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Research
Long-form data reports on Redondo Beach. Each one is built from primary sources — City budget PDFs, the Housing Element, the LA28 official plan, county assessor records — and updated as the underlying numbers change. Pour something warm first; these are slow reads.
Civic
What's actually in the FY 2026-27 budget?
Updated May 22, 2026The City Manager's proposed budget lands $130.9M in spending against $129.6M in revenue — and draws the General Fund balance to zero. A plain-English breakdown before the June 2 public hearing.
Civic · 12 min
The 2028 Olympics in Redondo Beach
Updated May 13, 2026Venues, traffic, hotels, marketing, and what the LA28 Games will mean for residents and businesses.
Civic · 9 min
The City budget, in plain English
Updated May 13, 2026Where every City dollar comes from, where it goes, what the Council voted on, and how Redondo compares to its neighbors.
Civic · 10 min
Property
The slow rebirth of the South Bay Galleria
Updated July 22, 2026Sixty-seven years, four owners, two phases, 650 new housing units coming, and a K Line station in 2036. A timeline of the mall's history and the redevelopment in progress.
Property · 12 min
A decade of Redondo real estate
Updated May 13, 2026Ten years of property values, the housing stock, affordability, neighborhood spreads, and what's getting built.
Property · 12 min
Economy
What BeachLife 2026 was worth to Redondo Beach
Updated May 14, 202640,000 attendees, a $100K permit fee, and a deal Council split 3–2 on. The actual economic impact, the cost side, and what the contract should probably look like.
Economy · 9 min
The Pier hotel market, by the numbers
Updated May 14, 2026Nine pier-zone hotels, ~860 rooms, $9.2M in hotel tax. A deep look at the inventory, the pricing, and what it means for residents.
Economy · 11 min
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
- What is the population of Redondo Beach?
- Redondo Beach has an estimated population of approximately 66,586 residents, according to the California Department of Finance. The city covers about 6.2 square miles in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County.
- Where can I find data and research about Redondo Beach?
- We compile research reports covering Redondo Beach demographics, housing, city finances, development projects, and community trends. Each report links to its primary source so you can verify and explore the data yourself.
- Does Redondo Beach publish its own city data?
- The City of Redondo Beach publishes budget documents, financial reports (ACFR), planning studies, and department quarterly reports. We collect and contextualize this data alongside census data, state reports, and other public datasets to make it more accessible.
- How often is new research published?
- We publish new research reports as significant city data becomes available — typically after budget cycles, census updates, major development milestones, or notable council decisions.