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Venice Beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Redondo Beach
California, United States · North America
About Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach works well as a base: 10 minutes from Manhattan Beach, 17km from Venice Beach.
Redondo Beach is in California, United States, with about 68,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Manhattan Beach, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Redondo Beach?
Within an hour or so of Redondo Beach: Venice Beach (17 km), Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles (17 km), Santa Monica Beach (20 km), Route 66 - Santa Monica End (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Redondo Beach?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach is in California, United States, about 4 km from Manhattan Beach.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 68,166
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.8492, -118.3884
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Redondo Beach
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
17 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Santa Monica Beach
A quintessential Southern California beach anchored by its famous pier, Ferris wheel, and wide golden sand stretching for miles.
20 km · about 25 min drive
historic highway
Route 66 - Santa Monica End
The 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
20 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Petersen Automotive Museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
24 km · about 25 min drive
restaurant
Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet
Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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The Original Pantry Cafe
A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Redondo Beach
- 20 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
- 31 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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