
South Bay Digs • August 22, 2025
ON THE COVER | Raw and Refined: Meticulously detailed and designed, a distinct Manhattan Beach dwelling upends convention and expectation alike presented by Dave Fratello of Edge Real Estate Agency.
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ON THE COVER | Raw and Refined: Meticulously detailed and designed, a distinct Manhattan Beach dwelling upends convention and expectation alike presented by Dave Fratello of Edge Real Estate Agency.

Faulkner Architects and Concept Lighting Lab have reimagined desert living with a striking subterranean residence in Nevada that balances the fleeting glow of the Las Vegas Strip with the timeless geology of Red Rock Canyon. Partially submerged into the earth, the home’s concrete form blends seamlessly with its environment, using thermal mass, passive design, and net-zero strategies to withstand the desert’s extremes. Thoughtful use of light, water, and native landscaping transforms this challenging site into a meditative sanctuary that honors both the permanence of nature and the transience of the city.

ON THE COVER | Domestic Bliss: An ideal Manhattan Beach location, elevated design and ample space define this delightful Tree Section lifestyle destination presented by Jenny Morant and Tyler Morant of Jenny Morant Group at Compass.

ON THE COVER | Sweeping ocean views and thoughtful domesticity unite in a hyper-sophisticated new Hermosa Beach residence presented by Mark Leddy of
Schneider Properties at Compass.

ON THE COVER | House of Fortune: East meets West in a Palos Verdes Estates showpiece combining harmonious Feng Shui style and numerous lifestyle and entertaining spaces with lush, magnanimous grounds presented by Bryn Stroyke of Bayside | Stroyke Properties Group, and Jackie Donell of The Donell Culligan Group @ Bayside.

ON THE COVER | Tudor Treasure: Classic Architecture, Coastal Soul – A Tudor Revival that’s right at home in modern-day Manhattan Beach presented by Dave Fratello at EDGE Real Estate Agency.

ON THE COVER | Estate Escape:With commanding ocean views and more than an acre-and-a-half of sculptured grounds, this blufftop estate is a Provençal dream along the Pacific Coast presented by Chris Adlam of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.

ON THE COVER | A New Design of Home: A designer’s personal Manhattan Beach sanctuary presents coastal luxury via well-tempered refinement and family-friendly functionality presented by Richard Haynes of Haynes Real Estate.

ON THE COVER | Strand Duet: A rare duo of contrasting Strand homes—one classic, one modern—on two neighboring parcels marks a milestone in Manhattan Beach real estate presented by Ed Kaminsky of The Kaminsky Real Estate Group at eXp Realty

ON THE COVER | Splendor by the Shore: Pedigreed design, a coveted location and infinite ocean views define an exceptional architectural masterpiece on the North Hermosa Strand presented by Robb Stroyke of Bayside RE Partners and Brad Feld SRA Advisors.

ON THE COVER | Raw Beauty: In Rancho Palos Verdes, a meticulous oceanfront estate from a visionary architect is a spectacular expression of Organic Modernism presented by Nate Cole of the brokerage Modern California House.

ON THE COVER | Timeless Traditional: A sophisticated American Martyrs estate is marked by a high-quality family home with an incandescent ocean view, custom amenities, and proximity to Manhattan Beach’s best presented by Giovanni Altamura of Altamura Real Estate Group.