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South Bay Neighborhood Guides

Local guides to the South Bay areas Jesse knows best: schools, beaches, food, commute and what's for sale right now.

Manhattan Beach Walk streets, the Sand Section and a lively downtown, with the pier and The Strand at the end of the block. 70 homes for sale · median $4.89M Read the guide → Hermosa Beach The Sand Section, walk streets and Pier Plaza, with the Greenbelt running through the middle of town. 35 homes for sale · median $1.86M Read the guide → Redondo Beach King Harbor, the Horseshoe Pier and Riviera Village, plus quieter streets in North Redondo. 130 homes for sale · median $1.6M Read the guide → Torrance Torrance Beach, Old Torrance and the Hollywood Riviera, with big parks, Del Amo and quiet residential streets. 179 homes for sale · median $925K Read the guide → Palos Verdes Four cities on the Peninsula: coastal bluffs, horse trails, Malaga Cove and some of the South Bay's biggest views. 197 homes for sale · median $2.2M Read the guide → Hawthorne Holly Glen's Wiseburn schools, quick LAX access and easy reach of the beach cities and Inglewood. 56 homes for sale · median $925K Read the guide →

How to choose a South Bay neighborhood

The South Bay stretches from the beach cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach to Torrance, the Palos Verdes Peninsula and inland Hawthorne. Each guide covers the neighborhoods, school districts, beaches and parks, places Jesse likes to eat, how far you’ll be from LAX and Downtown LA, and the homes for sale there right now.

  • Want to walk to the sand? Start with Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and South Redondo.
  • Need more space for the money? Look at North Redondo, Torrance and Hawthorne.
  • Want views, trails and quiet? Explore the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
  • Commuting to LAX, El Segundo or the Westside? Holly Glen in Hawthorne and Manhattan Beach are the closest.

School districts follow city lines and sometimes split neighborhoods, so always check the district for a specific address. Jesse is happy to help.

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