Wendy Ramos-Lenert – Best Personal Trainer
Beach Cities Training co-owner Ramos-Lemert has more than a decade of experience with cardio-kickboxing, TRX, weight-loss and toning. She has a fondness for teaching and helping people achieve their fitness goals while keeping the intensity high, the energy positive and her workouts tough. “We focus on Dynamic Personal Training and that’s what sets us apart […]
South Bay Trainer – Best Neighborhood Gym
Nationally certified trainers provide quality, affordable personal training in a comfortable, friendly community atmosphere. A broad spectrum of workouts is offered for youth to seniors, from bodybuilders and fitness buffs to the overweight. No contracts, sign-up, cancellation or membership fees and multiple clients at the same time keep prices low. Owner/Head Trainer Josh Sola was […]
Elite Training – Best Martial Arts
“We are not just a gym but a school,” Elite program director Sean Derhammer said. “When it comes to martial arts studios, the South Bay is very competitive so being here for 13 years is really unusual.” Instructors teach techniques such as LOTAR (Close Quarter Battle techniques) and Krav Maga (intuitive self-defense independent of strength […]
Spectrum – Best Health Club
The repeat winner offers 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 105,000 sq. ft. South Bay facility in El Segundo offers resort-quality amenities, including the Body Spectrum Day Spa and Café Vida, indoor cycling studios, kids only […]
Hermosa Cyclery – Best Bike Shop
Hermosa Cyclery has been an institution in Hermosa Beach since 1974 and remains where it began in the same tan, two-story structure fronting 13th Street near The Strand. Is is known as the place with the “free air.” The air stations were designed by its owners and allow bicyclists to dial their air pressure. […]
Best of the Beach 2015, Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Christine Petti
In her nearly 30 years, Dr. Christine Petti has sculpted her way into becoming a pioneering presence in the field of plastic surgery — and a very busy one at that.
Best of the Beach 2015, Gold Store: Seymour Jewelers
In the 1950s, a young WWII veteran named Seymour Bilowit walked by an empty storefront on Hermosa Avenue and decided to open a full-service jewelry store.
Best of the Beach 2015, Best Nail Salon: Angel Nail & Spa
For 16 years, Angels Nails & Spa has charged itself with pampering South Bay residents with quality, affordable mani-pedis.
Best of the Beach 2015, Best Waxing: European Wax Center
European Wax Center, a national franchise with two locations in the South Bay, takes the cake for best waxing job for a third year.
Best of the Beach 2015, Best Gallery: Bo Bridges Gallery
“It’s always a surprise and I know there’s competition out there,” sports-action photographer Bo Bridges says of taking the Best of the Beach title again this year.
Best of the Beach 2015, Best Live Music Venue: Saint Rocke
The club was founded by Allen Sanford, whose other ventures include global live streaming IROCKE concert platform and the growing franchise of Rockefeller gastropubs.
Best of the Beach 2015, Best Underage Band: 11Echo
11Echo has arguably found in music something beyond a mere antidote to the SATs and pre-college anxiety.
Best of the Beach 2015, Original Band: LIFE
Growing up in the South Bay, Moi J. Quinn, Sean Chapman and Matthew McEwan skated, surfed and break-danced together.
Best of the Beach 2015, Best DJ: DJ DIK
Richard Podgurski, as he’s otherwise known, has had a busy year.
Redondo girls reach Southern California title game to keep hoop dreams alive
When a title is on the line, Redondo’s girls basketball team has responded this season. Mira Costa has been their victim. After dropping its only Bay League game at Mira Costa, the Sea Hawks defeated the Mustangs for the third straight time Tuesday to advance to the CIF State Southern California Divison 2 Regional Championship […]
Redondo’s boys basketball gritty season comes to an end
The Redondo boys basketball team had a tumultuous season of high hopes that were never fully realized, a star’s shocking departure that was never fully explained, and finally a thrilling playoff run that ended with a thud in a dud of a game Tuesday night. The Sea Hawks’ season ended one game short of playing […]