Redondo Beach Veterans Day Tribute 2026

Every November 11, the Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial hosts a short tribute to the men and women who served. This year it falls on a Wednesday, from 1 to 2 PM, in Veterans Park above the Pacific. It is free, and anyone is welcome to stand in.

If you are sorting through things happening in Los Angeles around the holiday, this one is a quiet, local counterpoint to the bigger parades and ceremonies. It runs one hour and asks nothing of you but your attention.

When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 PM Where: Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial, 309 The Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Price: Free

About the memorial

The memorial sits in Veterans Park along the Esplanade, with a view out over the ocean. It was dedicated on Veterans Day 2010, so this gathering is one of the traditions that has grown up around the site since then. The tribute is listed by the LA County Military and Veterans Affairs office as well as by the memorial itself, which is a good sign that it is a community event and not a private ceremony.

What to expect

Expect a brief, dignified program rather than a festival. The organizers have not published a detailed schedule, so check the memorial's own website before you go for any speaker or program updates. Because it is outdoors beside the coast, a light layer is a good idea even on a sunny afternoon. The marine layer can roll in and the wind picks up along the bluff.

For LA events this weekend and the days around it, this is a different kind of outing: no tickets, no lineup, just a place to pay respects with neighbors. Families, veterans and anyone passing through the South Bay can attend.

Getting there

The memorial is on The Esplanade along Redondo's beach strip, a short walk from the Redondo Beach Pier and the marina. Street parking along the Esplanade fills up quickly on a weekday afternoon, so give yourself a few extra minutes or use one of the nearby public lots and walk. Rideshare drop-off near the park is simple, and the beach path is easy to walk or bike if you are staying close by.

After the tribute, the pier and harbor are close if you want to stay by the water, and the neighboring beach towns have plenty of places for a late lunch. Browse more arts and culture events across the region, or look through upcoming events in Los Angeles for other ways to spend the week.