Smoke-Free Hermosa Beach
I love that Hermosa Beach is a smoke-free community, and I love that the city is taking even further steps to remove tobacco and cigarettes from the community. Our beaches…
The Beach Cities are Smart Cities
I just recently read about National Geographic Channel’s Smart Cities program (The 2014 Traveler 50: World's Smartest Cities), and I can't help but think that the Beach Cities of Hermosa…
Electric Cars come to Hermosa Beach
I am excited by all things green and environmentally-conscious, so whenever Hermosa Beach does something great for the environment and the community, I try to support it 100%. in 2010,…
Local South Bay Schools Are In Demand
I like to talk about how important our local schools are to the South Bay, like I did in my post about Hermosa Beach school expansions. Sure, the weather in…
The Palos Verdes Kelp Forest Is Restored
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…
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 “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…
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…
Sustainability in Manhattan Beach
Were you aware of Manhattan Beach's tendency towards sustainability? Do you know what sustainability means? Sustainability and green living is a lifestyle that reduces the impact humans have on the environment…
