The Local Yolk in Manhattan Beach (south Los Angeles) has a bit of history for me...it's not far from where Endre Barath, Jr.  lives, works and hangs out. It's a terrific place for brunch/breakfast. I'm not sure how long it's been there but it has to be well over 25 years.Manhattan Beach is a very cool, affluent beach community in the South Bay area, SW of Los Angeles. There are abundant restaurants and shops and wonderful beaches...but be aware parking is a challenge especially in the summer and rarely free. There's a pier with aquarium, great views down the hilly streets (it reminds me of San Francisco), and wonderful beaches, plus The Strand bike and walking trail along the beach. Real estate is expensive (current single family listings from $1,600,000 to $30M) as you would expect wi... 07/22/2024

Just when you think things couldn't get hotter, Manhattan Beach real estate had an incredible month of May both the number of homes that sold, and the prices that homes sold for!Welcome to the Manhattan Beach real estate market report for May 2024. Things picked up considerably in terms of the number of homes sold during the month with 33 on market home sales.  Compare that to 21 in April, 28 in March, 19 in February and only 13 in January.The average asking price of the homes that sold was an incredible $3,992,606 with the average sold price at $3,852,675.  The average price per square foot was $1531 which was also a jump up from prior months..  Homes averaged 58 days on market before going into escrow.Of the 33 homes in Manhattan Beach that closed escrow 9 were in the Manhattan Beach ... 06/11/2024

Speechless Sunday: Last minute Christmas Shopping in Manhattan Beach, CA Diane needed a few more things for friends, so we drove to Manhattan Beach, CA to our favorite Bookstore: Pages.Diane was shocked I did not want to go into the store.... I opted to walk Holly around the neighborhood and found these fun moments that I am sharing here.Now keep in mind Manhattan Beach is smart and gives free parking during the holidays so you can shop your heart out:)).Now we clearly need to come back for some wine tasting, I am sure Diane will be an easy sell for this request.As to the restaurant that I found walking distance from Pages looks interesting too.   Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Re... 12/17/2023

I love the holidays and the sense of joy and community that you feel this time of year. Another evening of festivities is happening at the Manhattan Pier as tonight is the 35th annual holiday fireworks happening at the pier and downtown. They start blasting off at 7:00 pm. Don't miss it! Here's the list of activities: 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Sketchers snow park opens to Friendship Foundation 4:00pm - 6:30pm - Sketchers snow park open to the public 4:00pm - 6:30pm - Santa float on Manhattan Ave for photos 3:00pm - 6:30pm - Mira Costa Choir caroling in downtown Manhattan 4:00pm - 5:00 pm - Pointbreaks - High School Rock Band 5:00pm - 6:00 pm - Mira Costa jazz band 6:00pm - 7:00 pm - Joe's Band 7:00pm - 34th annual Sketchers holiday fireworks From the founder and producer:The annual event starte... 12/10/2023

Today I decided to wash my car, no not me but driving to Manhattan Beach to my favorite car wash. One of the best part was as I was waiting for my car to be ready, there is a koi pond to enjoy the fish hanging out.Today was extra special there was a little dog with her owner, and this is what the dog was watching too. I did not want to disturb her and take pictures of her, but I did enjoy that she loved watching the fish as much as I did.Now when I was ready to post the pictures another photo popped up and thought I would share. I suspect I took this photo at Pages the Book Store in Manhattan beach.Hope you enjoyed this fun post and look forward to seeing some of my more serious posts.Well hope you love the above photo too!Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your c... 10/14/2023

Great News:  Wild Fork opened a store in Manhattan Beach, CA... Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP  now I do not need to move to Flower Mound TX. Wild Fork must have read our post and communication. They decided to open a store less than 10 miles from my home:))I received an email the other day since I purchased on line from Wild Fork and praised them. They wanted me to know that they decided to open a store near me. Now with that said, I could not make the Grand Opening, but today I managed to go and do some shopping:)   Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are lo... 07/24/2023

Manhattan Beach California is located within the South Bay area of Los Angeles county just 4 miles South of LAX airport along the Pacific Coast. Manhattan Beach was established in 1912 and is known as the jewel of the South Bay because of its prime position on the “Queen’s Necklace” where you get stunning views from Palos Verdes to the Santa Monica mountains. It’s a great location for people who commute outside of the South Bay or travel frequently because its location allows for easy access to freeways and the airport.Manhattan Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California and repeatedly voted one of the best places to live in the country. It ranked as the #3 best suburb to live in Los Angeles and raise a family. This is in large part to the great school district. M... 03/29/2023

New Luxury Lease Available from Keith Kyle214 20th Pl, Manhattan Beach CA - Available ImmediatelyBeautiful single family home 1/2 block to the sand in this idyllic beach location. This wonderful home sits on a unique west facing lot making for panoramic ocean views from Malibu to Palos Verdes. Recently remodeled with open and bright spaces, a fantastic coastal feel and views from multiple levels, this beautiful luxury beach house has an adaptable floorplan with multiple rooms to serve a variety of purposes to fit every lifestyle. Lowest level features highly coveted 3 car garage parking plus additional space out front, on one of the wider streets in the sand section. 2nd level features all 3 bedrooms plus a bonus living room that is ideal as an office, den, lounge and more. All three be... 03/01/2023

Luxury Homes for Sale Manhattan BeachLooking for Luxury Homes for Sale Manhattan Beach? Manhattan Beach is a stunning beachside community located in Southern California. With its beautiful beach views and warm climate, this city has become one of the most desirable locations for luxury homes. From cozy condominiums to luxurious multi-million dollar mansions, Manhattan Beach has something to offer for everyone.For those seeking out the perfect luxury home in Manhattan Beach, there are plenty of options available. Buyers can choose from a variety of contemporary condos near the oceanfront or traditional estate homes further inland. Many of these properties have been recently renovated with modern amenities including top-of-the-line finishes, high ceilings, and expansive outdoor living spa... 01/28/2023

Nestled along the Pacific coast in southwestern Los Angeles County, Manhattan Beach is a small, upscale city with a rich history dating back thousands of years. From its humble beginnings as a Native American village to its current status as a popular beach destination, Manhattan Beach has always been a place of beauty and promise. The area now known as Manhattan Beach was originally inhabited by the Tongva people, a Native American tribe who called the region "Naam," meaning "the people" in their language. The Tongva lived in small villages along the coast and sustained themselves through hunting, fishing, and gathering. In the early 1800s, the land that is now Manhattan Beach became part of a Spanish land grant called Rancho Sausal Redondo. It wasn't until the early 1900s that the are... 01/19/2023

Oh how we love the holidays.  One of our favorite aspects is the sense of community and the friendly atmosphere you just don't see (sadly) during most of the year. One of the things that brings the community together is the multitude of events from holiday stroll in Riviera Village to the annual Santa walk.  One of the highlights is the annual Manhattan Beach holiday fireworks display.  It's a spectacular evening both for the fireworks themselves and for the fact that so many people bundle up and head downtown to be part of it.Here's the night's event lineup: 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Sketchers snow park opens to Friendship Foundation 4:00pm - 6:30pm - Sketchers snow park open to the public 4:00pm - 6:30pm - Santa float on Manhattan Ave for photos 3:00pm - 6:30pm - Mira Costa Choir caroling in ... 12/11/2022

Who is ready for the holidays?  I certainly am.....but I'm one of those people that's always ready for the holidays.Tonight is the South Bay kickoff with the iconic Manhattan Beach pier lighting and holiday celebration downtown. 11/16/2022

Not that there's ever a bad time of year in Manhattan Beach but I'm definitely excited for summer.  Long days, no school drop offs, and the energy that summer brings to the beach and downtown areas. 06/29/2022

Although it's hard to believe there are currently 9 beachfront homes for sale on the Manhattan Beach Strand. It used to be unheard of to have more than 2 or three hit the market in a given year......that certainly changed in this boom market.What's more amazing is that three of the homes currently for sale on the Strand are priced over $25,000,000.  That may not sound amazing (it's Manhattan Beach real estate after all) but considering that there have only ever been two residential on market sales over $20,000,000, it is astounding.Click on any home below for more detailed information 1800 The Strand Manhattan Beach - Listed at $27,000,000 308 The Strand Manhattan Beach - Listed at $36,000,000 3216 The Strand Manhattan Beach - Listed for $30,000,000 See all of the beachfront homes for s... 06/28/2022

The Manhattan Beach real estate market was once again on fire!The activity level jumped a bit with 28 home sales in March compared with 24 closed sales in February.  The average "list" price was an impressive $3,530,925 with the average sold price at $3,581,913 meaning that homes generally sold above the original list price. The average price per foot was $1448 and median days on market was a very brief 9 days before going into pending status.  The average days on market was 26.  See how this compares to other months on our Manhattan Beach real estate trends and statistics page.The top home price of the month was a beachfront single family home in the El Porto area of the "sand section" located at 4320 The Strand. The home sold for $10,755,000. The lowest priced home sale of the month w... 04/26/2022

We have a tradition, one of our neighbors likes to take Diane & I out on New Years Day or so every year. This is her way of appreciating our friendship and my cooking. Needless to say this year was a bit different due  to Pandemic shutdowns and Covid fears.Next thing you know life takes over and we all lead busy lives.... she insisted on going out so with that said today was the day all three of us could make it work. I had a craving for weeks now of drinking a Bloody Mary and eating a Burger. I do not cook anything with beef or pork so when we go out Diane does not need to even look on what I will have. She knows depending if we buy or someone else buyer it is a Burger or a Steak.... This was the second time we had lunch at the Tin Roof Bistro in the past five years and it was not disa... 03/06/2022

Well as most of you who read my posts and comments knew we were going to Manhattan beach and walk on the beach with Holly.... well plans change often for no reason... Diane had a craving for shell fish... can you guess where we went? Then go a step further which Restaurant we ate at?:) Trick question if you know me:)) OK here is one more photo:)) Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are consideri... 01/30/2022

To all of our realtor friends out there we wanted to wish you a very happy 2022.  It's been another interesting year in real estate and life in general.  I feel like I've said this before but I'm hopeful that the new year will bring some normalcy back into the world.  Happy 2022 from Manhattan Beach and Keith Kyle 12/31/2021

Another evening of festivities is happening at the Manhattan Pier as tonight (12/12) is the annual holiday fireworks. They start blasting off at 7pm. Don't miss it! Here's the lineup: 3:00pm - 6:00pm  - Holiday sledding!  50 foot snow hill for fun in the sun....and snow. 3:00pm - 6:00pm - Santa and Santa's sleigh photos and pictures 4:00pm - 6:00pm - Mira Costa Choir caroling in downtown Manhattan 4:00pm - 6:00pm - Hyperion Outflow band with their Dixie Christmas on the stage at the base of pier 5:00pm - Mira Costa jazz band 6:00pm - Joe's Band 7:00pm - Sketchers holiday fireworks 12/12/2021

It's that time again.....Manhattan Beach is kicking off the holiday season with the festivities of the downtown holiday open housa and the pier lighting.  This is the day when the South Bay starts to really feel like it's holiday season. Some of the highlights and times: 5:00 PM Santa at Metlox Plaza 6:00-9:00 PM - Holiday open house.  Local businesses open their doors with holiday treats, live music at the pier, caolers and reindeer 7:00 PM - 32nd annual pier lighting.  Watch the iconic Manhattan Pier light up with it's famous Christmas tree lights and star. 11/17/2021