Pio’s mural uncovered during Killer Shrimp remodel in downtown Hermosa Beach
Workers removing red clay tiles over the front of the former Cantina Real restaurant on Pier Plaza in downtown Hermosa Beach on Tuesday, uncovered a six-foot high mural that spans the 30-foot width of the building.
Kelp Klippings: It’s a 12 Step-Program
Linda Sue Dingel is a resident of Redondo Beach, a Dive Professional since 1998, with seven of those years teaching diving in local South Bay waters.
Best of the Beach 2014, Best Surf Shop Shaper: ET Surf’s Pat Ryan
Mr. Pat Ryan has been faithfully at the helm of ET Surf’s planer since 1972. Versatility is Ryan’s forte. He can shape a 4-foot-11 grom board all the way to boards for lifeguard and big wave charger Tom Seth and every type of ocean apparatus in between. “I surf a lot, I paddle a lot, […]
Best of the Beach 2014, Underground Shaper of the Year: Dan Cobley of Danc Surfboards
Q&A with Dan Cobley of Danc Surfboards Q. What’s the key to your success as underground shaper? A. My outfit? [Cobley was sporting his cyclist tights, matching Spy Optic Sunglasses and his trademark tooth gap that I was disappointed to hear is going to be filled in with a new tooth.] Perseverance and customer satisfaction. […]
Best of the Beach 2014, Men’s Clothing: Spyder Surf
After walking into Spyder Surf, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed by the variety of surf garb. At the flagship store on Pacific Coast Highway, fluorescents, florals, stripes, solids, and flannels are organized by brand. Double that at Spyder 2 on Pier Avenue, and it’s easy to see why a surf shop that was started […]
Best of the Beach 2014, Surf Shop: ET Surf
ET Surf is a “Surfer’s Surf Shop,” with hundreds of surfboards in stock at all times..
“We are about surfing actually,” laughed shop co-manager Dan Connell “We might not make as much as profit by carrying the more profitable things, but we’ve got all your surfing needs.”
Best of the Beach 2014, Surf Camp: Perfect Day Surf Camp
Started in 2001 by Robbie French, Perfect Day Surf Camp has camps at Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, and Torrance Beach. The summer program caters to toddlers, children, teens, and adults with private, group, and camp lessons for surfing and Stand-Up Paddling. With a sponsorship by Quiksilver and Roxy, Perfect Day Surf Camp, offers […]
JD Massey’s 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon
In the car scene, fads come and go. Billet, pro street, mono-colored, and neon excess throw-up from the 80s and early 90s has been replaced by the equally as gaudy so-called rat rod/rockabilly car scene that’s as tired as a firestone wide white. Bucking all trends, JD Massey’s 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon stays on the constant vein of traditionalism that feeds the heart and soul of classics.
Mira Costa duo repeats as beach volleyball champs
The Mustangs won the team championship the previous week with a 3-0 victory over Valencia at Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica. All three Mira Costa teams advanced from pool play that began with 28 teams, culminating with top-seeded Caputo and Nguyen defeating teammates Katrina Kernochan and Emma Smith 21-18 in the finals. The […]
Sea Hawks soar to Bay League softball crown [UPDATED]
Redondo Union finished the regular season with a modest five-game winning streak but is using its last loss as preparation for a deep run in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs. The Sea Hawks allowed only two runs in their final four games to win the Bay League championship, moving Coach Jennifer Dessert-McBride’s team […]
Redondo girls lead local athletes at CIF Track and Field Prelims
Redondo Union’s Kristen Hamlin qualified for the CIF Championships in four events while leading the Sea Hawks to a strong performance in the Division 2 Prelims last Saturday at Moorpark High School. The CIF Southern Section Championship finals will be held Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Cerritos College. Hamlin finished 4th in the 300 […]
Sweep propels Redondo Union into baseball playoffs
Redondo Union baseball coach Jeff Baumback knows the importance of a good position going into the CIF playoffs and stressed the fact to his team entering the final week of Bay league competition. His speech worked as the Sea Hawks swept their two-game series with Peninsula, a team that entered the week ranked No. 3 […]
Beach Cities Sports: Basketball, kickball, soccer, volleyball and more
Volleyball: The California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) will be holding a two-day double elimination AVP-style match play tournament on Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25 at the Hermosa Beach Pier. There will a prize pool of $1,500. The first place team receives $750 along with a free team entry ($650 value) to the Charlie Saikley 6-Man […]