Katwalk: Best Women’s Boutique

Katwalk Manager Kristy Williams inside the store. Photo by Caroline Anderson

The “Kat” referenced in the name of this store come from its owner, Kat Masters, who has achieved the admirable feat of maintaining a local business in downtown Manhattan Beach for 11 years.

Rockit Body Pilates: Best Pilates

When actress Judie Aronson found out that she would have to appear in a bikini for a role, she turned to high intensity pilates to get in shape.

Peninsula Heritage School – Best School Private

Founded in 1961, Peninsula Heritage School embraces each child with individualized programs to ensure academic success accomplished by talented educators and a rigorous curriculum that is augmented by the arts. A nurturing place for childhood experiences, Peninsula Heritage’s Character Qualities program has won many national awards. “The Best of the Beach award validates the hard […]

First Light Property Management – Best Home Rental Service

Over the past 30 years, First Light has developed a sophisticated, yet user-friendly property management system, providing landlords and tenants access 24 hours a day and the ability to manage most of their own needs seamlessly, whether applying for a rental at midnight, or getting a copy of a mortgage statement at 3 a.m. “Our […]

Jerry Carew, 3Leaf Realty – Best Real Estate Broker, Office

“It’s a tremendous honor to get voted by the public for Best Broker,” 3Leaf Realty broker Jerry Carew said. “I moved to the U.S. from Ireland so to win a local award is a huge deal for me. My family and everybody at 3 Leaf are very proud. We have happy clients because of our […]

Tap Into South Bay Brewing – The Process of Brewing Beer

The South Bay is home to the most vibrant brewing scene anywhere in the nation outside craft beer’s original epicenter, San Diego, with seven breweries launching in the last few years. Each local brewery is producing beer of the very highest quality so we wanted to take a look into the actual brewing process. The […]

Aloha Smog – Best Smog Center

Known for its friendly, fast service with free re-tests, this Certified Test Only Station celebrates its sixth consecutive year as Best Smog Station. Located on Artesia Blvd. between Inglewood and the South Bay Galleria, Aloha offers clients complimentary drinks and free wifi in its tropical island-themed waiting room. Aloha Smog services some of the largest […]

Dick’s Sporting Goods – Best Sports Retailer

Dick’s caters to fitness enthusiasts and team sport athletes of all ages and skill levels. The sporting goods store includes a golf pro shop and wide selection of premium hiking, biking and camping gear. The fan shop is a popular spot to purchase replica jerseys and merchandise of local teams. Dick’s was first to sell […]

South Bay Sailing – Best Sailing School

“For 10 years we have been introducing youths and adults to sailing through our lessons, charters and rentals,” South Bay sailing founder Wes Huston said. “That’s a decade of sailors who have made use of the fastest and most exciting fleet of sailboats around. From one boat and one instructor to 10 boats and 10 […]

Manhattan Beach 10K – Best Running Race

The Manhattan Beach 10K will hold its 38th edition of the race on Saturday, Oct. 3.The race is a partnership between the City of Manhattan Beach and the volunteer Race Committee, making it one – if not the only – top-100 race in the United States without a major corporate sponsor. “This partnership helps keep […]

The Lakes – Best Golf Course

Golf Course The Lakes The Lakes, a municipal golf course owned by the City of El Segundo, and has enjoyed tremendous success since it opened in June 1994. It is operated by Lane/Donovan Golf Partners. The facility includes a 9-hole, par 29 rye and bent grass executive golf course, a 10,000 sq. ft. natural grass […]