Easy Reader Best of the Beach 2016 Retailers and Services
Over 3,000 readers showed their support for their favorite beach retailers and services by voting in Easy Readers 30th Annual Best of The Beach contest. Though any “Best of” vote is more subjective than scientific, Best Of voting gives readers an opportunity to show their appreciation for the many businesses and services that make the beach cities such a wonderful place to live. What struck all of our reporters after they interviewed the 74 Best of the Beach winners was how hard the winners work to be the best they can be. [Editor’s note: The results of the Easy Reader Best of the Beach restaurant and entertainment voting will be published in the April 15 Easy Reader Beach magazine].
Best of the Beach 2016 Retailers
Bike shop: Hermosa Cyclery
Day spa: Trilogy Spa
Dive shop: Dive N’ Surf
Men’s clothing: Spyder Surf
Skateboard Shop: ET Surf
Ski/Snowboard: ET Surf
Shop Surfboard shaper: Pat Ryan/ET Surf
Underground shaper: Dan Cobley
Surfboard shop: ET Surf
Golf course: The Lakes at El Segundo
Antique Store: Stars Antiques
Camera store: Paul’s Photo
Fresh Produce: Grow
Gift shop: Gum Tree
Gold Store: South Bay Gold
Grocery Store: Trader Joe’s
Jewelry Store: Morgan Jewelers
Major Shopping Center: Del Amo Fashion Center
Flower shop: Growing Wild
Neighborhood Shopping: Redondo Riviera
Women’s Boutique: Papillon
Coin Store: Meridian
Furniture: Living Spaces
Best of the Beach 2016 Health and Beauty
Nail Salon: Angel Nail & Spa
Woman’s hair dresser: Gilbert Gonzales, Duc Duc Salon
Men’s barber: Alan Bailey, Peroxide
Yoga studio: The Green Yogi
Pilates: RockIt Body Pilates
Nutrition store: Lindberg Nutrition
Hospital Medical Center: Torrance Memorial
Cosmetic Surgeon: Christine Petti
Massage: Massage Envy
Medical spa: Spa Bella
Tanning Salon: Cop-A-Tan
Health Club: Bay Club
Martial Arts: Elite Training Redondo Beach
Neighborhood Gym: South Bay Trainer
Trainer: Lou Sidella
Retirement/senior care facility: Sunrise Senior Living
Optometrist: Stein Optometric Center
Audiologist: Sunni McBride, South Bay Hearing
Dentist: Beach Teeth
Chiropractor: Derek Levy
In Home Care: Adia
Eyewear: Look Optometry
Best of the Beach 2016 Pets
Pet Store: PetCo, Redondo Beach
Veterinarian: Hermosa Animal hospital
Best of the Beach 2016 Kids
Kids camp: Champ Camp
Private school: Rolling Hills Prep
Kids Birthday Party Location: My Gym
Kids Boutique: Bella Beach Kids
Kids Indoor Play Facility: AdventurePlex
Kids Land Camp: AdventurePlex
Kids Menu: Ocean Diner
Best of the Beach 2016 Hospitality
Hotel: Shade Hotel
Motel: Sea Sprite
Best of the Beach 2016 Automobiles
Foreign Auto Repair: Independent Repair
Domestic Auto Repair: Ocean Tire
Motorcycle Dealer: Del Amo Motorsports
Tire Store: American Tire Depot
Car Wash: Rock N’ Roll Car Wash
New Car Dealer: Manhattan Toyota
Used Car Dealer: Jama
Best of the Beach 2016 Professional Services
Bank: Wells Fargo
Real estate office: 3 Leaf Realty
Real Estate Broker: Don McVicar
Best of the Beach 2016 Home Services
Doors and Windows: Cook’s Doors and Window
Carpet: Fred’s Carpet
Pool Service: Leslie’s Pool Service
Tile Store: Simply Tile
Plumbing: Mattucci Plumbing
Nursery: Deep Roots
Furniture: Living Spaces