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ON THE COVER Timeless Treasure: A beach-chic heritage house respects its East Coast roots while embracing West Coast flair presented by Dave Fratello of Confidential Realty.

Perfectly located on lovely, tree-lined Pine Avenue in Manhattan Beach is a home steeped in both East Coast sophistication and relaxed West Coast style.

In a city boasting an abundance of celebrities, producers, tech moguls and athletes, it stands to reason that luxury homes would be all about glitz, glam and over-the-top amenities.

Situated at 899 Francisco St.—just one block from LA Live and Staples Center—the 18-story, Gensler-designed building features 350 rooms and suites priced from $229 per night.

A delicacy unlike any other, properly prepared uni—or sea urchin—is a singular pleasure. It’s also the focus of chefs Isao Minami and Hisao Kasama’s new restaurant, Miyabi Uni in Torrance, launched with a mission to bring this unique dish to its full potential.


ON THE COVER Magnificent Vision: Framing a striking Pacific blue panorama, a calming Westside retreat is a sight to behold presented by James Respondek and Antonia Mollica of Sotheby’s International Realty.
