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My top Southbay CA (And slightly beyond) Must-Dos!

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We’ve lived in the area for just over a year now and this is a list of our top recommendations! We love to revisit these places as our staple restaurants every time someone new comes to visit us
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In the Southbay

 
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Not too nice, not too casual!
Slay Hermosa
 
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We love the sushi here and how easy it is to walk around the beach town!
RYLA
 
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Such a fantastic restaurant. Great food, great service and GREAT views! One of the only rooftop bars in the southbay with a great view of the ocean
The Strand House
 
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Such a great dive bar. Great service, very homey, great staff. We love it here!
Barnacles Bar & Grill
 
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Such a great local burger spot. $10 burgers + $5 fries. So so good. (My favorite order is the PS Fries!!)
Proudly Serving
 
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The best coffee in Manhattan Beach! We love it here
Bluestone Lane Manhattan Beach Café

Just Outside the Southbay

Restaurants and activities to check out just outside the South Bay!!
 
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Just outside of the South Bay, my fiance and I took a boat tour to Channel Islands and loved it!! SO pretty and SO much wildlife on the way!
Channel Islands National Park (U.S. ...
 
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The BEST shrimp in the area! You need to check this place out if you are nearby!
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