The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach State Park, located along Pacific Coast Highway 1, offers a vibrant mix of attractions. Once a commercial port, the area now features the Redondo Pier with shops, restaurants, marinas, live music, a skate park, and a sport fishing fleet. The oceanfront esplanade is a walkway known for its stunning sunsets and scenic ocean views. King Harbor has great seafood swimming beaches, surfing, boating, and fishing. More attractions like Veterans Park, Czuleger Park, and the famous “Whaling Wall” by artist Wyland on the old power plant are just as popular as the Redondo beach.

King harbor Marina is the old style California marina with wooden docks. The marina is a friendly, neighborhood like place, with a family-like feeling. During storms there is a bit of a surge as the docks are close to the sea wall that can experience waves over the seawall.. The marina is walking distance to many restaurants and shops at the pier. Visitors can enjoy a charming waterfront destination offering breathtaking ocean views, fresh seafood restaurants, and outdoor activities, sailing, paddleboarding, and waterfront dining while soaking in the marina's laid-back coastal vibe.

Dale Page Park is a small green space operated by the City of Redondo Beach. It is conveniently located next to Beach Cities Cafe and Confections and Panela’s Brazilian Cuisine. The park has basketball courts, children’s play areas, and a senior center, making it a great spot for visitors of all ages.

The North Redondo Beach Bikeway runs through North Redondo residential areas, under the powerlines, also giving it the nickname "Powerline Trail.". This signed bike route features designated bike lanes, shared low-stress streets, and a segment of separated, wide, lit trail along an overhead electric utility corridor. The trail spans from Rockefeller Ln. and Felton Ln. to Robinson St. and Phelan Ln., with a concrete surface throughout.

Miramar Park, located on 1.6 acres above Torrance Beach, offers pristine ocean views and easy access to the shoreline via a ramp or staircase. Owned and maintained by the City of Torrance, the park was dedicated in 1984 after a collaborative effort with Los Angeles County to secure beach access. It features benches, security lighting, whimsical animal statues, and a plaque marking the historic site of the Hollywood Riviera Beach Club, which existed from 1931 to 1958. The park also includes a “Fido Fountain” for dogs and marks the end of the upper Esplanade.

The view is far, the waves are gigantic, the beach is wonderful.

Why is the Manhattan Pier included in every suggested walking tour? Apparently because of the Roundhouse Aquarium - free, with friendly staff and lots of interesting fish (and jellyfish).

Best view of the beach and very good fishing opportunities. The street with the restaurants is a few meters away. I was particularly struck by the Surfers Walk Of Fame 🌊🏄🌊🏄‍♀️🌊🏄‍♂️🌊