Hi, neighbors!

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Now, let's dive into this week in the South Bay!

News

A few stories that caught our eye.

New Punk & Jazz Exhibit at Hermosa Beach Museum We have a new exhibit at the Hermosa Beach Museum from now until October! “Echoes From The Edge” explores the cultural crossroads where two seemingly opposite genres - punk & jazz - shared innovation and artistic freedom. (Read more)

A Successful South Bay Greek Festival This past weekend was the 61st Annual South Bay Greek Festival hosted at The Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church. It was an incredible celebration of Greek culture with food, activities and more! (See more)

Tickets Now On Sale For Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival Beginning at $185/person, you can attend the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival on September 12 and 13. This culinary extravaganza will feature an all-star lineup of 46 chefs from around the country! (Read more)

Upcoming Events

Things for you to participate in this week.

• July 21-25: AVP Juniors National Championships Come watch the 2025 Juniors Beach Volleyball National Championship surrounding the Hermosa Beach Pier!

• Beginning July 24: Free Concerts on the Redondo Pier Swing by Redondo Beach’s Fisherman’s Wharf on Thursdays & Saturdays in the summer for a free series of concerts held on the west end of the pier. You can expect tribute shows on Thursdays, contemporary acts on Saturdays. (Read more)

• Continued: Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park This free series runs at Polliwog Park Ampitheater every Sunday from 5:00-7:00 PM, from now through August 31. (Read more)

Restaurant of the Week

Slay Hermosa 2620 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90278

Y’all are sleeping on this one. And we aren’t biased, even though our first date was here. :)

This lovely little spot is perched on a quirky triangular corner where Hermosa and Manhattan meet.

Slay Hermosa is Chef David Slay's love letter to California coastal dining. This isn't your typical beachside joint – it's a "Farm-to-Beach" concept with retro beach energy. They transform fresh ingredients from Chef Slay's own vineyard into culinary magic. There are 3 dining areas: the rooftop dining offers killer sunset views (worth the slightly slower service), the downstairs patio brings you close to the Hermosa action, and the indoor dining room is comfy and beautifully-decorated.

Our favorite appetizer is the Lamb Meatballs; just trust us. Other great options are the Rigatoni Bolognese & the Prime Flat Iron Steak & Frites.

Specials: ½ price bottles of wine on Tuesdays… Bottomless mimosas at brunch on Fri/Sat/Sun from 9:30am-3:30pm… Three-Course Prime Rib Special on Sundays.

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Local Spotlight

Dudley’s Vintage Vinyl 22811 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

Prepare for the standard reaction as you walk into Dudley's Records: “WOAHHH."

This Torrance gem is "The Temple of Sound" where owner Bill Dudley has been spinning magic since he was 15. This is Bill’s seventh record store – and lucky number seven hits different! Whether you're hunting rare pressings or just want to browse, Dudley's delivers an authentic record store experience that'll have you digging through crates for hours.

The selection is mind-blowing: vintage vinyl of course, but also…CDs, cassettes, band tees, posters, books, and other goodies for music lovers. Prices are reasonable and the variety spans every genre you can imagine.

But here's where it gets fun – Bill runs hilarious contests where you guess which beloved movies he absolutely hates for a $66 shopping spree. The man knows his music, but apparently he also has strong cinematic opinions!

Most who visit live within blocks, because it’s their neighborhood's best-kept secret.

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Sam’s Weather Report

Feels like the weather has been stuck in a time loop—morning fog followed by afternoon sunshine, highs stubbornly dancing around 72–73°F, and nighttime lows barely budging around the mid‑60s. It’s like Mother Nature found her go-to outfit and refuses to shop for anything new.

Honestly, nothing’s changed in weeks (in the best way). The weather’s on autopilot, and so is your morning routine: roll out of bed, suit up in your trusty hoodie, hit the beach at dawn, and enjoy the same comfy high‑70s sun with a side of sigh-worthy clouds. If routine is your thing, welcome to paradise.

Trivia

Today (July 20) is National Ice Cream Day! Which U.S. city consumes the most ice cream per capita?

A. Long Beach, California

B. Columbus, Ohio

C. Dallas, Texas

D. Philadelphia, PA

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Last week’s Question: Before the Dodgers came to Los Angeles, where did the team originate? Answer: D) Brooklyn, NY

Now Playing…

In honor of Shohei Ohtani’s home run today while we were at Dodgers Stadium…here is his walk-up song:

Feeling Good by Michael Buble (Listen here)

That’s all for now, folks. It’s a new week in the greatest place on earth; don’t take it for granted!

See you around town.

Your neighbors,

Sam & Lauren