International Boardwalk is the marina-side pedestrian corridor immediately north of Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach, California. Rather than extending far out over the Pacific like the adjoining pier, it follows the edge of Redondo Beach Marina and links the Pier area with King Harbor. The route is lined with seafood markets, casual food counters, small shops and harbor-related businesses, with boats and marina water directly beside much of the walkway.
The distinction between the International Boardwalk and Redondo Beach Pier matters when planning a visit. They meet and function as one waterfront district, but they are not the same structure. City records describe the International Boardwalk as a narrow linear commercial development fronted by a public walkway along the east side of Marina Basin III. No separate official linear length for the pedestrian route is currently published.
Google Street View coverage is better from the public road and parking approach than from the pedestrian-only marina edge. The view below uses the nearby North Harbor Drive approach to the boardwalk and marina.
| Location type | Marina-side public pedestrian walkway and waterfront commercial strip |
| Location | International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, California 90277 |
| Waterfront setting | Redondo Beach Marina / King Harbor |
| Position | Immediately north of Redondo Beach Pier |
| Marina basin | Basin III |
| Route function | Connects the Pier area with the harbor |
| Official standalone length | Not published |
| City-described development size | About 17,200 sq ft; this is not the walkway length |
| Boardwalk character | Narrow, linear, commercial marina promenade |
| Typical addresses | Businesses use numbered International Boardwalk addresses, including 100, 130, 140 and 160 |
| South-side access | Redondo Beach Pier, 100–500 Fisherman’s Wharf |
| Harbor-side parking access | 181 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 |
| Pier parking structures | North and south public structures; official Pier visitor information currently lists $2 per hour |
| Marina parking | 181 N. Harbor Drive; official visitor information currently lists $2 per hour |
| Accessible parking | Designated spaces available in Pier public parking lots |
| Elevators | Available in Pier public parking structures |
| Restrooms | Available in the Pier parking area |
| Public transportation | Beach Cities Transit and regional Metro connections serve Redondo Beach |
| Bicycle connection | Waterfront bike path nearby; riding is prohibited on Redondo Beach Pier |
| Dogs | Dogs are prohibited on Redondo Beach Pier; follow posted rules on the adjoining boardwalk |
| Public-area hours | The Pier is publicly accessible 24/7; individual Boardwalk businesses set their own hours |
| Food and retail | Seafood markets, casual dining, snacks, gifts and small waterfront shops |
| Harbor activities nearby | Sportfishing departures, harbor cruises, kayaks, pedal boats and paddleboards |
| Best suited for | Waterfront walking, marina views, food stops and connecting Pier and harbor visits |
| Managing context | City-owned waterfront property with individual commercial leases |
| Current-information note | Tenant mix and parking rates can change; verify posted information when visiting |
What the International Boardwalk Actually Is
International Boardwalk is best understood as the marina connector beside Redondo Beach Pier, not as another name for the entire Pier. City property records describe it as a very narrow linear development running along the east side of Redondo Beach Marina’s Basin III. Commercial spaces face a public waterfront walkway, placing pedestrians between small businesses and the working marina environment.
The City acquired the International Boardwalk leasehold in July 2012 and began entering into direct leases with tenants. A municipal report describes approximately 17,200 square feet of commercial space along the development. That figure is sometimes easy to misread in secondary descriptions: it refers to the commercial development area and should not be presented as a measured boardwalk length.
The International Boardwalk name can also create the impression of a long wooden beach boardwalk. Its practical role is different. It is a compact harborfront pedestrian corridor where the marina, businesses and Pier transition into one another. Visitors commonly reach it as part of a larger walk around Redondo Beach Pier rather than as an isolated trail.
Useful distinction: search results, old tourism pages and business listings sometimes mix the terms “Pier,” “Boardwalk” and “Marina.” For navigation, International Boardwalk is the section immediately north of the Pier beside Basin III.
Walking Between Redondo Beach Pier and King Harbor
The International Boardwalk works especially well as a through-route. Approaching from the south, pedestrians can move from the Redondo Beach Pier complex toward the marina without returning to the inland street grid. Along the way, the setting changes from the broad Pier environment to a narrower harbor edge with moored boats close to the walkway.
The South Connection at Redondo Beach Pier
Redondo Beach Pier is reached from the western end of Torrance Boulevard and the Fisherman’s Wharf area. The International Boardwalk begins immediately to the north of this main Pier district. This makes the Pier parking structures a practical starting point for visitors who intend to walk both areas during the same visit.
The Pier itself extends into the ocean and has its own visitor rules. The International Boardwalk instead follows the marina side. Keeping that difference in mind is useful when interpreting rules for dogs, bicycles, fishing or business hours because an official rule written specifically for “the Pier” should not automatically be expanded to every neighboring waterfront path.
The Marina Edge at Basin III
Farther along the Boardwalk, the marina becomes the dominant feature. Sportfishing operations and other harbor services use International Boardwalk addresses, while the adjacent basin contains docks and moored vessels. This is part of what separates the route from a conventional oceanfront promenade: it sits directly beside an active small-boat harbor.
Waterfront caution: the route can place pedestrians close to marina railings, dock access points and busy storefront areas. Families with small children should account for the water edge and occasional congestion rather than treating the corridor like a wide park trail.
Parking and Arrival Options
The most straightforward vehicle access is through the public parking serving Redondo Beach Pier and Redondo Beach Marina. The official Pier visitor page lists multi-level public parking structures on the north and south sides of the Pier, with access to the Pier, boardwalk, marina and nearby waterfront paths.
Pier Public Parking Structures
The Pier’s north parking area is associated with 100–500 Fisherman’s Wharf, while the south structure is reached from North Harbor Drive near Pacific Avenue. Official visitor information currently lists the structures at $2 per hour, 24 hours per day. Elevators, restrooms and designated accessible parking are listed for these public lots.
Redondo Beach Marina Parking
The marina lot at 181 N. Harbor Drive provides another useful approach, particularly for reaching the north side of the International Boardwalk. The official visitor page currently lists this lot at $2 per hour. Posted signs and payment equipment remain the controlling information when rates differ from online pages.
2026 parking-rate update: Redondo Beach City Council documents introduced a citywide parking-meter increase from $2.00 to $2.25 per hour for FY 2026–27, with an anticipated effective date of August 20, 2026 following the ordinance process. The proposal concerns city parking meters and should not be assumed to change every Pier-structure rate. Check the rate posted at the exact space or structure being used.
Accessibility and Walking Conditions
The nearby Pier parking structures provide accessible parking and elevators, which can reduce the need to use stairs when reaching the waterfront level. The International Boardwalk itself functions as a public pedestrian corridor, but the official visitor material does not publish a current segment-by-segment accessibility audit for the entire route.
Visitors using wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility devices should also account for the Boardwalk’s character. Some stretches are relatively narrow, and storefront queues, outdoor service areas or waterfront activity can reduce clear passing space at busy times. Conditions may also change when individual properties are undergoing maintenance or tenant work.
Access planning: use the Pier public parking structures when elevator access and designated accessible spaces are priorities. For a particular business, boat departure or mobility requirement, confirm the closest accessible route directly with the operator before traveling.
What Lines the Boardwalk
The International Boardwalk’s identity comes from its mix of marina-facing food counters, seafood businesses, small retailers and harbor services. The current Redondo Beach Pier directory treats the Pier, International Boardwalk and adjacent marina as one connected visitor district, while individual business listings identify their exact addresses.
One of the better documented Boardwalk addresses is 130 International Boardwalk, used by Quality Seafood. Redondo Beach Sportfishing operates from 140 International Boardwalk. Other numbered units extend along the same narrow commercial strip, demonstrating why searching for a particular operator may return an International Boardwalk street address rather than a Fisherman’s Wharf address.
Business hours should be checked individually. The official Pier directory states that shops and restaurants maintain their own operating schedules, even though the broader Pier public area remains accessible around the clock.
Marina Activities Reached from the Boardwalk
The route also works as a gateway to King Harbor activities. Official waterfront information lists sportfishing, seasonal whale-watching excursions, harbor cruises and rentals such as kayaks, pedal boats and stand-up paddleboards in the connected Pier and marina area. Departure locations and operating times vary by provider, so a Boardwalk walk should not be treated as a guarantee that every activity is operating on a given day.
Visitors who are primarily interested in watching marina activity do not need to book anything. The public walkway itself provides close views of Basin III, boats and docks while remaining connected to the busier Pier area.
Pier Rules That Affect a Combined Waterfront Visit
Several published visitor rules apply specifically to Redondo Beach Pier. Because most visitors move directly between the Pier and International Boardwalk, knowing them prevents problems during a combined walk.
- Dogs: the official Pier FAQ states that dogs are not allowed on Redondo Beach Pier. For the adjoining International Boardwalk, follow signs and any separately posted restrictions rather than assuming the Pier rule defines every harbor walkway.
- Bicycles: visitors may bike to the Pier, but riding on the Pier itself is prohibited. The waterfront bike path runs nearby, and bike racks are available around the Pier area.
- Fishing: fishing on the Pier is limited to marked areas. Sportfishing boats and ticket offices connected with the harbor operate separately from shore-based Pier fishing.
- Business access: individual establishments set their own opening hours even when surrounding public waterfront areas remain accessible.
Why Older Boardwalk Descriptions Can Be Misleading
Older Redondo Beach tourism material sometimes describes the International Boardwalk in terms of a large amusement center. That wording should not be relied on for current trip planning. Municipal property records from 2025 and 2026 show active lease and redevelopment discussions involving the property at 123 International Boardwalk, which older records associate with the former Fun Factory location.
Recent City Council records also show lease negotiations involving properties at 100 and 130 International Boardwalk. These records do not by themselves confirm that a proposed tenant has opened, closed or replaced another business. They do show why the current Pier directory and posted storefront information are better sources for deciding what is operating on the day of a visit.
For current visits: treat named businesses, operating hours and parking prices as changeable information. The physical role of the Boardwalk as the Pier-to-harbor connector is stable, but its commercial lineup can change through the City’s leasing process.
International Boardwalk Location Map
The map centers on International Boardwalk between Redondo Beach Pier and the marina. Drivers can use either the Pier parking structures or the marina-side access from North Harbor Drive depending on which end of the waterfront they want to reach first.
How to Plan the Boardwalk as Part of a Pier Visit
For most visitors, International Boardwalk makes the most sense as one portion of a continuous waterfront walk. Parking near the Pier allows a direct transition from the ocean-facing Pier to the marina-facing Boardwalk. Parking near the marina reverses the sequence and can be convenient when a harbor business is the main destination.
The route itself does not require a long-distance walking commitment, and no official standalone length is published. Time spent here is therefore driven more by stops than by distance. A direct pass through the corridor is very different from a visit that includes food, marina watching, shopping or a scheduled harbor departure.
Because it is an active waterfront commercial area rather than a self-contained park trail, conditions are tied to business activity, waterfront maintenance and marina operations. Checking the official directory and current parking information shortly before arrival is more useful than relying on older travel descriptions.
Official and Local Sources
- Redondo Beach Pier – Visit — directions, parking locations, public transportation and visitor facilities.
- Redondo Beach Pier – FAQs — Pier access hours, parking, bicycle rules, dog policy and visitor regulations.
- Redondo Beach Pier – Directory — current businesses across the Pier, International Boardwalk and marina district.
- City of Redondo Beach – International Boardwalk Property Record — City leasehold history, Basin III setting and the approximately 17,200-square-foot linear development description.
- City of Redondo Beach – 2026 Parking Meter Ordinance Record — FY 2026–27 parking-meter rate proposal and implementation schedule.