Torrance

Photos and text by Ed Solt  On a beautiful sunny Saturday, March 21, over 500 cars spanning decades and different car cultures came together to celebrate their shared passion for all things Chemical Guys—at their headquarters in Torrance. Besides the show displaying some of the most bitchin’ cars imaginable, it was all hands on deck […]

Dermatologist Coast Dermatology The South Bay has counted on Coast Dermatology Medical Associates for over 35 years, since its founding by Dr. Mark Horowitz, DO. Its team of board-certified physicians and specialists serves patients across all stages of life. Coast Dermatology offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology services, from skin […]

Day Spa Burke Williams  Burke Williams is recognized as California’s leading luxury day spa and the Torrance location is one of its finest. The spa spans 12,000 square feet and evokes the elegance of a chic Balinese hotel, with soothing earth tones, grasscloth, bamboo, dark wood, a warm fireplace, and the calming sound of falling […]

Neighborhood Gym Blue Print LA Kyle Flynn, a former safety on the San Jose State football team, opened Blueprint L.A. 11 years ago in Torrance, committing further to a career that originally shared time with EMT training and real estate. After college, Flynn first worked at a South Bay gym as a small-group trainer.  “When […]

Auto Repair  Bothwell Automotive The auto repair business runs on trust. When something goes wrong under the hood, most people don’t know what’s wrong — they only know they need someone honest enough to tell them, and skilled enough to fix it. For more than four decades, Gil and Steve Bothwell have been that shop […]

Women’s clothing  Bohemian Coco Bohemian Coco holds the distinction of being the first Latina-owned boutique in Old Torrance, bringing a fresh, California-rooted energy to one of the South Bay’s most charming districts. The boutique immerses shoppers in the bohemian spirit through a curated collection of women’s fashion, jewelry, accessories, and plus sizes, all reflecting a […]

Jeweler Morgan’s Jewelers Some businesses earn their reputation over the years. Morgan’s Jewelers has earned its over generations. Founded in 1946 by Morgan Varon, who started the company after parting ways with a jewelry business he ran with his brother in Seattle, the Torrance institution is now in its third generation of family ownership. “We […]

Residential listing agent  Tiffany McGuinness Tiffany McGuinness has won Best of the Beach for residential listing agent seven years in a row, which tells you something. What it tells you, she’ll explain herself. “At its core, real estate is strategy and psychology,” she said. “The sign in the yard is the easy part — everything […]

Commercial Listing Agent  Aurelio Mattucci When Aurelio Mattucci got the call that he’d won Best of the Beach for commercial listing agent, he was momentarily confused. “No,” he told the caller, “the election isn’t until June.” He is running for Torrance City Treasurer, and it was an easy mistake to make. Because Mattucci is a […]

Private Preschool La Primera Preschool Children from 18 months to 6 years discover the world at their own pace at La Primera, a preschool serving the South Bay since 1963. The preschool’s play-based learning fosters children’s intellectual and physical growth through art, science, crafts, woodworking, cooking and gardening. The preschool has 26 teachers for its […]

Medical Center Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance Memorial Medical Center has served the community for more than 100 years and has grown to become the South Bay’s largest hospital, while staying true to its founding mission to deliver advanced medical care with compassion and respect. Since its founding, it has grown to more than 1,200 […]

Kefi Yoga Yoga Studio The Greek word kefi has no perfect English translation. It gestures toward joy, passion, the ineffable pleasure of being fully alive — what Angeliki Papadakis describes as “an overpowering emotion you have when you completely let go in the moment, release inhibitions, and allow yourself to joyfully feel the life pulsing […]