Two Wheels, Coastal Grit, and 5 Ways to Slow Down in Redondo Beach

Some collections start with a raw pencil sketch in a shop, while others begin with a cross-country road trip.

The Redondo Collection started with a couple of beach cruisers, a loud Bluetooth speaker, good friends, cold drinks, and a burning California sunset we just couldn't leave behind. 

At Hales, we capture the moments, the road, the culture, and the places that truly make you feel free. If you've ever felt the Pacific breeze while cruising down the South Bay, you know there's a distinct, sun-baked subculture that runs deep.

These five moments in Redondo Beach helped shape every piece of our Redondo Collection; this gear is built to bring that timeless coastal grit straight to your garage.

5 Things to Do in Redondo Beach

Cruise the South Bay Strand

There is no better way to clear your head than on two wheels. Instead of roaring down the asphalt on a chopper, this trip started with beach cruisers. 

Stretching over 22 miles down the coast, cruising the South Bay Strand is a rite of passage. With speakers strapped to the handlebars, volume up, and rolling with no place to be.

That effortless, wind-in-your-face freedom is the exact feeling we stitched into the fit and artwork of the Redondo Graphic Tee. 

Watch the Sunset on Redondo Beach Pier

Redondo Beach Pier is iconic.

It's a historic landmark where the raw wood pier meets the endless Pacific Ocean. When the day starts to wind down, the real show begins. 

The sky turns into a burning gradient of deep orange, dusty red, and gold. That is the DNA behind the colorways of the Redondo Plaid Flannel. Every single line is custom-woven into the exact colorway that traces back to the sky over the Pacific Ocean on Redondo Beach Pier. 

Drinks at Old Tony's on the Pier

A visit to Redondo Beach cannot be completed until you roll into Old Tony's. Perched on the water since 1952, this legendary, old-school dive is a time capsule of the vintage coastal culture. 

Famous for panoramic views, seafood, and a Fire Chief in hand. (Fun Fact: The Fire Chief has been served at Old Tony's for more than 70 years, and you're guaranteed never to get a glimpse of this heavily guarded recipe.)

Sit there, surrounded by history, taking in the Pacific coast and the laid-back vibes of coastal culture.  

Live Music by the Water

The sound of an acoustic guitar drifted our way as the familiar chords of Sublime's Santeria set the mood.

The real soundtrack of California.

Relaxed, flawless, and completely unbothered by the chaos of the rest of the world.

The laid-back atmosphere is what captures the Redondo Snapback Hat, gear made for long days, warm nights, and loud tunes. 

Slow Down and Enjoy the Coast

The inspiration for the Redondo Collection comes from the state of mind to slow down and enjoy the salty air.

In the shop, we're always grinding, building, and pushing the limits. But that night overlooking the pier reminded us of the importance of slowing down. It's about appreciating the crew you ride with, raising a glass to the journey, and realizing that the best sunsets don't end when the sun goes down. 

Take the Sunset Home with You

We couldn't leave that trip without inspiration and the desire to capture that sunset, which is exactly what led to the Redondo Collection.

The Redondo Collection is a tribute to an unforgettable evening on the coast.

Whether you're buttoning up the flannel, throwing on a snapback, hanging the garage banner above the workbench, or slipping into the graphic tee, you're taking that South Bay laid-back vibe home with you.

Stay tuned for the Redondo Collection and bring a piece of the coast home.