While we were at the Hermosa Fiesta down at the Hermosa Beach pier, we took this picture of Sharkeez, almost a month after the fire. More »
We drive past the Shell Gas Station in Manhattan Beach, at the corner of Sepulveda and Manhattan Beach Boulevard, at least a couple of times a week. Over the weekend, owner Steve Grossi put up this humorous sign when he ran out of gas to sell. Shell is selling the property. Grossi has operated the station for over a decade. More »
Early yesterday morning Sharkeez Hermosa Beach was destroyed by a fire! The popular HB pub/bar is 80 years old. Luckily, no one was injured. Cause of fire is still being investigated. Flickr member and Southbay resident “southbayguido” has posted pictures of the Sharkeez fire on Flickr.
Thanks to my patient husband, we located the beautiful carpet of purple flowers along the hillside of Beryl by Flagler Lane. You can click for larger photos of these beautiful blooms. More »
Tucked away off Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Polliwog Park is the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden. The Garden is free to the public and open daily from 8AM till sun down – which means you’ll have plenty of visiting hours left now that Spring is here and the days are longer! Even as the Garden is under an acre, you can treat yourself to themed areas, including Bird and Butterfly Habitat, Meditation Garden, Children’s Garden of Discovery, Wildflower Meadow, and Matilija Poppy Hillside. Want to volunteer? You may show up Fridays from 9:30-12:00 noon and help weed, mulch and plant the garden.