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    Indoor play area with plenty of seating
    Grace O.

    Celebrated my son's 6th birthday at South Play. The 60+ guests had a blast! The set up and personalized touches were perfect. We also rented the courtyard and had plenty of indoor/outdoor space for the kids and parents to mingle. Kelsie and team were amazing! Throughout the party they would continuously check in and provide an updates. As a busy working mom we literally did everything via phone, text or email. They answered every question I had or needed. We did the VIP party package and they took care of everything. Literally we just walked in and brought a cake for my son (optional because they coordinate personalized cupcakes for the kids!) Highly recommend if you are looking for a full service party location with a variety of activity for the kids. So easy. Thank you to the entire South Play team!

    Kaval L.

    What a wonderful experience we had with South Play! We wanted to host our son's 1st birthday party somewhere both kids and adults could enjoy, and South Play was the perfect spot. Their indoor play area kept the kids occupied for hours, and their ability to rent out the patio for all of the tables/chairs/food for adults was wonderfully accommodating. We selected the VIP package and we truly felt VIP! Lili and her team took care of everything - setting up the entry room beautifully on theme, ordering food for all adults and children, having cupcakes ready for the kids, among others! The staff was extremely helpful, taking care of putting away/storing all gifts, getting cake cutting ready, and cleaning up quickly at the end of the event. South Play's list of vendors was perfect - everyone we chose from there was professional, accessible, and worked seamlessly with Lili and the team. I truly felt I came into that morning with no stress and I spent the rest of the event enjoying myself and our guests. We highly recommend South Play for all future children's events - it was a blast!

    Extra small touches by the staff to personalize your party.
    Jess J.

    I've hosted at least 3 parties here(dating back to when it was the Coop). South Play is such an amazing place to host a birthday party. The staff are always friendly and so helpful. It's clean, safe and lots of fun for kids of all ages. I have a 2, 8 and 12 year old and they all had a blast. I 10000% recommend South Play to any parent that is looking for an easy, stress free birthday party venue. Kelsie even went out of her way to try to make my daughter's party extra special (I told her that I was very low maintenance on decorating but she still offered a gorgeous sequin table cloth and the use of their adorable cake stand). I cannot rave about this indoor playground enough.

    London B.

    Compared to surrounding competitors, this place, for the most part, is very clean. Staff is nice. She even gave a lunch recommendation nearby after we finished playing. This is geared towards younger kids, and mine are a bit older. They still had fun though. I would say probably babies though kids aged 7 or 8 would be ideal (my eldest is 10). Ball pit & play structure were super fun. Bounce house is a high end heavy duty bounce house. Doll house is adorable. Kids loved the bouncy horses & little cars in which they could scoot around. Our main turn off was the dodgeball game which we could not easily figure out how to play. Also the light up "dance floor like" surface on which we were to play was filthy and in desperate need of being wiped down/sanitized. I told my children to remove themselves from it immediately once we determined how dirty it was. Apart from that one issue, this place is fine. A fun place to spend an hour or two playing.

    Anna G.

    We recently hosted my son's birthday party here and had such a great experience! Kelsie and her entire team are wonderful to work with, including the vendors on their vendor list! Amazing value for having the space entirely private for your party, and plenty for all age groups of kiddos! We'll be back again soon.

    Diana H.

    I celebrated my daughter's birthday here and everything was absolutely great. The staff made everything run smoothly, and the best part of all is that the kiddos and parents had a great time! I highly recommend celebrating your child's birthday here, or coming here for your child to play.

    Linda Z.

    We had my daughter's 5th birthday party here and it was absolutely perfect! Kelsie made everything stress-free and was always helpful and responsive. She answered all my questions and made my daughter's vision come to life. The space is perfect since there's a separate play area but also an open courtyard outside in the front you can use. We used that area for a magician and a taco stand and everyone raved about how awesome the party and space was. The lighting inside was also perfect for pictures, and parking was a breeze. Highly highly recommend South Play for any parties and Kelsie for your party planning needs!

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    Edward O.

    Such a fun experience! My grandkids just immersed themselves in happiness for 3 hours. The staff were so helpful and thoughtful I'll be bringing my grandkids back for more!

    Karen C.

    We had our daughter's first birthday party at South Play and it was PERFECT. The owners made planning process easy breezy. Open communication from the start. They were available what seemed like 24/7 to answer any silly questions I had. I chose "The Gala" with a custom ballerina theme. I had a vision and they executed beyond expectations! I now know what stress free party planning feels like. Day of party comes around and there was a bomb threat near South Play. Perimeter blocked. Need an all clear for party to start. WHAT??!! Owners called every 30 minutes to update us. They were so accommodating and gave us all the options to make it right. We decided to wait it out. Got the all clear 2 hours after original start time. Great!! We got in there, they extended our time, everyone had a great time. Definitely one for the books. BOMB. PARTY. Just book your next party here. They aren't limited to kids party either. Seems like if you can think of it, they can make it happen. THANK YOU again South Play!! We'll be back soon!

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    Ask the Community - South Play

    Is it only for parties? Also, do you have food and drinks for adults apart while the kids play?

    Hi there! We have public day play Tuesday-Friday from 10-3pm and we host private birthday parties on the weekends. We sell snacks, juice boxes, water, and candy (at a cost) during days play hours. There is also a delicious cafe right next door!… Read more

    Hi there. We are visiting from out of town. It is too cold (for us anyway) to do the beach with our 7 & 10-year-old boys. Would they still be of an appropriate age to enjoy South Play, or are you geared more toward infants and toddlers?

    Hello! Thank you for your interest in South Play! I think the boys would enjoy our space. We have… Read more

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    Review Highlights - South Play

    Kelsie and her crew (Sophia, Rebecca & Mattie) did a phenomenal job for my granddaughter's 1st birthday party.

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    Redondo Beach Historic Library

    Redondo Beach Historic Library

    4.6
    (54 reviews)

    The venue is beautiful, but do not have your event on a holiday or weekend during the day because…read morethe parking is awful and the picnicking public is on the front steps and lawn and continually comes to the door asking to use the restrooms. A weekday or evening would be better, and if possible, bring your own caterer.

    The Venue and Food: RBH is a beautiful location, and their customer service is truly outstanding…read more During the preparation process, they always responded within a couple of days. The only issue we ran into was with the guests that had special food requests (gluten free, allergies, etc.)---there was a slight mix-up and some of them didn't get their food until much much later on in the night. The food though, was great overall! People kept talking about the chicken and the salmon. I remember the guests commenting on how delicious the food was. I remember that my husband and my sister (she went to the food tasting, since I couldn't make it from Northern California), said that they weren't too impressed during the tasting, but they really blew it out of the water for the day of! Kathy: Kathy is so sweet, friendly, and professional--very extroverted! She made sure that all the details were taken care of and the night went rather smoothly. We were a bit scared because I was checking the weather and it read: sunny, sunny, sunny, sunny, BLUSTERY, sunny, sunny. That blustery day? Wedding day. Ugh, right? But fear not, Kathy made sure it all worked out, and we were still able to do the ceremony outside! DJ Lance: GREAT guy. Super sweet, friendly, and he played such great songs. We gave him a list of songs we'd like, and he rolled with the punches and went for it. He also led our guests in a jeopardy game about my husband and me, in order to dismiss the tables for the buffet food. He projected a powerpoint of us as a couple, growing up, in our respective towns. The guests absolutely LOVED him, as did we. We are quite happy that we chose RBH. After about 10 in-person interviews of other locations, we do not regret our decision.

    California Surf Club - South Club

    California Surf Club - South Club

    3.3
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    I want to extend my appreciation to our host Sarah who was an absolute gem and made us feel super…read morewelcomed to the restaurant! I came with my sister and brother in law who are regulars here and were bringing me here for the first time. We came during the first USA World Cup day and it was insanely busy which was expected. However, we showed up just right before the crowd and I felt that we did not get the best service even before the restaurant got crowded. Everyones food was a little cold and our drinks took at least 20 minutes to get to us. I also ordered the Caesar salad which had almost no dressing, my brother in laws steak was cold, and it seemed like we got the very worst batch of appetizers. The calamari was literally just crumbs of breading with maybe a few pieces of actual calamari and the spinach dip was delicious but came with only a few pieces of bread for dipping. Overall, our experience here was very fun just wish we had a little better service and that our food would have been up to par!

    Julia was, without exaggeration, one of the best servers we've ever had. From the moment we sat…read moredown, she was warm, attentive, incredibly knowledgeable, and somehow managed to make every person at the table feel taken care of -- all while handling a busy afternoon at the Surf Club with total grace. But what truly sets her apart is who she is as a person. During our meal, my young son began choking, and Julia reacted instantly. Calm, quick-thinking, and compassionate, she stepped in immediately and helped save him before things escalated. It was one of the most terrifying moments of my life, and I genuinely don't know what would have happened without her. Beyond being exceptional at her job, Julia is clearly an extraordinary human being. We will never forget her kindness, professionalism, and composure under pressure. The club is incredibly lucky to have her, and so are the members fortunate enough to sit in her section.

    R10 Social House

    R10 Social House

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    My husband and I go here all the time because it's dog friendly but I feel like they have been…read morestepping up the menu and cooking even more!!! Easy parking lot (pay machine) Nice strong cocktail selection Excellent food Love that we can walk on the pier right after Indoor and outdoor seating with great views Dog friendly! Great service! We got to try their new menu and some of our fav classics: - Classic Calamari here is lightly breaded and one of my favorite calamari's period. Meaty pieces and nicely seasoned with a great breading that isn't oily. - NEW Calabrian Shrimp were jumbo and came with 4 half slices of grilled bread and butter to dip in the sauce that had garlic and aromatics! - NEW Cioppino came with 4 pieces of grilled sourdough bread with butter! Packed with a lot if seafood and stew was perfectly seasoned. - NEW Wagyu Steak - we got the 8oz and DANG this is one of the best steaks I've had. Perfectly cooked but the Wagyu really brought it to the next level. - Cucumber melon and R10 Mai Tai - Midori Sour and Moscow Mule The drinks here don't miss!! If I am drinking I want to feel something haha! these were really delicious Thank you so much to Amanda, the manager at R10! Had a great time! We'll be seeing them again soon!

    I really enjoyed the Mahi Mahi Bowl I ordered. The rice was cooked perfectly--firm and fluffy…read morerather than overcooked and soggy, which I appreciated. The teriyaki sauce was a little sweeter than my personal preference, but it paired well with the mild flavor of the mahi mahi. The service was good, and the staff were pleasant and attentive. The only downsides were the parking situation and the noise level from other guests, which made the dining experience a bit less relaxing. Overall, the food was very good, and I would definitely consider coming back.

    The Strand House

    The Strand House

    4.1
    (2.8k reviews)
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    Came here on Saturday evening and wow! Beautiful view of Manhattan Beach! Our server was amazing! I…read moredidn't catch her name, but she was very helpful and explained the menu very well. Food is amazing . We had a large party of 6 and 2 kids were with us. Kids menu has a great variety of items on there. Here's what we ordered: Appetizers: Crab Cakes$34.00 1/2 Dozen Fresh Oysters$24.00 Bluefin Tuna Tostadas$29.00 Dinner: Kids Grilled Cheese$14.00 Crispy Thai Barramundi$95.00 Prime bone in Ribeye$79.00 Chilean Seabass$58.00 Short Rib$54.00 Side: Buttermilk Parker House Roll$9.00 Butter Lime Corn$16.00 Mushroom Medley$18.00 The mushroom was the only one that was mediocre. Reminded me of cream of mushroom out of a can. I would try something else instead next time.

    Had a great dinner with the family at the Strand House. We were seated at a table with a beautiful…read moreocean view. It was a little overcast so we didn't see a sunset today. Our server Mark was great and explained the menu and popular dishes. We started off with crab cakes and had the branzino, sea scallops and lam chops for the main course. My daughter had grilled chicken and french fries. BTW, the french fries were delicious! We all enjoyed our meals. My lamb chops were perfectly cooked at medium-rare but a little under seasoned. They brought me a salt and pepper mill to season the chops. I was a little surprised that they were under seasoned. I asked for iced tea refills and they were obliging. The meal was moderately priced but for the ambiance and good quality, it was worth it. The service was spot on with plenty of staff attending to our needs. The most challenging part of our experience was finding parking. There's plenty of metered street parking and limited parking lots near the Manhattan Beach pier.

    Common Space Brewery

    Common Space Brewery

    4.5
    (388 reviews)
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    What better place to have a book club meeting than at a brewery?! Haha…read more My girls and I absolutely loved common place; such a vibe with such good music and energy! There's plenty of seating and I can imagine during this time (World Cup season) this place gets so packed and fun in the best way. The service was great. We had a lot of questions about the drinks. We were recommended a flight if we were unsure which you can customize; I definitely recommend this if it's your first time so you can try a little bit of everything. They had a vendor selling tacos, burritos and other Mexican style items which were absolutely delicious and with the drinks it was a perfect combo! I'm not sure if they change that side vendor or if they are a semi permanent partner with them, but I love that they offer small businesses an opportunity to sell their foods. I was told that they used to be located in a different area or accessing brewery was through another area so pay attention to signs, especially for their nearby parking. Although we had no issues finding this space! To end our fabulous book club meeting, we of course, had to take our festivities to the Photo Booth. Such a fun and cute little touch too and already cute place. I loved it and I hope I can catch one of the World Cup games here!

    The beer is delicious!! Customer service is not the friendliest…read more I came here yesterday for the second time before I went to a concert at the Kia Forum. This is a great spot to checkout since it is only 15 min from the forum. When I was ordering my drink, I asked "do you have tasters or do you offer flights?" The female employee was just nodding her head as if I was bothering her with my questions and her giving me an answer was exhausting her. I tried to clarify.. "so yes you have both or just a flight?... so you offer flights?" I simplified it since apparently I was only getting yes and no head nods. She wasn't very friendly and only spoke when necessary. Mind you, it was a Wednesday at 5pm and the place was not busy. So it wasn't like there was a big game on and you are over annoying customers. There was nobody even in line when I showed up. My sister had the other employee help her and she said the same thing about her, not very friendly. I'm assuming it was the end of their shift and a male employee with facial hair took over. He was so nice. If I had a question about their offerings he would explain or suggest a sample. I remember he was nice and friendly the first time I went as well. All this to say, come for the beer and just be open minded about the customer service quality since it may be a hit or miss. I may give them another try because the beer is top notch. I really enjoyed all of their IPA's. Chubby Unicorn was one of the best milkshake IPAs I have had.

    South Play - indoor_playcenter - Updated July 2026

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