Summer 2015: Outdoor Festivals
South Bay boasts some of the biggest, longest-running outdoor summer concerts in the county. Redondo Beach is hosting its beachside series every Thursday and Saturday from July 2 to Sep. 5 at the end of its historic pier. Beach Boys tribute band Woodie & the Longboards will kick off the series, which is hosted by […]
Summer 2015: Concerts
You can count on South Bay’s premiere venues to provide a colorful array of musical acts this summer, spanning across genres and spotlighting both local and national talent. On May 16, The Lighthouse is hosting Costapalooza, a fundraiser featuring five bands whose members are Mira Costa alumni. The lineup includes alternative-indie-rock band Latch Key Kid […]
Summer 2015: Greek Festival
The South Bay Greek Festival is celebrating 50 years this summer. Organized by St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Redondo Beach, the three-day fest from July 10 to 12 is a family-friendly event with activities, dancing, DJs, and of course, plenty of Greek food. The Olympians will perform all three nights, and the church’s youth […]
Summer 2015: Riviera Village Summer Festival
The 37th Annual Riviera Village Summer Festival takes takes place Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free, family-friendly festival will feature more than 300 arts and crafts booths, a wide selection of grubs at the International Food Court and carnival rides for kids and adults who may […]
Summer 2015: Medal of Valor
Firefighters and law enforcement officers often find themselves in situations in which there’s no time to think or hesitate; their action matters on a second to second basis, a matter of life or death. The best of these service officers are bestowed with a medal of valor, or medal of bravery, for specific incidents. On […]
Summer 2015: Libraries
The Beach Cities county libraries will be in full force this season with a motley of free programs and events for all ages. Manhattan Beach The much anticipated, Manhattan Beach library celebrated its grand opening this month. The two-story, 21,000 sq. ft., $26.3 million project features a view to rival a home on The Strand. […]
Sophisticated Snoop 2015 Home tour benefits American Martyrs School
The 42nd Annual Sophisticated Snoop home tour, benefiting American Martyrs School, opens the doors to six beach homes with distinct, but equally creative architecture, including a futuristic Hermosa Strand home with a three-story glass atrium and glass bridge and a Coastal Cape Cod-inspired home with a Swedish flair.
The tour benefits the 650 children in grades pre-k through eighth grade who attend American Martyrs School.
Summer 2015: Polliwog Park
Families can pitch a tent and spend the night at Polliwog Park on Saturday, May 16. The city’s parks and recreation department will organize activities including field games, inflatable human hamster ball bowling, ice block sliding, a bounce house and arts and crafts projects. The $30 to $33 fee per person includes breakfast, dinner, camp […]
Summer 2015: Aquariums
SEA Lab SEA (Science Education Adventure) Lab on Harbor Drive in King Harbor is recognizable by its bright, block long, aquatic mural of fish and sharks swimming through a turquoise sea. The hands-on SeaLab aquarium is been run by the LA Conservation Corps and offers two summer camps for kids. The Mini Mariners […]
Summer 2015: Tour de Pier
Unlike the riders in the tournament this event is named for, the bicyclists in the Tour de Pier don’t really go anywhere.
Lifeguard swim, paddle, run, row
Southern California lifeguards will display their physical prowess when the 54th International Surf Festival presented by BeachSport.org, the Chambers of Commerce and Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles County Fire Department and Department of Beaches and Harbors takes place on local beaches July 31 – Aug. 3. The festival is […]
Sand, Strand and street runs
The dog days of summer fail to hinder the active lifestyle in the South Bay as thousands of people keep their puppies moving by participating in local running events. Charity Run/Walk May 16 Dockweiler Beach Sean Brock Foundation and CalCPA-LA present a 5k and 10k run/walk event with proceeds assisting families of fallen soldiers […]
Winners get younger as triathlon ages
Beginning its second decade, the Redondo Beach Triathlon continues to provide competition for athletes of all skill levels and age groups. Run by race directors Rick and Connie Crump, the 11th annual Redondo Beach Triathlon takes place Sunday, June 14, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Veteran’s Park. “Triathlon is always growing and we’re a springboard […]
Country Club hosts MB Tennis Open finals
The 48th Annual Manhattan Beach Tennis Open attracts men and women open players, in both singles and doubles divisions, from throughout Southern California. The Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department tournament is open to players 16 and older. “We keep moving forward, maintaining a community-based tournament open to all levels while attracting top-notch players from […]
Chevron Grand Prix faster with age
The Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix is one of the nation’s longest running bike races. It was founded by local cycling legend Ted Ernst in 1952. This year’s 54th running of the race takes place Sunday, June 7. The course is considered one of the more technical courses on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar […]
About Town in Manhattan Beach: two MBPD officers to receive medals of valor
Two Manhattan Beach police officers will be honored with lifesaving awards by the South Bay Police and Fire Memorial Foundation at the 41st annual Medal of Valor luncheon on May 20.