Discover the best of living the luxury lifestyle with spotlights on places from home décor and furniture stores to hotels and restaurants and city life in and around the South Bay & Westside areas and around the world.
After 35 years in the restaurant business, Michael Franks and Robert Bell are still serving up delicious meals with a side of passion at longstanding Chez Melange. Supplying a unique concept and layout to match, one can dine here according to one’s mood: the location includes the lively Bouzy Gastropub, delightful Oyster Bar, and savory Sea Change eateries under one roof.
By 1903, Hermosa Beach consisted of five homes, the first one built known as Hill House and owned by the Hiss family. Hill House was similar to most homes built during this time period in that they were wood-frame structures built solely for eating, sleeping, and staying warm during the cold, wet winters by the sea.
The intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard has been the focal point of activity in Manhattan Beach since the city’s inception. In the late 1930s it got a little busier with the La Mar Theater.
Before lighthouses were installed along the Pacific Coast, shipmasters took their chances near the coastline, particularly loathing the dangerous stretch of coastal waters along the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
In 2016, the first Tocaya Organica opened its doors. The earthy spot on Pacific Avenue in Venice dished up hearty bowls, burritos, and wraps. They’re based on traditional Mexican recipes that were tweaked for the health-conscious.
