Reference
Places in Redondo Beach
Living reference pages for Redondo Beach's key landmarks and civic places — history, current status, and the decisions shaping their future.
King Harbor
4 projectsKing Harbor is the marina and waterfront commercial district of Redondo Beach, home to restaurants, boat slips, the Seaside Lagoon, and the annual BeachLife Festival.
Redondo Beach Pier
1 projectThe Municipal Pier, also called the Endless Pier, is the largest pier on the California coast at 70,000 square feet. The current structure was completed in 1995.
AES Power Plant Site
3 projectsThe former AES Redondo Beach Generating Station — a 51-acre waterfront property that was a gas-fired power plant for decades. Closed December 31, 2023.
Seaside Lagoon
2 projectsA man-made heated saltwater swimming lagoon in King Harbor, popular with families and used as a community events space.
BCHD Healthy Living Campus
3 projectsAn 11-acre hilltop campus in Redondo Beach, home to the Beach Cities Health District. Originally planned as a $600M+ senior living development, it has been dramatically scaled back to a $7M youth mental health facility.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
- What is King Harbor?
- King Harbor is Redondo Beach's marina and waterfront area, home to over 800 boat slips, the Redondo Beach Pier, restaurants, shops, and the Seaside Lagoon. It was renamed from Redondo Beach Harbor to King Harbor in 1974 in honor of Congressman Cecil King.
- What is happening with the AES Power Plant site?
- The AES Redondo Beach power plant was decommissioned and is being demolished. The 51-acre waterfront site represents one of the largest redevelopment opportunities in Southern California. The city and community are planning its future use, which could include parks, housing, commercial space, and public amenities.
- What is the BCHD Healthy Living Campus?
- The Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) Healthy Living Campus is a proposed redevelopment of the BCHD campus at 514 N. Prospect Ave, replacing aging facilities with a modern health and wellness campus. It has been a subject of significant community debate. BCHD serves Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach.
- Is Seaside Lagoon still open?
- Seaside Lagoon is a saltwater swimming lagoon in King Harbor that operates seasonally during summer months. Check the city's Recreation Department for current season dates, hours, and admission fees. The lagoon has been a beloved Redondo Beach attraction since 1957.
- Where is the Redondo Beach Pier?
- The Redondo Beach Pier is located at the southern end of King Harbor, near the intersection of Torrance Boulevard and Harbor Drive. Unlike linear piers in neighboring cities, Redondo's is a large, multi-level structure with restaurants, shops, and a boardwalk wrapping around the harbor.