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Summer Fun At Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach
By Keith Kyle
If you’ve got little ones and the waves at the beach are just a little too much, there’s another way to spend a great day at the beach without actually going to the beach. Seaside Lagoon in South Redondo beach may be just what you’re looking for to cool off n the summer. Located in the King Harbor/Redondo Pier area Seaside Lagoon is part park, part pool, part beach play area with plenty of places to eat and play nearby. Water is pumped in from King Harbor, chlorinated, and eventually cleaned and pumped back out.
Seaside Lagoon is open in the summer from 10am-5:45 daily and admission is $7 for adults and $6 for kids.
Seaside Lagoon is not only open daily but has some wonderful special events such as fireworks on the 4th, Lobsterfest and even winter ice skating in years past.
The Charming Neighborhood of The Avenues of South Redondo
Classic beach town feel in the Avenues of South Redondo Beach
By Keith Kyle
If you’re looking for beach charm and proximity to the beach, the Avenues in South Redondo Beach may be just what you’re looking for. The Avenues are the lettered in South Redondo Beach that are basically bordered by Knob Hill to the north, Esplanade to the west, Prospect to the east and PCH to the South. Many of the homes are original beach bungalows built in the later 1940’s and early 1950’s and the streets have that great old school beach feel. The areas west of PCH are flat streets with the ocean sitting at the end while homes east of PCH sit on hills and dunes and often offer some great views. What make the neighborhoods so great is that they feel like something from the past. Although many of the original homes have been torn down and replaced by much larger homes, the area still has a beach feel and a very different sense than similar areas in Manhattan and Hermosa Beach. It doesn’t hurt to see the sparkling ocean at the end of each street. Rare is the home that is priced below $1,000,000 and depending on views, age, and proximity to the beach, homes generally range from just over $1.0M to the mid $2.0M price point.
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620 The Village #216 Redondo Beach – Ocean View Condo
620 The Village #216, Redondo Beach CA 90277
By Keith Kyle
If you’ve ever dreamed of life at the beach, this may be your reality. Wake up to cool ocean breezes, boats sailing past your bedroom window, and every evening a new show as the sun sets into the ocean. Every day can feel like a vacation with this wonderfully updated 2 bedroom corner unit condo with panoramic ocean views.
This beautifully updated 2 bedroom condo has it all….panoramic ocean views, resort like complex, cool ocean breezes, living room, bedrooms and kitchen bathed in natural light, 2 pools and 2 spas, state of the art fitness center and upgrades throughout. Live the vacation lifestyle as it’s just better at the beach….all located within walking distance of King Harbor, the Redondo pier, and world famous Redondo Beach. Contact listing agent and Redondo Beach specialist, Keith Kyle for more information or for a private tour.
620 The Village #216
- 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
- 938 Square Feet
- Updated throughout
- Walking distance to restaurants, shops, King Harbor, and Redondo Beach
- Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new light fixtures
- Original doors and windows were all replaced with beautiful vinyl windows and doors
- Recessed lights, crown molding, refinished cabinetry
Immaculate Condo for Sale in the 55+ Senior Condos at Village Court in Torrance
By Keith Kyle
Just listed and just sold, this one bedroom condo in the 55+ senior condos community of Village Court is possibly the best location in the nicest complex in the South Bay. This home is absolutely turnkey and features a spacious bedroom, kitchen with granite counters and large island, big views of the pool and spa area as well as wonderful western exposure offering sunset views and cool ocean breezes. Village Court is a 55+ complex built in 2005 offering all of the best amenities including a resort style pool and spa, large outdoor dining and relaxation area, gym, clubhouse with pool table, beautiful lobby and more. The condo is on the top floor located just across from elevator and offers great west facing views.
Redondo Beach Award Winning Schools – 2013 API Test Scores
Good schools are the cornerstone of good communities, and nowhere is that 
more true than in Redondo Beach and the South Bay. One of the most common reasons home buyers give for wanting specifically to be in Redondo Beach is for their kids to be part of this nationally ranked award winning school system. Redondo Beach schools have ranked as one of the top districts in the country. While any test scores in the 900 is a tremendous accomplishment, Redondo schools generally far exceed those numbers on a regular basis.
With many home buyers searching for specific school districts, and sometimes even specific schools, the list below should provide assistance as to how they rate and compare with one another. Contact us to determine what neighborhoods attend what schools.
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API – Academic Performance Index
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2013 Growth | 2012 Base | 2012-13 Growth Target | 2012-13 Growth |
| CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH | 680 | 698 | D | -18 |
| High Schools | ||||
| Hawthorne High | 640 | 678 | 6 | -38 |
| Lawndale High | 725 | 756 | 5 | -31 |
| Leuzinger High | 669 | 696 | 5 | -27 |
| EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED | 892 | 894 | D | -2 |
| Elementary Schools | ||||
| Center Street Elementary | 901 | 922 | A | -21 |
| Richmond Street Elementary | 910 | 908 | A | 2 |
| Middle Schools | ||||
| El Segundo Middle | 906 | 891 | A | 15 |
| High Schools | ||||
| El Segundo High | 880 | 889 | A | -9 |
| HAWTHORNE | 799 | 797 | D | 2 |
| Elementary Schools | ||||
| Eucalyptus | 821 | 801 | A | 20 |
| Jefferson | 801 | 793 | 5 | 8 |
| Kornblum | 789 | 772 | 5 | 17 |
| Ramona | 818 | 816 | A | 2 |
| Washington | 793 | 775 | 5 | 18 |
| York | 758 | 781 | 5 | -23 |
| Zela Davis | 809 | 815 | A | -6 |
| Middle Schools | ||||
| Bud Carson Middle | 779 | 791 | 5 | -12 |
| Hawthorne Middle | 783 | 781 | 5 | 2 |
| Prairie Vista Middle | 771 | 775 | 5 | -4 |
| High Schools | ||||
| HERMOSA BEACH | 937 | 946 | D | -9 |
| Elementary Schools | ||||
| Hermosa Valley Elementary | 939 | 944 | A | -5 |
| Hermosa View Elementary | 934 | 961 | A | -27 |
| LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY | 806 | 809 | D | -3 |
| Elementary Schools | ||||
| Billy Mitchell Elementary | 802 | 811 | A | -9 |
| F. D. Roosevelt Elementary | 755 | 777 | 5 | -22 |
| Kit Carson Elementary | 749 | 773 | 5 | -24 |
| Lucille J. Smith Elementary | 834 | 848 | A | -14 |
| Mark Twain Elementary | 871 | 880 | A | -9 |
| William Anderson Elementary | 796 | 805 | A | -9 |
| William Green Elementary | 819 | 799 | 1 | 20 |
| Middle Schools | ||||
| Jane Addams Middle | 825 | 824 | A | 1 |
| Will Rogers Middle | 786 | 787 | 5 | -1 |
| MANHATTAN BEACH UNIFIED | 935 | 940 | D | -5 |
| Elementary Schools | ||||
| Pennekamp Elementary | 946 | 942 | A | 4 |
| Grandview Elementary | 966 | 969 | A | -3 |
| Meadows Elementary | 961 | 951 | A | 10 |
| Robinson Elementary | 965 | 971 | A | -6 |
| Pacific Elementary | 968 | 965 | A | 3 |
| Middle Schools | ||||
| Manhattan Beach Middle | 943 | 959 | A | -16 |
| High Schools | ||||
| Mira Costa High | 912 | 916 | A | -4 |
| PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED | 925 | 924 | D | 1 |
| Elementary Schools | ||||
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary | 977 | 974 | A | 3 |
| Dapplegray Elementary | 934 | 936 | A | -2 |
| Lunada Bay Elementary | 941 | 942 | A | -1 |
| Mira Catalina Elementary | 919 | 919 | A | 0 |
| Montemalaga Elementary | 947 | 951 | A | -4 |
| Point Vicente Elementary | 954 | 947 | A | 7 |
| Rancho Vista Elementary | 943 | 946 | A | -3 |
| Silver Spur Elementary | 968 | 969 | A | -1 |
| Soleado Elementary | 966 | 948 | A | 18 |
| Valmonte Elementary | ||||
| Vista Grande Elementary | 936 | 936 | A | 0 |
| Middle Schools | ||||
| Miraleste Intermediate | 932 | 914 | A | 18 |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | 951 | 956 | A | -5 |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | 955 | 960 | A | -5 |
| High Schools | ||||
| Palos Verdes High | 884 | 896 | A | -12 |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | 909 | 906 | A | 3 |
REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED |
887 | 892 | D | -5 |
| Elementary Schools | ||||
| Alta Vista Elementary | 946 | 929 | A | 17 |
| Beryl Heights Elementary | 942 | 952 | A | -10 |
| Birney Elementary | 917 | 927 | A | -10 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 936 | 941 | A | -5 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 910 | 913 | A | -3 |
| Madison Elementary | 910 | 906 | A | 4 |
| Tulita Elementary | 912 | 929 | A | -17 |
| Washington Elementary | 893 | 906 | A | -13 |
| Middle Schools | ||||
| Adams Middle | 872 | B | B | B |
| Parras Middle | 907 | 921 | A | -14 |
| High Schools | ||||
| Redondo Union High | 856 | 858 | A | -2 |
| TORRANCE UNIFIED | 860 | 869 | D | -9 |
| Elementary Schools | ||||
| Anza Elementary | 916 | 918 | A | -2 |
| Arlington Elementary | 885 | 887 | A | -2 |
| Edison Elementary | 860 | 876 | A | -16 |
| Evelyn Carr Elementary | 813 | 834 | A | -21 |
| Fern Elementary | 844 | 864 | A | -20 |
| Hickory Elementary | ||||
| Howard Wood Elementary | 842 | 846 | A | -4 |
| John Adams Elementary | 850 | 853 | A | -3 |
| Joseph Arnold Elementary | 899 | 907 | A | -8 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 894 | 897 | A | -3 |
| Riviera Elementary | 907 | 918 | A | -11 |
| Seaside Elementary | 902 | 915 | A | -13 |
| Torrance Elementary | 821 | 837 | A | -16 |
| Towers Elementary | 908 | 916 | A | -8 |
| Victor Elementary | 899 | 916 | A | -17 |
| Walteria Elementary | 906 | 909 | A | -3 |
| Yukon Elementary | 838 | 859 | A | -21 |
| Middle Schools | ||||
| Bert M. Lynn Middle | 910 | 936 | A | -26 |
| Calle Mayor Middle | 908 | 928 | A | -20 |
| Casimir Middle | 859 | 862 | A | -3 |
| Edward J. Richardson Middle | 907 | 921 | A | -14 |
| J. H. Hull Middle | 800 | 826 | A | -26 |
| Jefferson Middle | 858 | 887 | A | -29 |
| Madrona Middle | 882 | 891 | A | -9 |
| Philip Magruder Middle | 846 | 827 | A | 19 |
| High Schools | ||||
| North High | 807 | 815 | A | -8 |
| South High | 875 | 876 | A | -1 |
| Torrance High | 811 | 822 | A | -11 |
| West High | 868 | 873 | A | -5 |
| WISEBURN ELEMENTARY | 869 | 883 | D | -14 |
| Elementary Schools | ||||
| Juan Cabrillo Elementary | 888 | 906 | A | -18 |
| Juan De Anza Elementary | 872 | 882 | A | -10 |
| Peter Burnett Elementary | 879 | 871 | A | 8 |
| Middle Schools | ||||
| Dana Middle | 863 | 885 | A | -22 |
| High Schools | ||||
| Da Vinci Design | 762 | 746 | 5 | 16 |
| Da Vinci Science | 816 | 799 | 1 | 17 |