
South Bay Digs • September 4, 2026
ON THE COVER | An iconic, historically significant coastal treasure marks a landmark opportunity in Redondo Beach presented by Lisa Moule of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
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ON THE COVER | An iconic, historically significant coastal treasure marks a landmark opportunity in Redondo Beach presented by Lisa Moule of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.

Perched on the western bluff of the Esplanade in Redondo Beach, this historic 1950 Tiffany-blue cottage represents a once-in-a-generation coastal holding. Positioned on a rare 5,667-square-foot oceanfront lot, the two-bedroom home offers unobstructed panoramas spanning from the Palos Verdes cliffs to Malibu. Featuring mid-century beach character—from wood-beam ceilings and white brick fireplaces to a restored Wedgewood stove—this iconic oceanfront sanctuary presents an extraordinary opportunity to restore a local landmark or build an irreplaceable generational domain.

ON THE COVER | Elevated custom design, superb lifestyle features and functionality come together in a timeless Manhattan Beach residence with a modern, wellness-driven edge presented by Lauren Forbes and Brett Beebe of the Lauren Forbes Group at Compass.

Located along a coveted ocean-view Walk Street in the Manhattan Beach Sand Section, this extensively renovated 1926 coastal retreat perfectly balances timeless beach town nostalgia with a modern, wellness-driven edge. Embracing rare privacy and expanded outdoor living near Live Oak Park, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence features a private backyard wellness sanctuary equipped with a barrel sauna and cold plunge, custom artisanal finishes throughout, and a green, fully electrified infrastructure powered by solar energy and dual Tesla Powerwalls.

ON THE COVER | A five-level masterpiece born from a six-year pursuit of perfection, this architecturally significant residence with expansive ocean views makes a statement on The Strand presented by Bryn Stroyke of Stroyke Properties Group and Bayside Properties Group.

Located on a prime corner lot in the surfer’s paradise of El Porto, this architecturally significant 5-level residence on The Strand is a six-year pursuit of perfection. Designed by Michael Lee Architects, the tech-forward, steel-and-concrete masterpiece offers reflective privacy glass, Gaggenau kitchen, and sweeping Pacific views from Palos Verdes to Malibu. Highlights include an Italian glass elevator, a soaring 20-foot media room with a two-story green wall and koi pond, a copper-clad spa deck, and radiant heating throughout all five levels.

ON THE COVER | Modern coastal masterpiece reaches new heights in a Jon Starr-designed showpiece with panoramic ocean views in Hermosa Beach presented by Candice Carpenter of Coastal Elite Properties.

Perfectly situated adjacent to Manhattan Beach, this modern coastal masterpiece on 24th Place in Hermosa Beach was designed by acclaimed architect Jon Starr to deliver impeccable luxury and exceptional privacy. Blending Soho loft-inspired volume with effortless beachside living, the expansive estate features soaring ceilings, brilliant walls of glass, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces. Discover a rare architectural triumph that checks every box, complete with a spectacular glass-wrapped Crow’s Nest bar and a magnificent rooftop deck offering sweeping, panoramic views from Catalina Island to Malibu.

Weave House by The BAD Studio seamlessly blends contemporary design with traditional Indian craftsmanship, creating a harmonious living space inspired by the region’s rich textile heritage, the house features an embossed brick and diamond façade reminiscent of Indian ikat patterns. The architecture coexists with the surrounding landscape, offering an organic lifestyle and smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.

LaRue Architects designed a house that takes advantage of the stunning panorama of the Lake Austin in a U-shaped layout to preserve the existing vegetation between two huge heritage oak trees and the views are framed perfectly.

ON THE COVER | Maximum Value: An exceptional Sand Section home with prime proximity, protected ocean views and unique features turns up the volume on lofty coastal living in Manhattan Beach presented by Giovanni Altamura of the Altamura Real Estate Group.

Designed by Kate Lester, this Manhattan Avenue custom estate is a masterclass in modern coastal luxury. Offering a rare combination of sheer volume, premium Roman clay finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, it stands as a Sand Section masterpiece. This expansive Manhattan Avenue property delivers on every front, offering panoramic, protected ocean views, incredible architectural scale, and highly coveted on-site parking for up to seven vehicles.