Redondo Beach

This picture-perfect beach city is home to two distinct areas that include homes, a wildlife preserve, and sandy beaches that are anchored by a tall cliff set where Disney filmed the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series. North and South Redondo Beach are connected by name and a friendly, casual vibe, and a 13-property, award-winning school district; but are very different from each other in their makeup. Encompassing the beach adjacent streets and most iconic shopping area is South Redondo Beach. This area is mostly single-family homes, townhomes, and apartment buildings. Set just a bit further from the coast, North Redondo Beach is a mix of industrial and commercial space and variously styled residential areas. Homes in both sections retain their value well and benefit from ocean breezes.

South Redondo Beach

Located along both sides of Pacific Coast Hwy and centered around the acclaimed Redondo Beach Pier, where shopping, dining, and various boating activities happen around the clock, South Redondo Beach offers a unique quality of life that feels casual and easy. The homes in this section of the city vary by proximity to the ocean and size of their view and are distributed among five neighborhoods.

The Girls Streets: Streets in this section run North to South and are named after the Dominguez family’s (who had the very first land grant) female descendants (Catalina, Elena, Francisca, Gertruda, Guadalupe, Helberta, Irena, Juanita, Lucia, Maria, Paulina, and Susana). This area features various home styles and sizes from townhomes to double-lot estate homes.

The Avenues: These are a favorite for those wanting not only a quiet neighborhood but also just a short walk to the beach. Avenues A through I run East to West. The Avenues feature wide streets and enchanting single-family homes with an almost storybook feel to them. Many of the homes on the Avenues have maintained their historic and rustic charm. The nearby Riviera Village gives residents of the Avenues the perfect place to eat and meet-up with friends at restaurants.

Gem Streets: These are named in honor of what once was a popular destination called Moonstone Beach where, in the 1920s, deposits of gemstones could be found along the coast. People would come from all over the world to collect Moonstones from the beach. These streets run East to West from the border of Hermosa Beach to the south end of the saltwater lagoon called Seaside Lagoon. A magical gathering place for families with small children to safely enjoy a beach environment.

The Hollywood Riviera: This neighborhood is incredibly unique. Technically part of the city of Torrance, but with both Redondo Beach and Torrance zip codes. There is a very distinct atmosphere and energy in this area with beach living with stunning views from the Esplanade and the charming market lights strung across the postcard-worthy views of the shopping & dining mecca called the Riviera Village. Homes in this area are on smaller lots, but boast big views so it all balances out!

The Esplanade: Loosely translated, Esplanade means a plaza or a square. In South Redondo Beach, it I the main street directly at the top of the hill rising from the sand. It is considered Redondo Beach’s “Strand”. Homes on this street are mostly apartments with a few originally built homes. Most have sprawling ocean views and the residents will tell you the walkable, bikeable nature of the location along with the constant breeze are hard to beat.

North Redondo Beach

Located North of 190th Street and South of Rosecrans Avenue, North Redondo has many attributes that make life in the area a well-rounded experience. Commercial areas are home to the HQ of well-known financial, tech, and aerospace companies. The sprawling parks, the ever-changing offerings at the large mall, an acclaimed performing arts center, and plenty of locally owned eateries allow residents of this area to benefit from a consistent beach breeze and quick access to the 405 freeway. An ode to its commercial areas, the most notable streets are named after American tycoons such as Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Huntington. There are four main neighborhoods that combine to form this unique piece of The South Bay.

El Nido: Bordered by Ripley Ave and 190th Street, this area of North Redondo Beach feels more urban as compared to its commercially lined neighbors. The medium to small single-family homes and townhomes are mostly owner-occupied, this adds an extra layer of that sought-after feeling of a community that truly cares for each other. The placement of older homes (built in the 1940s) a bit further back from the street and the oversized back yards, many with pools, also adds to this feeling.

Villas North: Located north of Torrance Boulevard and south of Palos Verdes Drive South, this part of the city is comprised of both commercial and residential areas. Original homes were built here between in the 1960s and remain mostly owner-occupied. With a higher-than-average walkability score, this neighborhood residents enjoy walking their kids to school, a breezy stroll to nearby eateries, and the safety felt during a weekend jog.

Villas South: Set between Aviation Blvd and Ripley Ave, this area is distinct due to its high number of 3-on-a-lot townhomes. This style of building gives way to a triple set that is almost always attached at the longest of their sides; end units are more desirable both because they have yards and because they have windows on three sides instead of only two. There are also several parkettes and single-family home-lined streets in the area.

Golden Hills: Homes in this area are referred to as “Tall & Skinny”, a great description of the architecture style designed to provide ample sq ft in smaller lot sizes. As such, the floor plans are generally “reversed” with the main bedroom located and living areas on the upper level, further bedrooms on the middle level, and the garage at the lowest level. Some even have roof-top patios that offer substantial extra living space.