Lynne Pope

The South Bay of Southern California includes several beach communities. Cultural centers abound, and recreational activities are seemingly limitless in supply. Each South Bay community offers a truly unmatched quality of life. Beaches are breathtaking, and nearby mountain ranges form a scenic embrace. From surfing to skiing, the south bay has it all. It is no wonder that, for an ever-increasing number of families. The cities in the South Bay are El Segundo, Manhattan Beach,Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes. The inferance is that these cities touch the water. All have a different unique size, shape, and feature of activity. The one consistant is to go see the sunset. The Sunset at the water calls out to everyone nearby to come stop for a short time and really be with the beautiful close of the sun on the ocean and sky.

Surfing, Swimming, sunning, dining, skimboarding, kite surfing, walking, and on and on.

Shopping at specific surf shops. One favorite is Beckers Surf Shop on Pier Ave. This is the place to buy surfboards, clothing and attire inc watches and sunglasses.

Parking here is not easy. Just a fact to consider.

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Manhattan Beach has the marine layer-mild temperatures to enjoy the beach year round.  Million dollar homes on tree-lined streets bathed in sunshine make lifestyle memorable. There is the “strand” a walking and bicycle path that goes from Marina Del Rey to Palos Verdes plus a wide range of recreational facilities and parks. Downtown Manhattan offers shops and restaurants and a pier ending in a Marine Museum. Christmas Fireworks are a annual reward to the community. Freeway close and situated between two large harbor areas-Marina Del Rey and Long Beach .

This is also the cool place to live. Cool as in the marine layer temps range from 70-80. Cool as in the schools with the area High academic ratings. Many top level executives who work in LA, Century City and international areas choose to live here. They get the vacation living style for fa

The community provides a multitude of activities for its residents, including surfing and volleyball at the beach, and a variety of sports activities in its seven parks. Polliwog park is the setting for Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer months  The city also boasts a private tennis club and a 9-hole public golf course.  Manhattan Beach is primarily a residential community. Making you feel at home is one of the things this city does best. The community offers mainly single-family homes with condominiums, townhomes, and investment properties.   Famous for excellent schools and water related fun Manhattan is one of the priciest places to live.