Elyse & Aaron's Guidebook
Restaurants
Everything is great here! I come normally for breakfast - they have great choices for coffee ☕️
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Yellow Vase
1805 S Catalina AveEverything is great here! I come normally for breakfast - they have great choices for coffee ☕️
They have great cocktails & bottomless mimosas! All their dishes are good. Fun, great atmosphere and service.
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Riviera House
1708 S Catalina AveThey have great cocktails & bottomless mimosas! All their dishes are good. Fun, great atmosphere and service.
Must try a burger here! They are all great - my personal favorite is the
Moo-Cluck-Oink! Burger
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Hennessey's Tavern
8 Pier AveMust try a burger here! They are all great - my personal favorite is the
Moo-Cluck-Oink! Burger
Playa Hermosa Fish & Oyster Co.
19 Pier AveThe oysters here are great!
The drinks are so good! Try one of their margaritas
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Palmilla Cocina y Tequila
39 Pier AveThe drinks are so good! Try one of their margaritas
Good ‘ol Mexican food. The views are great while sipping a margarita
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El Torito
13715 Fiji WayGood ‘ol Mexican food. The views are great while sipping a margarita
Great place to watch a sports game. Great music and ambiance
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Rock & Brews Redondo Beach
6300 S Pacific Coast HwyGreat place to watch a sports game. Great music and ambiance
The Rockefeller Redondo Beach
1707 S Catalina AveGreat food and ambiance
H.T. Grill
1701 S Catalina AveHas a fire pit and great ambiance
Baja Sharkeez
3600 Highland AveThis place is always a party!
Pedone's Pizza & Deli
1819 S Catalina AveLocal favorite for some great pizza 🍕
Guests have listed this restaurant numerous times in our guest check in book for places to eat.
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Turquoise Restaurant
1735 S Catalina AveGuests have listed this restaurant numerous times in our guest check in book for places to eat.
Newly opened in Riviera Village, Racer Tea is truly an example of a dream come to life. Owner Chad Webber’s travels to Asia sparked a realization of what real tea is and how is should be prepared.
Check out his teas, you won’t be disappointed! And the vibe is totally, well, a vibe!
Racer Tea
1611 South Catalina AvenueNewly opened in Riviera Village, Racer Tea is truly an example of a dream come to life. Owner Chad Webber’s travels to Asia sparked a realization of what real tea is and how is should be prepared.
Check out his teas, you won’t be disappointed! And the vibe is totally, well, a vibe!
Neighborhoods
Torrance Beach lies between Redondo Beach and Malaga Cove. The region shared by Torrance and Redondo Beaches is often called “Rat Beach” (short for “Right After Torrance” Beach or “Redondo and Torrance Beach”). This beautiful, soft sand beach has 40 acres of beach and is at the foot of cliffs which extend to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
There are over 300 parking spaces and amenities include restrooms, a concession stand, showers, bike path, beach wheelchairs, and volleyball nets. Torrance Beach is great for swimming, fishing, scuba and skin diving, and surfing.
Accessible via Bus 225 and Bus 226 at stop Palos Verdes Blvd./Calle Miramar
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Torrance Beach
Torrance Beach lies between Redondo Beach and Malaga Cove. The region shared by Torrance and Redondo Beaches is often called “Rat Beach” (short for “Right After Torrance” Beach or “Redondo and Torrance Beach”). This beautiful, soft sand beach has 40 acres of beach and is at the foot of cliffs which extend to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
There are over 300 parking spaces and amenities include restrooms, a concession stand, showers, bike path, beach wheelchairs, and volleyball nets. Torrance Beach is great for swimming, fishing, scuba and skin diving, and surfing.
Accessible via Bus 225 and Bus 226 at stop Palos Verdes Blvd./Calle Miramar
Redondo Beach is over a mile and a half long and it runs south from the Redondo Beach Pier to Torrance Beach. There is a parking structure for the pier along with street parking. Amenities include showers, restrooms, and volleyball nets.
The beach is great for swimming, surfing, and windsurfing and the horseshoe-shaped pier is good for fishing and has many restaurants and shops.
Accessible via Beach Cities Transit 102, Bus 3, Bus 7 at stop Redondo Beach Pier
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Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach is over a mile and a half long and it runs south from the Redondo Beach Pier to Torrance Beach. There is a parking structure for the pier along with street parking. Amenities include showers, restrooms, and volleyball nets.
The beach is great for swimming, surfing, and windsurfing and the horseshoe-shaped pier is good for fishing and has many restaurants and shops.
Accessible via Beach Cities Transit 102, Bus 3, Bus 7 at stop Redondo Beach Pier
Hermosa Beach has almost 2 miles of ocean frontage with 94 acres of public beach and is one of the most popular beaches in Los Angeles County due to the excellent surf, good swimming areas, and the various volleyball nets along the sand.
The city-owned beach runs along the Santa Monica Bay before running into King Harbor in Redondo Beach.
Metered street parking is available and amenities include restrooms, nearby restaurants, showers, and playground equipment.
Volleyball tournaments and surf festivals also take place throughout the year for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Express 438 stop Manhattan Ave & 29th St;
Beach Cities Transit 109 stop Manhattan Ave. & Longfellow
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Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach has almost 2 miles of ocean frontage with 94 acres of public beach and is one of the most popular beaches in Los Angeles County due to the excellent surf, good swimming areas, and the various volleyball nets along the sand.
The city-owned beach runs along the Santa Monica Bay before running into King Harbor in Redondo Beach.
Metered street parking is available and amenities include restrooms, nearby restaurants, showers, and playground equipment.
Volleyball tournaments and surf festivals also take place throughout the year for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Express 438 stop Manhattan Ave & 29th St;
Beach Cities Transit 109 stop Manhattan Ave. & Longfellow
Manhattan Beach has over 2 miles of ocean frontage and 115 acres of beautiful sandy beach. Parking is sufficient with over 450 public parking spaces.
A 900-foot long pier, located at the end of Manhattan Beach Blvd, bisects the area. Fishing is permitted all year on the pier.
Other activities include swimming, and surfing. The north end of the beach, referred to as El Porto, is an extremely popular surf spot where you can even take lessons.
There are also plenty of volleyball nets that extend all the way to Hermosa Beach. The AVP Manhattan Beach Open is held every year in the summer, which also brings out a big crowd.
Express 438 stop Manhattan Ave & 10th St;
Beach Cities Transit 109 stop Manhattan Ave. & 4th St.
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Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach has over 2 miles of ocean frontage and 115 acres of beautiful sandy beach. Parking is sufficient with over 450 public parking spaces.
A 900-foot long pier, located at the end of Manhattan Beach Blvd, bisects the area. Fishing is permitted all year on the pier.
Other activities include swimming, and surfing. The north end of the beach, referred to as El Porto, is an extremely popular surf spot where you can even take lessons.
There are also plenty of volleyball nets that extend all the way to Hermosa Beach. The AVP Manhattan Beach Open is held every year in the summer, which also brings out a big crowd.
Express 438 stop Manhattan Ave & 10th St;
Beach Cities Transit 109 stop Manhattan Ave. & 4th St.
Food scene
Local favorite! Seafood market. It’s casual, fresh & a large selection of seafood and for those not so inclined, they also have land lover items.
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Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant
209 N Harbor DrLocal favorite! Seafood market. It’s casual, fresh & a large selection of seafood and for those not so inclined, they also have land lover items.
Hand & Spoon
322 Avenue IWe met Bob the owner and he’s the sweetest. He really loves and knows his Ice cream.
There’s a lot of food choices here. Lively and great ambiance for a nice little stroll through. Local shops too.
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Quality Seafood
130 International BoardwalkThere’s a lot of food choices here. Lively and great ambiance for a nice little stroll through. Local shops too.
Nearby Park
This beachside park is truly a relaxing spot. There’s amazing views and It’s a great spot to watch the sunrise.
This beachside park is truly a relaxing spot. Awesome views for the sunrise and sunsets. Dogs are allowed on the park but not on the strand. Easy access to the sand & bike path at “Rat Beach” plus short stroll to the shops & restaurants in Catalina Village.
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Miramarin puisto
201 Paseo De La PlayaThis beachside park is truly a relaxing spot. Awesome views for the sunrise and sunsets. Dogs are allowed on the park but not on the strand. Easy access to the sand & bike path at “Rat Beach” plus short stroll to the shops & restaurants in Catalina Village.
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena Ave
Vons
24325 Crenshaw BlvdSightseeing
About a 15min walk from the bus. Redondo Beach pier has restaurants, local-feel nightlife (Tony’s at the pier) stores and can watch the fisherman do their thing.
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Redondo Beach PD
401 Diamond StAbout a 15min walk from the bus. Redondo Beach pier has restaurants, local-feel nightlife (Tony’s at the pier) stores and can watch the fisherman do their thing.
Have you tried paddle boarding? Want to try it out? Come here for a beautiful paddle board sesh with their staff. Ask about sunset tours!
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Paddle House
164 International BoardwalkHave you tried paddle boarding? Want to try it out? Come here for a beautiful paddle board sesh with their staff. Ask about sunset tours!
Dive bar
This is a great local hangout. Many beer choices and has a cool chill vibe.
Naja's Place
154 International Boardwalk