Redondo Seaside Living Secures Approval for 49-Unit Mixed-Use on Pacific Coast Highwa

Key Points:

• 49 residential units approved along Pacific Coast Highway
• Includes ground floor retail and 61 structured parking spaces
• Utilizes state density bonus and AB 2011 to increase allowable scale

The Approval

A four-story mixed-use development has been approved at 401 Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, clearing a key hurdle after previously being denied by the Planning Commission. The project, branded Nivasa in planning documents, is proposed by Redondo Seaside Living LLC and designed by DFH Architects. The Redondo Beach City Council voted earlier this month to move the project forward following an appeal. For infill developers, the approval signals continued leverage of state housing laws in coastal California markets.

Project Breakdown

The development will deliver 49 residential units above street-level commercial space along a key stretch of Pacific Coast Highway. The unit mix includes one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. Eight apartments are designated for very low and moderate-income households, enabling the project to tap into state density bonus provisions alongside AB 2011. That combination allowed for a larger building envelope than typically permitted under local zoning. Parking for 61 vehicles will be provided in a structured garage integrated into the building.

Design and Site Context

Renderings show a contemporary coastal-inspired façade with recessed balconies, projecting planter boxes, and arched storefront openings. A central pedestrian passage divides the building mass into two wings while providing access to upper residential entries. The site sits several blocks inland from the shoreline along a commercial corridor of Pacific Coast Highway. While not beachfront, the location benefits from strong visibility and steady retail traffic. For landlords and brokers, mixed-use infill along coastal corridors remains a compelling long-term hold, particularly as housing supply remains constrained in Southern California.

Why It Matters

State housing laws continue to reshape entitlement pathways across California. Developers willing to incorporate affordable components can unlock additional density even in historically resistant coastal cities. With approval secured, 401 Pacific Coast Highway adds 49 units to Redondo Beach’s limited pipeline and reinforces the viability of mid-scale mixed-use infill along major thoroughfares. In tight coastal markets, entitlement wins like this are often half the battle.