing and so on. The Pier also features a panoramic marina.

The Pier has a long history dating back to 1889. However, by the time it marked its centennial in 1992, it was already into its seventh version! While the present pier is made of concrete unlike many of its predecessors that were made of wood, it still incorporates design elements that are a throwback to earlier times.

Redondo Landing is the gateway building to the Pier – it also showcases some black and white photographs from history captioned “Living the Beach Life”. Among some of the interesting snaps are ones that show the extreme measures ladies had to follow to ensure they did not fall foul of the ‘modesty’ regulations of the 1920s and 1930s!

The boardwalk at the Pier also has a bust that commemorates George Freeth who caught the attention of millionaire Henry Huntington. Of Hawaiian and Irish ancestry, Freeth’s specialty was the then novel sport of standup paddle board surfing. He was advertised as the “The Man Who Can Walk on Water”! Freeth is also credited with introducing the sport of water polo and for being the first official life guard on the Pacific coast.

Multiple dining choices, casual to fine dining, are available at the Pier. Tony’s on the Pier is amongst the oldest ones. El Torito dates back to the early 1970s. Maison Riz offering French and Japanese cuisine is one of the more recent additions to the Pier. Most of these restaurants offer panoramic ocean views as well.

Some worthwhile shopping options include fresh water pearl jewellery as also sea shells shaped into cute collectibles.

Realizing that the Pier was getting dated, a plan to revamp the Redondo Beach waterfront was conceptualized to take it back to its glory days. However, that plan has now stalled and the Redondo Beach City Council has withdrawn its bid for the project that was supposed to be a joint development with the California Coastal Commission and a real estate developer.

This is possibly because the majority of Redondo Beach residents voted against this development fearing its environmental impact and citing other concerns. With the beachfront revitalization plan having been derailed, the Pier is now back to its glorious past-uncertain future status.

One wonders what the future will bring to Redondo Beach and its historic Pier – for the moment though, it remains one of the best places for a calm, relaxing, breezy, scenic stroll along the ocean.

We were here early on a Friday so didn't really have the full experience but there is lots of shopping and nice looking dive type places to eat. The pier is large with bathrooms. Would go again.

We ate at Kincaid's and it was excellent. We had the fish and chips and a great view at our table. The service was excellent.

Great place to grab dinner, see the sunset, and enjoy the water. Parking was easy and not too crowded beach.

Good Food, Good Shopping, Beautiful place to be. I would highly recommend if vacationing in that area.

We went to Redondo Beach Pier on a Saturday and the place was packed. Even though there were a ton of people, we still found parking within a few minutes as there were always people leaving. Definitely worth a visit.

I've been coming here for years and will continue. The sound of the waves crashing and its not too crowded. It's laid back.

We just loved hanging around on the pier. Just to sit on the International Boardwalk and take in the crashing Pacific waves or to take a snack at one of the many street food kiosks or search for souvenirs or beach and sportswear in the shops. Ambling on to the newer pier to watch the fishermen and the gulls and the occasional pelican and listen to a sealion 'barking'. I could go on. Definitely a place to make memories and to return to.

I walked down here for a look around and its a bit of a tired old pier but in a great location and on a nice day there are plenty of people around

Gorgeous sunset over the boats in the water. Make sure to go to Quality Seafood (largest fish market on the west coast) and get oysters on the half shell.

The pier itself isn’t that impressive though, pretty touristy. I’d recommend checking out Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach over this area.

We live close by and often go for a walk on the Pier. Like the fisherman, pelicans. It is a small piece of nature in a busy urban area. Pretty good restaurants. Stores selling kitsch. Fun factory for the kids to play in. It is a fun outing for a day.

We had a lovely walk down the beach path and on the pier. It s atypical beach pier with seafood restaurants and souvenir shops. The view of the ocean is very relaxing. However, we did see some homeless folks living on the beach and one guy trying to light his crack pipe. Not something you expect to see on a seemingly family friendly beach!

Redondo Beach pier is a great place to look over the ocean, watch surfers, get food to eat at one of the restaurants, enjoy cocktails with friends/family, go shopping, go fishing or shopping! Also checkout the International Boardwalk while visiting the pier or the harbor for a harbor tour and sunsets are quite impressive as well...there's lots to do so enjoy :)

First time visiting this pier and it is quite a long walk as it goes around in an arc out over the ocean. Great views of Palos Verdes and the Channel Islands. There is a marina nearby so many boats to see.

It wasn't Venice Beach by any means, no street musicians, etc. Lots of bars, lots of restaurants and an arcade area. Not really my thing.

There are numerous reviews here that praise this pier's beautiful view of the ocean, upscale restaurants and pleasant atmosphere. These reviews definitely support the adage that perception is everything. The reviews extol the impressiveness of the Redondo Beach Pier and nothing could be farther from the truth. (In my opinion) The pier is in dire need of refurbishing as it is rundown and definitely shows its age. The last upgrade for the pier was completed over twenty years ago and many of the improvements over the years were due to severe storms and a large fire that demolished the pier. There are three seafood restaurants on the pier and the food at all three is very good. The pier itself is kind of dinghy looking and the parking area is not sufficient to accommodate weekend and sometimes evening parking. In the early evenings and weekends there is an element that frequents the pier that at times can be disruptive. If you dine at Kincaids, that restaurant is away from the busiest section of the pier and offers a totally different atmosphere.

I loved the ambience and the atmosphere here, from our early morning walks where it was quiet and you could enjoy the lovely views, to when later in the day it got super busy and people where having fun. There were lots of fishing going on, boat tours or just people looking around the shops or enjoying the vast variety of food on offer.

Great place!

Each beach cities has different characteristics, and this beach is a relaxing local beach. Not much tourists, not much surfers, nothing special, but this is always good choice to visit to have a relaxing beach walk and some seafood and snacks.

The Redondo Beach Pier is one of my favorite piers in Southern California. It's a lively, fun place to be, and it offers a better and broader selection of eateries than most of them do.

Of all the piers in the southbay area, I would rate Redondo Beach Pier the best.

Parking is easy and relatively cheap. 2 hours for $3.50 or so. And right by the ocean!

Pier has lots of restaurants and activities you can sign up, from paddle boat to whale watching etc.

Pier has free movies, free concerts etc! And sea birds and pelicans etc are constantly hanging the human while many of them are fishing in a section of the pier.

Seals, dolphins, whales are frequently spotted from the pier.

And of course, enjoy the sunset.

I hesitated to write this as I want to keep Redondo Beach for the locals like it always have been. But when I think about all the beaches and piers north and south of LAX, in terms of food, activities, safety, parking etc, Redondo Beach Pier is the best in my opinion.

We’ll definitely be coming back! My children and I enjoyed exploring the shops in the pier, looking at boats and watching the waves roll in. We liked that this pier didn’t have franchise type shops and restaurants. It was a more local and authentic experience!

Always bring your ice box when coming to Redondo Beach! You will need it at the Fish Market! Excellent place

Lot's great eating places. There's also covered parking. Great beach for swimming, boogie boarding and surfing.

The pier was busy but nothing like Santa Monica or Venice Beach. Here it was quaint with nice restaurants and bars. You could watch people fishing, cyclists, and runners, a very active pier. Not as pricey as the beach areas north of the airport.

Lots of parking and many place to grab a bite to eat - them enjoy a relaxing walk along the pier and down the beach or go for a swim

Great place to take a stroll. We went at night so we didn’t get to see the sunset but I’m sure that if we had it would just have made our experience that much better.

Very pretty. Beautiful view of the ocean with view south and north of Redondo. Plenty of places to eat and games for the children

Redondo beach pier is always a great place to visit. Enjoy a sensual cocktail from Tony’s or have dinner or lunch with the family at El Torito’s with its Great view facing the ocean makes it a delightful atmosphere with a great view. For the kiddos there is Arcade galore in the bottom floor, let’s not forget you can rent fishing poles and buy bait right in the pier!

With many pier options, we were not sure which to visit (on limited time). The Redondo Beach Pier has it all - plus plenty of opportunities for seal sitings! It’s clean, safe and great food options. Will definitely visit again.

Went by the pier for a quick drink with friend who has not been here for years. Very crowded on the weekend and it has gone down hill a bit. Of course the beach and ocean is nice. But honestly the south side of pier sometimes looks like a homeless camp with a lot of litter and just a general disrespect for the area.
Safe from our perspective but wouldn't go if a women alone especially after dark , their is a police sub station on pier but police presence is minimum.

We thoroughly enjoyed walking the Redondo Beach Pier, which features lots of restaurants, ranging from cheap to pricey. Ice cream? You bet. Fishing? Yup. Even a few bars and coffee shops. It has everything, as well as access to the beach for strolling.

Much smaller than the Santa Monica Pier but much less touristy and more authentic. We also walked around the Redondo Beach Marina and had a great time inside the laid-back dive bar, Naja's Place. Beautiful sunsets.

This Pier is full of fun and views! Take the whole family for a fun day. Lots of restaurants, farmers market on Thursdays and a great walk on the strand.

The Redondo Beach pier is about to be renovated, so it can be a bit scruffy in places, but if you want gorgeous sunsets, etc., it is one of the best spots on this coastline for a walk.

My cousin and Aunt brought me to the Pier for an evening of dinning. We ate at The Torito
and later stroll around looking at the businesses in the Pier.

While on this beach we were so grateful to see 5 dolphins gracing the ocean! It was a first for our kiddos. Fireworks in the distance made this an amazing 1st time beach experience for the kids!

It had been many years since we had been in Redondo, but I grew up here. We very much enjoyed our time on the pier! Lots of shops and eateries as well as beautiful views, a nice walk, and fishing as well.

We love to stop and have lunch at Kincaids and then stroll along the pier. Love watching the ocean and all of the people strolling and enjoying a beautiful California day.

We walked the pier around 10 am and there were not many stores or restaurants open. Many of the buildings are old and run down and I don't know that I would eat from some of the smaller shops based on what you see... The farmers market was fun (every Thursday) but other than that, a bit disappointed as we chose a hotel to be close to the pier.

We went on a Saturday afternoon and the beach was so packed we only stepped into the water and then left. The pier is pretty worn down looking, but has great views. Bit of a disappointment versus the other beaches.

So many seabirds plus marine mammals and plenty of fishing boats (plus tourists) to watch from shady or sunny areas, depending on your preference. You can watch the sketchy herons ogle the people fishing as well. Good for kids as well as people with limited mobility since there is full accessibility.

I have walked the R.B. pier numerous times often after enjoying lunch OR dinner at The Chart House or Tony's On The Pier. They have plans of doing a major overhaul of the pier. It was destroyed some years ago from a vicious storm. It's presently a great pier....

We visited last weekend. It was much like I remembered. It's been many years since I've been back. It looks like it's expanded. It's a great place to walk around and lots of shops and places to eat.

Unlike other piers along the coast there was quite a bit surrounding this one. Lots of places to eat, have drinks, there's even an arcade!

Redondo Beach Pier is a well kept location. There is adequate parking and accessible by bike and walking trails from both directions. There are many options for shopping and dining as well as a beautiful sunset!!

Walked along here lots to see and do very busy on weekends but quoted in the week lovely harbour and places to eat

Redondo beach pier is big wide and has well equipped for fishermen. It's a nice place to watch sunset. It has punch of afordable restaurants.

So this is my pier.... I love my pier...but it is dated and due for a renovation. There are some spots that have been around for years. First is Quality seafood...fresh and live cooked on the spot - probably the busiest of all the seafood outlets. Tony's is a favorite - a long time classic...and Barney's Beanery (bar) is a good spot to catch a game, Kincaid's, Samba Brazilian food are some others worth consideration . However most of the eateries here are mom and pop fried food stops which have been dilapidated for years. There has been a good amount of bicycle theft so we do not leave our bikes out any longer unfortunately even when locked up.

This pier is home to the only sport fishing in the LA bay area. This is where you would leave to go out for half and full day trips.

Of all the piers this is the best one to fish from....lot's of space to spread out compared the other local piers.

Parking is pretty good too and not too much of a fight...even in busier times of the year.

For the last few years proposals have been made and shot down to reinvest and update. It seems developers cannot sync with the people...and vice-versa. It's kind of sad because there are always folks who are afraid of change (aka progress). Change will come...it has too in order to keep this place relevant and operating successfully.

love the pier, grew upon the pier, some great restaurants like tonys, other eateries on the pier too different price ranges.other nice places to eat are up stairs. nice place to stroll, go to the beach for nice walk or to get a bit wet in the surf, arcade downstairs, watch the boats come in and go out. park next store ( up the hill a bit) go further up the coast to rancho palos verdes to wayfarers chapel church (small ) made out of glass, beautiful place for pictures and to check out the ocean .

Lovely to wander & take in the sea air, great seafood (check out Quality Seafood) & indoor games fun park

My family and I loved coming here! Its a must visit when you are in the area. Relaxing and fun place to eat and stroll around.

Very serene & peaceful Pier is nice..just make sure you bring money for parking.. parking is not free

The pier and shops and restaurant were your typical tourist traps!! I was not impressed except for the beautiful sunsets we watched from the end of the pier.

If you like a county fair, you 'll like the offerings here. All kinds of food and things to do while walking out over the bay

Met my fiend here as my hotel was 2 miles away. 1st time here and was very nice. Many small shops and many fast food serving places to eat. I did like the area and view. If I come to the area for sure I will visit.

Pier is run down. People have childhood memories here though! I'd Never move or stay here! Trust!

This is a charming pier with lots of restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. It offers great views of the beach and ocean. I enjoyed watching the pelicans fly and swim around.

I also hung out on the beach. It was clean and not too crowded. Crashing around in the waves was fun.

Very nice. I was doing many business appointments and had a short break between and drove down to the ocean. It was a beautiful day so I had a cup of coffee and enjoyed a few minutes gazing at the Pacific! A very nice break from hotel room, driving on the freeway and meeting clients.

Great place to visit to get away from the busy day to day activities. Ocean views of many boats and a red buoy. Beautiful harbor view. lots to see and very relaxing

Visited on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon and it was really fun to walk around and see the people fishing off the pier and check out the shops and restaurants after lunch at Quality Seafood. Nice place to hang for a couple of hours and enjoy the scenery and the sea birds and the water.