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…
GrowingGreat (GrowingGreat.org) is a local nonprofit in Manhattan Beach that is dedicated to helping children and adults make healthy eating choices. A big part of what they do is promote locally-grown, organic fruits and vegetables and place an emphasis on where our food comes from and how it impacts us as a community. On Saturday, July…
The Hermosa Beach school system is going to expand by adding new campuses to accommodate the growing population. This is great news for parents considering moving to Hermosa Beach for the wonderful schools, the weather, and the amazing quality of life. The architectural company Gkk Works is creating some plans for the city, and will…
On the beach in El Porto, Manhattan Beach, there's a new landmark called the Pathway to the Sea. This concrete pathway was created by 98-year-old Manhattan Beach resident Evelyn Frey so that local disabled, wheel-chair bound, or elderly people with canes could walk farther to the ocean itself without the pitfalls of the sand dunes preventing…
Twin surfers Bob and Bill Meistrell were local South Bay residents who invented the very first wetsuits and founded Dive N Surf/Body Glove in Redondo Beach. To honor them, the city is unveiling a new Meistrell statue of the two men on Thursday, June 5, at 4 p.m., at the Seaside Lagoon (200 Portofino Way). Here's…
Manhattan Beach has a 102-year architectural history and some of the cutest pre-WWII beach cottages in California. However, recently, with real estate being so in-demand here, many of these quaint and beautiful bungalows are being torn down in favor of towering 5,000 square foot mansions. Many of my clients want to live in Manhattan Beach…
Manhattan Beach's Polliwog park is one of the highlights of the city. The large lake in the park is home to numerous ducks, geese and other birds, while the grassy areas are perfect for family gatherings, picnics, games...you name it. There are gazebos, tables, a barbecue area, play areas with slides, and a 9-hole disc…
Congratulations to the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation for hiring Farnaz Flechner as their new executive director! In case you don't know, the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises $5 million each year for Manhattan Beach schools. Their funding helps keep classroom sizes small, hire librarians, science and reading enrichment programs, music teachers, and…
Of course you know that buying a property is a better investment than paying rent to a landlord. But did you know how much of a better deal renting is? Apparently, if you own a home for only two years, you have already made a better financial decision than someone who rents. According to zillow.com breakeven…