Manhattan Beach ballerina Jacobson named Presidential Scholar
On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the 49th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, which acknowledged the accomplishments of 141 high school seniors in the arts or in academics. One of those 141 individuals could be your neighbor if you live in Manhattan Beach. That’s because ballerina Daisy Jacobson was among those selected. […]
Manhattan Beach’s proposed budget looks to ‘rebuild’ city
Over the last few years in the face of budget constraints, the City of Manhattan Beach has scrapped vacant full-time positions and in turn relied heavily on its part-time workforce. But limited benefits, among other causes, have given way to a revolving door of these part-time employees, who are usually inclined to pursue full-time opportunities […]
South Bay guide to kids summer land camps
Looking for the perfect summer camp to send your kids?
Explore nature at Hopkins Wilderness Park
Local camping enthusiasts and nature lovers don’t have to travel far to find an authentic wildlife community.
Color the pier: Redondo Beach Chalk Art Festival
Dozens of children and a few quirky adults paint the pier with dazzling chalk designs in mid-August each year at the Redondo Beach Chalk Art Festival. Last year, nine-year-old Amanda Kindt painted the pier with her family. Along with her family, she was busy painting a large colored square that was surrounded by chalk dust, […]
Opa! Gyros and grape leaves
A South Bay institution for more than 40 years, the Greek Festival in Redondo Beach draws thousands of revelers both Greek and non-Greek who flock to St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church for good company, live music, and some mouthwatering homemade Baklava. This year St. Katherine is undergoing renovations, so while the festival won’t be as […]
Redondo Beach SEA Lab’s summer programs
The SEA Lab’s summer programs are designed to educate children of all ages about the world under the water. The lab, at 1021 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. It’s designed to be a hands-on coastal science […]
Fishing for an escape off the Redondo Beach Pier
A glassy sea shimmers with the heat of a summer sun. The air is still, the birds are chirping, and from my perch in the shade, life feels peaceful. I’m listening to Scott Bender of Redondo Sportfishing talk fishing – commercial pressures that threaten it, people who find escape in it, the thrill of hooking […]
Fiesta Hermosa kicks off summer in the South Bay
Hermosa Beach’s summer season traditionally both kicks-off and ends with the community celebration Fiesta Hermosa. In its 41st year, this season’s three-day Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends will be more locally focused, with more local bands, booths and an area set up for non-profits. “Each weekend brings in over 150,000 people to our city,” […]
Summer at the Seaside Lagoon
Those seeking respite from the crowded beach scene may prefer the Seaside Lagoon at the Redondo Beach King Harbor.
It’s sailing season in the South Bay
Whether you’re chasing a high-speed race rush, looking for a leisurely sunset cruise, or seeking the feeling of utter freedom – the feeling of being on deck with the wind in your hair and the sun on your shoulders – boating opportunities in the South Bay abound. Fairly consistent winds and a generally temperate climate […]
A look below the surface- Scuba Diving in the South bay
“This area’s great for new divers,” local diver Christian Vonstentzsch said of the South Bay. “It’s great for training, there’s both shallow and deep as well as a ton of sea life. It’s a diverse area.” Dive N’ Surf student Kim Merritt, of Redondo Beach, made her first ocean dive off the beach at Veteran’s […]
Camping with sharks at the Roundhouse Aquarium
A camp that includes feeding sharks, along with dissecting squid, digging for sand crabs and water fights may not appeal to everyone. But it does to kids raised at the beach, judging from the popularity of the Manhattan Beach Pier Roundhouse Aquarium.
When it’s flat, paddle
When the surf is flat in the South Bay, which is most of the summer because Palos Verdes and Catalina Island block the south swells, local surfers dust off their paddleboards to train for races that are held just about every weekend. The number of competitors has grown significantly in recent years with the explosion […]
A Blue Zones summer in the South Bay
This summer is potentially the final chance for Beach Cities residents to get involved in the Blue Zones project, a three-year Beach Cities Health District program adopted from National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner’s investigations into the longest-living, healthiest people on the planet. Partnering with the cutting-edge well-being company Healthways and Gallup Polls, the project is […]
The Hermosa Beach Art Walk
“The Hermosa Beach Art Walk will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year with 100 fine artists displaying their work,” says Ken Klade, who’s been nudging the event along since it first began. “There will be artists from around the country, with live music, dancing, kids activities, and food. “In addition to the art festival,” he […]