Redondo Beach highlight
Historic waterfront
King Harbor has been Redondo Beach's commercial and recreational hub for over a century, home to fishing fleets, marinas, and modernized waterfront amenities.
King Harbor is the working waterfront of Redondo Beach, named after a wealthy landowner whose family donated the land. The harbor has served as the home port for commercial fishing fleets, charter boats, and recreational vessels for generations. Over the decades, the harbor evolved from a purely commercial fishing operation to a mixed-use facility supporting both working boats and recreational activities.
In recent decades, the waterfront has undergone significant redevelopment. The Redondo Landing, a major commercial renovation on the Pier, and the Shade Hotel on Harbor Drive (which opened in October 2016) represent partnerships between the City and private developers to modernize the waterfront while preserving its character. Harbor Drive features restaurants, shops, and public access to the water, and the working fishing industry continues alongside these new amenities.
For residents and visitors, the harbor represents a connection to the sea and to Redondo Beach's working past. Many families use the harbor and its surroundings as part of their regular life in the community. Life insurance planning that protects a family's access to this kind of lifestyle—whether through homeownership or through maintaining their place in the community—is part of ensuring their future.