Manhattan Beach Historic Landmarks to Make a Comeback
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…
The Redondo Beach Wall Will Become A Bike Path
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…
What Real People Think of The Strand
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…
GQ Magazine says Manhattan Beach is the Best Food beach!
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…
How “Hardscaping” Can Make Your South Bay Yard Amazing
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…
Healthy Eating in Manhattan Beach
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,…
The Hermosa Beach School System Expands
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 “Pathway to the Sea” in Manhattan Beach
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…
The Bronze Meistrell Statue Unveiled!
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…
Saving Manhattan Beach’s Historical Heritage
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…
