| While Redondo Beach remains one of the most | | | | around and enjoying the laid back atmosphere. For |
| sought after attractions of Southern California, | | | | the avid adventure lover, Hermosa Beach offers |
| there are still some other lesser known places | | | | great waves for surfing and other water |
| that are a treat to the avid traveler. A number of | | | | adventure sports. The best thing about surfing at |
| alternatives to Redondo Beach exist. Hermosa | | | | Hermosa Beach is that the waves are neither too |
| Beach and Manhattan Beach are two of the most | | | | large, nor too small- thus providing an optimal level |
| well known alternatives to Redondo. Together, | | | | of difficulty for beginners as well as experienced |
| these three cities are affectionately called the | | | | surfers. Apart from surfing, beach volleyball is |
| "beach cities" of the South Bay area. In addition, | | | | another important aspect of Hermosa's lifestyle. |
| Lawndale is a viable alternative to live as well since | | | | Having been referred to as the Beach Volleyball |
| it is close to Redondo Beach. | | | | capital of the World, Hermosa definitely stands up |
| Hermosa beach is located to the North of | | | | to its reputation. |
| Redondo Beach and towards the South of the | | | | Like Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach is also one |
| Manhattan Beach. The sands at Hermosa beach | | | | of the three Beach Cities of the South Bay area. |
| are perfectly suited for sunbathing and just chilling | | | | The Manhattan Beach is a commuting distance |
| around. The beach is primarily flat in nature and is | | | | from Los Angeles and thus, is a relatively |
| great for surf-boarding, beach volleyball and | | | | upmarket beach area. In fact, the Manhattan |
| paddleboarding as well. Hermosa Beach's main | | | | Beach is one of the most expensive beach areas |
| attraction is The Strand, which is a paved path | | | | to live at, in America, according to a survey |
| that runs from Redondo and cuts across | | | | carried out by the Fortune Magazine. The |
| Hermosa's beach and ends up in a plaza. This plaza | | | | Manhattan Beach is divided into several |
| is known as the Hermosa Beach Pier- which also | | | | neighborhoods. Some of these include Manhattan |
| happens to be the biggest center of food, fun | | | | Heights, North Manhattan Beach, East Manhattan |
| and frolic in the region. The Pier is also home to | | | | Beach and the Liberty Village amongst others. All |
| some of the most well known beach celebrities of | | | | these districts have a taste of their own, with |
| the US and thus, is a sought after attraction. | | | | only one thing in common- realty prices in this |
| Hermosa Beach's lifestyle is a pretty standard | | | | region are amongst the highest in America. |
| beach lifestyle. Surfing, roller skating, beach | | | | So, there you have it- for all those looking for |
| volleyball and sunbathing are the key elements of | | | | alternatives to Redondo Beach, you better be |
| the lifestyle here. On a typical afternoon, you will | | | | heading towards Lawndale, Hermosa or Manhattan |
| come across a number of people- on | | | | Beaches. |
| skateboards, foot, bicycle and strollers- just chilling | | | | |