Redondo Beach, California facts for kids
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Redondo Beach, California
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Redondo Beach - King Harbor sign
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Location of Redondo Beach in Los Angeles County, California
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 Redondo Beach, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | California | ||||
| County | Los Angeles | ||||
| Incorporated | April 29, 1892 | ||||
| Named for | Spanish for round, in reference to Rancho Sausal Redondo, Spanish for round willow grove ranch | ||||
| Government | |||||
| • Type | Council–manager | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 6.21 sq mi (16.09 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 6.20 sq mi (16.06 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.16% | ||||
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 71,576 | ||||
| • Density | 11,526/sq mi (4,448.5/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) | ||||
| ZIP Codes |
90277–90278
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| Area code | 310/424 | ||||
| FIPS code | 06-60018 | ||||
| GNIS feature IDs | 1652782, 2411535 | ||||
Redondo Beach is a city on the coast of Los Angeles County, California. Its name means "round" in Spanish. It is part of the South Bay area, which is near Greater Los Angeles. Redondo Beach is one of three beach cities along the southern part of Santa Monica Bay.
In 2020, about 71,576 people lived here. This was more than the 66,748 people in 2010. Redondo Beach was first part of a large Spanish land grant from 1785. This area later became the South Redondo area. The city is famous for its Municipal Pier and its sandy beach. These spots are popular with visitors and people who love sports. The end of the line for the Metro Rail C Line is in North Redondo Beach.
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History of Redondo Beach
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Long ago, the Tongva tribe of Native Americans lived in the South Bay area. Digs nearby show people lived here as far back as 7,100 years ago. The Chowigna band of Tongva used a spot in today's Hopkins Wilderness Park as a lookout. This park was once a Nike missile site. The wetlands where the old AES power plant is now were a source of food. They found halibut, lobster, and sea bass there. It was also a place to get salt.
The Tongva village of Ongovanga, meaning "Place of Salt," was near a salt lake. This lake was about 200 yards wide and 600 yards long. It was also about 200 yards from the ocean. Up until the 1700s, the Chowigna traded salt from this lake with other tribes.
In 1854, the Chowigna people moved to missions. This happened when Manuel Dominguez sold 215 acres of Rancho San Pedro. This land, including the salt lake, was sold to Henry Allanson and William Johnson. They used it for the Pacific Salt Works.
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The city's people and leaders have wanted to remove an old power plant by the water. They hope to turn the area back into a natural wetland. In 1983, Redondo Beach made the Goodyear Airship Columbia (also known as the Goodyear blimp) its "Official Bird."
Geography of Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach covers about 6.2 square miles. Almost all of this area is land. The city was originally part of a large land grant from 1784. This grant was called Rancho San Pedro. It later became the ten-mile ocean front of Rancho Sausal Redondo.
Climate and Weather
Redondo Beach has a mild climate. Winters are gentle, and summers are warm with very little rain. This type of weather is called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. The coldest months are from December to March. The warmest months are from July to September. Because it's on the coast, Redondo Beach has pleasant temperatures all year.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 603 | — | |
| 1900 | 855 | 41.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,935 | 243.3% | |
| 1920 | 4,913 | 67.4% | |
| 1930 | 9,347 | 90.3% | |
| 1940 | 13,092 | 40.1% | |
| 1950 | 25,226 | 92.7% | |
| 1960 | 46,986 | 86.3% | |
| 1970 | 57,451 | 22.3% | |
| 1980 | 57,102 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 60,167 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 63,261 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 66,748 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 71,576 | 7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Redondo Beach is a well-off city. Most of its residents are white.
Recent Population Changes
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 44,819 | 43,531 | 40,796 | 70.85% | 65.22% | 57.00% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,531 | 1,772 | 2,103 | 2.42% | 2.65% | 2.94% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 185 | 163 | 187 | 0.29% | 0.24% | 0.26% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 5,677 | 7,858 | 10,085 | 8.97% | 11.77% | 14.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 212 | 177 | 183 | 0.34% | 0.27% | 0.26% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 198 | 287 | 532 | 0.31% | 0.43% | 0.74% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 2,115 | 2,818 | 5,193 | 3.34% | 4.22% | 7.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8,524 | 10,142 | 12,497 | 13.47% | 15.19% | 17.46% |
| Total | 63,261 | 66,748 | 71,576 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The 2020 census showed that 57% of people in Redondo Beach were non-Hispanic white. This is similar to other coastal cities in Los Angeles County. These include Malibu and Santa Monica.
In 2010, Redondo Beach had 66,748 people. About 74.6% were White, 12% Asian, and 2.8% African American. About 15.2% of residents were of Hispanic or Latino background. The median age was 39.3 years. The average household had 2.29 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
In 2010, the median household income was $99,496. This means half of the households earned more and half earned less. Only 5.4% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Economy and Jobs
Redondo Beach has many businesses that provide jobs. Here are some of the top employers in the city as of 2020:
| # | Employer | # of Employees | % of Total City Employment |
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| 1 | Northrop Grumman | 6,045 | 33.04% |
| 2 | Redondo Beach Unified School District | 868 | 4.74% |
| 3 | City of Redondo Beach | 402 | 2.2% |
| 4 | The Cheesecake Factory | 261 | 1.43 |
| 5 | United States Postal Service | 260 | 1.42% |
| 6 | Target | 241 | 1.32% |
| 7 | Macy's | 232 | 1.27% |
| 8 | DHL Global Forwarding | 227 | 1.24% |
| 9 | Frontier | 164 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Silverado Beach Cities | 140 | 0.77% |
Education in Redondo Beach
The Redondo Beach Unified School District serves the city's students. Redondo Union High School is the main high school. Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School is next to it. The Redondo Beach Learning Academy is a school for grades 9-12.
Redondo Beach also has two middle schools: Adams Middle School and Parras Middle School. Adams Middle School is in North Redondo Beach. Parras Middle School is in South Redondo Beach.
There are eight elementary schools: Alta Vista, Beryl Heights, Birney, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Tulita, and Washington. These schools are spread out across the city. The Redondo Beach Educational Foundation helps support the schools.
Valor Christian Academy (formerly Coast Christian School) is also in Redondo Beach.
City Services and Infrastructure
The United States Postal Service has several post offices in Redondo Beach. These include the main Redondo Beach Post Office and branches in North Redondo Beach and the Galleria.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services runs the Torrance Health Center. This center serves Redondo Beach residents.
The Beach Cities Health District helps with health and wellness services. It serves people in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach. In 2002, this district opened AdventurePlex. It is a fitness center in Manhattan Beach for kids and families. It has fun activities like mazes, climbing walls, and ropes courses.
Redondo Beach Police Department
The Redondo Beach Police Department started in the 1920s. It has about 90 police officers and 57 other staff members.
Redondo Beach Public Library
The first library in Redondo Beach was a reading room in 1895. The city formed its first Library Commission in 1908. The library moved into City Hall's west wing in 1909.
In 1928, a new library was suggested for the old Hotel Redondo site. This spot is now Veterans Park. The Veterans Park Library opened in 1930. It is a Spanish/Dutch colonial building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
A new main library opened in 1995 at 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. A North Branch Library also opened in 1930. It moved to its current spot in 1949. A new North Branch Library building opened in 2010. It is the first city-owned "Green building" and has a Gold LEED certification.
Getting Around: Public Transportation
Redondo Beach has public transportation. It is served by Beach Cities Transit. The Redondo Beach K Line station is also in the city.
In the past, trains served the city. These included the Santa Fe Railroad and Pacific Electric's lines.
Famous People from Redondo Beach
Many well-known people have lived in or are from Redondo Beach:
- Allan McCollum (born 1944), an artist who grew up here.
- Amazon Eve, the world's tallest model.
- Amy White, a swimmer who won a silver medal in the 1984 Olympics.
- Black Flag, a famous punk band.
- Buddy Handleson, an actor.
- Michael Burns (born 1947), an actor and historian.
- Cameron Crowe, an author who researched his novel Fast Times at Ridgemont High here.
- Carla Esparza (born 1987), a professional mixed martial artist.
- Charles Lindbergh, a famous pilot, went to Redondo Union High School.
- Christian "CC" Coma (born 1985), drummer for Black Veil Brides.
- Demi Moore (born 1962), a well-known actress.
- Eli Morgan (born 1996), a baseball pitcher.
- Edwin Mattison McMillan (1907–1991), a Nobel Prize winner in science.
- Eve Torres, a dancer and WWE performer.
- George Freeth, who gave surfing shows in Redondo Beach.
- Henry Rollins (born 1961), a musician and actor.
- Hisaye Yamamoto (born 1921), a Japanese-American writer.
- Jonas Neubauer, a professional Tetris player.
- Jesse Heiman, a TV personality and actor.
- Jim Fox, a professional hockey player.
- Jolene Purdy, an actress.
- Judith Resnik, the second American woman in space.
- Kerri Walsh, an Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball.
- Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a former resident.
- Madison Chock, an Olympic ice dancer.
- Michael Dudikoff (born 1954), an actor.
- Pau Gasol, a professional basketball player.
- Paul Westphal (born 1950), a professional basketball player and coach.
- Ron Artest, a professional basketball player.
- Ron Kovic (born 1946), an anti-war activist and writer.
- Shannon Brown, a professional basketball player.
- The Smothers Brothers (Tom, born 1937; Dick, born 1939), musicians and actors.
- Thomas Welsh, a professional basketball player.
- Tiffany van Soest, a kickboxer.
- William Starke Rosecrans, a U.S. Army Major General, bought land that became Redondo Beach. Rosecrans Avenue is named after him.
Sister Cities
Redondo Beach has special partnerships with cities around the world. These are called sister cities:
- Ensenada, Mexico
- La Paz, Mexico
- Itoman, Japan
- Zhangjiagang, China
See also
In Spanish: Redondo Beach para niños
