Beach Cities Health District Closing Its COVID-19 Vaccine Sites

REDONDO BEACH, CA — Beach Cities Health District is closing its COVID-19 vaccination sites as the need for large-scale testing and vaccines decreases, the healthcare district told Patch.

The vaccine demand has shifted and the county is increasing the number of sites by using mobile teams. About 75% of Hermosa Beach residents, 78% of Manhattan Beach residents and 75% of Redondo Beach residents age 16 and over are vaccinated with at least one dose.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at AdventurePlex at 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach, closed May 22. The following locations are set to close this month:

• June 13: COVID-19 Testing at Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach
• June 14: Beach Cities Health District Mobile and Pop-up Vaccine Clinics
• June 25: South Bay Family Health Center Vaccine Clinic at Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach

BCHD will be pivoting back to many of its pre-COVID-19 operations, including recently reopening its Center for Health & Fitness, and planning for a return to in-person community events and programs, the organization said.

BCHD’s AdventurePlex facility held its final vaccine clinic on May 22 and will be reopened for summer camp beginning June 21. BCHD’s mobile and pop-up vaccine clinics for students and school families will continue through June 14.

“From the outset of this pandemic, one of our primary goals was to ensure that COVID-19 testing and vaccines were easily accessible to people who live and work in the Beach Cities,” Beach Cities Health District CEO Tom Bakaly said in a statement. “We find ourselves in a very different place than we did a year ago. Much has been accomplished in the last 15 months to help get us through this pandemic thanks to our staff, our volunteers, our civic partners and Beach Cities residents, all of whom have remained diligent in the battle with COVID-19.”

BCHD’s team, comprised of staff and numerous volunteers, have administered more than 16,000 doses of vaccine, helping educators, school staff, students and families in the South Bay Consortium for School Vaccines – comprised of 11 public school districts in the South Bay – get vaccinated.

BCHD’s COVID-19 testing site in Redondo Beach was held in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and provided tests for more than 150,000 county residents since April 2020. BCHD also extended COVID-19 testing to local student athletes, teachers and prom attendees.

BCHD’s Care Managers have returned to serving clients in-person for those who prefer it.

They’ve also helped 85% of BCHD’s Care Management clients get fully vaccinated through helping to schedule appointments, and coordinating transportation as needed.

LACDPH also announced it will transition its four large capacity vaccination sites to smaller community sites, saying they remain committed to getting vaccine into neighborhoods where they can continue to reach people who may have limited ability or time to get to large vaccination sites.

After Sunday, the County will transition the other three large capacity vaccination sites located at The Forum, Pomona Fairplex, and L.A. County Office of Education to nearby community sites. Beginning on Tuesday, residents can go to the following community vaccination sites:

• South Bay Family Health Center on BCHD Campus, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach CA 90277; Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• South Bay Pharmacy, 520 N. Prospect Ave. (suite 110), Redondo Beach; Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
• Ted Watkins Memorial Park, 1335 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles; Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Commerce Senior Citizens Center, 2555 Commerce Way, Commerce; Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex, 13000 Clarkdale Avenue, Norwalk; Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To find a vaccination site near you and make an appointment at vaccination sites visit: www.VaccinateLACounty.com (English) and www.VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish).

Anyone without internet access or can't use a computer, or anyone over 65, can call 1-833-540-0473 for help finding an appointment, connecting to free transportation to and from a vaccination site, or scheduling a home-visit if you are homebound.

Vaccinations are always free and open to eligible residents and workers regardless of immigration status.

If you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs help with health-related information and referrals, please call BCHD’s Assistance, Information & Referral line at 310-374-3426, ext. 256, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. or visit us online at bchd.org/resources.

Beach Cities Health District is a healthcare district focused on preventative health and serves the communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach.

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