There are few places in the world that start the summer better than Hermosa Beach, California! The long Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to summer for the South Bay as people from all over Southern California make Fiesta Hermosa a Memorial Day Weekend destination. The South Bay’s 3-day festival, May 23-25, is centered in Hermosa Beach, and the city swells with fair food, craft booths, a kiddie carnival, and a beer garden. Running daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the summer vibe begins now in the South Bay. more info
Below are some South Bay Events for Memorial Day Weekend.
Summer is coming… (Photo: View from shore on Torrance Beach).
Memorial Day Weekend – Five Days of Fun in the Sun: Thursday, May 21, 2015 – Monday, May 25, 2015 Get your Memorial Day Weekend fix this year over a five day stretch that caters to the good life at BALEENkitchen and Hotel Portofino & Marina. Live music, sushi, Bloody Mary bar, Feed the Kitty, bottomless mimosas and more. Cheers! The Portofino Hotel & Marina is located at 260 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach. more info
Annual Beauty at the Bay Event : Saturday, May 23, 2015 – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Annual Beauty at the Bay event was produced because women do not take out enough time for themselves and in a sense, have to be conjured into doing it! For this reason, Beauty at the Bay is here! At this event, we will SALUTE ladies who have accomplished many things such as The Business Woman, The Entrepreneur, The Mother, the Wife! Annual Beauty at the Bay event takes place at SouthBay Pavilion located at 20700 Avalon Blvd. in Carson. more info
Hermosa Beach Chamber and Visitors Bureau Memorial Day Service: Saturday, May 23, 2015 – 12:00pm – 12:30pm Join the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau on May 23 at 12 noon as they honor our men and women who have served in the military at their inaugural Memorial Day Service on the Main Stage (Pier Plaza & Strand). The Hermosa Beach Pier is located at the end of Pier Avenue. www.hermosabch.org
Battleship USS Iowa Presents: Music Under the Guns: Saturday, May 23, 2015 – 2:30 – 4:30 PM Battleship IOWA host the Millikan High School Band. Under conductor Tom Mitter, this band will serenade guests with music from the Swing Era (e.g. Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller), Latin Salsa (e.g. Mario Bauza), and Funk (e.g. Tower of Power). Sit “under the guns” aboard Battleship IOWA while enjoying the warm weather and the stunning views of the LA Waterfront. $10 Adults $5 Youth/Students (w/valid ID) 5 & under free more info; 250 S. Harbor Blvd in San Pedro. more info
Torrance Antique Street Faire: Sunday, May 24, 2015 – 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Over 200 vendors will showcase one-of-a-kind collectibles like vintage furniture, glassware, books, jewelry, toys and much more. Don’t fret if you miss the fair this weekend… Downtown Torrance hosts the event the fourth Sunday of every month. Antique shopping at its best! Torrance Antique Street Faire happens along 1317 Sartori Ave in Old Town Torrance. more info
Ocean Bar Memorial Bash: Sunday, May 24, 2015 – 2:00 PM This Sunday means Ocean Bar Memorial Bash at 1pm with a great lineup of Dj’s all day featuring Drezo, Danny Olson and Adam Nello. Eric B and several others! BBQ on the main patio with tasty bites throughout the day. Rooftop deck and two outdoor patios with great ocean views and sunshine. Ocean Bar is located at 1301 Manhattan Ave in Hermosa Beach.
Berry Bly Productions bring a Memorial Day Bash to Ocean Bar in Hermosa this Sunday (Image Courtesy of Berry Bly).
Punk Rock Band “X” at Saint Rocke: Sunday, May 24, 2015 – 8:00 PM Three decades after the inception of X, one thing is clear: X was not only one of the most influential bands to crash out of the punk movement of the late ’70s, but the band’s music continues to be sonically groundbreaking today. Songs written during the group’s inception are as relevant and inventive today as they were in 1977. The fact is, no one sounds like X and no one ever will. Old school Los Angeles punk rock band X plays Saint Rocke Sunday night; 142 Pacific Coast Hwy in Hermosa Beach. www.saintrocke.com