Best American Contemporary
Zane’s Some might object that the food at Zane’s may be contemporary, but not American – steaks, pizzas, and Italian specialties do dominate the list. Our readers got it right – the contemporary American diet is eclectic, and Zane’s adds California touches to popular dishes. The cue comes right at the beginning of the meal […]
Best Tailor
Coco’s Alterations Coco Blakely knew she had a passion for tailoring when she was a 13-year-old girl growing up in Arad, Romania. In Europe, tailor shops are a part of a generally less off-the-shelf culture, and she found herself fascinated whenever she accompanied her mother to the tailor. She began studying with a tailor, and […]
Best Pet Store
Centinela Feed and Pet Supplies This Redondo Beach pet supply store has become a hub for local animal lovers – from its busy bulletin board to the pet adoption fairs and low-cost vaccinations the store regularly hosts, a buzzing community of people and their furry friends turn to Centinela Feed as their go-to place all […]
Best Veterinary
Hermosa Animal Hospital The trusted, 20-year-old beach cities mainstay provides routine preventive care for young, healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages, and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during the animal’s lifetime. Hermosa Animal Hospital also offers “Pet Portals,” private websites with online, password-protected access to your pet’s […]
Best Dance Studio
You Can Dance You Can Dance Studio is on a mission to promote fitness, fun and self-confidence through dance, and its instructors work with all ages and all skill levels, from beginners to exhibition dancers. They teach everything from salsa to swing, the waltz, the tango and the foxtrot. They’ll get you ready to wow […]
Best Motel
Sea Sprite Motel & Apartments Our readers chose cozy and traditional when they went for the Sea Sprite, which stands along The Strand in the heart of Hermosa, providing a family-friendly atmosphere that brings beach-loving visitors from around the world back year after year for California vacations near and dear to their hearts. “I have […]
Best Medical Spa
Murad Inclusive Health Center Dr. Murad’s three-prong approach to a healthy body and skin inspired our readers to vote Murad Inclusive Health Center in El Segundo the South Bay’s Best Medical Day Spa. The center offers personalized skin care evaluations and treatments for acne, aging and cellulite. Also available is Dr. Murad’s personal line of […]
Best Land Camp
Manhattan Beach Karate and Yoga Operating in the South Bay for almost 20 years, Manhattan Beach Karate and Yoga’s camp is based on Authentic Traditional Shotokan Karate and is taught by highly-qualified instructors with decades of experience. Limited to size to ensure quality, each camp is custom tailored based on its participants, from beginner to […]
Best Nail Salon
Dominic Nail Spa Dominic Nail Spa in Manhattan Beach offers services for manicures, pedicures, acrylics and gel shellac. Dominic Nail Spa: 1147 Manhattan Ave., MB. 310-545-0802. Runner-up: Coco Nail and Spa, 1256 Artesia Blvd, HB, 310-379-7949 and 1806 S. PCH, RB, 310-944-9917.
Restaurant wine list
Bottle Inn The Bottle Inn was originally named for the owner’s collection of miniature liquor bottles, a few of which are still on display in a glass case. Most customers are more interested in the full size bottles that are stored in their capacious cellar – several hundred different vintages, in fact. The list itself […]
Retirement/Senior living
Sunrise of Hermosa Beach Nestled between the Hermosa Beach Pier and King Harbor in Redondo Beach, California, Sunrise of Hermosa Beach is a rare senior living community in it’s location alone, less than a mile from the Pacific Ocean. But what sets this facility apart, according to executive director Mark Wilson, is its staff. “We […]
Brixton leon russell
Family owned and operated, BriXton was created out of a collective passion for the live music experience. The club is proud to be a part of the vibrant music scene in the South Bay, and honored to be the home for nationally touring artists coming through town. BriXton gives local residents the opportunity to attend […]
Letter accuses former city manager of alleged sexual misconduct
An anonymous letter released Monday alleges that former city manager Geoff Dolan engaged in sexual harassment during a city team building retreat in October 2009. The letter was sent to city officials shortly after the alleged misconduct. Dolan resigned two months later. After a special closed session City Council meeting Tuesday, an “open letter” to […]
Police search for couple in credit card fraud scheme
Police are searching for a woman and man suspected of stealing a woman’s purse while she shopped in a grocery store and of later using her credit cards to charge $2600 in purchases at multiple local retails stores, authorities said. The victim, 64, was shopping at Ralphs in the Manhattan Village Mall on Feb. 28 […]
Firefighters search for elderly woman in house ablaze
Fire and police units arrived Tuesday to heavy, hot smoke covering the ground floor of the tri-level Manhattan Beach home of an elderly woman officials feared might have been inside. The blaze started around noon at the house, located in the 200 block of Dianthus Street, officials said. Firefighters forced open the front door and […]
Three Manhattan Beach cops fired and one demoted in hit-and-run case
The city Friday fired three police officers and demoted a fourth in connection with a hit-and-run car accident that took place little more than a year ago. Former Manhattan Beach police officers Richard Hatten, Eric Eccles and Kristopher Thompson were officially let go from the city after collectively receiving $514,710 — including salary and benefits […]