What Will a Revitalized Waterfront Look Like?

After eight public workshops and months of planning, CenterCal Properties and the city of Redondo Beach have unveiled a series of preliminary visions for the Redondo Beach waterfront.

The El Segundo-based developer's revitalization effort, expected to cost upwards of $300 million, will cover the Redondo Beach Pier, Pier Plaza, International Boardwalk and Redondo Beach Marina.

So far, the company's vision for the waterfront includes a small boutique hotel on the beach, as well as a high-end movie theater that would serve dinner. The plan also calls for office space for local professionals, a market hall with restaurants and local businesses; open space and public areas; and retail and specialty shopping.

The renderings posted on the city's website Monday show Seaside Lagoon restored to a more natural state; a revamped Redondo Beach Marina lined with a large boardwalk and many specialty stores; and an open, park-like area with a water feature and dining options.

CenterCal's revitalization efforts will be the crowning jewel among several improvements. The city renovated the bathrooms at Seaside Lagoon; RDR Properties, which owns the Redondo Landing on the Redondo Beach Pier, did significant improvements on its leasehold; and work has begun on a new Shade Hotel on the former Red Onion property.