Elizabeth's Favorites in Manhattan Beach

Here is a list of my favorite things to do and where to go to eat and get your life done. I will be updating this list so check back often. This is not sponsored and I’ve been to every place on this list. Please feel free to share with anyone who is new to Manhattan Beach.

Elizabeth’s Favorites in the South Bay

Restaurants

Dinner

• Esperanza

• Slay Steak and Fishouse (there is also Slay Italian and Slay Hermosa)

• Nick’s Manhattan Beach

• Petros Manhattan Beach

• Love and Salt LA

• Mangiamo

• Tin Roof Bistro

• Joey Manhattan Beach

Casual

• Simzy’s

• Brewco (formerly Manhattan Beach Brewery)

• Goop Kitchen for takeout (in El Segundo)

• Mendocino Farms (El Segundo)

Lunch

• Le Pan Quotidien

• Un Cafe Altamura

• Ocean View Cafe

Breakfast

• Paradise Bowls (Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach) 

• Martha’s (Hermosa)

• Good Stuff

• Uncle Bill’s

Coffee

• Verve Manhattan Beach

• Caffe Luxxe

• Peet’s

• Good Boy Bob Manhattan Beach

Treats

• Manhattan Beach Creamery

• Salt and Straw Manhattan Beach

• Becker’s Bakery and Deli (great cookies, cakes, pies)

Grocery

• Bocatto’s (for meat or sandwiches)

• Lazy Acres Hermosa Beach

• Bristol Farms (get “the cookie”)

• Gelson’s

• Manhattan Meats (Butcher Shop)

• Vons (Manhattan Beach Blvd and Valley) - I call it the little Vons. They have a GREAT wine selection

Dry Cleaner

Debonair Cleaners (several locations) They can handle minor alterations. for better alterations, go to Mattuci Tailors in Redondo

Vet/Dog

• Hermosa Animal Hospital - we use dr. Brigit Jax or Dr. Kim Doane

• Bay Animal Hospital is good too (near Target)

• Healthy Spot Manhattan Beach for Food and Grooming

• Down Dog Lodge Boarding

Local Shopping

• The Beehive MB

• Spyder Surf Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach

• Margret O’Leary Manhattan Beach

• Beach (by everything but water) Manhattan Beach

• Wright’s MB

• Super Sports Manhattan Beach (tennis shop and sporting gear for all)

• Manhattan Denim

• Paige Denim Manhattan Beach

• Vuori Manhattan Beach

• Alo Yoga Manhattan Beach

Interior Design

Beach House Styling

Face

FridaSkin (facials and waxing)

Blair Berdes (brows and makeup)

Hair

• Six Degrees Salon and Spa (Joel) Manhattan Beach

• Salon 505 (Therese) Hermosa Beach

Nails

• Coco Nail & Spa Hermosa Beach (near Mira Costa)

• Posh Nails Manhattan Beach

Farmer’s Markets

• Manhattan Beach Farmers Market (every Tuesday)

• Hermosa Beach Farmer’s Market (every Friday)

Massages

• The Now Massage South Bay El Segundo

• Trilogy Spa Manhattan Beach

Gifts

• Gum Tree LA (Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach has a cute cafe too)

• Tabula Rasa

• Pages A Bookstore Manhattan Beach

Realtors

• Holly Messer Real Estate Group

• KT Beach Properties Karynne Thim

• The Hobin Company Molly Hobin Williams

Doctors

General Practicioner Dr. Bich-Thuy Tran UCLA

Holtorf Medical Group El Segundo

Dermatologist Manhattan Dermatology Dr Courtney Phillips

Dentist Hutchison Dental El Segundo

Kids Dentist Dr. Janelle Holden DDS

Orthodontist Summer Orthodontics

Graphic Design/Marketing

Kaboom Construction

Printing

The Copy Shop MB

Gym/Tennis/Workout

• Manhattan Country Club

• The Bay Club

• Orangetheory Fitness El Segundo

General

• City of Manhattan Beach

• Downtown Manhattan Beach

Best Events

• Manhattan Beach Fireworks December 14, 2025

• Pumpkin Races Kids and Adults add wheels to their decorated pumpkins and race them for prizes near the pier

• Manhattan Beach Grand Prix

• Baseball Little League Opening Day Parade

• Manhattan Beach Santa Slay Visits (Float)

Favorite Charities

• Forward Giving Women’s Giving Circle

• National Charity League Manhattan-Hermosa Chapter

• Rove'r’s Retreat