Redondo Beach’s beloved Riviera Village Holiday Stroll — nearly 30 years of village shopping, Santa and Grinch processions, refreshments at every storefront, and a walkable South Bay evening through the city’s most charming commercial district.
The Riviera Village Holiday Stroll is Redondo Beach’s South Bay-village take on a holiday kickoff: nearly three decades old, the stroll fills Catalina Avenue and the surrounding Riviera Village blocks with shops open late, refreshments at every storefront, Santa and Grinch processions, live music, and interactive attractions for kids and adults.
Riviera Village is South Redondo Beach’s pedestrian-scaled commercial district — a European-village neighborhood of independent boutiques, cafés, and restaurants between Avenida Del Norte and Vista Del Mar. The stroll began as a parade nearly thirty years ago and evolved into the community-favorite evening it is today. Families wander block to block while the village stays lit and the businesses share holiday cheer; the procession brings Santa and the Grinch through the streets for photo opportunities and holiday-greeting-card moments.
The stroll pairs naturally with the King Harbor Christmas Boat Parade at the marina and the Civic Center Tree Lighting Ceremony in central Redondo Beach for a full Redondo Beach December weekend — three distinct landmark experiences across three distinct South Bay neighborhoods.
South Redondo Beach, centered along Catalina Avenue between Avenida Del Norte and Vista Del Mar — about a mile south of the Redondo Beach Pier and Esplanade. The village is a walkable few-block commercial district distinct from the Civic Center and King Harbor areas.
The first Thursday after Thanksgiving each year, late afternoon into evening.
Yes — the stroll itself is free. Purchases at each shop, restaurant, and refreshment stand along Catalina Avenue are paid separately.
Free street parking along Catalina Avenue and the surrounding residential streets fills early — arrive 30 minutes before the start. The Beryl Street public parking lot is the closest larger lot to the village core.
Yes — Santa and Grinch processions, interactive attractions for kids, photo opportunities, and stores open with refreshments make it a relaxed family evening. Strollers are welcome along the pedestrian-scaled village blocks.
Riviera Village is South Redondo Beach‘s pedestrian-scaled commercial district — a European-village neighborhood of independent boutiques, cafés, and restaurants centered on Catalina Avenue between Avenida Del Norte and Vista Del Mar, about a mile south of the Redondo Beach Pier. The village’s intact pre-war commercial frontage and walkable few-block grid make it one of the South Bay’s most distinctive shopping districts, with the Hollywood Riviera neighborhood’s residential blocks rising into the bluff above.
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An entire South Bay neighborhood lights up for the holidays — thirty years of synchronized homes, glittering Chinese Elms, and blocks of holiday spirit, free to walk or drive.
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Southern California’s holiday lights and festive outings are pure magic — but nothing compares to Santa Claus himself stepping through your own front door. House of Kringle brings a real-bearded, professionally trained Santa to homes and gatherings across SoCal for an intimate live visit your family will treasure for years.
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