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Hermosa Beach
With a scenic pier, a pedestrian-only zone and a scenic beachfront walk, Hermosa Beach retains a 60s Beach Boy feel.
Manhattan Beach
The most upscale of the South Bay's beach cities, Manhattan Beach boasts a scenic pier that houses a small marine museum, good restaurants and lots of shopping. A waterfront walk here takes you past beach volleyball players and multi-million-dollar homes.
Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach is home to a large shopping and dining pier complex that attracts shoppers, fishermen and tourists. Also home to the "Redondo Riviera," an upscale shopping area with a beach ambience.

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