Famed as the birthplace of mainland surfing, the affluent landowner, Henry Huntington, brought the ancient Hawaiian skill of surfing to Redondo Beach in 1907, in the form of George Freeth, an Hawaiian-Irish athlete who would give daily demonstrations to the resort's visitors. A memorial bronze statue of Freeth stands on the Pier and is often decorated with Hawaiian leis as a tribute to the great man.
Today's pier is the seventh built on this site over the last hundred years, as previous ones have either been destroyed or dismantled, but it proves to be as popular a place as ever for fishermen, diners and shoppers alike.
The Galleria, in particular, is an exciting shopping experience; a mall, housing world-class stores and boutiques, set amongst large attractive fountains, tropical greenery and dazzling skylights. Boat trips offer the opportunity to see dolphins, sea lions, sharks and even whales and live music, shows and festivals are frequently held along the beachfront.
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