Redondo Beach Pier Temporarily Evacuated During BeachLife Festival; Reopens Safely

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:54:00 +0200

On Sunday, the Redondo Beach Pier was temporarily evacuated due to police activity, prompting a delay in the BeachLife Festival scheduled for its final day. Authorities issued the evacuation around 11 a.m. through the city's alert system, advising the public to leave the pier area and closing nearby streets, including Catalina Avenue between Torrance Boulevard and Beryl Street. By 11:57 a.m., police confirmed the pier would remain closed until further notice. After thorough checks of the pier and surrounding festival grounds, officials declared the area safe at 2:21 p.m., allowing the pier and the festival to reopen. City Councilmember Brad Waller explained that a potential threat led to the evacuation, and police, along with K-9 units, conducted a careful sweep. No threat was found, and festival organizers were cleared to open to attendees. The BeachLife Festival, featuring artists such as My Morning Jacket, Peach Pit, Sheryl Crow, and James Taylor, experienced a delay of approximatel