Redondo Beach Essential Info
Overview
Redondo Beach is in the South Bay of Los Angeles County in California.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- In 1907, Redondo Beach was the place where surfing was introduced to the mainland of the United States by the Hawaiian George Freeth.
- Many famous people have attended Redondo Union High School, including: Charles Lindbergh, Demi Moore, and the Smothers Brothers.
- The famous movie “The Falcon and the Snowman” with Sean Penn and Timothy Hutton is based on a “Cold War” espionage case that took place at TRW in Redondo Beach during the 1970’s.
- During the depression Redondo Beach was home to gambling, casinos and mobsters.
- Paul Gasol, a Spanish professional basketball player, lived in Redondo Beach.
Popular Foods
- Crackling Beer Can Chicken
- Banana Cream Pie