Public Conduct in Redondo Beach, CA (2026)
7 verified public conduct rules for Redondo Beach, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
Skateboards are banned outright on the traveled way of every public street and alley in Redondo Beach, and riding or leaving one on a business-district sidewalk that blocks pedestrians is a separate violation. The Police Department may impound any board used in violation, and Council-designated hazard zones add further sidewalk and parking-structure bans by posted sign.
Redondo Beach Skateboarding and Sidewalk Rules
Significant RestrictionsRedondo Beach Municipal Code § 3-1.06
No person shall use, operate, park, or leave any skateboard, roller skates, or wheeled toy upon the traveled way of any public street or alley. Any device used in violation of the provisions of this section may be impounded by the Police Department and returned to the owner under such reasonable conditions as may be established by the Chief of Police.
Loud Party Ordinance
Redondo Beach charges hosts of a loud or unruly disturbance a special security assignment fee once police respond a second time after a written warning.
Redondo Beach Loud Party Response Fee
Some RestrictionsRedondo Beach Municipal Code § 4-32.01
"Loud or unruly disturbance" means (1) one or more persons who are causing an inordinate amount of noise or commotion or behaving in such a manner which constitutes a threat to the public peace, health, safety or general welfare; or (2) the maintaining, or permitting the keeping of, any barking dog or other animal or fowl, by any sound or outcry, shall result in noise levels at the complainant'...
Loitering Rules
Redondo Beach does not have a general citywide loitering ban, but it is unlawful to remain or loiter while traversing any City park during hours the park is officially closed under Section 4-35.04. Cannabis retailers must also post signs stating loitering on or around the premises is prohibited.
Redondo Beach Loitering in Closed Parks
Some RestrictionsRedondo Beach Municipal Code § 4-35.04
This section shall not apply to any public sidewalk adjacent to a park, or any public street, highway, sidewalk or walkway when it is used to traverse Czuleger, Lilienthal, Veterans, Aviation or Alta Vista Parks without delay. It is unlawful for any person to remain or loiter while traversing any park listed in Section 4-35.03 during nondesignated hours of use.
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Redondo Beach bans smoking in public places citywide, including streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds and outdoor dining areas, and within 20 feet of any door, window or vent into a public place. A separate chapter bans smoking outright on all City beaches and recreational areas. Smoking is still allowed on private residential property and inside a moving vehicle.
Redondo Beach Public-Place Smoking Ban
Significant RestrictionsRedondo Beach Municipal Code § 5-9.102
(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or by State or Federal law, smoking is prohibited in the following locations: (1) Public places; (2) The interior of places of employment, including those regulated by California Labor Code Section 6404.5; (3) Any area within twenty (20') feet of any door, window, opening, or vent, into a public place. (b) Smoking is permitted in the following lo...
Jaywalking
Pedestrians in the Central Traffic District must cross only in a marked crosswalk under Section 3-7.1002, and everywhere else in the city a pedestrian must cross at right angles to the curb, or by the shortest route to the far curb, unless walking in a marked crosswalk, per Section 3-7.1003.
Redondo Beach Crosswalk and Jaywalking Rules
Some RestrictionsRedondo Beach Municipal Code §§ 3-7.1002, 3-7.1003
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway in the Central Traffic District other than in a crosswalk. ... No pedestrian shall cross a roadway at any place other than by a route at right angles to the curb, or by the shortest route to the opposite curb, except in a marked crosswalk.
Public Marijuana Use
Redondo Beach treats marijuana smoke the same as tobacco smoke under its smoking ban: Section 5-9.102 prohibits smoking in public places, inside workplaces, and within 20 feet of any doorway, window, or vent into a public place. Section 5-9.101 expressly defines "smoking" to include any plant product intended for human inhalation.
Redondo Beach Bans Public Marijuana Smoking
Some RestrictionsRedondo Beach Municipal Code § 5-9.101, § 5-9.102
"Smoking" means the release of gases, particles, or vapors into the air as the result of combustion, electrical ignition, or vaporization and/or inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted, heated or ignited cigar, cigarette, cigarillo, pipe, hookah, electronic smoking device, or any plant product intended for human inhalation. ... Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or by Stat...
Public Alcohol Use
Redondo Beach bans drinking alcohol on public sidewalks, streets, beaches, parks, alleys, and other public places, and separately makes possessing an open alcohol container in a City park or recreation area an infraction.
Redondo Beach Open Container & Alcohol Ban
Some RestrictionsRedondo Beach Municipal Code § 4-7.02(a)
It is unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverage upon any public sidewalk, park, beach, street, alley or in any public place, public buildings, public lavatories or public automobile parking structure or lot in the City, except restaurants or other commercial establishments where on-sale consumption is permitted by license of the State, or pursuant to a temporary permit issued pu...
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