Best Live Music Club
Saint Rocke – “At Saint Rocke, the music is our focus, and the presentation of that music is our job,” says owner Allen Sanford. “We try to think outside of the box when it comes to this – by offering comfort instead of traditional venue seating, great food instead of typical venue food, craft wine […]
Best Ice Cream
Paciugo’s When you first look at the menu at Paciugo, your response will likely be, “I didn’t know they could make ice cream in that flavor!” Then you try the sea salt caramel, black sesame, maple bacon, or lemon custard fig ginger swirl, and a new world opens up. Paciugo’s serves gelato, the rich-tasting but […]
Best Golf Course
Trump National Golf Club Located above the cliffs of Palos Verdes Peninsula, the course offers spectacular views from every hole. At over $250 million, Trump National is one of the most expensive golf courses ever built with white sand lining the bunker walls, lakes protecting tucked away greens and cascading waterfalls. Also offered are a […]
Best Health Club
Spectrum Athletic Clubs Spectrum Athletic Clubs offer an array of amenities including pools, saunas, certified personal trainers, group fitness classes, a wide variety of exercise equipment and an Interactive Kids Club. The South Bay facility offers boxing and indoor cycling studios and a women’s only workout area. The club in Redondo Beach features an indoor […]
Neighborhood Shopping
Riviera Village – Arlo Guthrie once sang that you can get anything you want at Alice’s Restaurant. But the truth is that you really can get anything you want in Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village. The south Redondo business district has 300 stores in which you can get a bewildering assortment of things: burgers, books, paintings, […]
Antiques and collectables
Stars Antique Market – On any given day, the quaint setting of Stars Antique Market on the pedestrian-friendly Pier Avenue in Hermosa will offer the unexpected to shoppers in quest of collectables. Take a walk and take your time. It’s a great place to browse as you make everything old seem new again. Stars Antique […]
Neighborhood Gym
Anytime Fitness Members of this independently owned and operated franchise can fit their workout in around their schedule with 24-hour access available sevens days a week, 365 days a year with low monthly fees. Co-owned by Chad and Julie Rasmussen and managed by certified personal trainer Krystal Ridgway, the Anytime Fitness location in Hermosa Beach […]
Best photo shop
Paul’s photo An extensive product line and a knowledgeable staff – averaging more than 15 years experience each – helped make Paul’s the choice of our readers. “We help our customers get better pictures,” said Paul’s Vice President Mark Comon. Paul’s offers greater service and honest, reliable answers to customers’ problems, without charging more than […]
Best Kid’s Menu
Ruby’s–Some children’s menus offer kids what they like, others what adults think they ought to like. Ruby’s does a nice job of splitting the difference with subtly healthy versions of fast food favorites. There is a corn dog (made with turkey), burger (ditto or beef), and other sandwiches that are served with zero trans fat […]
Best Running Store
Village Runner Village Runner is a specialty running store offering a vast selection of running shoes for the elite marathoner to the weekend walker. Apparel and accessories are also available at the store’s two local locations. The highly-trained staff at Village Runner can help any runner select the appropriate shoe, help with injury prevention and […]
Best Local Underage Band
Crime Scene Crime Scene consists of multi-talented musicians ranging in age from 10 to 12. This eclectic group of young kids came together with one common goal, which is to rock out. On the local music scene since the fall of last year, Crime Scene plays at clubs, festivals, and parties. Jane Fishman (age 12) […]
Best Personal Trainer
Russell Samuels Russ Samuels became interested in athletics after moving to California at the age of 12, competing on high-level track teams throughout high school and college. Samuels began his personal training career at the age of 20 and, over the past 15 years, has acquired certifications in personal training, nutrition, balance and […]
Best Grocery Store
Trader Joe’s–Trader Joe’s stores-two in Manhattan Beach and one in Redondo- don’t look big enough from the outside to carry more than a few cans of sardines. But on the inside the stores magically expand to aisles of splendidly fresh delicacies, fine wines, fresh produce, exquisite pot pies and a little refrigerated cubicle in the […]
Best Play Facility for Kids
Adventure Plex–An award-winning fitness center for kids and their families, AdventurePlex is operated by Beach Cities Health District and challenges children physically and intellectually through recreational activities offered in a safe, structured environment. The complex includes a gymnasium, fitness room, rock climbing walls and complex ropes courses. The Adventure Play Structure is a colorful, five-level […]
Best Kids Park
Hermosa Valley Park’s playground area now boasts a “universally accessible” swing, purchased by the nonprofit Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks, which can be used by kids with a variety of physical challenges.
Best Club Dining
Comedy & Magic Club – It is high praise to say that the menu at the Comedy & Magic club looks a lot like the menu at a typical high-end restaurant in Hermosa Beach. Of course, the other restaurants in Hermosa aren’t also presenting world-class variety shows in the same venue. It is a sign […]