Let’s switch gears to a day where vegan dishes disguise themselves as classic Italian, an “endless” pier offers the perfect evening stroll, and a bar boasts more beer taps than some towns have people.
Grab an early dinner at Pura Vita
📍 320 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Prepare your taste buds to be transported to Naples at Pura Vita, a small wine bar in Redondo. What’s even more surprising is that it’s all vegan! The meatballs, made from mushrooms and lentils, and the macadamia parmesan create an authentic Italian flavor that’s hard to believe is entirely plant-based. The black magic lasagna filled with cashew ricotta, mushrooms, and black truffle cream, is a must-try. Pair your meal with a juicy bellini or biodynamic wines from Italy and beyond. With both indoor and outdoor seating options (the latter comes with heaters), Pura Vita promises to be an instant favorite.
Know Before You Go
✔ All dishes are vegan.
✔ Indoor and outdoor seating is available. If you’re dining outside during colder months, heaters are available.
✔ Apart from food, they also offer a wide variety of drinks including biodynamic wines and cocktails.
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Next, wander around the Redondo Beach Pier
📍 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
This horseshoe-shaped pier, standing 25 feet above the water, is known as the largest “endless” pier on the California coast. The walkway is dotted with shops selling everything from clothing to fresh baked goods, and an array of cuisines from sushi to Mexican. As you walk further south along the bike/walking path, you’ll find benches scattered on the path offering beautiful beach views and the opportunity to watch a mesmerizing sunset. With amazing views of the ocean, seals, and dolphins in the distance the Pier is a casual way to transition into the evening.
Know Before You Go
✔ Apart from paid parking at the pier, free parking is available on the side streets to the south of the pier’s main entrance.
✔ Live music performances are common during the summer months.
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End the day with a beer at Naja’s Place
📍 154 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
After a day of wandering, nothing beats a cold beer at Naja’s Place, a local hangout at Redondo Beach. This dockside joint offers a prime view of the harbor, along with a vast selection of 88 draft beers. It’s not just the beer, the place is filled with character – upside-down beer taps decorating the ceiling, beach memorabilia, and old beer signs covering the walls. It’s a perfect no-frills harbor bar that has long been a South Bay staple and a favorite stop for beer lovers.
Know Before You Go
✔ They occasionally feature live bands on weekend nights.
✔ The bar is sports-friendly with flat-screen TVs for watching games.
✔ As the bar is situated dockside, it offers great views of King Harbor.
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