Back to the Beach: The Story of the Hermosa Beach Open

By Michelle Crispin If you want to understand the roots of Hermosa Beach, look no further than the sand. For generations, the beaches here have been more than a gorgeous backdrop – they’ve been a proving ground, a playground, and a place where local legends are born. Few embody that history more than Mark Paaluhi,…

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Rooted in Flavor & Family: Radici Ristorante’s Roots in Hermosa Beach

By Millie Martinez Stordeur On a golden Hermosa evening, the glow of Radici Ristorante spills out onto Hermosa Avenue, just a few blocks from the bustle of Pier Plaza. Tucked slightly off the beaten path, it’s a spot many visitors overlook—but to miss Radici is to miss one of Hermosa’s true gems. The building itself…

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Sound Waves: The Music of Hermosa Beach

By Michelle Crispin The rhythm of Hermosa Beach doesn’t just roll in with the surf – it plays out on every stage, dive bar, and open-air plaza. Music has always been woven into the soul of this city, from smoky jazz and sun-soaked surf rock to gritty punk that made waves far beyond our city…

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Business of Hermosa Beach: Then & Now

By Michelle Crispin Hermosa Beach isn’t just a postcard-perfect stretch of sand – it’s a community shaped by the people who’ve built their lives and livelihoods here. Walk around town and you’ll find businesses that have part of the city for decades, alongside newcomers already making their mark. Some names are woven into the fabric…

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Sea Sprite Beach Club: A Century of Coastal Charm Reimagined

For more than a century, the corner of 10th Street and The Strand has been home to one of Hermosa Beach’s most enduring seaside escapes. Today, the newly reimagined Sea Sprite Beach Club ushers in a new era for this historic property, blending its storied past with a refreshed, elevated experience that remains true to…

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More Than a Building: The Roots of Community at St. Cross

In the heart of Hermosa Beach stands a church whose roots stretch deeper than its foundations and farther than its walls. St. Cross Episcopal Church is more than a place of worship — it is a living thread in the fabric of the South Bay community, embodying a mission rooted in connection, service, and love…

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Patrick Molloy’s: Irish Soul, Hermosa Heart

For nearly three decades, Patrick Molloy’s has been a Hermosa Beach favorite—an Irish-American sports pub with warm hospitality, great food, and unforgettable memories. Nestled just steps from the sand, it’s where locals gather, visitors feel at home, and the Guinness is always poured to perfection. Led by CEO Fiona Fleming—whose Irish roots and global hospitality…

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LaRocca Real Estate Group: Living & Selling the South Bay Dream

For Lenny and Teodora LaRocca, Hermosa Beach isn’t just an address—it’s a way of life. With more than four decades of combined real estate sales experience and roots that run deep in the South Bay, the LaRocca duo knows this community the way you know your favorite walking path: every turn, every view, every hidden…

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