Redondo Beach Lobster Festival Sept. 23-25

The 16th Annual Redondo Beach Surf ‘N Turf Lobster Festival - , hosted by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is rockin' with More to Sea® featuring more food, more music and more fun! Starting today, this waterfront festival will serve fresh Maine lobster dinners, plus Surf ‘N Turf steak and lobster dinners featuring Certified Angus Beef ® Center-Cut New York Strip Steak and Maine Lobster Tail or a stand-alone Certified Angus Beef® Center-Cut New York Strip Steak dinner or whole Lobster.



WHEN: Friday to Sunday, September 23, 24 and 25, 2011

TIME: Friday, 5:00pm–11:00pm; Saturday, Noon–11:00pm; and Sunday, Noon– 8:00pm



WHERE: On the ocean at Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way

Redondo Beach, CA 90277



ENTERTAINMENT: Dance through the Decades on Friday night featuring music from the 1950s to the present. Don't miss some of the best Tribute Bands in Southern California on Saturday playing the music of Johnny Cash, The Eagles and Steely Dan or the Beach Bash on Sunday where you’ll experience California Dreamin’ and your favorite tunes from Dick Dale, The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett and The Beatles.



Adding to the festivities will be “Ed Sullivan Presents” which opens the festival on Friday with a trip back to the 1950s and music from The Temptations, Elvis and more. Friday night – “Locals Night” means half-price admission for everyone. For family fun, free mechanical bull rides will be bucking all-weekend, the super shark slide will return for the young ones and arcade-style games with great prizes for all-ages. Free Stand-Up Paddle Board Lessons starting at noon on Saturday and Sunday, sponsored by Body Glove and Dive 'N Surf.


ADMISSION: Adults, $10 online; $12 at gate; kids aged 3-12, $5; under aged 3, free, and half-price admission for all on Friday. Free admission with military I.D. all weekend. A bloodmobile will be located inside the event, and those wishing to give blood will receive a More to Sea® T-shirt and a certificate for a pint of ice cream.



DINNER

PACKAGES: Prices for discount lobster packages and dinners are available online at . Admission tickets can be bought online or at the gate. Check out special prices for lobster packages and dinners. Select discount packages include admission and a collectible T--shirt.



ABOUT: The 16th Annual Redondo Beach Surf ‘N Turf Lobster Festival is three-days of eating, dancing and drinking extravaganza at Lobster-central, in the seaside paradise of Redondo Beach, where there’s More to Sea®. The Festival, held in the scenic Seaside Lagoon Park at ocean-side, features fresh Maine lobsters flown in daily and prepared by chefs who really know how to cook them. Food booths will offer other delectable fare and your favorite fair delights, and arts and crafts booths will sell cool clothing, beach items, sunglasses, and accessories. The dance floor, children’s area, mechanical bull ride, beer garden, international food court, arts and crafts and street entertainers round out this thrilling event, expected to attract thousands.

SPECIAL FESTIVAL

HOTEL DEAL: Visit Lobster Festival/Hotels and book an overnight stay at a Redondo Beach Hotel during the weekend of September 23 - 25, 2011 and receive 2 admission tickets for 2 days of the 16th Annual Redondo Beach Surf ‘N Turf Lobster Festival and a Redondo Beach More to Sea® t-shirt!