Tag: Redondo Beach Real Estate
Here are some surprising ways to save energy around your South Bay home: 1 If you place lamps in the corners of your rooms, the walls help to reflect light out into the room. 2 Use a laptop computer instead of a desktop. A laptop uses 1/3 less energy. 3 Dont switch to a plasma flat screen it uses much more energy than an LCD. 4 Put a blanket on your water heater and turn down the temperature a little. A water heater blanket can save anywhere from 4% to almost 10% on the average water heating bill. 5 Using an electric stove? Turn off the burner before your finished cooking as the burner stays hot for awhile after you shut it off. 6 Spin laundry more. Let your washer spin the water out of the laundry, even if you have to spin it twice, it will save energy use in the dryer. Some new washers can cut energy in half by eliminating the time required for the dryer to run. 7 Shut off your refrigerators ice maker and use an ice tray or two. A refrigerator ice maker increases your energy consumption up to 20%. When you use ice trays, there is no increase in energy use or costs. 8 Use your dishwasher, it uses 1/3 of the hot water that you would use if you washed your dishes by hand. Read More
South Redondo Beach has around two miles of sandy beaches for swimming, roller blading, biking, surfing, tanning and walking. The Esplanade, which runs along the beach, has a bike path and pier areas which allows beach living at its very best for the residents who live there, and the views from the King Harbor boat marina are unbelievable. Along the beach are condos, luxury upscale apartments and wonderful older and newer single family homes. Just up the hill from the beach, the condos, apartments and single family homes is "The Hollywood Riviera" section with beautiful single family homes, condominiums and some apartments. This area also has great restaurants, shopping, and many offices. The streets in this section wind around the hills and remind you of a small town neighborhood. The home prices in the Riviera are slightly higher than some other parts of the city. Redondo Beach Single family homes are more prevalent, and average from the mid-nine hundred thousands ($900,000) to over a $1 million. Luxury homes may be $1,500,000 and up on the Avenues or $4,000,000 or more on the Esplanade. With all of it's residential options, Redondo Beach has made sure there are plenty of beautifully landscaped parks, including a dog park. Of course the marina is huge with fantastic restaurants and hotels surrounding it. North Redondo Beach lays inland and borders Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach on their east sides. You can find great single family homes, condos, apartments and 2 on a lot condos in North Redondo Beach. You can find some great buys in the North Redondo Beach Real Estate market. Read More
Many of us in the South Bay have forgotten Aviation High School by now, and, of course the people who went to school there will never forget their old high school. Located at the corner of Manhattan Beach Blvd and Aviation Blvd, Aviation High in Redondo Beach opened in 1957. Due to budgetary constraints, the decision was made to close the school in 1982, and its students were sent to Mira Costa and Redondo Union high schools. The site is now Aviation Park, which consists of the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Aviation Gymnasium and Aviation Track and Field (an outdoor running facility). Read More
Most people who live in the South Bay today, and even many Redondo Beach residents do not realize the role that the City of Redondo Beach played in local history and the contributions made to the economy of Southern California in the state's early days. In 1890, when the 'Hotel Redondo' opened, the city was on its way to becoming the "in place" for tourists from all over the world. Thousands of people were brought to the city by the railroads and large steamships. Redondo was the first port in Los Angeles, bringing lumber and oil in by large quatities along with the tourists. Steamers stopped at Redondo 3-4 times a week at the three piers as part of the regular runs that existed from San Francisco to San Diego. The Redondo Railway headed out for Redondo Beach from Los Angeles daily. Even the Red Electric Transit Cars started serving the city on a regular basis. The Redondo Hotel was pure class with an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and 225 luxurious suites of rooms making this resort a favorite destination for thousands who would come to spend the holidays and many would come to spend the winters here. There were many upscale beaches, sports fishing, games, rides and a huge swimming pool nearby available for the tourists pleasure. It all started to go downhill when the Port of Los Angeles at San Pedro started its development in 1899. The Steamship Company halted their stops, but lumber continued to come in until around 1926 when the railroad pulled out. A little later, prohibition caused the quarter million dollar 'Hotel Redondo' to close it doors and in 1925 the hotel was torn down and all the lumber sold for scrap. (for $300.00) Today, still known as a tourist and resort town, Redondo Beach can boast of its beautiful piers, sports fishing and amusements, a Saltwater Lagoon reminiscent of the old swimming plunge, many upscale restaurants, luxury hotels, and a beautiful harbor. Read More
Wow ! What a great time. I decided to go on down to the annual Greek Festival in Redondo Beach Sunday evening. I almost forgot about it again like I usually do each year. I have been wanting to go for years and have always heard great things about this annual weekend event. I wasn't prepared for the party atmosphere, fun and festivities. Music, dancing, fantastic authentic Greek foods of all kinds, and people from all over the South Bay and everyone having a great time. Its everything I expected and more. I know I will return again next year for sure. Read More
Boy what excitement here on the beach in Redondo. I'm here in great anticipation of the annual 4th of July Fireworks event put on every year. The fireworks are fired off of ships in the harbor and can be seen all over the South Bay (and heard too) and have become a tradition for many people to come down and relax on the beach and celebrate our nations birthday together with their neighbors. Read More
Nothing is more important in marketing your home for the sale as staging. This has become a buzz word in the industry and on Television. And as it shows, can be very expensive. But it does not have to be. De-clutter and de-personalize your rooms; if your rooms have too much furniture, remove some to make the rooms look more spacious. And make sure your garage and closet areas are included. Also remember that yards should show some care. Have any weeds removed; make sure all is watered well. A few in season flowers will do wonders. Another tip is to hose down the structure itself. Now that you have done all this your house will show splendidly. Read More