Nathan and Sandy's Guidebook
Places to visit
Beautiful Beach with a ton of restaurants and bars. The Strand is a famous walking path that connects Hermosa Beach to Manhattan Beach. If you're feeling adventurous, take the walk from Hermosa to Manhattan, beautiful beach inbetween has very few people and visited by locals only.
197 locals recommend
Hermosa Beach
Beautiful Beach with a ton of restaurants and bars. The Strand is a famous walking path that connects Hermosa Beach to Manhattan Beach. If you're feeling adventurous, take the walk from Hermosa to Manhattan, beautiful beach inbetween has very few people and visited by locals only.
The older bigger brother of the south bay beaches is filled with nicer restaurants. It's less rowdy than Hermosa or Redondo. Avoid the crowds and walk on the sand! The pier is also great to check out, and there is a small museum at the end of it.
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
The older bigger brother of the south bay beaches is filled with nicer restaurants. It's less rowdy than Hermosa or Redondo. Avoid the crowds and walk on the sand! The pier is also great to check out, and there is a small museum at the end of it.
Best local hike around. Full of hills and canyons , with trails looking over the ocean.
33 locals recommend
Portuguese Bend Reserve
Burma RoadBest local hike around. Full of hills and canyons , with trails looking over the ocean.
Outdoor mall in El Segundo. The point has everything you need. Beautiful restaurants and stores to browse! Try the ice cream located at the center of the mall 🤤
75 locals recommend
The Point
850 CA-1Outdoor mall in El Segundo. The point has everything you need. Beautiful restaurants and stores to browse! Try the ice cream located at the center of the mall 🤤
Griffith Observatory and Griffith park are both beautiful places to check out! Best part is, they're both completely free! Check out Griffith Observatory at night to see beautiful LA lights sparkle
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Observatory and Griffith park are both beautiful places to check out! Best part is, they're both completely free! Check out Griffith Observatory at night to see beautiful LA lights sparkle
The Broad
221 S Grand AveThe tickets are free to visit this beautiful museum!
Another beautiful museum in LA. The Getty is near UCLA and you can check UCLA and Getty during the same day. Admission is also free!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrAnother beautiful museum in LA. The Getty is near UCLA and you can check UCLA and Getty during the same day. Admission is also free!
If you're making a trip to the Getty, stop by UCLA right next to it. The campus is beautiful and huge. Great place to take pictures📷
473 locals recommend
University of California, Los Angeles
If you're making a trip to the Getty, stop by UCLA right next to it. The campus is beautiful and huge. Great place to take pictures📷
Restaurants and Bars
Happy hour menu! Need I say more? We love the happy hour here! Call ahead to check happy hour times as they might have changed post Covid. Also try the freshly made margaritas here, they're the best in the South Bay!
23 locals recommend
Dia De Campo
1238 Hermosa AveHappy hour menu! Need I say more? We love the happy hour here! Call ahead to check happy hour times as they might have changed post Covid. Also try the freshly made margaritas here, they're the best in the South Bay!
The Best FISH TACOS in LA. Try the Baja fish tacos or the regular fish tacos.
20 locals recommend
Ensenada's Surf N Turf Grill
4749 Artesia BlvdThe Best FISH TACOS in LA. Try the Baja fish tacos or the regular fish tacos.
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
621 W Manchester BlvdSnoop Dogg's favorite chicken spot!
Best pervurian food in the south bay. Get the lomo saltado with french fries 🤤
30 locals recommend
El Pollo Inka
Best pervurian food in the south bay. Get the lomo saltado with french fries 🤤
Can't decide what you want? Brewport has over 30 taps , all self pouring with a wrist band! The unique tap system allows everyone to enjoy any beer they want.
14 locals recommend
Brewport Tap House
204 Main StCan't decide what you want? Brewport has over 30 taps , all self pouring with a wrist band! The unique tap system allows everyone to enjoy any beer they want.
Neighborhood breakfast spot. Sit outside and enjoy the views with your coffee! The wait can be a little long and they close at 3pm. But the pancakes and omelettes and potatoes del riego are legendary.
47 locals recommend
Uncle Bill's Pancake House
1305 Highland AveNeighborhood breakfast spot. Sit outside and enjoy the views with your coffee! The wait can be a little long and they close at 3pm. But the pancakes and omelettes and potatoes del riego are legendary.
South bays most famous seafood market is ALWAYS packed. But for good reason. Check out the clam chowder, lobster roll, and dungeness crab. There's a ton to choose from, always ask the servers workers for recommendation on what's fresh and good!!
33 locals recommend
Quality Seafood
130 International BoardwalkSouth bays most famous seafood market is ALWAYS packed. But for good reason. Check out the clam chowder, lobster roll, and dungeness crab. There's a ton to choose from, always ask the servers workers for recommendation on what's fresh and good!!
Located next to the Del Amo Mall. Mitsuwa is a supermarket that has fresh local japanese food. But whats really amazing is their food court filled with japanese restaurants! Must try the Santouka Ramen here!
23 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Torrance
3525 West Carson StreetLocated next to the Del Amo Mall. Mitsuwa is a supermarket that has fresh local japanese food. But whats really amazing is their food court filled with japanese restaurants! Must try the Santouka Ramen here!
Great neighborhood breakfast spot. They only ope till 3pm! Sit outside and enjoy the sun with your breakfast 🌞
55 locals recommend
Martha's 22nd St. Grill
25 22nd StGreat neighborhood breakfast spot. They only ope till 3pm! Sit outside and enjoy the sun with your breakfast 🌞
One of the most popular ramen spots in town. Pro tip: add extra noodle if you're hungry! Also wait can be long during lunch time.
14 locals recommend
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Gardena
2015 W Redondo Beach BlvdOne of the most popular ramen spots in town. Pro tip: add extra noodle if you're hungry! Also wait can be long during lunch time.
One of the most unique local breweries that specializes in Belgian style ales and sours.
20 locals recommend
Monkish Brewing Co.
20311 S Western AveOne of the most unique local breweries that specializes in Belgian style ales and sours.
Local Italian place with fabulous wine, food and cute outdoor patio!
16 locals recommend
The Bottle Inn Hermosa
26 22nd StLocal Italian place with fabulous wine, food and cute outdoor patio!
El Segundo Brewing has a massive selection of beers for any beer connoisseur!
33 locals recommend
El Segundo Brewing Company
140 Main StEl Segundo Brewing has a massive selection of beers for any beer connoisseur!
Delicious burgers and fries! Can't go wrong with a classic charbroil burger
104 locals recommend
The Habit Burger Grill
4770 Lankershim BlvdDelicious burgers and fries! Can't go wrong with a classic charbroil burger
Nightlife
Great bar and lounge located on the Hermosa Pier. The restaurant turns into a lounge with DJ and dance floor.
29 locals recommend
Tower 12
53 Pier AveGreat bar and lounge located on the Hermosa Pier. The restaurant turns into a lounge with DJ and dance floor.
The wildest bar on Hermosa Pier. Sharkeez is always popping. Note: There might be cover on the weekends. But still worth the visit!
63 locals recommend
Baja Sharkeez
3600 Highland AveThe wildest bar on Hermosa Pier. Sharkeez is always popping. Note: There might be cover on the weekends. But still worth the visit!
Freshly made pasta and a full bar! This lively restaurant is the best Italian in south bay.
24 locals recommend
North Italia
1442 2nd StFreshly made pasta and a full bar! This lively restaurant is the best Italian in south bay.