Buh Bye LA
May 10, 2011
Actually, this is Redondo Beach, along Catalina Ave. Someone made a great decision when they decided to plant tall, skinny palm trees along this piece of road, wouldn’t you agree?
More scenic is the Esplanade, one block to the west, a 3-mile stretch of shoreline between Torrance and the Redondo Beach Pier. Perfect for walking dogs, it would seem. The Avenues of Redondo Beach tee at the Esplanade, and long, sandy ramps take you from road to water level. Easy beach access, miles of sand. Ice plant covers the slope, seagulls soar… it’s gorgeous.
From the Esplanade, looking south, is my favorite view of the peninsula. I’m partial to this side of Palos Verdes–Malaga Cove, the Plaza, the PV Pool, the Neighborhood Church, the dense eucalyptus, the red tile roofs, and Rat Beach–cuz, obviously, I grew up there. Looking at the hill, you can’t see the houses in our neighborhood (for the trees), but you can see where our house is (a wee bit above the red convertible, below).
Here’s the view a little to the right.. Catalina Island is on the horizon, hiding in the glare.
Anyway… yeah, it’s beautiful. See ya next time.
Life of Wry 