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The 34th Annual Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour: A South Bay Tradition Returns

Jenn Thornton November 11, 2026

Returning December 4-6, 2026, the 34th Annual Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour brings festive design inspiration and a spirit of giving back to the South Bay. This beloved holiday tradition invites guests to tour five exquisitely decorated residences across Manhattan Beach and South Redondo Beach, featuring seasonal transformations by top local talents like Gum Tree, Vitale Design Group, Beck + Brix HOME, and Waterleaf Home. Beyond the stunning architecture and festive interiors, attendees can shop the Holiday Boutique and Cafe at The Neptunian Woman’s Club and enter to win beautifully curated $2,500 holiday decor packages.

South Bay Digs • November 13, 2026

DIGS November 11, 2026

ON THE COVER | NATURAL CONNECTION – In the foothills of Laurel Canyon, the founder of Assembledge+ created an inviting family home in complete harmony with its surroundings.

Assembledge+ David Thompson’s Natural Connection

Karine Monié November 11, 2026

When you are an architect and you tackle the challenge of designing your own home, it can easily become a little bit of an obsession.

Organic Modernism: A Studio City Masterpiece by SLS Properties

Karine Monié October 28, 2026

Located in an established, peaceful enclave of Studio City, this 5,900-square-foot, five-bedroom restorative retreat by SLS Properties beautifully blends European minimalism with organic modernism. Built from the ground up by Shlomi Sfadia to evoke a deep sense of calm and tactile luxury, the two-level residence features a central sculptural staircase built around a living interior tree, an inviting 1970s-inspired sunken conversation pit, and an earthy palette of oak, travertine, and plaster. A seamless open-plan design and Mediterranean-inspired landscaping complete this timeless West Coast sanctuary.

The Athlete’s Mindset in Real Estate Finance: Inside the Regan Hagestad Mortgage Team

Jenn Thornton October 28, 2026

Bringing an athlete’s mindset to high-stakes real estate finance, Regan Hagestad has restructured the lending model to deliver a seamless, solutions-driven experience in the South Bay. Since 2003, the Regan Hagestad Mortgage Team has achieved over $2 billion in successful closings by prioritizing bespoke mortgage planning, teamwork, and unwavering client trust. Serving as “The South Bay’s Home for Home Loans,” this top-producing team specializes in navigating the complex financial landscapes unique to the region’s high-net-worth retirees, entrepreneurs, and tech pioneers.

South Bay Digs • October 30, 2026

DIGS October 28, 2026

ON THE COVER | At Home in Mammoth: Limelight Residences Mammoth – Luxurious alpine living and Aspen Hospitality services merge in the only five mountain retreats remaining at Limelight Residences Mammoth presented by Nikki Elmore of Limelight Residences Mammoth.

At Home in Mammoth: Inside the Limelight Residences in Mammoth Lakes

Jenn Thornton October 28, 2026

Brought to life by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Residences Mammoth introduces an entirely new level of turnkey luxury to the Eastern Sierra. Situated directly across from The Village Gondola, this exclusive collection of 15 all-electric, single-level residences features soaring light-filled spaces, premium Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and expansive outdoor terraces. Ownership grants immediate access to the Limelight hotel amenities, a private Audi fleet, and the exclusive Mammoth Lakes Mountain Club, offering a seamless, year-round alpine sanctuary for generations of California families.

A wide sandy beach leading to a row of oceanfront homes along The Strand in Hermosa Beach, featuring the three-story property at 1836 The Strand.

An Irreplaceable Five-Unit Compound on the North Hermosa Strand

Jenn Thornton October 14, 2026

Positioned on the coveted oceanfront of North Hermosa Beach, this meticulously renovated five-unit coastal property offers an irreplaceable footprint with limitless investment and compound potential. Spanning 3,908 square feet across 11 bedrooms and seven baths, the building is grandfathered beyond modern setback restrictions—jutting past neighboring homes to create an expansive, double-corner-lot view corridor stretching from Malibu to Catalina Island. Extensively overhauled down to the studs in 2019, this turnkey beachside sanctuary features multiple view terraces, a ground-level Strand patio, and a showstopping three-bedroom top-floor penthouse floating high above the Pacific.

South Bay Digs • October 16, 2026

DIGS October 14, 2026

ON THE COVER | Oceanfront Asset: A masterclass in coastal versatility with vast views and unlimited investment potential makes waves on the North Hermosa Strand presented by Shawn Dugan of Strand Hill | Forbes Global Properties.

South Bay Digs • October 2, 2026

DIGS September 30, 2026

ON THE COVER | A spacious residence, designed by Louie Tomaro and upgraded with modern features, is a masterclass of monumental proportions in Manhattan Beach presented by Ed Kaminsky of the Kaminsky Real Estate Group.

Front exterior view of 2300 John Street with pink flowering trees framing the illuminated grand entry doors.

A Louie Tomaro Cape Cod Masterpiece in the Manhattan Beach Tree Section

Jenn Thornton September 30, 2026

Situated on an oversized 6,750-square-foot corner lot in the coveted Tree Section of Manhattan Beach, this Louie Tomaro-designed Cape Cod residence seamlessly blends architectural pedigree with modern luxury. Located on wide, tree-lined John Street near American Martyrs, the 5,200-square-foot estate features soaring two-story ceilings, a self-contained 920-square-foot guest ADU, and a primary suite retreat complete with dual fireplaces and a private dry sauna.

South Bay Digs • September 18, 2026

DIGS September 16, 2026

ON THE COVER | At the heart of an expansive Rolling Hills estate, an architectural tour de force infuses rural solitude with a modern soul presented by Bill Ruth and Charlie Raine of Ruth of Ruth & Raine at Coastal Legacy Realty Group.

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