History of Redondo Beach and King Harbor

Redondo Beach was the first port of Los Angeles with tall ships and steam ships bringing people and supplies daily. Photo is from 1890.

Tall ships brought people and supplies daily to the 3 piers in Redondo Beach as it was the main port of Los Angeles. 

Redondo Beach was officially incorporated in 1892.

The rail roads and electric trolleys brought people and supplies to and from Redondo Beach making it accessible to everyone.

This is a route map of the electric trolley cars connecting downtown with Hollywood and down the coast from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach. 

Hotel Redondo was one of the main tourist attractions in the early 1900's.