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| Redondo Beach Pier |
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California's coastal piers are one of the state's
most popular attractions. Hi, I'm VH with CTT and
today we're going to check out Redondo Beach Pier.
The earliest pier in Redondo Beach dates back to
1889, but the unique V-shaped construction you'll
find today debuted in 1916 as one of the most
unique piers along the coast. The current pier was
reconstructed in 1996 with many historical
similarities to the past.
Along the horseshoe-shaped Pier, you'll find
plenty of specialty shops and great restaurants,
including Kincaids Bayhouse and the historic Old
Tony's, which offer beautiful sunset views of the
coast.
The pier is also the spot to pick up some fresh
saltwater taffy, buy an oyster pearl, check out a
shark exhibit, or take a 25-cent look at the
coast.
A fishing license is not required while fishing
off California's public piers, but all other
regulations apply. Just watch out for the hungry
pelicans, who wait anxiously for fresh fish to fly
up on the boardwalk.
While you're on the pier, check out the tribute to
George Freeth, the first surfer in the United
States. Freeth helped Henry Huntington build the
largest saltwater plunge in the world here in
1907.
Below the pier you'll find the International
Boardwalk, a marina that boasts live music,
several seaside boutiques, and the Redondo Beach
Fun Factory, where kids can play arcade games or
ride the Tilt A Whirl.
This is also the place to rent a kayak or pedal
boat for a closer look at Redondo's resident sea
lions, who live out beyond the jetty. You can also
book a speed boat ride on the Ocean Racer or ride
a glass-bottom boat for a glimpse at underwater
sealife.
One of my favorite spots is Quality Seafood, a
live fish market that's been in Redondo Beach
since 1953. It's one of the largest retail
seafood markets on the West Coast, and they'll
grill your fresh fish to order.
For a quick and inexpensive bite, fuel up on their
steamed local crab or fresh clam chowder with a
side of ice cold Corona. What a great way to end
your day on the pier!
I'm Veronica Hill and that's your California
Travel Tip.
Tags : California travel tips Redondo Beach pier fishing restaurants fish market shopping things to do |
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| Sunset Rubdown - "For the Pier (and Dead Shimmering)" |
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New Song from Sunset Rubdown, live at the WIUX
Bloomington, Culture Shock festival.
To View Better Quality Video go here:
http://vimeo.com/user:170639/clips
Props must be given to Krug and company for the
spot on playing during the 'summer's' near ice
storm. They are playing outdoors!
Catch the rest of this show, and 2 more new Sunset
Rubdown songs at this channel. Also check out the
Xiu Xiu show and interview from later that night.
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| Grand Pier Weston-super-Mare North Somerset |
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http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/cs/forums/1795/S
howForum.aspx
In memory of Weston Grand Pier
Weston Pier was built in 1904 (5 years before the
Titanic)
Hi they are 'midi tunes' of popular songs - the
first one is the song "Dream" (all you have to do
is dream)to represent the ability of us to
remember the pier as it was, I kind of remember my
aunts/mum talking about holiday's in Weston in the
50's/60's for example - and simon and garfunkel's
"sound of silence" - which is the empty kind of
feeling you get when something has changed in your
everyday life that you have no control over.
Tags : weston-super-mare landmark burn fire pier peir grand somerset events |
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