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6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Vacation Home in Redondo Beach
From beachfront homes and condos, to properties within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, shops and entertainment, buying a vacation home in Redondo Beach can be the ultimate dream for those ...
10 Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas
Wracking your brain about what to get your significant other for Valentine’s Day this year? In an effort to help, we culled through some of our previous blog write-ups and also hit the Internet to fin...
Financial New Year’s Resolutions? Riviera Local Can Help You Keep Them
Did you make New Year’s resolutions for 2020? If so, you’re not alone. Most Americans make at least one resolution for the new year, whether it be to lose weight, exercise more or learn a new skill. A...
Quite the Catch: Riviera Siblings Launch Fresh Seafood Business
Growing up in the Ito’s Hollywood Riviera household, it’s no surprise that Matt, Blake, Claire, and Mica were hooked on seafood from an early age. Fresh yellowfin tuna. Succulent red snapper. Delicate...
10 Fun Facts About Redondo Beach
Oahu native George Freeth (1883-1919) introduced surfing to the modern world in Redondo Beach in 1907. While vacationing in Hawaii, industrialist Henry Huntington spotted Freeth surfing and persuaded ...
Happy Birthday to Three Riviera Centenarians!
Life was a lot different 100 years ago. Just ask best buddies Maxine Dineen and Juanita Truman, who turned 100 three days apart from each other in August. Or Sally Silver (my wife’s aunt), who turned ...
How to Have a “Spooktacular” Halloween in Redondo Beach
With Halloween right around the corner, things are about to get spooky in Redondo Beach. From scary tours to ghost hunts and parties, there are definitely tricks and treats for everyone. Here are the ...
Igor on The Breakaway Agent Podcast
On this episode of The BreakAway Agent Podcast, host Tiffany Youngren interviews Igor Nastakin, Realtor at RE/MAX Estate Properties in Redondo Beach, California. Tune in now as Igor discusses how he...
Living and Working in the Riviera is Barre-None the Best Combo for this Resident
When Diane Numark signed up for barre classes 6 1/2 years ago, her goal was simply to work out a couple of times a week to get into shape post-pregnancy. But two workouts a week soon turned to five. A...
Kids Party & Play At The Wonder of Dinosaurs & The COOP South Bay
The Wonder of Dinosaurs is the largest indoor display of dinosaurs on the West Coast and it’s right here in our backyard of Redondo Beach. That’s right, it’s located at 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., inside So...
What to do in Redondo Beach for the Labor Day & Beyond
Have friends and family in town for Labor Day and looking for what to do in Redondo Beach? Lots of exciting events are happening all around the Redondo Beach area during Labor Day, as well as other fu...
A Touch of History
Interested in finding out more about the rich and colorful past of Redondo Beach? Look no further. The Redondo Historical Museum located in the 1904 Queen Anne House is the place to go, complete with ...
Shop ’Til You Drop in Redondo Beach
From malls to neighborhood shops, this world-class coastal resort city has become a mecca for its one-of-a-kind mix of big-name retailers, gift shops and more that you won’t find anywhere else. Here a...
Most Popular Parks in the South Bay
Whether you’re into hiking or exploring with the kids, here are just some of the most popular parks in the South Bay, where you can enjoy in every summertime activity imaginable. Charles H. Wil...
The Story Behind Betty’s Bench, a Lower-Riviera Landmark
For those who live in the lower part of the Hollywood Riviera – or anyone driving to El Retiro Park and Library — a familiar sight is the long wooden bench at the corner of Via La Circula and Ca...
Popular Beaches Near Hollywood Riviera
Summer is here, and that means just one thing: It’s time to hit the one of the many popular beaches along the Hollywood Riviera shoreline! Whether you’re into carving a wave or simply sunbathing on th...
Riviera Village: A South Bay Best-Kept Secret
Whether you’re visiting Redondo Beach or are a South Bay local, a definite must on your list of things to see and do should be the Riviera Village, a charming pedestrian-friendly district offering mor...
Things to Do at the Redondo Beach Pier
With more than 50 oceanfront dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities, this South Bay landmark is considered a one-stop destination for all things fun and interesting. The Redondo Beach Pier a...
4 Reasons Why Summer is a Great Time to Move
Planning to move soon? Those who can be flexible in scheduling can choose the right season to relocate, making the entire experience run more smoothly. Here, Realtor.com explains why summer is one of ...
Riviera Native a Chart Topper
The hills of the Hollywood Riviera have always been alive with the sounds of music for the Quillin family. That’s because dad Bruce, a pianist, and percussionist who performed with the San Diego Youth...