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Exquisite Spanish-Style Estate on 11,088 SqFt. Double Lot in Manhattan Beach Tree Section Offered by Jack Gillespie / June Emerson, South Bay Brokers Check the details on p19

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No other RE/MAX agent has sold more real estate in the three Beach Cities combined!

Robert Freedman 310-291-7779

Impeccably Remodeled Townhome 617 Crest Manhattan Beach

#1 at RE/MAX Manhattan Beach for over 25 years running

www.LetFreedmanRing.com

This showpiece Townhome has undergone a total transformation of style to a contemporary beach house, utilizing the open floor plan to create an entertainer’s ocean view paradise. • Nearly 2,300 square feet of living space, and 2-car garage • 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, including a large master suite with steam shower, spa tub, and custom walk-in closet • Brand new upper level is light, bright and airy, with a center island design that is perfect for large gatherings • Spacious ocean view deck • Ideal location just 3 blocks to the beach, downtown (South of Pier)

Specially Priced at $2,095,122 See all the listings at LetFreedmanRing.com

Wine cellar! Artist’s studio!

Theatre/media room! Library!

Incredible Home-on-the-Hill Has It All! 230 Anderson, Manhattan Beach Perched upon one of the highest points of the prestigious Manhattan Beach Hill Section, this amazing home was built to the highest of standards with the finest finishes. • 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths including sound insulated master suite and separate nanny/maid quarters (Tremendous flexibility on future layout – call for details on configurations to add bedrooms & baths.) • Formal dining room and casual dining area • Panoramic ocean view decks • Private main floor theatre / media room • Library with custom crafted book shelves

Five Year New Spanish Villa 923 Eighth Street Manhattan Beach Located on a 50 wide, 7,200 Square Foot lot on an excellent street in the heart of the Hill Section, this very special Family Home offers spectacular City and Mountain views, and a big back yard

• Full artist studio, gym, and wine cellar • Mechanical work shop currently used for collectible motorcycle restoration, and separate woodworking shop • Private 2nd floor lanai with fireplace, barbecue, refrigerator, sink and dining table overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard

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Dramatic entrance with soaring 26 foot ceilings

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Traditional floor plan with the great room at the rear of the home overlooking the spacious patio and grassy yard

Offered at $5,495,000

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Cherry Hardwood floors & stairs, and lustrous stained cabinets

www.230Anderson.com

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5 Bedrooms and 4.5 baths with nearly 4,400 sqft of spacious living

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Master bedroom suite with monster views and sumptuous master bath

Offered at $3,099,122 See all the listings at LetFreedmanRing.com

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SOUTH BAY HISTORY TIDBITS

What really happened when they closed Marineland? CONTENTS By Maureen Megowan / RE/Max Palos Verdes Execs

06 Publisher’s Muse The People you Meet

19 On The Cover Exquisite Spanish-Style Estate on 11,088 SqFt. Double Lot in Manhattan Beach Tree Section. Offered by Jack Gillespie / June Emerson, South Bay Brokers. Photos by Paul Jonason

23 Home of the Week Villa Tuscan Sul Pacifo. Truly an authentic new luxury Tuscan ocean front Manhattan Beach Strand house built by Sexton Homes. Michelle Sexton, Realtor

29 Jim Cleamons Teachable Moments on the Basketball Court

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Marineland of the Pacific, which opened in 1954, for many years provided the primary tourist attraction in Rancho Palos Verdes. The attractions of Marineland included the 320-foot Skytower soaring into the blue oceanside sky at the park’s entrance, the splashy acrobatics of Orky and Corky the killer whales, Bubbles the pilot whale, and snorkeling the curved, fauxrocky recesses of Baja Reef amid rainbows of tropical fish. Marineland was only the second oceanarium in the United States when it opened to the public Aug. 28, 1954. In 1986, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, the publishing giant which then owned Sea World in San Diego, was in the process of rapidly expanding the Sea World enterprise throughout the nation, and was in desperate need of proven, successful breeding pairs of killer whales in order to supply their new Sea World locations with their headline act, “Shamu, the killer whale”. Harcourt had been denied a permit to capture additional killer whales in the wild and was therefore limited to acquiring killer whales already in captivity. Harcourt approached the owners of Marineland which was then struggling financially, with an offer to purchase their star attractions, Corky and Orky, who had proven to be a successful breeding pair of killer whales. The owners of Marineland were unwilling to part with them, and instead offered to sell the entire Marineland park.

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In public testimony to the City Council of Rancho Palos Verdes, company officials stated that their intentions in acquiring the park were to renovate and keep the park open. They really only wanted Orky and Corky, however, and planned to shut the park down and to immediately sell the land to an Arizona developer, and quickly did so after closing the park. Harcourt completed their purchase of the park in late 1986, and within a few weeks after the purchase, moved Corky and Orky to their Sea World Park in San Diego in the middle of the night without any prior notice to the public, and closed Marineland, claiming that the park was going to cost more money to renovate than they originally estimated. Unfortunately, Orky, the male, died two years later in 1988, however Corky is still alive (she is now believed to be about 40 years old and the oldest of the seven killer whales in San Diego) and performing daily at Sea World in San Diego. She gave birth to seven calves, however all died soon after birth, with the oldest living only for 46 days. Palos Verdes residents, to this day, mourn the loss of this wonderful community asset, which fortunately, however, has been replaced by the beautiful new 5 star Terranea Resort.

South Bay Digs magazine is published every other Friday by m3 Media, LLC. Reproduction in any form or by any means is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent from m3 Media LLC. The Publisher and advertisers are not responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, or typographical errors. All advertised properties are subject to prior sale or withdrawal without notice. Real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act. M3 Media will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any and all submissions to this publication become the property of m3 Media, LLC and may be used in any media. To Our Readers: South Bay Digs Magazine welcomes your feedback and encourages reader response to our editorial features. Please send your letters to the Publisher at 2554 Via Tejon, Palos Verdes Estates, CA. 90274 or via email to wdow@southbaydigs.com. Please include your name and contact information. Letters may be published and we reserve the right to edit. Advertising: For inquiries, please contact Publisher Warren Dow at 310-373-0142. Subscriptions: Subscriptions are $26 per year. Subscribe by email: contact@southbaydigs.com or via phone: 310-373-0142. © 2011 m3 Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Beautiful Ocean view... 1537 Via Zurita, Palos Verdes Estates 5,500 sq.ft. plus home, with 6 BR & 5 1/2 BA available in prestigous Montemalaga. This home was a PV Art Center Design House. Dramatic atrium entry and spiral staircase. Every bedroom has a walk-in closet & attached bath, and there are custom drapes, coffered ceilings, travertine floors, carpets & wood throughout. The rooms include an ocean view master suite & office, living room, formal dining room, family & breakfast rooms, study & gourmet kitchen with granite counters. There are views from both floors. Pool, jacuzzi, newly landscaped backyard, outdoor BBQ & sink.

Offered at $3,295,000 www.PalosVerdesLiving.com

6542 Ocean Crest #D201, RPV Views & End Unit... Enjoy expansive sunset, ocean & canyon views from this 2 BR 2 BA 1,091 sq.ft. view condo. This recently upgraded light & bright end unit features a sunny living room, adjacent dining area, & spacious balcony, great for outdoor dining, a master bedroom, large walk-in closet & bathroom with double sinks. 2 side-by-side parking spaces (gated garage) on the same level as the unit. The Seagate condos have a beautiful community pool, lush landscaping, exercise room & resort style living.

Offered at $442,500 www.PalosVerdesLiving.com

Maureen Megowan 310.541.6416

PVAgent.com

Take a seat. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do the rest.

Web blog: mmegowan.activerain.com

PUBLISHER’S MUSE

The people you meet

As a twenty-one year resident of the “Even on the highest throne South Bay, I continue to be amazed in the world, we are still at the breadth of ‘local talent’ we sitting on our ass.” have living here. Over the course - Michel de Montaigne (1533 - 1592), of our first ten publications, South ‘De l’experience,’ 1580-88 Bay Digs has been lucky enough to sit down with locals like former NHL Star & LA Kings player Marty McSorley, Malaga Bank CEO Randy Bowers, Chez Mélange owners Michael Frank & Robert Bell, Sit ‘n Sleep CEO Larry Miller, Shade Hotel owner Mike Zislis, as well as twenty year floral business owners Lisa Gallien & Lee Hoven-Bakos of Growing Wild. One thing they all have in common — a love and respect for the local community. In this issue, we had the chance to sit down with Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach and local Manhattan Beach resident Jim Cleamons to discuss ‘Teachable Moments on the Basketball Court,’ starting on page 29. Coach Cleamons is an amazing person, who uses basketball as a muse to teach others about life. South Bay Digs continues to build momentum in the local real estate marketplace as the only 100% targeted real estate marketing platform for the beach cities in the South Bay. Our March 4 issue had over $400,000,000 of active property listings for sale! Since we launched last October, our unique and innovative multichannel media platform has delivered over 317,862 media impressions for home sellers and local real estate professionals alike utilizing the most relevant media channels (Print – 235,000, Online – 22,062, Social Media – 60,800.) We hope you enjoy this issue! Warren J Dow Publisher wdow@southbaydigs.com 310-373-0142

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22215 Warmside Avenue, Torrance Features ocean and city lights views Unbelievable – that’s the only way to describe this incredible Seaside Ranchos area property! - 4 Master Suites, 5 baths featuring one Master Suite on main level - Huge backyard! - Gourmet kitchen with island - Family room upstairs with fireplace Brand new on the market and guaranteed to not last!

OPEN HOUSE Sat March 19th & Sun 20th 1pm – 4pm Offered at $1,149,000

OPEN HOUSE Sat 1pm - 5pm Sun 1pm – 5pm

New Triplex Investment Opportunity! 1815 W. 257th St. Live in one and rent the other 2 units! - Turn key triplex features 3/2 house in front - 2 units in rear – both 2/1 - No rent control! Long term tenants

Offered at $719,000

MIKE BAKER Office 310-372-1234 Cell 310-817-2345 www.MikeBaker1234.com

Gorgeous Tree Section Home! 1908 Elm Avenue, Manhattan Beach - 4 large bdrms including huge master suite and 2.5 baths - 3516 sq ft – buyer to verify - Large formal living room with fireplace - Formal dining room - Huge family room with fireplace opens through French doors to patio and bbq area - 2 car garage with work shop area

Offered at $1,595,000

#1 Top Producer – RE/MAX Beach Cities 2010 RE/MAX Hall of Fame Member RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award Licensed in the Exclusive MaxAvenue Home Selling and Buying System® DRE #00934330

Palos Verdes Realty

Elegant Malaga Cove Villa Stunning Queen’s Necklace View

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Kim Hall

310.721.7526 KimHallHomes@gmail.com RE/MAX Palos Verdes

Offered at $2,950,000

DRE# 01864819

Malaga Cove Silver Spur Miraleste Plaza 63 Malaga Cove Plaza 450 Silver Spur Rd. 5 Miraleste Plaza Palos Verdes Estates Rancho Palos Verdes Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 378-9494 (310) 544-9999 (310) 831-0222 DRE #00983568 DRE #00983568 | 03.18.2011 DRE #00983568 10 SouthBayDigs.com

South Bay 23740 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance (310) 378-9889 DRE #01219939

Redondo Beach 1720 South Elena Redondo Beach (310) 378-7747 DRE #01219939

RPV San Pedro 28901 South Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 514-1364 DRE #01219939

Manhattan Beach 400 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach (310) 376-5225 DRE #01879720

El Segundo 402 Main Street El Segundo (310) 322-1425 DRE #01879720

Palos Verdes Realty

Just Listed! 1942 Spanish in Malaga Cove

2509 Via Ramon Palos Verdes Estates • • • • • • •

3 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths on One Level Family Room Downstairs with 1 Bath 2362 Sq. Ft (approx.) 8340 Sq. Ft. Lot (approx.) Charming Court Yard 2-Car Attached Garage

Offered at $1,800,000

Marilyn Hinrichs RE/MAX Execs 310-780-8750 mahinrichs@earthlink.net

Malaga Cove 63 Malaga Cove Plaza Palos Verdes Estates (310) 378-9494 DRE #00983568

Silver Spur 450 Silver Spur Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 544-9999 DRE #00983568

Miraleste Plaza 5 Miraleste Plaza Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 831-0222 DRE #00983568

South Bay 23740 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance (310) 378-9889 DRE #01219939

Redondo Beach 1720 South Elena Redondo Beach (310) 378-7747 DRE #01219939

RPV San Pedro 28901 South Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 514-1364 DRE #01219939

Manhattan Beach 400 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach (310) 376-5225 DRE #01879720

El Segundo 402 Main Street El Segundo (310) 322-1425 DRE #01879720

Palos Verdes Realty

30423 Miraleste Drive Palos Verdes (Rich Lane) This secluded one level gated estate located on private lane has 4 bedrooms 4 1/2 Bath (5139 sq. ft) plus separate Casita with Bedroom, Bath & Kitchen. Located on 37,986 sq. ft of beautifully manicured lawn & shrubs, Harbor View, exquisite pool & spa, insulated patio for summer & winter entertaining, outdoor covered kitchen with pizza oven and extra storage units just completed to match exterior of home. There is extensive use of granite, custom mosaic tiles, tumbled travertine, marble & wood flooring and soaring 13 ft ceilings throughout the home. The separate Media Room includes sophisticated audio & projection equipment and the adjacent fully equipped wet bar has temperature controlled wine storage. The dream kitchen has “state of the art” appliances and maple cabinets with hand carved detail. Spacious Master Suite features separate sitting room with see thru fireplace and magnificent bath with Jacuzzi tub, steam shower, bidet and 2nd set of washer & dryer in the customized closet.

712 N Lucia #B Redondo Beach JUST REDUCED GREAT BUY FOR OVER 2300 sq ft in one of Redondo Beach’s favorite streets. 3+ Bonus Bedrooms. Open & Bright with traditional floor plan with all bedrooms upstairs and living area on entry level. Marble fireplace in huge Family Room that is adjacent to Gourmet Kitchen with eating area and separate wine cabinet. Ocean View from Living Room & Master Bedroom. Very private backyard.

Offered at $2,900,000

Now Only $799,000

THIS HOME IS A WOW!

Open every Sunday 1-4 (except if raining)

Phyllis Weitzman, Broker Associate

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Office: (310) 831-0222 Ext 208

Top 1% in the Nation

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Hall of Fame Member

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South Bay 23740 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance (310) 378-9889 DRE #01219939

Redondo Beach 1720 South Elena Redondo Beach (310) 378-7747 DRE #01219939

RPV San Pedro 28901 South Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 514-1364 DRE #01219939

Manhattan Beach 400 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach (310) 376-5225 DRE #01879720

El Segundo 402 Main Street El Segundo (310) 322-1425 DRE #01879720

Palos Verdes Realty

Location, Location, Location.

A Spectacular View, A Spectacular Find!

416 Paseo Miramar, South Redondo Beach

6635 Ocean Crest Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

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Welcome to the Riviera Beach Colony, an Exclusive Gated Enclave of Singe Family Estate Homes. Executive Mediterranean 3386 sqft Villa, Media Room, Music Room, Family Room, Ocean & Malibu Views Walk to Beach, or the Quaint Riviera Village

Offered at $1,890,000

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Quietly Located in the Cul-De-Sac of the Seagate Villas One of Only Three Single Family Homes in the Gated Complex, 2436 Living Square Footage, Stunning Ocean and Canyon Views A Spectacular View. A Spectacular Find.

Offered at $899,000

Cari Corbalis RE/MAX Execs Phone: (310) 704-4014 caricorbalis@remaxpv.com www.findingsouthbayhomes.com 5411 Manitowac Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes Single level, 3 Br, 2 full Baths, 2421 Sq.Ft. Unobstructed Queens Necklace and City view.

$1,449,000 5411Manitowac.com

601 S. Prospect Ave. #307, Redondo Beach

Vince De Luca, GRI, QSC, CDPE

REALTOR/Broker RE/MAX Execs 310.356.4232 JustAskVince.com Malaga Cove 63 Malaga Cove Plaza Palos Verdes Estates (310) 378-9494 DRE #00983568

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Super bright with vaulted ceilings 1 bdrm plus loft or 2nd bdrm End unit looks out to trees and landscape New dual pane windows and sliders Newly redone bath Newer kitchen appliances Laminate floors Sunny Southern exposure with balcony Quiet location away from street Beautiful Brookside Village with 2 pools, spa, waterfalls, tennis and more Short walk to park and beach

1414 Brett Place #243, San Pedro The Condo is Move-in Condition, End Unit, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1365 Sq.Ft.

$334,000

Jack McSweeney, CDPE, SRES, e-PRO, PVS Realtor / Manager Member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame JackMcSweeney.com SoBayCalMLS.com 310 346-0391 cell / 310 356-4285 office

Offered at $379,000 Silver Spur 450 Silver Spur Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 544-9999 DRE #00983568

Miraleste Plaza 5 Miraleste Plaza Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 831-0222 DRE #00983568

South Bay 23740 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance (310) 378-9889 DRE #01219939

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Redondo Beach 1720 South Elena Redondo Beach (310) 378-7747 DRE #01219939

RPV San Pedro 28901 South Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 514-1364 DRE #01219939

Manhattan Beach 400 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach (310) 376-5225 DRE #01879720

El Segundo 402 Main Street El Segundo (310) 322-1425 DRE #01879720

1500 Paseo La Cresta Palos Verdes Estates

6 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms | 8,758 Sqft. | 31,363 Sqft. Lot Gorgeous Private Estate Custom Build Home with Dramatic Entry Stair Cases On Both Sides. The House Have 6 Bedrooms And 7 Baths, Five Balcony With Gated Door To Open To Circular Driveway With An Incredible Ocean And Catalina & Cost View. This House Have An Beautiful, Airy Open Kitchen With Two SUB-ZERO Refrigerators and Granite Counter Top. The Lot Is All Flat With Heated Swimming Pool and Gazebo. The house Is Also Have A Swimming Pool And Sound System. New Saltwater Heated System

Offered at $5,200,000 Sholeh Yarjani Prudential California Realty 310-704-1561 sholeh@prupv.com

INNOVATING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

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arker

326 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, S. Redondo Beach 90277

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1300 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, S. Redondo Beach 90277

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310-678-0929

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1720 South Elena, Redondo Beach

direct: 310-422-3339 | office: 310-373-6206 victor.samaan@bankofamerica.com Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender © 2010 Bank of America Corporation. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. zTerms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

116 S. Catalina Ave S. Redondo Beach 90277

423 S. Pacific Coast Hwy S. Redondo Beach 90277

705 N. Pacific Coast Hwy S. Redondo Beach 90277

Representing Palos Verdes’ Finest Homes & Estates for over 29 years! SO

Highest Priced Home Sold in Palos Verdes Estates since 2003!

www.1608viafernandez.com | Offered at $10,990,000

1609 Via Barcelona, Palos Verdes Estates

1504 Via Asturias, Palos Verdes Estates

609 Via Horquilla, Palos Verdes Estates

769 Via Del Monte, PVE

Views from Catalina to Malibu, 4,700 sq.ft

4,200 sqft., Beautifully Landscaped

5600 SF home boats sweeping golf course,

New York penthouse style with one of very best

5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths. Maximum Privacy

15,000 sq.ft Lot, 3 Bedroom Suites +

coastline, city lights & mountain views.

views! 4 bedrooms with study, huge decks for

Gourmet Kitchen. Pool & Spa

extra bedroom downstairs

4 bedrooms, 6 baths

outdoor living and entertaining

$2,498,000

$1,998,000

Priced to sell at $2,499,000

$2,655,000

1103 Via Curva, Palos Verdes Estates

1271 Via Landeta, PVE

Better than New

Excellent one level home in PVE

4,700 sq.ft. | 6 bedrooms | 5.5 baths

Over 6800 sq. ft. with view, pool/spa on a quiet

Tuscan Style, about 4000 sqft,

Wonderful one level home with over

Romantic Artist’s Retreat

street, Panoramic views, looking for space, view,

4 bedroom suites plus library,

4000 sq, ft, 3 car garage,

on ½ acre lot. Remodeled by Ed Beall

location, potential and Value? Here it is!

high ceilings throughout

circular drive way, with pool/ spa

$2,495,000

$2,998,000

$2,298,000

$2,185,000

LILY | LIANG Over $660 million in lifetime sales!

310.373.3333 lily@lilyliang.com dre #00837794

California Dream Home Presenting a spectacular home on ONE LEVEL situated on ONE FULL ACRE with panoramic ocean & city light views to enjoy from all major rooms and fabulous outdoor entertainment areas with pool & sports court. This home is located at the end of a premier cul de sac street and features 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, office, library, family room in approximatly 6500 square feet. A rare opportunity to own a one level home on a full acre with this spectacular 180Â° view in Palos Verdes Estates.

REDUCED PRICE at $4,950,000

Carol Adams 310.378.0723 â&#x20AC;˘ Visit www.CarolAdams.com for a virtual tour

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2504 The Strand Manhattan Beach Offered at: $7,190,000

steps to Sand & sea This Stunning Strand residence offers breathtaking ocean views from 3 levels of the home. Quality and outstanding design make this your private Sanctuary. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be close enough to touch all the excitement Los Angeles has to offer, while still enjoying the small town atmosphere thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a signature of life in Manhattan Beach.

Home features: Panoramic Ocean Views

3 Fireplaces & Floating Stairs

3 Ocean Side Decks

Home office

Floor to Ceiling Glass Foors & Windows

Strand Level Entertainment Room with Wet Bar

3,400 Sq Ft (BTV) Main Home: 3 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms Apartment Attached: 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom

Custom Contemporary Design 6 Car Parking

Direct: 310.546.3173 Email: SK@BeachSanctuary.com Web: CaliforniaSanctuary.com DRE #01837448

Open House - Sunday 1- 4 pm

6 HOUSES TO BEACH PARADISE NORTH MANHATTAN BEACH

OP E SU N H N OU 1- S 4 E

6 HOUSES TO BEACH PARADISE - NORTH MANHATTAN BEACH

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2-car garage

BROKERS OPEN FRI 12-2

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Entire great room surrounded with windows with 180 degree views from PV to Malibu

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Sit in the great room, watch the ocean, listen to the waves and feel the ocean breeze

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Great room surrounded by west and north facing balconies with extra tall 8’ French doors and 9’ ceilings

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Kitchen has commercial grade stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and custom cabinets

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HUGE oversize master suite

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Genuine hardwood floors in the great room/kitchen & dining area

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3-stop dumbwaiter at each floor

Custom built in ’07. Single family residence brilliantly designed by Louie Tomoro to maximize views. See and hear the waves crash. Grand style + 180 degree views Palos Verdes to Malibu from living areas • 3 bedrooms and 3 baths – oversized master suite • 9 ft ceilings • And much more...

• Commercial grade stainless appliances, granite counters, custom cabinets • High end finishes throughout - no expenses spared • 3 stop dumbwaiter

Alicia and Robyn

Offered at $1,799,000

ALICIA GREENE / ROBYN BIENER REALTOR®, Licensed Broker / REALTOR®

Offered at $1,799,000

ALICIA GREENE / ROBYN BIENER

alicia.greene@southbaybrokers.com / robyn.biener@southbaybrokers.com DRE# 00773849 / DRE# 00775787 (310) 729-0512 / (310) 717-5804 (310) 729-0512 / (310) 717-5804 DRE# 00773849 / DRE# 00775787

alicia.greene@southbaybrokers.com / robyn.biener@southbaybrokers.com

Exceeding Expectations

It’s About You.

Gary E. LaTourette

As a former teacher, I understand the importance of being a trusted advisor and knowledgeable resource for the community. My consultative approach to real estate is results-oriented with a laser focus on realizing your objectives. I’m committed to earning your business.

Real Estate Consultant

913 Highview Ave. Manhattan Beach

DRE#01424026

62 Malaga Cove Plaza Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Cell: 310.503.7408 Office: 310.378.9494 Fax: 310.373.3427 GaryLt@pvexecs.com Search the MLS at GaryLt.com

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East Manhattan Beach $959,000 1727 11th St., Manhattan Beach Just listed! Great Manhattan Beach one level home. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Attached 2 car garage with inside laundry area. Great room feel looking out to private backyard which is great for entertaining, playing or gardening. Close to schools and Polliwog Park.

Open House Sat. and Sunday 3/19 and 3/20 1 to 4pm

Donna Westgate, MBA,CRP Prudential California Realty 310-200-4051(cell)

This Doug Leach designed 3 bedrooms & 3.5 baths European-inspired Stunner boasts impeccable curb appeal. Built in 2004, the 2,362 sq. ft. tri-level floor-plan features an Entertainer’s Dream Kitchen adorned with Viking appliances & Breakfast Nook, a Formal Living Room with Fireplace, and Balcony offering ocean & sunset views. Other amenities include Brazilian Jotoba hardwood floors, Venetian-plaster walls, Travertine, Granite and much more. Located in the prestigious Manhattan Beach Hill Section, take a leisurely walk to the beach or stroll to the downtown shops & restaurants.

Offered at $2,099,000

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720 33rd Street MANHATTAN BEACH

Tim

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Offered at: $4,350,000

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5 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | Formal Living Room | Recreation Room | 4,000 sq.ft | 11,088 Sq.ft double lot Formal Dining Room | Resort-Style Living | Gourmet Kitchen | Custom Built Architect George Spratt, together with the owner’s panache for interior design, collaborated to create this exceptional 4,000 sq. ft. resort-style home abundant in Spanish influences. Some of the most notable features include a 40’ Saline Pool with Jacuzzi (that seats 10), a custom designed putting green that transitions into a volleyball court, an organic garden ready for harvesting, and a recreation room with surround sound. The artfully designed exterior adds to the allure, while the finest of finishes, top-of-theline appliances and designer amenities making an unmistakable mark of sophistication and style.

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606 Esplanade #2 - South Redondo Beach Steps to Sand and Surf. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Aproximately 1600 square feet. Light and bright with beautiful ocean views. *SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH LOW DOWN PAYMENT, EZ QUALIFYING AND LOW INTEREST RATE!

$869,000 OR LEASE/LEASE OPTION $3,795 PER MONTH

706 #4 Vincent Park, South Redondo

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$599,000 OR LEASE/LEASE OPTION $2,895 PER MONTH

COMPLETION APRIL 2011

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123 Guadalupe, Redondo Beach New Construction!!! 4 Bed plus loft, 3 baths. Detatched ocean view townhomes. Short walk to beach, restaurants and schools. Approx. 2,500 Sq. Ft. Professional stainless steel appliances. Hand distressed hickory pecan wood floors.

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$1,095,000

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ED’S COASTAL REPORT Trending this week in Manhattan Beach, 90266… Median List Price

$1,545,000

Median House Size (sq ft)

2,906

Asking Price per Square Foot

$657

Median Lot Size (sq ft)

4,501-6,500 sqft

Average Days on Market

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

Percent of Properties with Price Decrease

29 %

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

Percent Relisted (reset DOM)

Market Action Index

19.1 (Strong Buyer’s)

Total Homes for Sale

126

*The Market Action Index answers the question “How’s the Market?” by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the Buyer.

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Current Beach Cities listings sold took an

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price was 7% below original list price.

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Ed’s Beach Cities listings Sold price versus

an average of only 27 days.

List price was 2% below original list price.

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SPOTLIGHT ON MANHATTAN VILLAGE Manhattan Beach, CA Nestled into a secluded, guard-gated area of Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Village is an exclusive collection of 400 custom town homes and court homes, representing the finest in beach living. The development was built mainly between 1983 and 1987 with some newer Estate Homes that were more recently constructed. The community boasts a main pool and spa area, four additional spas within the community, and a quiet family atmosphere. In addition to a seven member Board of Directors, the community is governed by a variety of active committees. This type of community is unique in the South Bay especially the beach cities. It is extremely rare to find a gated community and conformity in the area, as most of the area is made up of 50 and 60 year old tracts that have been partially redeveloped. The village has been very popular for newly placed L.A. Athletes for many reasons. SportStar Relocation, a real estate and concierge company owned and operated by Ed Kaminsky, often receives continual requests from their clients to find special properties throughout the country. The proximity to the training center in El Segundo and LAX, makes it an easy commute, and the gated/private aspect solidifies it as a great choice for athletes and their families. When players are on the road or taking time off in the off season, there is comfort knowing there is constant security in the area. Manhattan Beach is not known to have celebrity stalkers or paparazzi but the added defense of a guard gated community is definitely

a plus. Ed Kaminsky is a local realtor at Shorewood Realtors and represents many of the athletes that buy and sell in the South Bay. One of the biggest draws of the community is the serenity and beauty that exudes throughout. This is a low density community and only allows for 8.7 homes per acre. With this type of density you have plenty of green and open space; lush landscaping adds to the beauty of the area. Besides the pool and activity areas, there is also a private entrance to Manhattan Village Shopping plaza that has everything you need from great restaurants, a grocery store, movie theatres, shopping mall and nearly every bank you can think of, all within walking distance or a very short drive. Although the adjacent golf course is not a part of the development it does offer nearby recreation for all: for some lucky homeowners it offers great vistas on the course from the homes. The golf course is a 9-hole course with mainly par 3s making it a perfect place to practice your short game. The community was developed with 3 distinct property types: The Estate Homes are state-of-the-art in scale, in appointments, and in design. The floor plans are open and additionally designed for family function. Three and four bedroom single-family homes in five imaginative floor plans. A choice of Mediterranean, Tudor, French or Cape Cod motifs. The privacy of each street entrance is enhanced by the subtle blending of landscape and masonry, contributing to lovely neighborhoods. Many of them are located on quiet culde-sacs. The sizes typically range from approximately 2000 sqft up to over 3100 sqft.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Available in Manhattan Village?

The Town Homes achieve that successful balance of function and form. They win lasting appreciation from homeowners. Traditional side-by-side town homes with numerous, premium corner units. Single or two-story floor plans, many with golf course views. The garages are on the same level as the main entrance to the home. Each home has its own private patio, handcrafted masonry fireplace, and large master suites with spacious private baths and closets The sizes range from just over 1400 sqft to just over 2000 sqft. The Court Homes offer four distinctive variations on the attached living concept. A unique cluster arrangement provides every home with its own landscaped, semi-private courtyard. A showcase of breathtaking split-level design, with private entrance garages tucked under the living area. Each home has a cozy wood burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen, and large master suites with those spacious private baths and closets. The sizes range from approximately 1400 sqft to just under 2000 sqft. So whether you want a cozy 2 bedroom court home or a private single family residence, the choices are available, the privacy is second to none, and the value is well protected as the demand has always remained constant. For more information on floor plans and availability or to showcase your Village property to the best buyers available contact Ed Kaminsky directly at 310-427-241 * Although price per square foot can be a base for valuation it can range dramatically based on upgrades to the unit, location within the development and style and design of the specific property.

Price per Square Foot

Type

Bed/Bath

Year Built

Sq.Ft.

Price

Active on Market

$522

Court home

2/2

1984

1465

$669,000

Pending in Escrow

$501

Court home

2/2

1987

1465

$714,900

Sold since Jan 2010

$479

Court home

2/2.5

1985

1557

$819,000

*see information regarding price per square footage in footnote above

Court home

2/3

1985

1583

$849,000

Townhome

3/2.5

1987

2050

$1,199,000

For an insiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tour of Manhattan Village, call Ed Kaminsky

Townhome

3/2.5

1987

2064

$1,219,000

direct at 310-427-2414. If you currently own in the Village and

Townhome

3/2.5

1987

2400

$1,269,000

would like a detailed analysis of your property and a strategic

Estate home

3/2

1983

2612

$1,370,000

marketing plan to maximize your sales price, call direct or

Estate home

3/2.5

1987

2924

$1,545,000

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TEACHABLE MOMENTS ON THE BASKETBALL COURT

by Pamela Corante-Hansen

Lakers Kobe Bryant confers with assistant coach Jim Cleamons

If your schedule’s too packed to earn that Ph.D. in philosophy, spend a half an hour with Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jim Cleamons. You’ll come away wiser – and ready for the second half of basketball season. Quick to quash rumors that he is a Rhodes Scholar, Cleamons’s quiet wisdom transcends the conventional and leaves little doubt as to the source of his success as a teacher and mentor. South Bay Digs had the honor of speaking with Cleamons on a resplendent Manhattan Beach afternoon. In the process, we learned a few things about life, love and the pursuit of excellence.

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(Left to right: Lakers coaching staff: assistants Jim Cleamons, Brian Shaw, Head Coach Phil Jackson, assistant Frank Hamblen)

You had a great win last night. What are the key factors for a higher percentage of wins in the second part of the season? Just prior to the All Stars break we lost three games in a row. Any time you lose three games in a row in Los Angeles, especially with the Lakers organization, you don’t want to go out in public. You’d be surprised how many owners and bosses we have. Everyone wants to know what’s wrong with their team. Fans have to understand that we want to win as much as they want us to win. A lot of what you do in sports, you’re required to do as a team; it’s not an individual competition. You have to coexist and sometimes there’s a level of mental fatigue. These aren’t excuses, it’s just the nature of the business. We as a team know when we’re not performing well. We’re hopeful that we’ll ride our ship after the All Stars break and play the way we know we’re capable of playing. You mentioned mental fatigue. Certainly intellect is a part of the game. How do you think your academic achievements influenced your ability to lead a team? My senior year in college I was extremely fortunate to be named Athlete of Year at my university. Academically, I am fortunate and blessed. I just try to do a good job. But I am not a Rhodes Scholar. Let’s nip that rumor in the bud.

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Got it. We’re all about accuracy here. So how are academics and athletics related, in your opinion? I had a really strong mother, aunt and uncle. If you didn’t cut the mustard academically, there was no way in the world you’d have an opportunity to participate athletically. I remember the first time I got a B on my report card. You would have thought the sky was falling. I was punished for six weeks. When I brought home that B in reading, my mom, who was an educator, made me read every night after dinner for six weeks. At the time I saw it as a punishment, but now that I am a parent, I realize the dedication and love [my mother had for me]. In her own stern way, she was giving love to me. I see athletics and academics as forces that work in conjunction with each other to help you add a certain amount of caring and passion to whatever you do in your life. It seems you’ve channeled that combination of discipline and dedication in your work with youth in the community. I partnered with the Brotherhood Crusade to do a summer camp called Books and Basketball. Young people come to learn basketball, but actually we teach them more about academics and life. We teach them about science and diversity. The younger kids take classes in chess,

etiquette and manners, also financial literacy. They still have time for young daughters, shopping is important. The access to shopping in the basketball. We try to show them that there’s more to life than sports. South Bay is tremendous. Plaza El Segundo is a crown jewel. We not only Especially with basketball, you use the sport; don’t let the sport use you. have shopping in downtown Manhattan Beach, you also have Del Amo All too often in these communities, young people grow up thinking that and the Galleria. Then there are the restaurants. For someone who’s on by the magic of television, careers are made. They don’t understand the road 90 percent of the time, when I’m home, I don’t want to travel far the hard work and dedication that takes place before you turn on the to get to the services I need. television. It’s my belief that if you expose them to what happens behind the scenes, it will help in the long run to broaden their horizons. Young Who was your real estate agent? people are resilient, and their curiosity about what happens around them Ed Kaminsky is the agent my wife and I work with exclusively. Ed does is boundless. We tell them to ask questions of the adults and people who what most successful people do: are their mentors and teachers, to He listens. He is a problem-solver use the resources available to them Lakers assistant coach Jim Cleamons who addresses whatever challenges has 10 NBA championship rings to enhance their lives. there may be. A lot of the Lakers use Ed for their relocations. How much of what you instill in the kids translates to your effectiveness as a coach? One of the reasons I got into education to begin with is that I enjoy the light that shines when a young person really understands. I hesitate most of the time to tell people that I’m a coach; I like to refer to what I do as teaching. I see the basketball floor as a classroom. You’re using certain parts of your brain to do an athletic action in the same way you’d use other parts of the brain for English, history or biology. It all works hand in hand. As a teacher I [help students] reduce the stress of learning through practice. [This applies] not only in the classroom as a student, but also in the ‘classroom’ on the basketball floor in front of thousands of people. If you can do it in practice, you can do it on the basketball floor. With the right heart, the right mind and a spirit of collaboration with your coaches, teachers and teammates, you can win. And winning doesn’t always mean championships, but it means doing the best you can in each situation. Switching gears, your career has enabled you to live all over the U.S. How did you choose Manhattan Beach and what do you like most about living here? When Phil Jackson accepted the coaching job in June 1999 and asked me to join the staff, I had no idea where in L.A. I wanted to live. The Lakers were moving to [a new practice facility in] El Segundo and moving into the Staples Center. I had a newborn child and I didn’t want to spend a lot of my time commuting. My wife and I looked at various communities and settled on Manhattan Beach. The reputation of the Manhattan Beach schools was one of the things that attracted us. Also, with a wife and two

If you had the chance to redo any decision you’ve made in your life, what would it be? We had a gorgeous home in Manhattan Beach. We both really enjoyed it, but in the late 2004 season, Phil was not re-signed by the Lakers and I accepted a job in New Orleans. So we sold this home. As I look back, we would have been better off if we had stayed. When we got to New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina hit. We had bought a gorgeous home there and we lost that house. I moved for the right reasons, but financially and emotionally, moving my family from a home we all loved and then experiencing Katrina was traumatic, but we survived. It makes you thankful you have family. After sitting with you these past 30 minutes, it’s easy to see where your success comes from. You have this tremendous sense of what’s important. I deal with people every day that have an effect on my life, but on whom I have no effect. If I can’t communicate, and if they don’t want to do what I want them to do, what am I supposed to do? Pitch a fit? It doesn’t solve the problem. You learn to control those things you can control, and what you can’t, you give back to God. But you still try to work through it. If each person helped another, the world would be a much better place. The person that you help may not be able to give back to you what you gave to him, but your blessing is going to come back from someone you don’t know yet. This is one of the things that athletics has taught me. People talk about Phil’s Zen. Zen is just being in the moment. So if we cherish every moment that we have and do the best we can, we all can be successful.

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5 bd / 6 ba 6 bd / 6.5 ba 5 bd / 6.5 ba 5 bd / 8.5 ba 5 bd / 5.5 ba 6 bd / 6 ba 5 bd / 6 ba 4 bd / 4.5 ba 7 bd / 5.5 ba 5 bd / 4.5 ba 7 bd / 7.5 ba 4 bed/ 5 ba 5 bed / 5 ba 4 bd / 4 ba 5 bd / 4 ba 3 bd / 2 ba 4 bd / 3 ba 4 bd / 3.5 ba 2 bd / 2 ba 1 bd / 1 ba 5 bd / 7.5 ba 7 bd / 5.5 ba

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5 bd / 8 ba 4 bd / 5 ba 4 bd / 5 ba 9 bd / 4 ba 4 BD / 5 BA 4 bed / 4 ba 3 bd / 4 ba 3 bd / 2.5 ba Vacant Lot 4 bd / 4.5 ba 6 bd / 7.5 ba 4 bd / 4 ba 3 bd / 3.5 ba 2 bd / 2 ba 2 bd / 2 ba 4 bd / 4 ba

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Remodelled Rolling Hills Estates Home Beautifully remodelled Rolling Hills Estates Home with 4 bedrooms and 5 Baths on a 36,155 SF lot. This spacious home overlooking the Rolling Hills Golf Course features formal living, dining, and family rooms with gleaming hardwood floors , vaulted ceilings & fireplaces as well as a built-in entertainment system in the Family room. Family room with patio doors that lead out to large balcony overlooking the Golf Course. Kitchen has been updated with Viking range, subzero refrigerator and premium granite counter tops. Master bedroom features a fireplace, dressing area, walk in closet and large updated master bath.

58 DAPPLEGRAY LANE  RHE  $2,399,888

Beautiful California Contemporary Style Home Located on one of the best lots captures breathtaking unobstructable ocean, Catalina and sunset views. Home features 5 BRs & 6.5 BAs with 6,400 SF living space on a 2.38 acre with lots of useable land! Architecture and Design by Roger North incorporates the best of indoor & outdoor

Breathtaking, Panoramic Ocean Views

living with custom appointments throughout. Private antique front entry door (Hutang) opens

Unobstructable Breathtaking, panoramic ocean and queens’ necklace views from the living room,

to a Great Room w/ Living Room, Kitchen and Formal Dining area with high ceilings all with

dining room, kitchen, master suite and office. The kitchen and baths have all been updated with

access to backyard. Chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry, mahogany cabinets throughout and

granite counter tops and tumbled travertine wainscoting and floors. New cabinets and appliances

natural tumble stone floors. Family room w/ walnut hardwood floors that opens up to a large

in the kitchen that include a Viking range and built in Kitchen Aid refrigerator and dishwasher.

patio w/ fountain & outdoor kitchen complete with BBQ. Other features include pool table room;

There is over 3,200 sqft of living space in this 4 bedroom, 4-bath home where the fourth bedroom

multi-zoned heating & AC; built-in Entertainment system w/ volume controls indoor & outdoor;

has a separate entrance, kitchenette and three-quarter bath, which can be used as Mother-in-law

Custom Tropical landscaping w/ abundance of bonsai trees; 3 car garage and

or Guest quarters. This home is located in close proximity to the Palos Verdes Beach

English Garden; detached office.

Club, beach access, park, and Malaga Cove Plaza.

14 SOUTHFIELD DR  RH  $6,999,000

436 VIA ALMAR  PALOS VERDES ESTATES  $2,199,000

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$4,477,000 Now’s your chance to live in the best location on the Hermosa Strand, close to downtown yet far from the crowds. Most recent Hermosa Strand sale was at $2,124.65 per sq.ft* – our price is only $1680.55/Sq.ft., or 21% discount versus nearest comp! *Avg. price per square foot is based on closed sale data taken from MRMLS data for closed sale (SFR) homes sold in ‘Area 148’ Hermosa Beach Sand Section from January 1 – December 31, 2010. Information is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

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2005 Paseo Del SoL | Palos Verdes Estates 4 Bed | 5 Bath | 5100 Sqft | 14,150 Sqft Lot

$4,499,000 Breathtaking Louie Tomaro designed estate with spectacular ocean, whitewater, coastline, city, and mountain views—an entertainer’s dream! Attention to detail at every turn, absolutly exquisite Malaga Cove estate.

Chris Plank Shorewood Realtors Cell (310) 849-1530 Office (310) 546-7561 x443 ChrisPlank@aol.com

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2920 THE STRAND • MANHATTAN BEACH

7 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 5678 Sqft. | 43’ Beach Frontage | Oceanfront • Prime North Facing Corner Location • Oversized Lot (43 x 105) • Indoor Pool & Spa inside Private Atrium • Wired for surround sound & security system • 4-car garage parking with room for 2 additional cars

www.2920TheStrand.com $11,750,000

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803 18TH STREET DUPLEX • HERMOSA BEACH

501 HERONDO STREET #70 HERMOSA BEACH

1934 sqft. | 4,200 sqft. Lot • Private Master Suite with Balcony • Spacious Living & Family Rooms • Updated Kitchen with Breakfast Bar open to Dining Area • Lush Landscaping in Front & Rear Yards

4 beds + Office | 3 Baths 2854 sqft Lot size 7200 sqft • Large deck off family room • High Vaulted Ceilings & Hardwood floors • Mountain & City Lights View • Modern Zen Retreat

Condo/Townhouse | 2 Bed 2.5 Baths | 1439 Sqft • Best Location in Complex Greenbelt Frontage Unit • Bonus Room • Cozy Fireplace • Light & Airy • Breakfast Nook • Dining Room • Steps to Beach

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Multi Family | 2 Units | 2349 Sqft. 3-Garage Spaces + 3 driveway • No Rent Control • Excellent Location – Walk to Beach • Each Unit is two stories with 3 Beds, 1.75 Baths • Each Unit Totally Remodeled • Live in one and rent the other or keep both as rentals

$1,249,000

$2,099,000

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$699,000

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Kristen Novoa 310.798.4663 Kristen@southbayopenhouse.com www.southbayopenhouse.com DRE# 01291929

Once in a Lifetime Oceanfront Opportunity Once in a life time oceanfront opportunity

2020 The Strand â&#x20AC;˘ Manhattan Beach 2016 The Strand is included in the sales price!

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Tremendous opportunity to develop your very own landmark oceanfront estate on the Strand in Manhattan Beach with nearly 67 feet of Strand footage. Situated on a corner lot, when combined, these side-by-side Strand properties offer unsurpassed sweeping views of the South Bay including Palos Verdes, Catalina, Malibu and beyond.

S Offered at $30,000,000

Steve Heavrin | 310-415-4322 | hevdog@gmail.com

Featured in the Book “100 Most Beautiful Homes in the World” Featured in “Beautiful Homes” Magazine

Featured on the “Sophisticated Snoops Tour”

Featured in “Elegant Homes” Magazine

2719 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California Large, open, top level showcases 180 degree PANORAMIC oceanviews from PV to Malibu

Offered at: $4,995,000

For a Private Showing, call Uni (310) 569-6535 | Virtual tour: www.2719Manhattan.com

Manhattan Beach Hill Section Perfect Townhome

937 11th Street #A, Manhattan Beach

3 beds/2 baths, 2008 remodel, Quiet family neighborhood, Robinson School District

Offered at: $959,000 For a Private Showing, call Uni (310) 569-6535

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Uni

CELL (310) 569-6535 OFFICE (310) 545-5858 EMAIL Uni@Unimayesh.com WEB www.unimayesh.com 3300 Highland Ave. • Manhattan Beach DRE: 01055089

Selling Real Estate Since 1989!

Experience the Difference. 2223 NELSON AVE. UNIT B • REDONDO BEACH

This Wonderful Rear Unit Townhome is Meticulously Cared for and Enjoys a Very Private and Quiet Feeling. The Formal Living and Dining Rooms are Perfect for Entertaining! • 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathrooms • Brand New Wall to Wall carpeting • Built in 1999 • 2,499 Sq. Ft. (BTV) • Formal Living Room Enjoys Plenty of Natural Light • 2 Car Automatic attached Garage • Sharp Kitchen with Granite and Oak, Built in Cook Top, Dishwasher and Oven. Great Family Room!

Steve Heavrin

$709,000

310-415-4322 hevdog@gmail.com

Breathtaking Ocean and Coastline Views 5 Bedrooms / 4.5 Bathrooms / 3900 sq ft 364 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates

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Located in Desirable Malaga Cove Tastefully done with high end finishes throughout

Contact me for more information.

Offered at $3,499,000

Christa Lyons Shorewood Realtors

Terri Dunn | 310.710.9770

310-722-7115

www.terridunn.com

christalyons@shorewood.com

Professional Real Estate Services DRE 01489213

Hermosa Beach 950 Artesia Blvd. 310.376.8871

Hermosa Beach 986 Artesia Blvd. 310.406.2020

El Segundo 431 Main St. 310.322.4900

Manhattan Beach 917 Manhattan Beach Blvd. 310.545.8401

RE License # 01097063

Manhattan Beach 3300 Highland Ave. 310.546.7561

Palos Verdes Estates 16 Malaga Cove 310.698.1555

Redondo Beach 1009 Torrance Blvd. 310.316.8464

Experience the Difference.

Inviting Pool Home in “The Grove” on Huge Flat Lot 3016 VIA LA SELVA • PALOS VERDES ESTATES 5 bed | 3.5 bath | 3,020 Sq.Ft

2204 Oak Avenue, Manhattan Beach This 3Bed/2.5Bath 2-story home is very spacious at 3236 sqft. Rooms include a formal living room, formal dining room, family room with fireplace, and eat-in kitchen with adjacent breakfast table seating. Huge master suite with seating area, double sided fireplace, and large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms. Bathrooms are double vanity, separate tub/shower. Late 80’s built home, built by local well-known builder.

Offered at $1,699,000

Wood floors and carpet throughout. Courtyard entry with fountain.

Tony Puma

Shane Falkenstein

Residential & Investment Properties

431 Main Street, El Segundo (310) 678-0578 direct (310) 322-4901 fax www.shanef.com

310-800-7862 puma@shorewood.com

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COMING SOON... Manhattan Sand Section with Big Ocean Views!

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Rachel Ezra Broker Associate

Direct 310.400.0297 Office: 310.546.7561 x407 Fax: 310.546.6097 Rachel@RachelEzra.com www.RachelEzra.com 3300 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach

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615 N Lucia Ave. Unit B Redondo Beach 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bath 2,480 Sq.ft. Ocean Views

Open House - March 6, Sunday 1-4pm

Upgraded “better than new” detached 3-story rear townhouse includes ocean views and many custom features including plantations shutters, 10 ft. ceilings, crown & base molding, security system, intercom, granite & marble counters, hand-scraped wood floors, CAT-5 wiring throughout, oversized garage and small backyard – perfect for pets. Large Master Bedroom with sitting area, walk-in-closet, spa tub, shower & double vanities. Short walk to stores, top rated schools, Pier & Beach.

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2879 E Bouquet Ranch Road • Tonto Basin • Arizona • 85553 5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | 4500 Sqft | Custom Built 2009 A touch of France in Tonto Basin, the Phoenix area’s new recreational playground. Historic Bouquet Ranch homesteaded in the late 1800’s is a rare gem of 80 acres, including a 5 bedroom, 5 bath territorial, Santa Fe style home with magnificent panoramic views. Boating and great fishing are only minutes away at Roosevelt Lake. Property is surrounded by National Forest. This private retreat has 2 spring fed ponds, which irrigate the fruit orchards. This estate has a private airstrip with over-sized hangar, making it a short 20-minute commute to the Phoenix area. Transitional Zoning; Subdividable, Agricultural Status.

Offered at $2,795,000

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YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLECTABLE…NOW YOU’VE FOUND IT.

There’s no other property like it on The Strand, and there never will be. Offered at $18,899,000

ELEVATE YOUR PERSPECTIVE

There’s more to life at 2909 The Strand…much, much more. With three above-ground floors (versus typical two) each boasting almost 50 feet of expansive frontage, (instead of the typical 24) – plus a full size roof deck – you’ll enjoy 300% more frontage than the average Strand home in Hermosa Beach.

LIVE LARGER Here at 2909 The Strand, the expansive views are rivaled only by the expansive living space that make the most of its extraordinarily large 6,611 square-foot-lot. Make yourself, your family and your guests at home with 7 luxurious bedrooms, 7 fully appointed baths, and 3 half baths including a separate housekeeper’s quarters. Guest will enjoy having their own private guest wing – each bedroom with a walk-in closet, and each bathroom with a Whirlpool tub.

Grab the popcorn and head downstairs for a private screening of the latest blockbuster or the big game. There you’ll find an enormous family room that doubles as a home theater, complete with beach-themed hand-painted window shades that automatically lower for optimal viewing. Belly up to the bamboo-themed full bar for a cocktail. Or crack open a vintage stored in your 500-bottle capacity wine locker. You may never buy another movie ticket again.

CELEBRATE UNDER THE STARS Take the party higher and bigger on your rooftop deck, the largest on The Strand. Perfect for a quiet afternoon of sun-basking and spa-soaking, your roof deck can also accommodate up to 110 guest mingling among the mature-growth plantings and under the stars. Equipped with ample storage, refrigerator, sink, grill, plenty of chairs, chaise lounges and tables, as well as built-in teak benches and platforms, your roof deck is the ultimate setting for the ultimate gathering.

THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAILS Can a home be a work of art? It can if it’s 2909 The Strand. You’ll notice the incredible attention to detail and artisanship the instant you step through the gated courtyard and into a beautifully landscaped setting. From the honed marble floors and 6-foot hand-crafted chandelier in the entrance, to the Venetian plaster and imported Japanese rice paper on the walls, to the staircase rails resembling artistically woven twigs, to the original artwork displayed throughout, you immediately know you’ve arrived someplace very special. And very rare.

Bryn Stroyke Stroyke Properties 920 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Ste 4 office: 310-545-9595 cell: 310-880-3436 bryn@stroykeproperties.com

HOME OF THE WEEK

MOVIE NIGHT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME

722 Esplanade • Redondo Beach Custom Tuscan Villa. Steps to the beach with fantastic ocean views from PV to Malibu. Spectacular 4bed, 3.5bath home across from the blue Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the views from the living room, dining area and kitchen. Gourmet kitchen w/Viking appliances incl. 6 burner stove, custom cabinets & imported French Bauxy limestone countertops. Rotunda dining area and formal dining room, billiard room, and office. Entertainment system wired throughout the house & includes 3 50” plasma TVs, satellite, cable and internet hookups.

www.722esplanade.com Coming Soon Manhattan Beach • 3 Bedrooms / 2 bath house with approx. 2,248 total sq. footage, includes apartment above garage, (buyer to verify) • Most sought after 30 x 90 full lot • Legal Duplex each with separate addresses • Interior of the main house is down to the studs and is in need of complete rehabilitation • Unlimited opportunity for upside potential for owner or developer • Large roof top deck accessible from the exterior as well as the interior of the home • Cozy and cute 1 bedroom, one bath apartment above the 2 car garage, also with ocean views • Located in the sand section of Manhattan Beach, below Highland Avenue, with phenomenal ocean views

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7 Sea Cove Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

301 25th Street, Manhattan Beach

41 Nantasket, Rancho Palos Verdes

3410 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach

Great opportunity to purchase a rare coastal lot with plans for a 4000 square foot Marmol Radziner contemporary design home with 100 feet of frontage. Lot is across the street from the coastline. Lot is over 10,000 square feet and offers awesome ocean and coastline views. Sea Cove is a highly desirable street filled with some of Palos Verdes most desirable homes and has a private path to the beach and coastal tide pools. Close proximity to Terranea Resort, Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend Club and Shoreline Park. Build home as a primary residence or a second home. Home across the street is said to be Frank Lloyd Wright’s last residential project. Land directly across the street is not buildable allowing for unblockable views. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all information. Seller is open to a joint venture for spec project.

Walk Street - Classic Beach Duplex. Live and play only three blocks from the beach. Stunning water and beach views with perfect sunsets. Living room has wood burning fireplace. Walk out on to your front deck for lounging or grilling. See and hear the waves. Recently renovated — move right in and enjoy the summer. In the beautiful Sand Section of Manhattan Beach on a oversized 2/3 lot. One 3 bed/2 bath unit and one studio with full bath and kitchen. Both units are super easy to rent. Sit on the deck and sip your morning coffee and enjoy the ocean views. Great investment or build opportunity.

A magnificent property of almost 1/2 an acre of land boasting ocean, Catalina Island, resort & golf course views. Nantasket Estate is immediately adjacent to the world class Terranea resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Site features 275 ft of frontage along Terranea’s links golf course ~ fairway and hole 9, as well as 200 ft of street frontage rivaling the size and reminiscence of old Pasadena & Palos Verdes estates legendary homes. Fully approved plans for a 5,500 sf resort-style 2 story home, approved by both the city of RPV and the California coastal commission.

Architectural Digest’s Editors’ Selection October 2010. A masterpiece in art & living. These worlds meld in this testament to post modern design. An early work by the internationally acclaimed Morphosis design team, Thom Mayne & Michael Rotondi, this blending of stainless steel, concrete & natural elements combine to create a stunning home of epic architectural significance. Featured in the New York Times, this 4000+ square foot home has 4 levels with living room, dining room & kitchen all situated on the top floor to take full advantage of the spectacular ocean/coastline views. The entrance opens to a 3-story, semi-circular atrium. 2 sets of stairs trace a path through the structure that has an elevator, 3 bedrooms, a wine cellar, 2 fireplaces & a family room. Unobstructed ocean views from PV to Malibu, home has been called “the tallest home in Hermosa Beach.”

$1,695,000 $1,449,000

$694,500 $3,495,000

Artfully Representing “Navigating the Real Estate market can be challenging during these uncertain times. As a partner with Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty I can offer you unsurpassed exposure and experience in the marketing of your home or when representing you in the purchase of a home. Please call me on my cell phone at (310) 990-4727.” —Gerard Bisignano

Gerard Bisignano is a life-long resident of the South Bay. He has been selling luxury real estate in our coastal community for over 19 years. He has been a consistent top producer and in 2009 became a partner/owner with Peninsula Sotheby’s. He received his MBA from Loyola Marymount University and served eight years on the Redondo Beach City Council. His marketing efforts have produced two homes named L.A. Times “Home of the Week” and he has been featured several times on NBC’s “Open House Los Angeles.” He has marketed one of the highest priced homes ever listed on the Manhattan Beach Strand and is known for being a top agent for luxury real estate from Manhattan Beach to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

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3608 Crest Drive, Manhattan Beach 1600 The Strand, Manhattan Beach

24 8th Street, Hermosa Beach

Grandieur Embodied. First time to market. Ray Kappe Design-”His designs evince a mastery of warm, modern spaces, clearly expressed construction systems, and environmental sensitivity.”Situated on a prime Strand north corner and a 1 minute walk to downtown. Built prior to current codes, allowing for a rare rooftop pool, expansive top decks and over 5200 sq feet. Floor to ceiling windows allow panoramic whitewater views from PV to Malibu. Concrete, steel and stone, this contemporary masterpiece is accessed through a pivoting sculpted stainless steel door. Downstairs is a Strand level media room and 2 glass enclosed bedrooms. Entry level has the kitchen, dining area, huge granite bar and a wine room. Top living level has the master bedroom and spa quality bath. Stairways lead to the rooftop pool and expansive entertainment outdoor area. Rounded and angeled, this home embraces the coastline. This home has 3 large open fireplaces-a Kappe signature- 3 car garage and an elevator to the roof.

Fantastic new contemporary home in the heart of downtown Hermosa just two doors from the strand and sand, Gourmet kitchen with walk-pantry comes complete with commercial Viking appliances, granite counter tops, custom cabinets and hard wood floors. This home is equipped with elevator, beautiful decks including one on the roof which is engineered and ready for a spa and BBQ to enjoy the city and whitewater views. Spacious open floor plan, living room with fireplace, master has a walkin closet, large his/her bath, jacuzzi tub. House is wired for stereo, alarm as well as high speed internet (CAT5). Hermosa Beach living at it’s best!

Sand Section, Corner Lot house with 3 bedroom, 4 bath. Ocean views from 2nd Floor & Private Balcony. Direct access to the 2-Car Garage.

$5500 per month

3104 Ocean Drive, Manhattan Beach Charming 2 bed 2 bath owners unit. Great ocean views-Best and most private stretch of beach. Hardwood floors & a 2 car garage.

$4500 per month

2545 Via Campesina #106, Palos Verdes Estates Quiet complex behind Malaga Cove Plaza. End unit townhome with 2 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room with fireplace, formal dining room and kitchen with eating area. Laundry room in unit. Gated parking.

$2,595,000

$2450 per month

$12,499,000

Estates of Epic Architectural Significance

Gerard Bisignano Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty Cell: 310-990-4727 Office: 310-376-6004

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23508 Susana Ave, Torrance

This state-of-the-art, contemporary house was built in 2007 and offers panoramic city and mountain views. The property features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in almost 2,600 sq ft of luxurious living space. Special features include walls of glass in the family room and the kitchen to take advantage of the views; Brazilian cherry wood floors in the three bedrooms; two skylights (one of which is motorized and operated with a remote control); surround-sound speakers in the living room, kitchen and balcony; a custom invisible front screen door; and a luxurious master bath with Jacuzzi tub. The home also includes central air, is wired for a security system, and has cat5 wiring in every room. The owner spent more than $ 800,000 to build this home on a vacant lot in 2007.

3 Bed | 1.75 bath | 1,264 sq ft | Charming home on a quiet

Igor Nastaskin

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Offered at: $1,099,000

Cell: 310.892.6016 Office: 310.378.9494 inastaskin2@socal.rr.com www.IGORrealestate.com

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