Ongoing Events

Terrenea Resort is, without a doubt, one of the foremost amenities in the South Bay.

Visitors to the area, as well as in-the-know locals, make use of and delight in the many services and facilities it provides….including free concerts!

Terrenea is proud to present the Nelson’s Summer Concert Series starting Friday, May 24 and running through September 1. (Read More)

Looking for a way to start the week off on a high note and avoid the mid-week blues? (Please take note of the puns, they are intended!)

Head to Metlox Plaza and the new Chez Soi Restaurant and Lounge for Jazz Tuesday every Tuesday night beginning at 7 p.m.

Jazz devotees will enjoy an evening of sultry sounds, savory snacks and cocktails prepared by expert mixologists. (Read More)

Rock & Brews introduces Pint Nights every Wednesday evening at the flagship location in El Segundo.

The weekly event will engage and educate beer lovers on new and popular craft and artisanal beers and will showcase a notable master brewer or brewery representative for informal tastings and beer-chat with guests. (Read More)

Support local merchants and get a jump start on the weekend at the Downtown Torrance Market Place!

Every Thursday, Old Town Torrance takes to the streets with gifts, arts and crafts, jewelry, art, clothing, food and produce, antiques and more!

The weekly event features live music, tastings and product demonstrations from over thirty vendors and runs from 3 to 8 p.m.

Torrance expert Dave Brownlee of Antique Appraisals will place a value on your treasures for $3 per item.

Downtown restaurants and shops will stay open late with sidewalk sales and Market Place specials.(Read More)

When was the last time you treated yourself to a Cubra Libre or an Old Fashioned? How about a Tom Collins? Who is Tom Collins, you ask? Fear not, my young friend – all shall be revealed.

Welcome to the realm of retro cocktails.

Your parents – or grandparents – could certainly teach you a thing or two about cool. Back in the 50’s and 60’s, cocktails were stylish and…..sexy. (Read More)

Try to imagine Southern California sans it cultural icons. The beach lifestyle certainly wouldn’t be the same without Gidget, The Beach Boys, Malibu Barbie……or hot rods.

The term ‘hot rod’ first appeared in California as far back as the 1930s and hot rod racing was a popular pastime throughout the 1950s and 1960s. It’s no wonder these customized automobiles are so deeply rooted in the Southern California psyche.

Hot rod builders, car clubs and enthusiasts carry on the tradition with shows all over the country and other parts of the world. Luckily, for those of us who live here in the South Bay, the hot rod is alive and well and on display every Friday night.(Read More)

Southern California has a rich automotive history and the Automobile Driving Museum (ADM) is a favorite of car aficionados.

Located at 610 Lairport Street in El Segundo, the ADM exists to preserve automotive history with an impressive, rotating collection of 130 classic, antique and historic cars on display. (Read More)

If you’ve always wanted to learn more about wine but were afraid to ask, you don’t want to miss this class!

Manhattan Beach luxury boutique Shade Hotel hosts a monthly Wine Academy on the third Thursday of each month.

Wine loving friends can gather to socialize, taste and learn from experts about new wines in a relaxed, fun, atmosphere and Shade’s rooftop SkyDeck classroom offers stellar sunset views of the South Bay in lieu of a chalkboard! (Read More)

There’s something romantic about a lighthouse….

If you’ve ever driven along the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of the Point Vicente Lighthouse.

Built in 1926, the 67 foot high tower is perched on a cliff offering breathtaking views of the endless Pacific and its beacon can be seen from twenty miles at sea. (Read More)

Ballroom dancing is more popular than ever before and you don’t have to be a ‘star’ to take part in this popular pastime.

Walk In, Dance Out hosts Swing & Sway at the Joslyn Center in Manhattan Beach the second Friday of every month from 8 to 11 p.m.

If you’ve ever dreamed of tripping the light fantastic, this is your chance.

The South Bay ballroom dancing community is extraordinarily welcoming and encouraging, so even if you’re a beginner, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to practice your moves and dare I say, strut your stuff. (Read More)

We’ve all heard of the Segway but have you been on one yet?

South Bay Mobile Tours operates out of Riviera Village in Redondo Beach and offers a variety of tours around the South Bay by Segway.

Instruction takes all of twenty minutes and before you know it you’re off on an adventure.

The $20 mini tour provides the perfect opportunity to get a feel for the technology.
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Are you ready to up your game?

The Refinery is a 25,000 square foot indoor baseball and fast pitch softball training facility catering to the general public, including the recreational player, high school player, collegiate player and professional player.

The staff includes former and current professional players, college players, college coaches and high school coaches.

There is 1,200 square foot strength and conditioning area with the latest training equipment. (Read More)

The Norris Center for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization committed to providing the South Bay with a performing arts venue that is also available for community use.

Throughout the season, the Norris Center stages an eclectic selection of productions, including the best of Broadway’s plays and musicals, revues and concert performances as well as classes and camps. (Read More)

Do you enjoy watching the latest foreign and independent films but loathe driving to theaters in Pasadena or Santa Monica to see them?

The South Bay Film Society was created to bring the best of new foreign and independent films to the big screen in the South Bay.

The Society screens films shortly after they play art house theaters in West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Pasadena and well before the films are available on DVD. (Read More)

The South Bay is world-renowned for its miles of delightful beaches and coastline – but did you know there are also hundreds of acres of woodlands, meadows and trails just waiting to be explored?

One of the South Bay’s best kept secrets is the surprising amount of natural habitat to be found in the area and it is the mission of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to “preserve land and restore habitat for the enjoyment and education of all.” (Read More)

The Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium is ideally located at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Open daily to the public free of charge, the Roundhouse is dedicated to teaching students and visitors about the oceans, marine life and the environment.

They offer a variety of programs including class field trips, volunteer opportunities, summer camps and more. Group tours are also available by reservation. (Read More)

We wake up on weekend mornings and contemplate all the things we could and should accomplish with our free time. As everyone knows, keeping up with the Joneses is a full time occupation….but seriously, when was the last time you squandered away a perfectly good afternoon?

As Lin Yutang professed, “If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live.” (Read More)

Are you looking for ways to expand your child’s education? Expose them to the world at large? Teach them the benefits of stewardship? Engender an atmosphere of adventure and exploration?

A visit to SEA Lab accomplishes all this and more in a fun and stimulating environment.(Read More)

The South Bay has several terrific farmers’ markets throughout the week.

These are great community amenities that provide an opportunity to shop locally for the freshest, seasonal produce available.

Here’s a schedule by day of the week:  
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Mankind has employed birds of prey to hunt for thousands of years. Falconry is “the taking of wild quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of a trained raptor” and the sport has been around for a long, long time.

Have you ever had an opportunity to view a hawk or falcon up close and personal? Have you ever watched them hunt? Falconry is a fascinating pastime and if you’ve ever wondered about this ancient pursuit and would like to learn more about it, you’re in luck.(Read More)

Many places claim to be dog friendly – hotels, parks, shops, even entire towns – but when it comes to dining, there are few and far between that actually practice what they preach. Fortunately, for our furry friends that frequent the South Bay, there is an establishment that encourages inter-species dining.

Nelson’s at Terrenea in Palos Verdes is a casual dining venue, one of seven restaurant options at the resort. The freestanding structure is situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific with magnificent views of Catalina. (Read More)

Kincaid’s lives up to its reputation as a classic American fish, chop and steak house. Situated on the Redondo Beach Pier, Kincaid’s offers an exceptional dining experience as well as terrific ocean views. Yes, yes, it’s all very good….but, wait….it gets better.

Kincaid’s has one of the best happy hours in the South Bay. Every day from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm and from 9:00 pm until closing, they dish out mouth-watering hors d’oeuvre and drink specials at bargain prices. (Read More)

When you live in Southern California, it is predestined you will have friends and family come to visit. Often. Let’s be honest – hosting visitors can be a chore. You want your guests to enjoy their time here in the Land of LA but you’ve done Hollywood Boulevard and lunch at the Ivy to death.

Here’s a better idea – why not treat them to truly unique L.A. experience without leaving the South Bay? Treat your guests to lunch and take them to IN-N-OUT Burger at 9149 S Sepulveda Boulevard in Westchester. (Read More)

Cruising along Vista Del Mar on any given afternoon you’ve probably seen the colorful hang gliders hovering above the dunes overlooking the Pacific. Go ahead, admit it – you’ve wanted to stop and check out the action but for one reason or another kept driving.

Here’s an idea: Pack a picnic lunch, drive to Dockweiler State Beach, unfurl a blanket and spend an hour or two lounging on the beach watching a few adventurous souls take hang gliding lessons. (Read More)