Apparently, you can only do one review and I wanted to let you know that the gentleman Fernandez…read morewas top-notch. He went above and beyond helping us. He was nice and courteous kept asking if we needed any more help and he was just amazing. I give him five stars! However, the facility gets zero stars; read my experience below On 6/18 I had an appointment to straighten out my Social Security card. It basically took me two days of calling to get this appointment .Once I got there, the guards were extremely rude asked me over and over again if I had an appointment. They asked me what the appointment was for they said well, we can't help you and we don't know why you're here. They wanted me out of there ASAP! I began to tell them that I spoke to someone on the phone and they were the ones who gave me the appointment for today! Anybody knows that you can't walk into the Social Security office and you have to make an appointment! I don't know why they think they're above the law. They're just rude. And they need to get over it. I would give this place a zero star, but that's not a choice. It wasn't until I got to the back and spoke to someone and he made me feel better. I'll give him a separate review, but for right now this place is getting a zero star Update: apparently I can't do two reviews, but Fernandez was amazing. He was so nice.

I called the main Social Security phone number and was told that the earliest appointment for us…read morewas late January 2026, but that we could drop off paperwork to the physical office. We stopped in last week and the office wasn't as busy as we remembered during prior visits. The guard told us that we could drop off our packet in the box and they'd get to it sometime in the future. It's disappointing that we can't walk in and wait to meet with a live person anymore. Street parking was readily available in front of the office.

As a long-standing member and active participant in BCHD's group exercise program, I am so grateful…read morefor the available classes that help keep my body fit and mind sound. Its been a literal life-saver for my wife and I. Recently, our superb Wednesday Restorative Yoga instruction (Lisa L.) went on a month-long sabbatical. Yoga instructor Carrie B. covered the class, and she's the reason why I am on Yelp today--to give her a shout-out for providing seamless instruction--but incorporating her own personal style, focus, and practice. There is a great deal of truth to the inference of the title of this class, and both Lisa and Carrie provide that restoration with expertise and experience. After each class, I am more limber, flexible, and relaxed. So thankful for you, as well as the entire staff at BCHD. Please keep up the good work. Steve F. greeniearts.com

listen to the bad reviews posted a few years back--it is STILL awful here. called today regarding…read morean appointment I had and the receptionist was extremely rude. her attitude was so unnecessary. so icky.

I reported a car that they didn't take it. They gave a warning to then a woman parked her car at…read morewhen they left town in front of my home for five days, which is no big deal, but it would be nice to know being that we try to respect one another, and then on top of that I came outside today to two more parking tickets after I just got two more on my very own cars parked in front of my very own house without giving us residence time to make it to the city to get new passes it's ridiculous. The way they operate is so backwards and they're just a bunch of Nazis. They just talk over you and had to have no disregard to you going out to bust your butt every day at work to pay their stupid little tickets that they get a kick out of giving you it's pathetic.

I have lived in RB for 17 years and I rec'd my first "expired" parking meter ticket $79.00,…read moreOutrageous! I thought there was some kind of mistake so I went to the city offices. Then, I was told to go to the annex building for assistance which I did and no one was there to assist me. I went a 2nd time and the window was closed, again. In addition, RB uses an outside agency to process payment which removes the city/city staff from having to answer to the public and their concerns.

Redondo PD should be the benchmark for national policing! The ladies and gentlemen of this police…read moreforce are the best in LA, by far. Let me just follow up by saying that I have been in trouble with the law a time or two in my life - maybe once or twice. And Redondo PD has shown me nothing but respect and decency in the course of their duty. I am sick and tired of these folks getting a bad name. Redondo Police are the GOOD guys, remember that.

I love the Redondo Beach Police Department. Well I use to live in Redondo. They were always there…read morefor me. And believe me, I needed them with my psycho boyfriend I used to have. Now that I live one city over they still are great people when I go to Redondo beach. I BACK THE BLUE. There aren't many who can do their job, or are even willing to, and I will be forever thankful.

I just went into "inquire" about a specific permit, and I felt so dejected upon leaving. A couple…read moreof ladies were really nice, but they both pointed me to the Asian lady who "knew all." Argumentative, combative, made me feel guilty for asking. Can I do it this way? Can I do it that way? She may know all the rules, regulations, and requirements. However, her people skills are less than desirable. I wouldn't doubt if homeowners in Redondo Beach went without permits due to her lack of customer skills.

The employees here in Redondo Beach contradict the negative stereotype of lazy time-clock punching…read moreunambitious government workers like at the DMV and other places where there's long lines and slow lackluster service. Here in Redondo Beach, the benfit of being somewhat suburban away from the big city of Los Angeles, and also being part of a laid back quaint beach city town is that the disposition of the citizens / residents as well as the employees creates a very pleasant environment. There's rarely a line and the staff are proactively friendly and helpful, with assistance and advice above and beyond the call of duty. It's what I love about living in the South Bay. Very competent and knowledgeable staff who will go out of their way to help you with patience, hand holding and a very caring, compassionate and polite white-glove treatment. The City Hall is located near the beach and has easy access to parking as well as having their own underground covered / shaded parking lot that's FREE too.

What do you get when you mix a little drinky drinky and drive a car. A visit by the local fire…read moredepartment and police department [see photos]. I have reviewed the Redondo Beach CERT and a couple of their stations but I have yet to review the RBFD until today. This past Sunday I was sitting in my home and heard a big thud. It sounded like someone dropped a pallet of wood but it wasn't. It was a drunk driver that ran into a VW Bug and flipped over. When I came outside she was trying to get out but she was unable to do so then she decided to start the car and flee...only problem the car was on its side. It only took a minute or two for the FD and police to arrive. The FD was able to get her out after securing the vehicle with cribbing then the paramedics got her on a stretcher and took her to the hospital and then most likely to jail. The fire department here is great all of them are also trained paramedics and it is nice to have help when needed even if you don't want it. Congratulations to Captain Rick Martinez for receiving the 2008 Medal of Valor Award in Sustained Superiority. He was one of 12 honored in the South Bay and the only fire personnel honored. He has been a great contributor and one of my instructors in the RBFD CERT program www.yelp.com/biz/redondo-beach-community-emergency-response-team-redondo-beach#hrid:j2Bovq1_I34Jc3zCGPvZtA/query:cer

Called and they came out and checked on our buildings fire alarm and had it resolved from call to…read morefinish all in 10 minutes, thank you so much!

This fire station is the smallest of the 3 stations in Redondo Beach but they have a boat…read more Located next to Moonstone Park www.yelp.com/biz/jvu_A7SfhF0eeUVNhAq1iQ

The redondo beach harbor patrol is always out keeping an on everyone which is great keeping us all…read moresafe. I always into really nice guys on their boat they're very helpful and genuinely concerned about our safety and want to make sure we have a great time! Thanks harbor patrol.

I wouldn't say it was the BEST experience, but it definitely wasn't bad. I noticed some attitude…read morefrom the people working there, but after seeing how busy it was, and how much was going on while they're working with like 3 people at a time, it's definitely understandable lmao. I went in for the marine section, and forgot a valid form of ID, but they actually allowed me to go through the process either way since they had it on file. I'm appreciative of this place because it's the start of something big. I wish the workers there, and the new recruits going in the best of luck !

This is a second hand review as I personally have only ever driven here to pick up my son near the…read morefront flag pole but haven't been inside. I think you'll find it helpful if your child will find themself here. I can remember the day like it was yesterday... a day like any other here in Sunny SoCal - my son, a sophomore college student who was majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice told me when we were out on a hike that he wanted to take this path. Was I completely caught off guard? Yes! Did I give him a long drawn out speech about how when we start things, we finish them and he was absolutely not putting his college education on hold to detour down a different road? Yes! I told him, after he graduates he can explore this passion to serve our country and thought that was the end of it. Fast forward to this March when I check his location and find he's at a local US Army recruiting station and my heart falls out of my chest. As a single mother since he was 9 months old, this past year has been interesting to say the least. As a college graduate he knew he'd go the Officer route and began the prep and testing earlier in the year. He's been to MEPS a few times now. They typically put him up at the LAX Marriott, as a parent of a child who rarely if ever sleeps away from home unless it's at a best friends house this was a very new experience for the both of us. Rooms are shared at the hotel, meals are provided, and wake up seems to be around 230/3a, brekke at 345a, with a shuttle back to the center around 430a. My son was extremely determined to follow his next dream after graduation. He maxxed out on all tests written, physical (we're a fairly athletic family already so these things were no stretch), etc. and went in front of the local board this past October. I knew the week of December 5th would be a very exciting one for him. I also knew within ten days I'd have the end date to our Book 1 Chapter 22. My son received his acceptance call from his recruiter as told on Dec 9th (congrats to all accepted), he signed his 8 year 3yr 24month active duty contract and was sworn in 4 days later. I was not able to be in the building but they live stream these and I was able to watch it in that capacity. Things move extremely slow at MEPS, but food is provided and phones can be used from time to time for communication. My son noted many of the men and women here are very young (high school age). There are no words to express the amount of pride I have in him, the confidence I have in his leadership and admiration I have for his courage and bravery. He'll be at Fort Jackson and then at Fort Benning. So while I look up every yummy restaurant and fun spot in Columbia and Columbus, and pick out graduation dresses he is off on a very big and exciting journey to serve amongst the less than 1% (a category I do love us tackling but my marathons just can't quite compare to this on any level). I know my two grandfathers are smiling down, beaming with pride. I truly believe all men should be required to, as time has passed I see so many benefits to it. I don't like using the word "real man" but I really do feel like it takes a certain kind to go active duty and quite frankly out here in the West I don't think it's as common as in other states. I know our political party has nothing to really do with this and some are going strictly for the benefits, and even marrying for extra cash flow which is certainly a path. My son doesn't care much about the salary, his motive is service and acquiring the skills to better land a spot in the CIA or FBI by way of becoming a US Army Ranger serving in the 75th regiment. Reach for the stars baby! Columbia, SC here we come!!! Ok, maybe just me for graduation, yummy bites and weekend adventures. I refuse to be the crazy mom who does a short term rental near the base just to know I'm breathing the same air near him, unless.... I do that near Fort Benning ;) kidding kidding. Bring your patience when you are coming here, the days are long and things like fingerprints can take 5 hours to do in just a few minutes. Travel arrangements for ship dates are taken care of here but seem to be an all day process as well. Patience, patience, patience. Hurry up and wait is definitely accurate. Sending love to all of the families of our service men and women from a very new empty nester single Army Mom who is looking forward to being a resource to others in similar situations.

Pleasantly surprised by the service at this USPS location. Booked an appointment online for a…read morepassport appointment. Everyone was helpful and friendly. We were in and out within 15 minutes. Tip - make sure to bring all required documents, photo copies, etc. prior to arriving to your appointment. It made the process a breeze.

So I had lost my passport in Mexico City. I immediately reported it lost online, and made an…read moreappointment to apply for a replacement passport at this USPS post office in my hometown. I downloaded the form, got all the required documents together (official birth certificate, front & back copy of official ID, passport photo) and brought my checkbook to pay the fees. When I drove here, it was a weekday morning. There was no issue finding parking, and there was a small line. It was not long before one of the post office workers helped me process my paperwork. She was nice, attentive, and efficient in her service. I wrote a check which went to the Dept. of State, and the service fee for the post office I was able to pay with card. This is one of the better USPS stations that I've been to. And I'm not just saying that because it's my hometown. They are efficient and professional in their service.