Manhattan Beach is located just 3 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport on the Santa Monica Bay. It is one of the South Bays three beach communities and features a pier with its own aquarium. Manhattan Beach is home to an interesting population of tourists, rag-tag surfers, middle class commuters, and jet set millionaires. Fortunately, the amazing mix of bars and restaurants have something for everyone’s taste and budget.
In spite of the weather feeling like summer, our communities are celebrating the upcoming Christmas Holidays in typical fashion.
This Thursday, December 1, holiday celebrations will be going on up and down the coast from Manhattan Beach to Hermosa Beach. Read on for a summary!
• October 12th, 2011
Taking place over this weekend (October 13-16), the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival will feature almost 60 events all over Los Angeles, including one right here in the South Bay.
• October 10th, 2011
The Strand House is located just steps from the Manhattan Beach Pier and the ocean front sidewalk for which it is named. Folks familiar with the location may think back to the days when the popular Beaches restaurant occupied the same address. Well, Beaches may be gone but the “life’s a beach” vibe and spectacular sunset views remain, updated with a heavy dose of elegance and bourgeoisie.
• October 5th, 2011
You’re not in Kansas anymore! For patrons of American Farmhouse Tavern & Dining Hall, that’s a good thing. They’ve taken Santa Maria style barbecue and paired it with stylish farmhouse décor for an experience that’s rustic and elegant at the same time. Spoiler alert: The food is good too.
• July 29th, 2011
This weekend the South Bay is packed with events from top to bottom. You can check out the 6-Man Volleyball tournament in Manhattan or cruise with some Navy ships down in San Pedro. Read on for details!
• January 18th, 2011
DineLA’s Winter Restaurant Week starts on Sunday, January 23. In anticipation, we’re taking a look at the menus and deals at the participating restaurants around the South Bay.
Today we’re checking out Manhattan Beach’s Il Fornaio and Second Story at The Belamar.
• November 10th, 2010
Just west of Sepulveda and Manhattan Beach boulevards is a small building that’s been the home of several restaurants over the years. The location at 1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd has seen a lot of turn over. Tapa Meze (a Mediterranean bistro that I never tried) and Chicago for Ribs (who had a wonderfully meat-focused happy [...]
• October 21st, 2010
Let’s hope that the rain clears up for this weekends events. Folks will be walking from pier to pier, racing pumpkins in Manhattan Beach, and tasting all kinds of goodies on Abbot Kinney and in Downtown LA.
Read on to find out more!
• July 7th, 2010
This Thursday night, Iron Chefs and Tops Chefs will convene in Manhattan Beach’s Sashi Sushi+Sake Lounge to cook and cheer. What’s the occasion? The premiere of Sashi’s Makoto Okuwa’s very own episode of Iron Chef!
• June 23rd, 2010
LA is a great city for experiencing the World Cup and all the revelry that goes with it. With the multitude of cultures that thrive in this melting pot, just about everyone has a country or team in the tournament that they can connect with. Its no surprise then, that restaurants are showing their team spirit by backing the teams that match their menus.
• June 2nd, 2010
Tonight Cafe Pierre continues its monthly series of Winemaker Socials, allowing casual connoisseurs to get up close and personal with the people behind the wine.
• May 14th, 2010
Healthy eating and fitness take center stage this Sunday at Growing Great’s Healthy Living Festival.
• March 31st, 2010
If looking for an Easter Brunch feels more like an egg hunt, look no further. Here are some suggestions to consider, whether you’re cooking at home or heading out.
• March 24th, 2010
What do you get when you combine a high energy lounge, a laid back “beachy” atmosphere, and mouth watering happy hour selections? Sashi Hour.
• March 7th, 2010
For the past couple months, Target stores in the South Bay have been shuffling stock from one part of the store to another, only to move it back a couple days later. What’s all the fuss about? They’re making room for groceries.
