The rainy season appears to have been swept away by golden sunshine, warm temps, and a South Bay shoreline that appears to have grown some wave-shaping sandbars. No doubt most folks in and around the beach cities will invade the outdoor lifestyle this weekend and we suspect most beach volleyball courts to be picked over by noon Saturday, from Torrance Beach to El Porto. The most happening space this weekend will be at the beach but there’s never a dull moment in the South Bay, so read below for some events and activities to supplement your weekend adventure.
Select Beer Store in Redondo Beach
This Saturday Select Beer Store in Redondo Beach celebrates its 2nd anniversary with an all day tap-takeover from various craft breweries around Los Angeles. Mainly kegs from South Bay and LA based craft breweries will be poured. Two of the newest craft breweries to claim a South Bay zip code, Absolution Brewing Co. in Torrance & King Harbor Brewing Co. in Redondo Beach, will get a chance to make first impressions amongst a thirsty weekend crowd.
Pier to Pier Run/Walk: From Hermosa Beach Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier: Saturday, March 08, 2014 – 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM The Spring Pier to Pier Run/Walk from Hermosa Beach Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier is back! Run as fast as you can on the sand, 1st & 2nd place winners (male & female) will receive a gift certificate to Village Runner. Other prizes like T-shirts, goodie bags and raffle prizes will also be awarded. Beat the fastest times ever recorded in the Pier to Pier Run/Walk and win $100 cash. Register for the event online.
40th Annual Festival of the Kite on the Redondo Pier The Redondo Pier Association hosts one of the longest running kite festivals in Southern California this Sunday, March 9th from noon to 5p.m. The Kite Festival has been produced by the Sunshine Kite Company since 1974 and is one of the more visually stunning events around the South Bay. Awards will be presented in several categories: Best Hand-Made Kite, Best Ground Display, Highest Flying Kite, and the Youngest and Youngest at Heart Kite Flyers. The public is invited to help launch a massive 25’ by 14’ foot kite too. Read more about this annual event on our blog.
Unknown surfer waxes his under Manhattan Beach Pier.
South Bay Neighborhood Love Event by Uber More promotion than actual event, Uber, that fast growing, union busting, car service company based in San Francisco infiltrates South Bay mobile devices through March 16th. Uber is partnering with various South Bay shops and restaurants to offer exclusive deals when new or existing users sign up with Uber using the following promo code “SouthBayNL.” Discounts at places like Rock & Brews, Sharkeez Hermosa, Hennessey’s Manhattan Beach, FishBar, and others are all a part of Uber’s South Bay Neighborhood Love Event. To get a full scope about details and discounts, visit our website.
Arbor Day Celebration: Saturday, March 08, 2014 – 9:30am – 12:30pm Join hundreds of volunteers to plant and care for trees in El Segundo on March 8th, as Tree Musketeers celebrates Arbor Day. The event is open to all for free. A donation of $5 per youth and $10 per adult is suggested and will get you a t-shirt. Lunch and prizes will conclude the day. Learn more on our website.