Your 2026 South Bay Fourth of July Events & Fireworks Guide
June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026
Looking for the best Fourth of July events in the South Bay? Whether you're planning to watch fireworks over the harbor, spend the day at a community celebration, run a patriotic 5K, or enjoy waterfront dining with family and friends, we've put together your complete guide to celebrating Independence Day in the South Bay.
From Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach to Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Hermosa Beach, and El Segundo, here's everything happening across the South Bay this Fourth of July weekend.
One of the South Bay's most iconic Fourth of July traditions returns to King Harbor with a spectacular fireworks display beginning at 9:00 PM. Arrive early to enjoy waterfront restaurants, marina views, and one of the area's most popular holiday celebrations.
Looking for an alternative to traditional fireworks? Rancho Palos Verdes hosts a community celebration at Ken Dyda Civic Center featuring:
This has quickly become one of the Peninsula's signature Independence Day celebrations.
This all-day community event features activities from morning through the evening, including:
Perfect for families looking to spend the entire day celebrating.
A longtime Peninsula favorite held at Malaga Cove School Grounds.
Highlights include:
If you're looking for a classic hometown Fourth of July, this is it.
Looking for a family-friendly daytime activity?
Begg Pool hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration featuring:
Start your Fourth of July with one of the South Bay's most popular traditions.
The Village Runner 5K includes:
Not every celebration requires an organized event. Some of the South Bay's best Fourth of July experiences are simply enjoying the atmosphere.
Spend the evening dining along the waterfront while watching the fireworks over the marina.
Pier Plaza comes alive on Independence Day with beachfront restaurants, bars, live music, and one of the best holiday atmospheres in the South Bay.
Enjoy rooftop cocktails and harbor views before the evening fireworks.
Celebrate with oceanfront dining, coastal views, and one of Southern California's most beautiful resort settings.
Whether you're watching fireworks in Redondo Beach, celebrating with family in Palos Verdes Estates, spending the day in El Segundo, enjoying the Begg Pool Party in Manhattan Beach, running the Village Runner 5K, or celebrating along Hermosa Beach Pier, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy Independence Day in the South Bay.
We recommend arriving early, planning parking ahead of time, and making restaurant reservations in advance if you're celebrating along the waterfront.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July, and enjoy everything our South Bay communities have to offer!
Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, and El Segundo all host popular Independence Day celebrations.
The Begg Pool Party in Manhattan Beach, Village Runner 5K in Redondo Beach, and Palos Verdes Estates' Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration are excellent choices for families.
King Harbor, waterfront restaurants in Redondo Beach, and the harbor area provide some of the best viewing locations.
Hermosa Beach Pier, King Harbor, Shade Hotel Redondo Beach, and Terranea Resort all offer fantastic dining and holiday atmospheres.
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