Category: Manhattan Beach
Come this Sunday to Manhattan Beach to Salute to the Troops. It is a free event at Polliwog Park starting at 4p.m. “We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly community, and we provide numerous events throughout the year to unite our residents,” Mayor Wayne Powell said. “The ‘Salute to the... Read More
After being overseas for the last 16 years, the Special Olympics 2015 World Summer Games will be coming to Los Angeles this summer and three Southbay cities will be playing a crucial part in the upcoming historic event. Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach have signed on as “Host... Read More
Manhattan beach wave (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Manhattan Beach median home prices continued to climb and spiked 17% in 2014, hitting an all time high for median home prices. Median home prices in 2013 were at $1,628,250, up from $1,414,750 in 2012. That number increased to... Read More
Luxury Homes in the South Bay area of Southern California are available. Read More
In a July economic forum, Manhattan Beach Finance Director Bruce Moe reported several large properties that provide the bulk of the cities revenues. Raliegh Studios, Apple Computer, Macy’s, Ralphs, REI, and BevMo. The citys ten largest businesses generate 50% of the city’s sales tax revenue. The Manhattan Beach Mall accounts... Read More
Manhattan Beach lead the strong rebound in California's luxury housing market in 2013 as sales of homes costing $1 million or more soared 45% to their highest level in six years. ayres-manhattan-beachAccording to La Jolla based DataQuick, 39,175 homes costing $1 million or more were purchased. Manhattan Beach recorded 439 million plus sales, the most in the state in 2013. Even some undeveloped lots sold for $900,000. Malibu had the most expensive sale in 2013, $74.5 million for an 8 bedroom, 14 bath beachfront estate on almost 5 acres. This was also the most expensive sale in the U.S. at the time and a record for Malibu. In some communities, including Santa Monica, all of the sales last year were $1 million or more according to DataQuick. Read More
It’s official … Manhattan Beach had the most $1,000,000 + homes sold in 2013 per Gregory Wilcox, Daily Breeze writer. Manhattan Beach recorded 439 million-plus sales — the most in the state in 2013 — edging out Hillsborough in Northern California’s San Mateo County by three sales. ... Read More
The Manhattan Beach Planning Commission, scrapped a proposal to limit offices and banks to open on store front properties. MamaDsoutsideview Under the now defunct proposal, new offices and banks would not be allowed on street fronts on Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Highland Avenue and Manhattan Avenue downtown or on Highland and Rosecrans avenues in the north end, but existing offices and banks would be permitted to remain. Understanding the concerns, the commissioners directed the staff to undertake developing a master plan by acquiring more public comment, possible at a public forum or workshop. Read More
A great white was spotted in the South Bay beaches. In fact one Mother was shocked when she looked at photo and they was the shark in the waves. Read More
This video shares a wonderful helicopter ride over Manhattan Beach. It really gives you an idea of just how beautiful this city really is. Be sure and notice our great weather with clear blue South Bay sky. Read More