I've blogged before about how much I love the local South Bay historical landmark homes and I am happy to say that Manhattan Beach will soon be providing financial incentives to property owners in an attempt to keep those gorgeous historical homes around instead of razed or changed for newer buildings and developments. The new Mills Act…
More bike paths connecting Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach are coming! The Redondo Beach Wall, on Redondo's north border with Hermosa's Strand, is finally going to be done away with in favor of a new gateway along Harbor Drive and a new public plaza and bike path that will reconnect the two cities at the…
The Strand, the long walkway/path that runs along the beach up and down Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, is a huge favorite of locals and tourists alike. It's the perfect place to jog, rollerblade, cycle, or walk the dog (or in my case, dogs). One thing I like to do, to stay on the pulse…
Do you read GQ magazine? Their July issue has officially dubbed the city of Manhattan Beach "America’s Best Beach for Chowing Down." The magazine also says that we have one of the best beaches in the entire United States. I wholeheartedly agree. I guess we have "foodie magnets," according to the magazine, like chef David LeFevre…
Everyone loves a well-maintained frontage. But in the South Bay, it can be difficult to keep large, shaded, or just plain boring and old-fashioned lawns looking lush. We do live in an arid, semi-desert region, after all, and as the Beach Cities have become more sustainable-conscious, we are all trying to use less water and…