Best kids boutique: Bella Beach Kids
Cowboy boots should be a staple for every young boy’s wardrobe. Photo
This three-year-old family-owned boutique is a reader favorite in two categories. Perhaps because the local owners are so embedded in the community – 35-year Manhattan Beach resident Kris Mackerer D’Errico’s customers include her seventh grade Home Economics teacher, and the “little girls” she coached in soccer who are now new moms. “We have such a history in this town,” she said.
Whether serving longtime friends, vacationers or new residents, the D’Erricos offer unique pieces from local and international designers – shoppers have even done their baby registries at the store, which includes strollers, onesies, accessories, frilly dresses and funky wall art for kids. D’Errico enjoys helping new parents decorate their kids’ rooms or nurseries and loves when customers bring back photos to share. “It’s much more than a place to shop, we’re part of their lives,” D’Errico said.
Bella Beach Kids: 225 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, 310-529-5645, www.bellabeachkids.com
Runner up: Sol Baby, 124 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach. 310-318-3960. www.sol-baby.com