The Palos Verdes Peninsula is famous for being the home to numerous species of birds and wildlife, and the waters around the Peninsula also feature an array of dolphins, sea birds, and even sea otters. Before the 1950s, there were thick and healthy giant kelp forests around the oceans there, which were the favorite habitat…
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…
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…