Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in Redondo Beach with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Redondo Beach on the map
📍 Where Redondo Beach is
Redondo Beach sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: LAX (Los Angeles Intl) (~7 mi / 11 km). It's roughly 16 mi (26 km) from Downtown LA and 106 mi (170 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in Redondo Beach
Family attractions near Redondo Beach
The closest kid-friendly attractions in neighboring towns — with driving distance from Redondo Beach.
Hermosa Beach & Pier
Lively beach with a long pier, The Strand bike path, and volleyball courts.
Free; metered/paid parking
Torrance Beach
County-run beach between Redondo Beach and Malaga Cove with restrooms, showers, a concession stand, volleyball nets and a bike-path connection. It has a beach access mat and beach wheelchairs, and ramps lead to the sand. The main lot is at 387 Paseo de la Playa.
Free entry; paid parking in the county lot
Manhattan Beach & Pier
Wide sandy beach with a walkable pier, the small Roundhouse Aquarium, and a family-friendly downtown. Built by the city between 1917 and 1920 with an innovative rounded end designed to withstand pounding surf, it's Southern California's oldest surviving reinforced-concrete pier. The Roundhouse building at its tip opened in 1922 and became a marine-science aquarium in 1981, now run by a local nonprofit.
Free; metered/paid parking
Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
One of the few urban vernal marshes in SoCal, with a small nature center and walking trails. The city runs docent-led walks, a 'Tyke Hike' for ages 3 months–6 and 'Nature Storytime' for ages 2–5. The marsh fills in winter and spring and dries by late summer, so go January–May for water and wildflowers.
Free
Los Arboles 'Rocketship' Park
A 6.3-acre park at 5101 Calle de Ricardo, best known for its rocket-ship play structure, with picnic tables and city views. The park closes at 10pm, so late afternoon gives the best light.
Free
Roundhouse Aquarium
This free aquarium occupies the pier's landmark 1922 octagonal Roundhouse, converted to a marine studies lab and aquarium in 1981. More than 100 local sea creatures — moray eels, octopus, sharks, and a touch tank of sea stars and urchins — live inside a building that's drawn crowds to the end of the pier for over a century.
Free (suggested donation)Farmers markets in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market
"Market with a view" beside the pier at Veterans Park with seasonal produce, flowers, and baked goods.
Festivals & annual events in Redondo Beach
What Redondo Beach is known for — the events locals plan the year around.
Riviera Village Halloween Trick or Treat
Catalina Avenue is closed to cars (Avenue I to Elena Street) while shops hand out candy outdoors, and a lot of South Bay families make it a tradition. Restaurants along the street make it easy to combine with dinner. Tip: candy runs only until about 6pm while supplies last, so go early.
Free
King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade
An evening parade of decorated boats through King Harbor organized by the King Harbor Yacht Club, paired with a daytime waterfront market near the Redondo Beach Pier.
Free to watch
Local restaurants in Redondo Beach
Quality Seafood
Bustling family-owned fish market and boardwalk snack bar — pick seafood, they cook it.
Captain Kidd's
Casual King Harbor fish market and restaurant with oceanfront seating.
The Standing Room
Cult South Bay burger counter serving loaded chargrilled burgers to go.
Sushi Chitose
A roughly 15-course omakase around $75, one of LA's more affordable omakase experiences. Best for a special occasion with adults.
Local shops in Redondo Beach
Lollipop, A Children's Boutique
Charming children's boutique of toys, books, and clothing for infants to age 14.
Seasonal & outdoors near Redondo Beach
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Redondo Beach.
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Redondo Beach family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Redondo Beach with kids?
Family favorites in and around Redondo Beach include Redondo Beach Pier & King Harbor. Our guide lists 1 spot, each with a price note and practical tips where we have them.
Are there free things to do in Redondo Beach?
Yes — free family spots near Redondo Beach include Redondo Beach Pier & King Harbor. Our free things to do page lists more across Southern California.
Where can families eat in Redondo Beach?
Local, family-friendly spots in Redondo Beach include Quality Seafood, Captain Kidd's, The Standing Room and Sushi Chitose — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Redondo Beach guide cover?
Our Redondo Beach family guide includes 1 things to do, 4 local eats, 1 local shops and 1 farmers market — with independent, non-chain eats and shops.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in Redondo Beach
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