Redondo Beach HAND LAUNCH

[farmer]

The Beach Life Festival has closed the road to the hand launch. The only access is to take the sidewalk along the brake wall by the restaurant. Also parking has been greatly reduced. I don't expect this to clear up till after May 9. The festival runs May 3 to the May 5 and the about 4-5 days to break down.

[Saba Slayer]

Thanks for the update Bill...

[Saba Slayer]

I was down there today and they've got it all screwed up the damn festival keeps getting bigger each year and blocks out the SUPs and kayaks from any decent access.
Time to break out the Outback it's just too darn far to roll the loaded PA to the dock.

[Salty]

I was down there on Sunday as well. Didn't see this post until after, but thanks for the update still. Had a run-in with a grumpy boater at the dock at yelling that I should be using the hand-launch instead for kayaks. After calmly explaining(several times) that the Beach Life event was blocking access to the hand launch, he apologized and said he felt like an ass for giving me such a hard time. We were all good after that. Either way I'll probably be avoiding the area until after the festival. Just don't feel like dealing with the BS.

Also, the irony of this whole situation is not lost on me... "Beach Life Festival! Celebrating the beach lifestyle! **BEACH ACCESS CLOSED!!! **"

[bernie3674]

Last Saturday I was there, they were kind enough to let us to drive our car in to load up the kayak. Looks like this weekend we might have to use the hoist.

[PapaDave]

Where is the launch for Redondo Beach?

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

Where is the launch for Redondo Beach?

Hand Powered Craft Self Launch Pier

https://www.google.com/maps/search/H...!4b1?entry=ttu


Much Nostalgia here -- King Harbor is the place that got me hooked on fishing.

[PapaDave]

Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Hand Powered Craft Self Launch Pier

https://www.google.com/maps/search/H...!4b1?entry=ttu


Much Nostalgia here -- King Harbor is the place that got me hooked on fishing.

Thank you.

So google says the hand launch is permanently closed, is that correct?

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

Thank you.

So google says the hand launch is permanently closed, is that correct?

Anyone visiting Google Maps can indicate access details. If a local wanted to keep outsiders away, they can suggest that the launch is "permanently closed."

This thread is about limited access due to the Beach Life Festival. Those festivals are a total traffic jam for local access. I would avoid the area until things normalize around May 10th.

Southbay BWE members can feel free to chime in.......

Or you can probably get the straight scoop from

Redondo Beach Marina 310-374-3481

or

https://www.visitkingharbor.com/

If you call, I would also ask about parking access and if any discount parking validation stamps are available.

[PapaDave]

Alrighty then, thank you.