Beach Cities

Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach

The largest of the South Bay beach cities, Redondo Beach encompasses six square miles, and has a population of almost 65,000 people. Many longtime residents live next to new, younger families and singles in Redondo Beach. High-quality high-rise condominiums overlook the popular Esplanade, and on the path by the beach, residents walk, jog, bike and skate, while enjoying the ocean and fresh salt air.

Redondo Beach is a charter city and provides its own police and fire protection. It also provides 14 city-operated recreational parks, four elementary schools, two junior high schools, and one high school. Redondo Beach has perhaps the finest school system in the entire South Bay. Test scores indicate the exceptional aptitude of students living here.

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Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach is unquestionably not only one of the finest cities in California for an excellent quality of life, it is clearly one of the very best in the country. Manhattan Beach residents and businesses enjoy excellence throughout all components of the community.

Surrounded by El Segundo, Hermosa Beach and the ocean, Manhattan Beach is an affluent town built with stylish homes and apartments near the beach. Extending away from the ocean section, there are roomier homes with yards and trees in a hilly area. One of the loveliest areas in the hill section is called the Gaslight area, which has old-fashioned gas streetlights. Don’t miss the neighborhood around the highly rated – Mira Costa High School.

Check out Polliwog Park and the surrounding neighborhood Manhattan Beach Heights/Liberty. Manhattan Village, gated community with condos, single family and townhomes is adjacent to Manhattan Village Shopping Center.

Manhattan Beach is also a shopper’s paradise because it offers a collection ranging from the most popular classic goods to highly unusual, specialized selections. Whatever you want, you can find it in Manhattan Beach.

All the dwellings on Manhattan Beach are delightful. The styles vary from redwood to stucco to English Tudor, from beach cottage to Spanish. The neighborhoods are pretty and well kept, especially in the hill section.

The town has many different restaurants and specialty shops, which draw people from surrounding towns. Manhattan Beach Blvd ends at the pier, which offers a breathtaking view of sunsets.

Manhattan Beach prides itself on its schools, which are part of its own school district. The student population has grown, and the active teenagers tend to mix school and fun quite well. Most grow up and continue to live in Manhattan Beach after college. Student performance levels are outstanding. It is clear that the fine results that our students achieve reflect a partnership of school administration and faculty, the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Directors, the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, city government, the private sector and the commitment on the part of the students' families. Check this link for school information: http://www.mbusd.org/

The natural beauty in the community is spectacular. The Manhattan Beach pier is frequently seen as a symbol of the city and its location could not be more special. The pier is almost like a hand extended out into the ocean, welcoming the sea to our beautiful beaches. It is no wonder why the beach is so popular with volleyball players to swimmers in the International Surf Festival to G.I. Jane participants. Some of the world's top athletes also call Manhattan Beach home.

The town has many different restaurants and specialty shops, which draw people from surrounding towns. The only problem with eating in Manhattan Beach is selecting from so many fine restaurants. There are many great choices, from elegant locations to casual, fun spots where everyone meets. Reflecting the interests of many residents, a number of our restaurants offer healthy, innovative menus which will delight just about everyone.

Manhattan Beach Blvd ends at the pier, which offers a breathtaking view of sunsets. Manhattan Beach is truly a special location. Maybe that's why it attracts committed businesses and residents who really care about the community.

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Hermosa Beach

Hermosa is Spanish for "beautiful". You can hardly tell where lovely Hermosa splits from charming Manhattan Beach, but the housing costs are a bit lower in Hermosa.

Hermosa is a strip along the beach where houses and apartments are naturally the most expensive in town. If you move away from the ocean, the homes tend to have more space between them. There are residences on the Strand, bungalows scattered throughout the town, and multilevel homes in the hills with ocean views. Hermosa Beach offers a variety of Southern California options for any lifestyle by day and in the evening, Hermosa Beach is a special place, having one of the best beaches in the world and some of the best shops, restaurants, and businesses in the South Bay

The residents love the sun, health food, and all water sports. Hermosa Beach ... “One of the Top 10 beaches in the USA”

The Los Angeles Magazine has named Hermosa an "outstanding coastal town" praising many of our businesses and shops. From traditional Surf and Turf to more exotic cuisines, from Comedy to Jazz, Hermosa Beach has many fine dining and entertainment places from which to choose. Our hotel and lodging facilities offer breath taking ocean views and all the comforts of home which are surrounded by a Mecca of restaurants, upscale shops and tourist delights. Come to Hermosa Beach, relax and enjoy the warmth of our hospitality. Check out http://www.hbchamber.net/  

There's one elementary school and one junior high school, both within the Hermosa Beach City School District. For more school information, go to http://www.hbcsd.org/

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El Segundo

El Segundo considers itself a small town, and it is a real gem in the midst of Los Angeles' hustle and bustle. The town that is bordered by Los Angeles Airport and the ocean has a sense of unity. It has an excellent fire department, an active city government, and a police department, which boasts that it, keeps the city "safe to walk in at night".

All areas of El Segundo have trees and most have yards. This town truly might belong in an eastern city around 1917. The shops are equally quaint and folksy.

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