Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach is divided into two logical North/South areas. South Redondo plays host to the Redondo Beach Pier and marina/harbor complex and directly borders Hermosa Beach; life on the ocean (west) side of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) can be busy with restaurants and boating activities, surfing and biking, keeping people active and engaged at all times. This area is largely residential.
Bordering North/South Redondo at the Marina is a massive power plant, which has been the source of substantial political debate in the city over the last decade, largely centered over what to do with the land once the plant becomes inactive.
South Redondo is a bit more on the gentrified, quiet side. Its wide streets, wide sand beaches and laid-back feel make it a prime destination for those seeking a “bike to the grocery store” community. Several hotels grace the area and are popular resort stays for tourists.
North Redondo begins north of 190th Street. As a result of Redondo Beach’s geography, North Redondo is an inland community as the rest of the South Bay beach fronts most of Hermosa Beach and part of Manhattan Beach. While primarily residential, North Redondo contains some of the city’s major industry and commercial space, including the inland aerospace and engineering firms
Many original homes still stand in Redondo Beach neighborhoods, but these small Arts and Crafts style homes are quickly being bought, demolished and rebuilt to match the tastes of the modern, more affluent buyer that makes the South Bay their home. Zoning allows properties to be developed as large two to three-unit luxury townhomes; inland areas have more single-family homes. There is a citywide height limit of 32 ft (9.8 m) for new homes; unlike Manhattan Beach, Redondo allows rooftop living spaces and decks.
Redondo Beach is a well known surf spot in the South Bay.