Food Scene
Amazing sushi - go early to avoid the wait or pick it up or have it delivered.
7 locals recommend
Yanagi Japanese Bistro
2301 Artesia BlvdAmazing sushi - go early to avoid the wait or pick it up or have it delivered.
Amazing fish place - great food, huge portions and very affordable prices.
17 locals recommend
Blue Salt Fish Grill
2515 Artesia BlvdAmazing fish place - great food, huge portions and very affordable prices.
Bamboo Thai Bistro
2208 Artesia BlvdGreat local Thai place - everything is delicious.
Great Indian Food - has been featured on the Food Network. Plan to order and pick up - not great dine in experience
6 locals recommend
Al-Noor Restaurant
15112 S Inglewood AveGreat Indian Food - has been featured on the Food Network. Plan to order and pick up - not great dine in experience
Chicken Maison
2709 Manhattan Beach BoulevardGreat options for everyone
Chicken Dijon
3556 Torrance BlvdVery similar to Chicken Maison - has better garlic sauce.
Organic, baked, not fried Empandadas. Plan to pick up or call ahead - not enough room to eat there.
The Empanada Shop
1908 Artesia BlvdOrganic, baked, not fried Empandadas. Plan to pick up or call ahead - not enough room to eat there.
Two Guns Espresso
350 N Sepulveda BlvdBest local coffee shop!
The Point
850 CA-1A number of good restaurants and cute shops - very family friendly.
Small, casual spot with great food and a good selection of beer on tap.
9 locals recommend
Greenbelt Restaurant
36 Pier AveSmall, casual spot with great food and a good selection of beer on tap.
Pick up a pre-made ice cream sandwich. You can make your own, but they aren't as good - don't know why. Get there early and they will have gluten free options - but they go fast.
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdPick up a pre-made ice cream sandwich. You can make your own, but they aren't as good - don't know why. Get there early and they will have gluten free options - but they go fast.
Favorite steak house in the South Bay - much fancier than other places. Family friendly but pricey. Great place for a date night!
18 locals recommend
The Arthur J
903 Manhattan AveFavorite steak house in the South Bay - much fancier than other places. Family friendly but pricey. Great place for a date night!
Go for the view at sunset - the food is over priced, but overlooks the ocean. They also have a bar downstairs that is a good option to grab a nice drink.
133 locals recommend
The Strand House
117 Manhattan Beach BlvdGo for the view at sunset - the food is over priced, but overlooks the ocean. They also have a bar downstairs that is a good option to grab a nice drink.
Great Greek food - very family friendly - sit on the patio and the kids can play in the common area shared by the other restaurants. Park in the parking deck under the restaurant.
21 locals recommend
Petros Restaurant
451 Manhattan Beach BlvdGreat Greek food - very family friendly - sit on the patio and the kids can play in the common area shared by the other restaurants. Park in the parking deck under the restaurant.
There are several locations, but this one is the best. They have options for everyone - the chicken green bean salad is a favorite, but is a little spicy.
259 locals recommend
Lemonade
451 Manhattan Beach BlvdThere are several locations, but this one is the best. They have options for everyone - the chicken green bean salad is a favorite, but is a little spicy.
Great American Italian food (i.e. not super authentic). There are great options - GF, low carb, etc. Very family friendly. Get there early (before 6:30) to avoid long lines. Another good place to pick up and take it to go.
76 locals recommend
Fritto Misto
620 Santa Monica BlvdGreat American Italian food (i.e. not super authentic). There are great options - GF, low carb, etc. Very family friendly. Get there early (before 6:30) to avoid long lines. Another good place to pick up and take it to go.
Creative menu with options from ahi to burgers - everything is farm to table. Call ahead (40 mins) and plan to take it to go - the place is always packed.
18 locals recommend
Rabano
2516 CA-1Creative menu with options from ahi to burgers - everything is farm to table. Call ahead (40 mins) and plan to take it to go - the place is always packed.
The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery
350 N Pacific Coast HwyVery hip coffee place - very relaxed.
Asian inspired restaurant - make sure you have a reservation. Very good.
43 locals recommend
Little Sister Manhattan Beach
Asian inspired restaurant - make sure you have a reservation. Very good.
One of the best breakfast spots in the South Bay - there will be a line on the weekend so plan accordingly - or plan to get there before 8am.
16 locals recommend
Ocean Diner
959 Aviation BlvdOne of the best breakfast spots in the South Bay - there will be a line on the weekend so plan accordingly - or plan to get there before 8am.
A good, healthy breakfast option. They also do lunch and dinner - but I've never been. Great location, close to the beach.
12 locals recommend
Polly's on the Pier
160 International BoardwalkA good, healthy breakfast option. They also do lunch and dinner - but I've never been. Great location, close to the beach.
This is the casual restaurant at Terranea. They will validate your parking so you don't have to pay. The view is worth the drive. Depending on the weekend and time of year - they have bands that play in the evenings and do a great Oktoberfest in the fall.
47 locals recommend
Nelson's
100 Terranea WayThis is the casual restaurant at Terranea. They will validate your parking so you don't have to pay. The view is worth the drive. Depending on the weekend and time of year - they have bands that play in the evenings and do a great Oktoberfest in the fall.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2525 Artesia BlvdClosest coffee shop to the house
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
1515 Hawthorne BlvdTrader Joe's
1761 S Elena AveTrader Joe's
1761 S Elena AveVons
715 Pier AveHuge Whole Foods. Lots of prepared items, great meat selection, including a full case of many different kinds of bacon. One of their flagship stores.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdHuge Whole Foods. Lots of prepared items, great meat selection, including a full case of many different kinds of bacon. One of their flagship stores.
Dr. Paul's Immediate Care
1812 Artesia BlvdClosest urgent care - but has limited hours
Torrance Memorial Urgent Care
855 Manhattan Beach BlvdOpen nights and weekends
Shopping
Target
1200 N Sepulveda BlvdTarget
1200 N Sepulveda BlvdDel Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson StHUGE shopping mall - every store you can think of.
Pier Avenue
Pier AvenueA number of cute shops and boutiques
Getting Around
Hertz
9000 Airport BlvdParks & Nature
Huge park with a pond and play equipment. In the summer, they have concerts in the park on Sunday afternoons.
23 locals recommend
Polliwog Park
1601 Manhattan Beach BlvdHuge park with a pond and play equipment. In the summer, they have concerts in the park on Sunday afternoons.
Nice park with equipment and a field. Also, great free all-day parking option.
14 locals recommend
South Park
425 Valley DrNice park with equipment and a field. Also, great free all-day parking option.
Anderson Park
2229 Ernest AveWalking distance from the house - nice, large park.
Dale Page Park
2504 Robinson StreetClosest park to the house - small but less than a 5 minute walk up the bike path.
Around the Pier is the busiest - lots of Volleyball games. The further away (north or south) you get from the Pier the quieter it is. You'll find all the locals around 2nd street. In the summer, there are movies by the pier on Saturday evening - very family friendly. Bring a jacket because it gets chilly in the evenings.
197 locals recommend
Hermosa Beach
Around the Pier is the busiest - lots of Volleyball games. The further away (north or south) you get from the Pier the quieter it is. You'll find all the locals around 2nd street. In the summer, there are movies by the pier on Saturday evening - very family friendly. Bring a jacket because it gets chilly in the evenings.
Busiest around the Pier - some weekends they will have professional Volleyball games sets up - check the weekend so you can plan accordingly (to see the games or avoid the crowds).
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
Busiest around the Pier - some weekends they will have professional Volleyball games sets up - check the weekend so you can plan accordingly (to see the games or avoid the crowds).
Lots of hiking trails for all different levels - trails do not require hiking shoes - tennis shoes are fine. Bring water because it can get warm - not a lot of shade.
33 locals recommend
Portuguese Bend Reserve
Burma RoadLots of hiking trails for all different levels - trails do not require hiking shoes - tennis shoes are fine. Bring water because it can get warm - not a lot of shade.
Ocean Trails Reserve
1 Trump National DrBeautiful views
Entertainment & Activities
World class comedy club - Jay Leno's home club - but there are always big names in town. There is a food and drink minimum ($20 or $25) per ticket - so you can plan to eat dinner there before. Buy tickets ahead of time and the earlier you arrive the closer to the stage you are seated.
84 locals recommend
The Comedy & Magic Club
1018 Hermosa AveWorld class comedy club - Jay Leno's home club - but there are always big names in town. There is a food and drink minimum ($20 or $25) per ticket - so you can plan to eat dinner there before. Buy tickets ahead of time and the earlier you arrive the closer to the stage you are seated.
Saint Rocke
142 Pacific Coast HwyGreat venue with a lot of amazing cover bands
Best theater in the South Bay. Buy your tickets online and pick your seats. Jackson's is right next door and a good option for a meal before or after. The Theater also has a bar included.
42 locals recommend
ArcLight Cinemas - Beach Cities
831 S Nash StBest theater in the South Bay. Buy your tickets online and pick your seats. Jackson's is right next door and a good option for a meal before or after. The Theater also has a bar included.
Catch a game - locals won't get there until the 3rd inning and everyone leaves early because trying to leave after the game is over it a nightmare because of traffic.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveCatch a game - locals won't get there until the 3rd inning and everyone leaves early because trying to leave after the game is over it a nightmare because of traffic.
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayStaples Center
1111 S Figueroa StDrinks & Nightlife
There are number of bars on Hermosa and Pier Avenues. Good crowds all nights of the week.
Hermosa Avenue
Hermosa AvenueThere are number of bars on Hermosa and Pier Avenues. Good crowds all nights of the week.