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READERS’CHOICE BESTWINNERS

Accessories & Parts SanPedroMufflers

Body Shop TorranceAutoBody CarWash MadronaCarWash

Dealership:Motorcycle(StreetBikes)/ Off-Road-ATV/UTV ............DelAmo MotorsportsofRedondoBeach

Dealership:NewCar/Truck GardenaHonda

Dealership:UsedCars&Trucks .................................... CarMax MotorcycleRepair&Service GranviaAutomotive Repair&Service(Chain) ...............Rick’s LubeCompleteAutocare Repair&Service(Local) ...............Rick’s LubeCompleteAutocare Tires&Rims ...................................................... America’sTire

TowCompany ........................................Van LingenTowingInc.

AmericanCuisine LocalKitchen

ArgentineanCuisine ...............................El GauchoMeatMarket BagelShop EinsteinBros.Bagels

Bakery ...........................................................TorranceBakery

Barbecue Kim’sBBQ

BrazilianCuisine ........................................By BrazilRestaurant

Breakfast Martha’sHermosaBeach

Brunch ......................................................Poke& MoreLomita

Buffet ChinaBuffet

Burger(Chain) In-N-OutBurger

Burger(Local) .................................................. ProudlyServing

Cajun/Creole Darrow’sNewOrleansGrill Cajun/Creole ............................... Rockin’CajunSeafoodAndGrill

Chicken ............................................................PouletDuJour

ChineseCuisine .................................... SzechwanChineseFood

Deli Mickey’sItalianDelicatessen&LiquorStore

Deli ...................................................................NewYork Deli

Dessert BobaBunnyCoffee&Tea

DonutShop .......................................................... MoonDonut

FastFood ...................................................Poke& MoreLomita

FrenchCuisine DelicesDuChef

FrozenYogurt/IceCream Handel’sHomemadeIceCream GreekCuisine ................................................PetrosRestaurant

HawaiianCuisine KingsHawaiianBakery&Restaurant

HealthFoodCuisine ......................................The GreenTemple

HotDog ........................................................ CostcoWholesale

IndianCuisine BombayTandoori&Banquet (North&SouthIndianCuisine)

ItalianCuisine Gaetano’sRestaurant JapaneseCuisine OkaneUmi KoreanCuisine ...................................................... SugoSocial

MexicanRestaurant(Chain) Mercado

MexicanRestaurant(Local) ................. MaderosCocinaMexicana

NewRestaurant(openedappx.2yearsorless) SugoSocial Pizza ................................................BurattinoBrick OvenPizza Poke/SushiRestaurant KingPoke SandwichShop ...............................................TorranceBakery SeafoodRestaurant ...........................................BluewaterGrill SpanishCuisine ..................................................... GabiJames SteakHouse ...............................................TheSanFranciscan ThaiCuisine ................................................ BambooThaiBistro ThaiCuisine ThaiRamaRestaurant VegetarianVegan .........................................TheGreenTemple VietnameseCuisine ..................................PhoHueOi(Torrance)

EDUCATION

CareerCollege:NursingSchool ......................El CaminoCollege CareerCollege:Trade/SpecialtySchool .......... SouthernCalifornia RegionalOccupationalCenter CatholicSchool .........................Mary StaroftheSeaHighSchool CharterSchool ...........................PortofLos AngelesHighSchool CollegeExtensionProgram ............................El CaminoCollege CommunityCollege .......................................El CaminoCollege DanceStudio/School ..............................YouCan DanceStudio ElementarySchool–Private HolyTrinitySchool&Preschool ElementarySchool–Public ....................Fern ElementarySchool Four-YearCollege/University ................ CaliforniaStateUniversity, DominguezHills Graduate/MBASchool ...CaliforniaStateUniversity,DominguezHills HighSchool–Private .................Mary StaroftheSeaHighSchool HighSchool–Public ...................................... NorthHighSchool MartialArts GracieUniversityofJiu-Jitsu MiddleSchool–Private ................. HolyTrinitySchool&Preschool MiddleSchool–Public MadronaMiddleSchool MusicSchool .......................................... CasimirMiddleSchool OnlineSchool CasimirMiddleSchool OtherChristianSchool(Non-Catholic) ....... ChristLutheranChurch andSchool Preschool .........................................The PinesChristianSchool SchoolDistrict ............................Torrance UnifiedSchoolDistrict Tutoring StudyHutTutoring

2026SOUTHBAY’S READERS’CHOICEBESTWINNERS

HEALTH&WELLNESS

Acupuncture ...........................................The AcupuncturePoint Audiologist SouthBayHearing CancerTreatmentCenter ..........Torrance MemorialMedicalCenter

CBDRetailer/CannabisStore OriginalGreenCross CannabisDispensary

Chiropractor ............................ SouthBayPainandRehabCenter

Cosmetic/PlasticSurgeon ChristinePettiM.D.,F.A.C.S.

CounselingCompany SouthBayLATherapy

Dentist SteveKimDDSDentalGroup

Dermatologist CoastDermatologyMedicalAssociates

Fitness:BarreClasses ................................................... barre3

Fitness:BootCamp HIITHavenTorrance

Fitness:CrossFitTraining CrossFitProvoke

Fitness:HealthClub ................................... RenewSportsRehab

Fitness:PersonalTrainer RenewSportsRehab

Fitness:PilatesStudio .................................EveryBody’sPilates

Fitness:YogaStudio ..................................................KefiYoga HearingAidCompany SouthBayHearing

Hospital ................ LittleCompanyofMaryTransitionalCareCenter HospitalGroup ..TorranceMemorialPhysicianNetworkPrimaryCare

KneeCenter .............................................. RenewSportsRehab

Massage .................................................YouphoriaSkinStudio MedicalGroup .........................................TorranceMemorialIPA

Medical/DaySpa ......................................YouphoriaSkinStudio

Medical/MobilitySupplyStore .....................Fox DrugofTorrance Nutritionist .............................TorranceMemorialMedicalCenter

Optometrist ........................................... ClearChoiceOptometry

OralSurgeon Donlevy,Estess&LohiyaOral&Maxillofacial

SurgeryGroup

Orthodontist BreezeOrthodonticsandInvisalign-Dr.RitaChuang

PediatricDentist .............................ToothlingsPediatricDentistry

Pediatrician ............................................. LaurenNguyen,M.D. Pharmacy PharmcoInc.

PhysicalTherapyCenter ........... SouthBayOrthopaedicSpecialists

Podiatrist MarkCostopoulos,D.P.M.

PrimaryCarePhysician ..................Dr. MeganE.Hennessay,D.O.

SeniorAssistedLivingCenter .............................. HarborTerrace

RetirementCommunity

SeniorIn-HomeCare SouthernCaliforniaCaregivingServicesInc.

SkinCare .................................................YouphoriaSkinStudio

UrgentCareFacility .................TorranceMemorialMedicalCenter

VisionStore ...................................... AdvancedFamilyEyeCare

WeightLossCenter UpliftedMedicalAesthetics

HOMEGOODS&SERVICES

AC&HeatingCompany/HVACContractor ........OneWayHeating& AirConditioning

ApplianceRepair .............................................. CarterServices

ApplianceStore(Chain) .....................Lowe’s HomeImprovement ApplianceStore(Local) ......PacificSalesKitchen&HomeTorrance BathroomRemodeling .........TorranceKitchens,BathsandFlooring BuildingMaterials ..........................................The HomeDepot CarpetCleaning KarmaCarpetCleaning Carpet/FlooringStore ...................................Fred’sCarpetsPlus Contractor .........................TorranceKitchens,BathsandFlooring DoorCompany ...............................FivePointsWindows&Doors Electrician CarterServices Fences/Gates ......................................TorranceFenceCompany FramingStore Michaels FurnitureStoreChain LivingSpaces FurnitureStoreIndependent .......................StreetFaireAntiques GarageDoorCompany .................................G&G GarageDoor Glass&MirrorCompany DandoyGlassCo.Inc. Handyman .............................Ace HandymanServicesSouthBay HardwareStore ........................................WoodsAceHardware HomeImprovementStore ....TorranceKitchens,BathsandFlooring HomeRemodeling ..............TorranceKitchens,BathsandFlooring KitchenRemodeling ............TorranceKitchens,BathsandFlooring LandscapingService ............................CGTree& LandscapeInc. LandscapingService .............................Finley’sTree&Landcare MattressStoreChain .............................................Sit‘nSleep MattressStoreIndependent GoodNightMattress Nursery/GardenCenter ArmstrongGardenCenters OutdoorLiving ................................................The HomeDepot PaintStore ..................................... Sherwin-WilliamsPaintStore PaintingContractor ............................... CooleyBrothersPainting PestControlCompany EscociaTermite Plumber .....................................Bob& MarcPlumbingTorrance PlumbingCompany ......................Bob& MarcPlumbingTorrance

Pool&SpaBuilder ................................iPoolsService&Repairs

Pool&SpaServices ..............................iPoolsService&Repairs

Pool&SpaStore SouthBayPool&SpaSupply

RealEstate:ActiveAdultLivingCommunity HarborTerrace RetirementCommunity

RealEstate:Agent ...........................TiffanyMcGuinness,Realtor

RealEstate:ApartmentCommunity ..........WillowTreeApartments

RealEstate:Company Century21CoastalProperties

RealEstate:EscrowCompany ......................Tri CityEscrowsInc.

RealEstate:HomeInspectionCompany ..........JLM Environmental

RealEstate:MortgageBroker ........... AmericanCaliforniaFinancial Services,Inc.

RealEstate:PropertyManagement ..AllCityPropertyManagement

RealEstate:RetirementCommunity SunriseofHermosaBeach

Roofing ..............................................A-1All AmericanRoofing

RooterCompany .......................................... CoursellePlumbing SolarCompany ................................................... SolarCACLLC

AtTorranceCommunityCreditUnion,webelievegreatservicestarts withknowingourmembers.That’swhywecombinehometowncare withtheproductsandtechnologyyouexpectfromlargerinstitutions.

IfyouliveorworkinTorrance,RedondoBeach,PalosVerdesPeninsula, Hawthorne,Lawndale,orLennox—orareanimmediatefamily member—you’reeligibletojoin,andonceyoudo,yourmembershipis yoursforlife.

2026SOUTHBAY’S READERS’CHOICEBESTWINNERS

SteamCleaner BrodineSteamCleaning

Tile&Stone .......................TorranceKitchens,BathsandFlooring TreeService ............................................... Larry’sTreeService

WindowCompany ...........................FivePointsWindows&Doors

WindowCoveringStore ................................Fred’sCarpetsPlus

LEGAL

AccidentAttorney ....................TheLaw OfficeofMichaelSBraun DUIAttorney CriminalDefenseHeroes,P.C. EmploymentAttorney .......................Law OfficesofDanielAn,PC

FamilyLawAttorney ......... MioniFamilyLaw,APC-LovetteT.Mioni

GeneralAttorney .....................TheLaw OfficeofMichaelSBraun

ImmigrationAttorney RuttleLaw,P.C.

LegalServices .........................TheLaw OfficeofMichaelSBraun

LivingTrustAttorney MarkE.Swatik,Esq.,MBA

PersonalInjuryAttorney ...........TheLaw OfficeofMichaelSBraun

SHOPPING

BicycleShop ................................................... SprocketCycles

BookStore Barnes&Noble

BridalShop BridalEleganceStudio

CameraStore ..................................................Paul’sPhotoInc.

Clothing/Accesories/ShoesStore Nordstrom

Clothing/Accesories/ShoesStore ...................................Macy’s DiveShop(Scuba,etc) DiveN’Surf

FloralShop VillaHermosaPlantShop

Grocery/Food:Health/Organic ................................TraderJoe’s

Grocery/Food:LocalorChain .................................TraderJoe’s

Grocery/Food:SpecialtyStore ................................TraderJoe’s

Grocery/Food:SpecialtyStore ................................TraderJoe’s

Health/NutritionStore LindbergNutrition

JewelryStore .......................................Captain’sTreasureChest

Mobile/CellPhoneRetailStore CustomiPhonesandRepairs

NoveltyStore:Antiques/Collectibles StreetFaireAntiques

NoveltyStore:CoinShop SartoriJewelry&Loan

NoveltyStore:Gift/BoutiqueShop ................Fox DrugofTorrance

NoveltyStore:GoldStore .......................Captain’sTreasureChest

NoveltyStore:PawnShop SartoriJewelry&Loan

NoveltyStore:ThriftStore BeaconHouseThriftShop

PetStore .................................................................PetSmart

RetailMall/ShoppingCenter ...................DelAmoFashionCenter

RetailOutletMall/ShoppingCenter ..........DelAmoFashionCenter

SportingGoodsStore DICK’SSportingGoods SurfShop ..........................................................ET Surfboards

Vacuum&SewingMachineStore ............. AAASewingandFabric Vacuum&SewingMachineStore ..SouthBayVacuumsandSewing WineStore ...................................................TotalWine&More

SPECIALTYSERVICES

Accountant LexiamAccounting

AccountingService LexiamAccounting

Beauty:BarberShop GourmetCutsBarbershop

Beauty:HairSalon ............................................Le GrandSalon

Beauty:HairStylistorBarber ............... GourmetCutsBarbershop

Beauty:NailSalon ................................................ Studio2123

Beauty:Threading/Eyebrows KleanAesthetic Caterer MadebyMeg Cemetery GreenHillsMortuary&MemorialChapel CharterBoatRentals .......... HarborBreezeWhaleWatchingCruises ComputerRepair .............................TorranceComputerServices DayCareCenter ...............DiscoveryWorldEarlyEducationCenter DayCareCenter ShalemEarlyChildhoodLearningCommunity DryCleaner ......................................................Studio Cleaners

FinancialPlanningCompany ............NavigoeWealthManagement

Financial:AutoLoans ................TorranceCommunityCreditUnion

Financial:Bank(Chain) ComericaBank

Financial:Bank(Local) MalagaBankSanPedro

Financial:CreditUnion(Chain) KinectaFederalCreditUnion

Financial:CreditUnion(Local) ....TorranceCommunityCreditUnion

Financial:HomeLoans NorthropGrummanFederalCreditUnion

Financial:RefinancingCompany AmericanCaliforniaFinancial Services,Inc.

Financial:TaxPreparer Andrade&Associates.Inc. Financial:WealthAdvisor/Planner ....NavigoeWealthManagement InsuranceAgent LauraMaloney–StateFarmInsuranceAgent InsuranceCompany NickersonInsuranceServices,Inc. LimousineService HilltopLimousineService Mailing&Packaging JoesPostalCenter Mobile/CellPhoneRepairShop .......................PacificCoastTech Mortuary/FuneralHome ...GreenHillsMortuary&MemorialChapel MovingCompany RedondoVan&Storage OfficeCleaning ........................................K&P JanitorialService Pet–DogWalker Daddy’sDogWalking PetBoarding ........................................... DogtopiaofSouthBay PetClinic/Veterinary LomitaPetHospital PetGroomer ............Woof GangBakery&GroomingSouthRedondo PetSitting Agustin’sExoticBirdsandReptiles PetTrainer .......................................................WayoftheDog Photographer ............................TreasuredMomentsPhotography RecyclingCenter RECYCLECENTER RestorationServices(Water/FireDamage) ......JLM Environmental SecurityCompany Steve’sLock&Safe SmallBusinessConsultant ......................C3 Systems&Security StorageFacility ..................................... RedondoVan&Storage Tailor ..............................MattucciTailors,Tuxedos,&MensStore TattooShop/Parlor BlackRavenTattoo TravelAgency AAATorranceInsuranceandMemberServices TravelAgent ..........................................................TravelStore

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SPECIALTYSERVICES

Videography/Videographer .......... DogsofDesignCreativeAgency

WebsiteDeveloper DigiWEI

THINGSTOGO&DO

Airport ..............................Los AngelesInternationalAirport(LAX)

AmusementPark AquariumofthePacific

AmusementPark ................................WesternMuseumofFlight

AmusementPark .......................................FortLots-o-FunPark

ArtGallery Destination:Art

BanquetFacility ................................. Dalmatian-AmericanClub

Bingo RedondoBeachElksLodge#1378

BoatingExcursion ..........................................CatalinaExpress

BowlingAlley ........................................... LuckyStrikeTorrance

Casino(SouthernCalifornia) MorongoCasino, Resort&Spa

ChamberofCommerce .........TorranceAreaChamberofCommerce

Cocktail ...............................................................The BullPen

CoffeeShop .................................................. ClutchandCoffee

ComedyClub .....................................The Comedy&MagicClub CountryClub RollingHillsCountryClub

Destination–Hotel ..........................................TerraneaResort

Destination–Resort ........................................TerraneaResort

Destination–WeekendGetaway .......................TerraneaResort

Diner ................................................................... OceanDiner

FamilyRestaurant ................................................The BullPen

Farmers’Market .....................TorranceCertifiedFarmers’Market

FineDining ..........................................................The BullPen FriendlyCityorDowntown ................................... RivieraVillage

GastroPub/Craft/Microbrewery MonkishBrewingCo.

GolfCourse PrecisionGolfCenters

HappyHour ......................................... ThinkPrimeSteakHouse

HappyHour VidaModernMexican+Tequila

IceRink ...........................................TheSkatingEdgeIceArena

IceRink ..................................ToyotaSportsPerformanceCenter

KidsCamp ArrowDynamicArchery

KidsEntertainment ................................ ArrowDynamicArchery

Live/PerformingArtsTheatre ............JamesR.ArmstrongTheatre

MovieTheater RegalPromenade Museum ...........................................TorranceHistoricalSociety

NightSpot/LiveEntertainment ..............................The BullPen

Non-ProfitOrganization ....... CancerSupportCommunitySouthBay

OceanViewRestaurant ChartHouse

OutdoorDining ..........................................................H.T. Grill

OutdoorEntertainment ....................TorranceAntiqueStreetFaire

PaintNight ....................................................PaintandUnWine

RomanticRestaurant ............................................The BullPen SportsBar .......................................The CrestSportsBar&Grill WineTasting WineShoppe

Winery(Local) ...................................................... WineShoppe

Workplace ..................................TorranceUnifiedSchoolDistrict

Worship

SaddlebackChurchSouthBay

AUDIOLOGIST,HEARINGAIDCOMPANY

SouthBayHearing 3734SepulvedaBlvd,Torrance,CA90505 (310)803-9495

southbayhearing.com

AtSouthBayHearing, webelievebetterhearingis aboutstayingconnectedto thepeopleandmoments thatmattermost.Ourlocally ownedpracticeprovides personalizedcaretailored toyourlifestyleandhearing needs,usingadvanced prescriptionhearing

technologyandongoing supporttohelpyouhear yourbestforyearstocome. Withfourexpertaudiologists andon-siteservice,we’re heretosupportyourhearing andoverallwell-being. Scheduleyourcomplimentary consultationtoday: (310)803-9495

ORALSURGEON

Donlevy,Estess,Lohiya,and ChicconeOralSurgeryGroup 1072AviationBlvd.HermosaBeach,CA90254 (310)318-3333 omsurgery.com

Thankyou,SouthBay!We arehonoredandgratefulto bevotedtheSouthBay’sBest OralSurgeon.AtDonlevy, Estess,Lohiya,andChiccone OralSurgery,westriveto providethehighestquality oralsurgicalcareinawarm, friendlyenvironment.We

arededicatedtoservingour communitywithcompassion, integrity,andexcellence. Thankyouforyour continuedtrustandsupport. Welookforwardtocaring foryouandyourfamiliesfor yearstocome.

TheBullPen 314AvenueI,RedondoBeach,CA90277 (310)375-7797

TheBullPenRedondo.com

TheBullPenisa family-ownedFineDining Restaurant&Bar.Itfirst openedin1948onPacific CoastHighwayacrossfrom RedondoUnionHigh School.Ithasmovedtothree locationsinRedondoBeach andhasbeeninitspresent locationsince1978.Forover 75years,TheBullPenhas proudlyserveditsFamous BullPenBurgeralongwith PrimeRib,Steaks,Seafood andLegendaryCocktailsto generationsofcustomers!

MEDICALGROUP

TorranceMemorialIPA 23326HawthorneBlvd.Suite200 Torrance,CA90505 (310)257-7250 torrancememorialipa.org

Thankyouforvoting TorranceMemorialIPAthe BestMedicalGroupinthe SouthBay.Conveniently locatedwhereyouliveand work,ourmissionisto ensureSouthBayresidents haveaccesstohigh-quality andpersonalizedcarefor theentirefamily.Wearea multi-specialtyphysician

networkwithover500 primarycareandspecialty physicians,aswellasthe nationallyrecognized TorranceMemorialMedical Center.Wearealocallyowned andoperatednonprofit committedtoproviding memberspersonalized, coordinatedcare.

ITALIANCUISINE

Gaetano’sRestaurant 2731PacificCoastHighway, Torrance,CA90505 (310)326-3354 gaetanos.com

Gaetano’shasbeenserving traditionalItaliancuisinein theSouthBaysince1993. Ownedandoperatedby 4thgenerationSouthBay restauranteurs,theGiuliano family,Gaetano’sislocatedat theintersectionofPCHand Crenshaw.Gaetano’soffers

aspaciousdiningroom,full bar,cateringandoutdoor weatherproofpatio.Gaetano’s isproudtoberecognizedas SouthBay’sBestItalianandis committedtoofferingclassic Italianfoodandwelcoming serviceinacomfortable atmosphereforyearstocome.

PicciniItalianTakeout 4642DelAmoBlvd,Torrance,CA90503 (310)620-8808 eatpiccini.com

Followingthesuccessof itsTorrancerestaurant, Piccinirecentlyexpanded withasecondlocationin RanchoPalosVerdes.Known forhandmade,48hour fermentedpizzadoughwith thefreshesttoppings,Piccini isalsoproudtoservedishes likeFettucciniBrasatowith 6-hourbraisedbeef,the

popularMeatballSandwich andfresh,heartysalads. Bothlocationsoffertakeout, delivery,andcatering,with RPVofferingindoorand outdoorquickservice.Piccini ishonoredtobeoneofSouth Bay’sFavoritesandlooks forwardtoservingpopular Italiandishesforthewhole familytoenjoy!

Thestaffat TheLawOfficeofMichaelS.Braun in Torrance,California, care deeplyaboutourclients’needs.Weunderstandbeingavictimofa seriousaccident canbeaverytraumaticexperienceandeachcaseisunique.Our personalinjury attorneys areknownforbeingcompassionateandhandlingeachcaseonitsunique merits.Call 310-984-3220 tolearnmoreaboutyourlegaloptionsfora personal injury,autoaccident or wrongfuldeath case.Wewillworkdiligentlytokeepeach clientupdatedontheircase’sstatusandwillrespondtoallinquiriesinatimelymanner. MichaelBraunwillusetheknowledgehegainedasaninsurancedefenseattorneyto maximizeourclients’compensationandavoidunnecessarydelays.

Ifyouwereinjuredinanaccidentthatwasnotyourfault,getrightfulcompensationfor:

Medicalbillsrelatedtoyourinjuriesaswellasfuturemedical expenses

Wageslostduetotimetakenofffromwork,includingdoctor appointmentsandphysicaltherapy

Physicalpainandsuffering

Permanentdisabilityanddisfigurementresultingfromtheaccident

Emotionalandpsychologicaldistressresultingfromtheaccident

Variousothercoststhatarerelatedtotheaccident,includingproperty damage

TorranceUnifiedSchoolDistrict

2335PlazadelAmo,Torrance,CA90501

310-972-6500 www.tusd.org

TorranceUnifiedSchool Districtisincrediblyproud toberecognizedbyour communityastheBestSchool DistrictintheSouthBayfor thesixthconsecutiveyear. Alongsidecelebratingawards forBestWorkplace,Music School,andPublicElementary, Middle,andHighSchools,this honorisadirectreflectionof thededicationofourstaff, ourpartnershipwithfamilies, andthegenerosityofour corporatepartners.

Wecontinuetoactively designcutting-edge educationalopportunitiesthat preparestudentstothrive. Thisspringmarksahistoric milestoneasourfirstcohort ofstudentsgraduatesfrom theinnovativeEarlyCollege program,simultaneously

earningboththeirhighschool diplomaandanAAdegree fromElCaminoCollege.

Trueexcellencerequires continuousevolution.Driven byaforward-thinkingmindset, wearerecognizedasa nationalleaderforestablishing proactivetrainingframeworks andsafetypoliciesregarding ArtificialIntelligencein theclassroom.Wehavealso addedspecializedpathwaysto ourrobustCareerTechnical Education(CTE)offerings, whichincludehigh-demand fieldssuchasEngineeringand MedicalTechnology.These choicesgivestudentsadistinct competitiveedgeforarapidly changingworkforce.

Behindthissuccessisa shareddedicationtoour “PortraitofaGraduate”

strategicvision.By intentionallyfosteringthese corevaluesandessentialskills fromtransitionalkindergarten throughadultschool,we ensureeverystudentissafe, supported,andhasthefull

TOP R NKED

agencytoreachwhatever futuredreamstheychoose. Weremainasteadyguide, combiningneighborhood schoolvalueswithglobal-ready opportunities.Tolearnmore, pleasevisitwww.tusd.org.

ACCOUNTANT,ACCOUNTINGSERVICE

LexiamAccounting

2015ManhattanBeachBlvdSuite222

RedondoBeach,CA90278

(310)424-3560

Lexiam.com

LexiamAccountingis

aNorthRedondoBeach firmwithasimplemission: makeyourfinancialsclear, actionable,andmeaningful —sotheydriveyourgrowth, notjusttrackit.Foundedby ErikFernandez—aSouth Bayentrepreneurwithnearly 20yearsofexperience— theLexiamteamthinkslike ownersandservesasatrue partnertosmallandmidsizedbusinesses.Honored toberecognizedasSouth Bay’sBestAccountantand AccountingService.

HOSPITALGROUP,URGENTCARE, CANCERTREATMENTCENTER

TorranceMemorialPhysicianNetwork

23326HawthorneBlvd,Suite200,Torrance,CA90505 (310)891-6717

tmphysiciannetwork.org

Thankyouforvoting TorranceMemorialPhysician NetworkBestHospital Group,BestUrgentCare andBestCancerTreatment CenterintheSouthBay. Convenientlylocatedwhere youliveandwork,our missionistoprovidethe SouthBaywithhigh-quality,

personalizedcareforthe entirefamily.Torrance MemorialPhysicianNetwork offersabroadrangeof adultandpediatricprimary andspecialtycare.Our state-of-the-artservices andconvenientlocations aredesignedtomeetyou whereveryouare.

SMALLBUSINESSCONSULTANT

C3Systems&Security 23900HawthorneBlvd.,Suite100,Torrance,CA90505 (310)326-5665

C3.LA

C3Systems&Securitywas foundedin2002andhas grownfor24yearstobecome therecognizedleaderinthe SouthBayandLAforhonest businesstechnologysupport! C3specializesinbusinesses with5to500employees providingITmanagementby runningyourITdepartment orhelpingaugmentyour existingITstaffwiththelatest technologiesandsecurity.

Weareyourfull-serviceIT department,righthereinthe SouthBay!Withourexcellent supportandengineering teamsinTorrance,weservice allbusinessandtechnology needsincludingdaytoday support,MicrosoftOffice365, SharePoint,AzureandAWS management,Projects,Cloud

Migrations,Phone/VOIP systems,andmostimportantly, ITSecurityManagement.

Securityisinourname!If youhavesufferedasecurity breach,oryourCyber insurancerenewalrequires strongersecuritymeasures,C3 Systemswillputtheproper securityandbackupsinplace sothatyoursecuritypostureis readyforallthecurrentand futurethreats.

WhatabouttheCloud?We havetransitionedhundredsof businessestoMicrosoftOffice 365andAzureplatforms,as wellastransitioningawayfrom traditionalphonesystems toRingCentralorMicrosoft Teams.

Ifyou’reinterestedin ArtificialIntelligence,we’ve

beenonboardingclientstouse Anthropic’sClaudeinrecord numbersin2026,andweare heretohelpwithallofyourAI anddataflowneeds.

CallC3Systems&Security todayat(310)326-5665or

visitusatC3.LAtoseehowwe canhelptransformandbetter manageyourtechnology.

CATHOLICSCHOOL,HIGHSCHOOL–PRIVATE

MaryStaroftheSeaHighSchool 2500NorthTaperAvenue,SanPedro,CA90731 (310)547-1138 marystarhigh.com

Wewouldliketothankthe communityforvotingMary StaroftheSeaHighSchool theSouthBay’sBestCatholic SchoolCatholicschoolthree yearsinarowandthisyear’s BestPrivateHighSchooland thisyear’sFavoriteTutoring. Establishedin1954,Mary StaroftheSeaHighSchool (MSHS)isaCatholic,co-ed collegepreparatoryhigh school.Ourcommitmentto Catholicidentityandacademic excellencehasearnedus recognitionasoneof65 NewmanGuiderecommended schoolsnationwide.

MSHSoffers21AP/Honors courses,smallclasssizes(1/19) andhasa100%acceptance rateinto4-yearcollegesand universities.Theschoolresides

onabeautiful27-acrecampus inSanPedro,CA.,andoffers 16CIFteamsportsandover 20clubs.

Therearethreeunique summerschoolopportunities forprivateandpublic-school studentsgrades6-12:High SchoolRemediation,Freshman SummerBridgeProgram, MiddleSchoolEnrichment Program.

Campustoursareavailable year-round.Visitingstudents canshadowaMSHSstudent duringtheregularschoolyear. Weinviteyoutodiscover whywewerevotedtheBest CatholicSchoolintheSouth Baythreeyearsinarow,Best PrivateHighSchooland FavoriteforTutoring.

REDONDOVAN&STORAGE

MalagaBank 2514ViaTejon PalosVerdesEstates,CA90274

(310)375-9000 malagabank.com

MalagaBankishonored tobevotedSouthBay’sBest Bank.Weextendheartfelt thankstoourcustomers, neighbors,andfriendsfor yourtrustandsupport.As yourfull-servicecommunity bank,we’reproudtoprovide personalizedserviceand

stronglocalrelationships. Comeinandexperiencethe differenceofbankinglocal withateamthattrulycares. MalagaBankisSafe,Sound, andLocal—proudlyserving theSouthBaycommunity todayandforgenerationsto come.

RenewSportsRehab 1951W236thSt,Torrance,CA90501

(424)262-8261

renewsportsrehab.com

VotedBestinSouth Bay,RenewSportsRehab specializesinorthopedic andsportsphysicaltherapy. FoundedbyDr.Isaac Auyeung,adualboardcertified,residencyand fellowship-trainedphysical therapist,Renewisraisingthe standardforwhatphysical therapycanandshouldbe.

Wecombineexpert, hands-oncarewithstateof-the-arttechnology, includingshockwavetherapy, forceplates,andvideo movementanalysis.We deliverpersonalized1-on-1 sessionsthatareafullhour togetathletesandactive individualsbacktopeak performance,faster.Whether you’rerecoveringfrominjury

orsurgery,theSouthBay trustsRenewSportsRehabto deliverrealresults.

Century21CoastalProperties 23705CrenshawBlvdSte100,Torrance,CA90505|243AvenidaDelNorteRedondoBeach,CA90277 (310)371-6330

c21southbay.com

IntroducingCentury21 CoastalProperties(formerly UnionRealtyCo.).Since1972, ourfamilyhasproudlycalled theSouthBayhome.What beganasafamilypromise hasgrownintooneofthe SouthBay’smosttrusted realestatebrokerages— builtonareputationfor integrity,exceptionalservice, andgenuinecommunity connectionthathasstoodthe testoftime.

Thisyear,we’reproud tocelebrateconsecutive yearsasSouthBay’sBest, thegrandopeningofour RedondoBeachoffice,and ourevolutionintoCentury 21CoastalProperties.This isn’tjustanewname.It’sa statementreflectingourdeep rootsinthecommunitieswe

loveandourcommitmentto deliveringworld-classservice withthepersonaltouchonly afamily-ownedbrokeragecan offer.

In2023,wewerehonoredto receivetheArtBartlettAward, aprestigiousrecognition bestowedbyCentury21 thataffirmsourdedication tounparalleledserviceand expertise.Combinedwiththe strengthofaglobalCentury 21network,webringour clientslocalknowledgebacked byworld-classresources. Whetheryou’relookingto buy,sell,orinvest—from residentialpropertiesto commercialventuresand multi-unitinvestments—our experiencedteamishereto guideyoueverystepofthe way.

AtCentury21Coastal Properties,localrootsand world-classservicegohandin hand.

Yournextchapterstarts here.Contactustoday.

ThankYouSouthBay ForVotingForUs!

PRIVATEELEMENTARYSCHOOL, PRIVATEMIDDLESCHOOL

HolyTrinitySchool&Preschool 1226W.SantaCruzSt. (310)833-0703

HTChargers.com

HolyTrinitySchool& PreschoolistheSouthBay’s Best—twotimesover!

WhenSouthBayfamilies vote,HolyTrinitySchooland Preschoollistens–andthis year,thecommunityspoke loudandclear.HolyTrinity hasearnedtwoprestigious honorsintheDailyBreeze’s 2026SouthBay’sBestawards: BestPrivateElementary SchoolandBestPrivate Middle,aswellasFavorite CatholicSchoolandFavorite Preschool.

Theseawardsaren’thanded out—they’reearnedthrough thefaith,trust,andloyaltyof thefamiliesweareprivileged toserveeveryday.

AtHolyTrinity,webelieve educationisaboutmore thantestscores.It’sabout formingyoungpeopleof character,compassion,and conviction.OurCatholic valuesaren’tconfinedtoa singleclassperiod—they arewovenintoeverylesson, everyinteraction,andevery decisionwemakeasaschool

community. Fromourpreschool classrooms,wherethe youngestlearnersdiscover faithandfriendshiptogether, toourmiddleschool program,wherestudents arechallengedtolead withintegrity,HolyTrinity nurturesthewholechild— mind,body,andsoul.

Ourcommunityisbuilt onsomethingdeeperthan academicsalone.Families chooseHolyTrinitybecause theywanttheirchildren surroundedbysharedvalues, meaningfultraditions,and aschoolthatpartnerswith parentsinraisingfaithful, confident,andcompassionate youngpeople.

Nowenrollingforthe202627schoolyear.

PRIMARYCAREPHYSICIAN

Dr.MeganHennessay,D.O. 3655LomitaBlvd.,Suite307 Torrance,CA90505 (424)235-5235 HennessayMedical.com

VotedSouthBay’sBest PrimaryCarePhysicianfor 2026,HennessayMedical providespersonalized, relationship-basedcare withoutthelimitsof insurance-drivenmedicine. Patientsmaychoose transparentself-payvisits oraDirectPrimaryCare

membershipoffering longerappointments, directphysicianaccess, andsame-dayornextdaycare.Membershipis intentionallylimitedto maintainexceptionalaccess andattention.Physician-led wellness,laser,andaesthetic servicesarealsoavailable.

COSMETIC/PLASTICSURGEON

Dr.ChristinePetti,M.D.,F.A.C.S. 23365HawthorneBoulevard,Suite102 Torrance,CA90505 (310)539-5888 dr-petti.com

Dr.ChristinePettiis honoredtobevotedthe SouthBay’sBestCosmetic/ PlasticSurgeonforthe13th consecutiveyear.

SpaBellaMedicalDaySpa hasalsoonceagainbeen recognizedasaFavorite Medical/DaySpa.

Dr.Pettiisknownforher compassionate,artistic,and highlycustomizedapproach toaestheticsurgeryand medicine.Shepersonally performsallsurgicaland nonsurgicalaesthetic treatmentsherself—alevel ofexperience,technicalskill, andjudgmentdeeplyvalued byherpatients.

Ourentireteamis committedtoproviding excellenceincosmeticcare withinnovation,compassion, andpersonalizedpatient service.

Thankyoutoourpatients andsupportersforyour trust,confidence,andvotes throughouttheyear.

CAMERASTORE

Paul’sPhoto 23845HawthorneBlvd.,Torrance,CA90505 (310)375-7014 paulsphoto.com

Paul’sPhotoishonoredto beselectedbyDailyBreeze readersastheBestCamera Storeforeveryyearsince 1999.Itisoursinceredesire toprovidethebestservice andbestproductsforevery photographerintheSouth Bay. Whetheryouneedanew cameraorlenstoproduce amazingphotosorvideos,the teamat

Paul’sPhotohasthe knowledgetomakeyour dreamscometrue!

TheLabcrewwilldevelop yourfilm,scanyourprints, digitizeyourhomemovieor

makethebestprintsyouhave everseen.

Ouramazingcommunity atCreativePhotoAcademyis heretoprovidetheinspiration andeducationyouneedto takeyourphotographyto thenextlevelwithClasses, Workshops,Walkaboutsand Adventuresforallagesand skilllevels.Learnmoreat CreativePhotoAcademy.com. Thankyouforselectingus. Thankyouforyoursupport. Wewouldnotsurvivewithout you!

MEDICAL/MOBILITYSUPPLYSTORE,NOVELTYSTORE:GIFTSHOP/BOUTIQUE

FoxDrugofTorrance 1327ElPradoAve.,Torrance,CA90501

(310)328-7244

foxdrugoftorrance.com

Inanerawhenhealthcare hasbecomeincreasingly impersonalanddominatedby largechainpharmacies,Fox DrugofTorrance,Skinner’s Pharmacy,andKovacs-Frey Pharmacy&HomeHealth Carecontinuetoprovide somethingthatnevergoes outofstyle—personalized care,trustedrelationships,and servicefrompeoplewhoknow youbyname.

Aslocallyownedandfamilyoperatedpharmacies,weare committedtohelpingour neighborslivehealthierlives throughexpertguidance, individualizedattention, andconvenienthealthcare solutions.Ourexperienced pharmaciststakethetime toanswerquestions,explain medications,andworkclosely

withpatientsandhealthcare providerstoensurethebest possibleoutcomes.

Weofferafullrangeof pharmacyservices,including prescriptionmedications, medicationsynchronization, compliancepackaging, vaccinations,wellnessproducts, andone-on-oneconsultations. Inaddition,Kovacs-Frey Pharmacy&HomeHealth Careprovidesacomprehensive selectionofdurablemedical equipmentandmobility productstohelppatients remainsafe,comfortable,and independentathome.

Formorethanthreedecades, ourmissionhasremained unchanged:todeliver exceptionalservices,support ourcommunity,andtreat everycustomerlikefamily.

Whilebig-boxretailersand nationalchainsmayoffer convenience,independent pharmaciesoffersomething farmorevaluable:apersonal commitmenttoyourhealth andwell-being.

Wearehonoredbythe trustourcommunityplaces inusandgratefulfor theopportunitytoserve

generationsofSouthBay families.

Thankyou,SouthBay,for votingforusamongyour FavoritePharmaciesandBest MedicalSupplyproviders. Weareespeciallyproudthat FoxDrugofTorrancewas recognizedasthe2026South Bay’sBestGiftShop/Boutique.

ACCIDENTATTORNEY,GENERAL ATTORNEY,LEGALSERVICES, PERSONALINJURYATTORNEY

LawOfficeofMichaelS.Braun 21515HawthorneBlvd.,Suite#670

Torrance,CA90503

(310)984-3220

brauninjurylaw.com

IamMichaelS.Braun andIhavebeenafulltimepracticingattorneyin Californiasince1991.My careerstartedoutworking asaninsurancedefense attorneydefendingthe insuredsofvariousinsurance companieswhowerebeing suedforvariouslegal matters.Since1995,Ihave handledthousandsofcases whereinjurywasinvolved anddamagesneededtobe paid.

Formorethan30years, mystaffhasbeenoffering exceptionallegalservicesin LosAngelesandSouthern California.Mypracticehas focusedonrepresenting victimsofpersonalinjury andotheraccidentclaims, aswellasothercivilmatters including,butnotlimitedto, landlord/tenant/realestate matters,employmentmatters, breachofcontract,business/ insurancelitigation.

AtTheLawOfficeof MichaelS.Braun,wecare deeplyaboutclients’needs.

Weunderstandbeinga victimofaseriousaccident canbeaverytraumatic experienceandeachcaseis unique.Weareknownfor beingcompassionateand handlingeachcaseonits uniquemerits.

Iamastrongbelieverin keepingallclientsinformed astothestatusoftheir casesandmakeitapoint torespondtoallclient inquiriesinatimelymanner. Ihaveextensiveexperience inrepresentingindividuals andcompaniesinvarious civilmattersandhavealong trackrecordofobtaining successfulresultsforclients.

Call(310)984-3220to learnmoreaboutyourlegal optionsforapersonalinjury, autoaccidentorwrongful deathcase.Iwillusethe knowledgeIhavegained asaninsurancedefense attorneytomaximizeyour compensationandavoid unnecessarydelays.Ilook forwardtodiscussingyour matterwithyou.

CREDITUNION(LOCAL),AUTOLOANS

TorranceCommunityCreditUnion 1511CravensAvenue,Torrance,CA90501 (310)618-9111

torranceccu.org

Thankyou,SouthBay!

We’rehonoredtobe namedtheBestLocalCredit UnionintheSouthBay.This recognitionmeanssomuch becauseitcomesfromyou— ourmembers,neighbors,and community.

AtTorranceCommunity CreditUnion,webelievegreat servicestartswithknowing thepeopleweserve.We’renot adistantcorporation—we’re yourcommunity.You’llseeus atlocalevents,hearusanswer whenyoucall,andbegreeted bynamewhenyouwalk in.Thisawardtellsusthat connectionmatterstoyoutoo. Nomatteryourstageinlife, we’rehereforyou.Starting out?We’llhelpyoubuild strongcreditandsavings

habits.Buyingyourfirstor nextcar?Ourcompetitive, stress-freeautoloans—also votedBestintheSouth Bay—makeiteasy.Ready toinvestinyourhome?Our homeequityoptionscanhelp youdojustthat.Growinga family,advancingyourcareer, orplanningretirement?We havethetoolsandguidanceto supportyou.

Asamember-ownedcredit union,ourfocusisalways you.Withoutstockholders, wereturnvaluethrough betterrates,lowerfees,and servicesdesignedaroundreal needs.

We’veproudlyservedthe SouthBaysince1958and we’rejustgettingstarted.If youliveorworkinTorrance,

JEWELRYSTORE,GOLDSTORE

Captain’sTreasureChestJewelry 28901SWesternAve.,Suite#219, RanchoPalosVerdes,CA90275 (310)519-1856

captainstreasurechestjewelry.com

Familyownedandoperated, theCaptain’sTreasureChest hasbeenservingtheSouth Bayfor40years.Originally establishedaboardthe S.S.PrincessLouise,the Captain’sTreasureChest hasanenduringlegacyof exceptionalcustomerservice, qualitymerchandise,and lowprices.Jewelryishand selectedatvariousshows, providingcustomerswitha selectionofjewelryandgift itemsnotfoundanywhere else.From14KWhiteand YellowGoldtoSterlingSilver, theextensiveinventoryof fineandcostumejewelry hasatreasureawaitingevery shopper.

RedondoBeach,thePalos VerdesPeninsula,Hawthorne, Lawndale,orLennox—orare animmediatefamilymember ofacurrentmember—you’re eligibletojoinforalifetime membership-whereveryou maygo.

Comeexperiencebanking thatknowsyourname.

—TheTeamatTorrance CommunityCreditUnion

COINSHOP,PAWNSHOP

SartoriJewelry&Loan 1319SartoriAve.,Torrance,CA90501 (310)328-6833 www.sartoriloan.com

SartoriJewelry&Loan hasbeenatrustedmember oftheGreaterTorrance areasince1979.Wearea family-ownedand-operated pawnshop,soyoucanbe assuredofreceivingthebest personalcustomercareyou deserve.Weoffer6-month collateralloansandourteam isreadilyavailabletoassist youeverystepoftheway, includingwithjewelryrepair servicesandwatchbatteries. We’resoconfidentinour qualityinventorythatwe offeracompletesatisfaction guarantee.Family-owned and-operated,inbusiness since1979,knowledgeable andprofessional.Layaways accepted.

PLUMBER,PLUMBINGCOMPANY

Bob&MarcPlumbingCo.

22760HawthorneBlvd,Suite102

TorranceCA90505

(310)970-1099

bobandmarc.plumbing

Bob&MarcPlumbinghas beendoingitrightformore than50years.Thecompany hasbuiltlastingcustomer relationshipsandastellar reputationinthecommunity bystayingcommittedtothe valuesthatmattermost:

•Family-firstservice:We treateveryclient’shome exactlylikeit’sourown.

•Unmatchedintegrity: Builton50yearsof fairness,honesty,and totalrespect.

•Thehigheststandards: Wedon’tcutcorners. Ourdecadesofsuccess andfive-starreputation proveit!

Bob&MarcPlumbing hasstayedtruetoasingle mission:tobethemost reputableplumbingcompany intheindustry.We’vebuilt ournamebytreatingevery clientwithfairness,honesty,

andrespect.

Ourcommitmentto thehigheststandardsof workmanshipandservice hasguidedusfromdayone, andourcontinuedgrowthis proofthatdoingthingsthe rightwaytrulymatters.

Howdowedoit?By treatingeverysinglecustomer exactlylikefamily.Whenyou chooseus,youareguaranteed uncompromisinghonesty, totalfairness,andtheutmost respectforyourhomeor business.

Weholdourcrewtothe absolutehigheststandards, andourdecadesofthrilled customersprovewe’redoing itright.ExperiencetheBob &Marcdifferencetoday —whereyourplumbing problembecomesour priority!

SoniaDhairyawan-Carvalho,MD FamilyMedicine

855ManhattanBeachBlvd.,Suite102 ManhattanBeach310-939-7858

824E.CarsonSt., Suite101,Carson 310-233-3203

3333SkyparkDr., Suite100,Torrance 310-784-6300

GabrielaSibrian,MD FamilyMedicine

BrianStone,MD FamilyMedicine

602DeepValleyDrive,Suite300 RollingHillsEstates310-517-4692

3640LomitaBoulevard,Suite200 Torrance310-944-9344 RubenVarghese,DO Family&SportsMedicine 3701SkyparkDrive,Suite100 Torrance310-378-2234

ESCROWCOMPANY

TriCityEscrows,Inc. 241AvenidaDelNorte,RedondoBeach,CA90277 (310)326-7601 tricityescrows.com

Foroverfivedecades,TriCity Escrows,Inc.hasbeenoneof theSouthBay’smosttrusted namesinescrow—andwe’re excitedtoannounceourmove to241AvenidaDelNorte, RedondoBeach.

Since1972,we’vebuiltour reputationononebelief:our clientsdeservethehighest levelofcarepossible.That commitmentdrivesourteam togiveeverybuyer,seller, lender,andborrowerour fullattentionanddedication. Fromstarttofinish,wedeliver aprofessional,transparent, andstreamlinedprocessthat makesoneoflife’sbiggest transactionsfeelseamless.

Weoffercompetitive, fairserviceratesandafull suiteofescrowsolutions—

PETTRAINER

supportingboththepublic andtheprofessionalrealestate community,sotheexperience wedeliveralwaysreflectswell onyouandkeepsyourclients comingback.

Wehandleallproperty transactiontypes:residential resales,refinances,commercial properties,REOs,income properties,andmulti-unit investments.Ourexperienced escrowofficersbringthe precisionandprofessionalism everytransactiondemands.

TriCityEscrows,Inc.is licensedbytheCalifornia DepartmentofBusiness Oversightandbondedbythe EAFC(similartotheinsurance providedbytheFDIC).Our EscrowOfficersareheldtothe highestindustrystandardsso

WayoftheDog 527SouthJuanitaAve. RedondoBeach,CA90277

(310)543-0375 wayofthedog.com

Withover40yearsof experienceandmorethan 12,000dogs,BrianLeeisone ofSouthernCalifornia’smost trusteddogbehaviorists.He guidesownerswithacalm, groundedapproachrooted incommunication,trust,and lastingbehavioralchange. Frompuppychallengesto

deeperbehavioralstruggles, hisphilosophyrestores balanceandfostersamore connectedrelationshipon bothendsoftheleash.By teachingsteadyleadership andhelpingownersseefrom thedog’sperspective,Brian supportsthecreationof lastingharmonyathome.

everyclientcanmoveforward withconfidence.

Ournewlocationisthenext chapterinalegacybuilton

BODYSHOP

trust,integrity,andexceptional servicetotheSouthBay.We lookforwardtowelcoming you.

TorranceAutoBody 19010HawthorneBlvd.,Torrance,CA (310)370-1077 torranceautobody.com

Thankyou,SouthBay,for votingusFavoriteBodyShop 4yearsinarow—andnow BestBodyShop2026!

TorranceAutoBodyisa family-ownedandoperated businesscommittedto repairingvehiclesproperly

andsafely,whichiswhywe’re abletoguaranteeourwork.

Weworkwithallinsurance companiesbutchoosenot tobea“preferredshop” becauseweprefertoputour customersfirstandensure everyrepairisdoneright.

APPLIANCEREPAIR,ELECTRICIAN

CarterServices 2807OregonCourt,F3,Torrance,CA90503

(310)953-8300 carterservices.com

CarterServicesistheSouth Bay’strustedchoicefor appliancerepair,plumbing, heating,airconditioning, electrical,andsolarservices. VotedBestbytheSouthBay’s DailyBreezefor10years inarow,weproudlyoffer 24/7serviceandemergency

supportwhenyouneedit most.With0%financing optionsavailable,getting thehelpyourhomeneeds iseasierthanever.Carter Services:ACarterCallFixes ItAll.Call(310)953-8300.

STEAMCLEANER

BrodineSteamCleaning 4001InglewoodAve,Suite101Office190, RedondoBeach (424)236-0841 brodinesteam.com

BrodineSteamCleaning hasonceagainbeennamed SouthBay’sBestfor2026 —markinganincredible fiveconsecutiveyearsof recognition!Thishonor reflectsourcommitment toexceptionalservice, deepcleaningexpertise, andunmatchedcustomer satisfaction.We’reproud toservetheSouthBay communityandgratefulfor yourcontinuedtrust. Thankyouformakingus yourgo-toforcarpet,tile,and upholsterycleaning.Here’s tokeepingyourhomesfresh, clean,andhealthy—year afteryear!

LIVINGTRUSTATTORNEY

MarkE.Swatik,Esq.,M.B.A. 21250HawthorneBlvd.,Suite#500 Torrance,CA90503 (310)540-6000 sbtrustlaw.com

MarkSwatikisaCalifornia StateBoardCertifiedLegal SpecialistinEstatePlanning, TrustandProbateLaw.Mark wasawardedtheReaders’ ChoiceFavoriteAttorneyin 2020,andvoted2021,2022, 2023,2024,2025&2026Best LivingTrustAttorney.Mark

isalsoalicensedRealEstate Brokerandanhonorably retiredPoliceSergeant.Mark andhisstaffskillfullyguide theirclientsthroughthe estateplanningprocessto provideprotectionandpeace ofmind.

LexiamAccounting isaNorth RedondoBeachfirmwitha simplemission: makeyour financialsclear,actionable,and meaningful sotheydriveyour growth,notjusttrackit.

FoundedbyErikFernandez—a SouthBayentrepreneurwith nearly20yearsofexperience— theLexiamteamthinkslike ownersandservesasatrue partner tosmallandmid-sized businesses.

STEAKHOUSE

TheSanFranciscanRestaurant 2520SepulvedaBlvd.,Torrance,CA90505 (310)325-5231 the-sanfranciscan.com

TheSanFranciscanthanks everyoneforvotingus“Best Steak”Restaurantforthe 15thyearinarow!Thewarm, invitingatmospherefeatures home-stylesoups,primerib, agedsteaksandthefreshest seafoodandfreerangechicken available.Wehavebeen pleasingthreegenerationsof customersforsixdecades.

TheSanFranciscanwas establishedin1963bySam andConnieFaillaandisstill familyownedandoperatedby theoriginalfamily.Currently JuneandMerrillFaillaare atthehelmandoperatethe businesshands-onwiththe helpoftheirsonsChrisand Michael,daughters-in-law Maria(LuLu)andOlha, andwithinspirationfrom grandsonsGraysonand Christopher.

TheFaillafamilywishesto givespecialthankstoallofour hard-workingemployeeswho areamajorpartoftheSan Franciscan’scontinuedsuccess. Wealsowishtorecognizeour manycustomerswhomake ourjobveryinterestingand rewarding.Wewanteveryone toknowthattheyaredeeply appreciated.

TheSanFranciscansendsa shoutouttoallmembersof thehospitalityindustry.You areaveryhard-workingsector oftheworkforceandyou makeeveryone’stravel,lodging anddiningexperiencesmore enjoyable.

TheSanFranciscanoffers afullbarandamoderately pricedwinelist.Weareopen sevendaysaweekandhave liveentertainmentandkaraoke onvariousnights.

TheSanFranciscanisthe idealspottomeetafriend, celebrateabirthdayor anniversaryorsimplytoenjoy areasonablypricedfabulous meal.Don’tbeoneofthe peoplethatsay:“I’vedrivenby thereamilliontimes” . Youdon’tknowwhatyouare missing!

MOVINGCOMPANY,STORAGEFACILITY

RedondoVan&Storage 325DiamondStreet RedondoBeach,CA90277

(310)376-7919

redondovanandstorage.com

Celebratingover105years inbusiness.We’llpackit!We’ll moveit!We’llstoreit! TrustedbySouthBay familiesandbusinesses since1919,RedondoVan& Storageprovidesprofessional moving,packing,storage, andrelocationserviceswith careandattentiontodetail.

Fromlocalhouseholdmoves tocomplexcommercial relocations,ourexperienced teamiscommittedto makingeverymoveseamless andstress-free.Proudly recognizedbyUSAToday asoneofAmerica’s2026 BestMovingCompanies nationwide.

Wakeuptocoastalcharmat HarborTerraceRetirement inSanPedro.Formorethan 35years,SouthBayseniors haveenjoyedvibrantliving, personalizedsupportand meaningfulconnections inawarm,welcoming community.Whetherseeking independentorassisted living,residentsreceive individualizedcarethat encouragesconfidenceand independence.Withengaging activities,caringstaffand surroundings,Harbor Terraceofferscomfort, companionshipandpeace ofmind.Discoveralifestyle designedaroundyouand scheduleatourtoday! SENIORASSISTEDLIVINGCENTER,

HarborTerraceRetirement 435W8thStSanPedro,CA90731 (310)547-0090

harborterraceretirement.com

COMMUNITYCOLLEGE,COLLEGEEXTENSIONPROGRAM,NURSINGSCHOOL

ElCaminoCollege 16007CrenshawBlvd.Torrance,CA90506

866-352-2646

elcamino.edu

Since1947,ElCamino Collegehasbeenthe communitycollegeofthe SouthBay,offeringhigher educationforrecenthigh schoolgradsandthoselooking foradvancedacademicand trainingopportunities.El Camino’sbeautiful126-acre campusinTorrancehas expandedandgrowntomeet theneedsofmodernstudents, andcurrentlyoffersover2,500 classestaughtbynearly1,000 outstandinginstructors.

Thishighlyregarded communitycollegeserves ninecitiesintheSouth Bay,includingElSegundo, Hawthorne,HermosaBeach, Inglewood,Lawndale, Lennox,ManhattanBeach, RedondoBeach,andTorrance.

Thecollegeoffersahighqualitycurriculumwithover 200degreeandcertificate programs,andmorethan 3,000degreeswereawarded in2025-26.Facultyandstaff supportstudentsthroughall aspectsoftheireducation, whilepromotingequityand studentsuccessinitiatives.

Accesstoacollegeeducation hasneverbeeneasier.Through ElCamino’sSouthBay Promise,enrollmentfeesare waivedforthefirstandsecond yearforfull-timestudents. Thisinnovativeprogram alsocomeswithservices andcounseling.Additional financialaidandscholarships areavailable.

Studentscanfindtheir passionthroughabreadthof

programs,includingdigital arts,fireandemergency technology,business,nursing, computerinformation systems,andmachinetool technology.ElCaminooffers smallerclasses,givingstudents

theopportunitytomaster subjectsthroughmentoringby dedicatedprofessors.Formore information,visitelcamino. edu.

ROOFINGCOMPANY

A-1AllAmericanRoofing 22029FigueroaSt,CarsonCA90745 (310)320-0224 www.a1roofingcorp.com

Thankyou,SouthBay!A-1 AllAmericanRoofingisproud tobevotedBestRooferinthe SouthBayintheDailyBreeze SouthBay’sBestawards.

Thisrecognitionmeansso muchbecauseitcomesfrom thecommunityweserveevery day.Since1991,theA-1All AmericanRoofingbrand hasbeenbuiltonquality roofing,dependableservice, andastronglocalreputation. Today,undertheownership ofBenandMollyHolm,A-1 iscontinuingthatlegacywhile buildingastronger,more capableroofingcompanyfor theSouthBay.

Overthepasttwoyears,Ben andMollyhavetransformed A-1throughthoughtful leadership,investmentin theirteam,improvedsystems,

andadeepcommitmentto servingSouthBayhomes andpropertieswithhonesty, quality,andcare.During thattime,A-1hasmorethan quadrupledinsizeandnow has9roofingcrews,over50 employees,andmorethan24 trucksontheroad—andwe arestillgrowing.

Ourservicesinclude roofinspections,roof repairs,maintenance,tile roofing,shingleroofing, flatroofingsystems,TPO andPVCroofing,coatings, waterproofing,andfullroof replacements.Weproudly servehomeowners,HOAs, propertymanagers,real estateprofessionals,general contractors,andcommercial clientsthroughoutthe SouthBayandsurrounding

communities. Fromourofficeteam answeringcalls,toour inspectionandsalesteam helpingclientsunderstand

theiroptions,toourcrews workinghardinthefield, everyoneatA-1playsarolein deliveringthelevelofservice ourcustomersdeserve.

DailyBreezeandTheBeachReporterFavoritesareamongthe topvotegettersineachcategory.InadditiontoourBestOf winners,theyrepresentawiderangeoflocalpeople,places, productsandservicesthatarehighlypopularwithourreaders. Fromfoodandentertainment,tofashion,fitnessandmore, herearethisyear’sFavoritesasdeterminedbyourreaders.

THEFAVORITES

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PHYSICALTHERAPYCENTER

SPARCPhysicalTherapy 3878CarsonSt.Suite101

Torrance,CA90503 (310)316-8878

sparcpt.com

SPARCPhysicalTherapy wasestablishedin2019 andhasbecomeastaplein theSouthBayforphysical therapyeversince.Westrive tohelpeachandevery patientinthecommunity

withtheirinjury,dysfunction, concernorissuetogetback tolivingandmovingtheir best.Wespecializeinall orthopedicconditions,as wellasimprovingsportand performanceconcerns.

THANKYOU SOUTHBAYFOR VOTINGUSYOUR “FAVORITE” LEGALTEAM!

AtChaseLawGroup,wedomorethansolvelegalproblems—wehelp businessownersbuild,protect,andgrowwithconfidence.

Asafull-servicebusinesslawfirm,weprovidepractical,strategiclegal guidancedesignedtosafeguardyourbusiness,yourassets,andyour future.Whetheryou’relaunchinganewcompany,expandingintocommercial realestate,hiringateam,protectingyourbrand,orpreparingtopassyour businesstothenextgeneration,we helpyoumakelegaldecisionsthat supportlong-termsuccess.

Ourexperiencedattorneysknowhow tospotrisksbeforetheybecome expensiveproblems.Wecreatestrong legalstructuresthathelpprevent lawsuits,avoidcostlymistakes,and keepyourbusinessmovingforward.

Reachouttousandmention “SouthBay’sBest”fora ComplimentaryConsultation.

ChaseLawGroup,PC. 10016thStreet,Suite150 ManhattanBeach 310-545-7700 www.chaselawmb.com

CoastAbatementServices 4001InglewoodAve.,Suite177,Redondo Beach,CA90278 (310)400-0273 coastabatement.com

CoastAbatementServices, Inc.proudlyservestheSouth BayandSouthernCalifornia communitieswithexpert moldremediation,leadand asbestosabatementandfire restorationservices.With over25yearsofcombined industryexperience,we partnerwithhomeowners, contractors,andbusinesses todeliversafe,compliant solutions.Ourcommitment toregulatorycompliance, exceptionalcommunication, strongcustomerrelationships, andthehigheststandardsof professionalismensuresevery projectiscompletedwith qualityworkmanship,safety, andprecisionfromstartto finish.

SCHOOLDISTRICT

ElSegundoUnifiedSchoolDistrict 641SheldonStreet,ElSegundo,CA90245

(310)615-2650

elsegundousd.net

TheElSegundoUnified SchoolDistrictisaTK-12 publicschooldistrictthat consistentlyranksamongthe topdistrictsinCalifornia. ESUSDisproudtoleadthe wayin

ArtificialIntelligence(AI) Integration:Asoneofthe firstdistrictsinthecountry toadoptresponsibleAI policies,ourstudentsand staffareonthecuttingedge ofincorporatingAIinto everydaylearning.

VisualandPerforming ArtsExcellence:Thedistrict’s strongvisualandperforming artsprogramsallowstudents togrowonstage,inthe studio,andbehindthescenes.

AthleticsAchievement: ESUSD’steamscompete athighlevelsofsuccess,

whilestudentathletes buildcharacterthrough respect,responsibility,and sportsmanship.

CareerReadiness:21st centurycareerpathways prepareallstudentsfor futurecareeropportunities. ESUSDremainscommitted toequippingstudentswith theskillsandknowledge tobecometheleadersof tomorrow.

JAPANESECUISINE,POKE/SUSHI RESTAURANT

SushiDelight 2117PacificCoastHwy.,Lomita,CA90717

sushi-delight.com

(310)530-1725

AtSushiDelight,we believegreatsushistarts withthefreshestingredients andapassionforcreating memorabledining experiences.Foryears,we’ve builtourreputationonhighqualitysushi,creativespecialty rollsandwarmhospitality. Ourmenublendstraditional Japanesefavoriteswith

bold,modernflavors.What trulymakesSushiDelight uniqueisourwelcoming atmospherewherefriends, familiesandsushiloverscan enjoygreatfoodtogether.At SushiDelight,we’regrateful fortheloyalcustomerswho havehelpedmakeusalocal favorite.

FRIENDLYCITYORDOWNTOWN

2026

TheCityofElSegundo 350MainStreet,ElSegundo,CA90245 (310)254-2300 elsegundo.gov

ElSegundoisabeachside gemquicklyearninga reputationasauniquecorner ofSouthernCalifornia. Withitsfriendly,small-town charmandanever-growing communityofdiverse businesses,thecityisa thrivingcoastalcommunity and5.5squaremileeconomic powerhouse.

ElSegundo’svibrant economyincludesleaders inaerospaceanddefense, bioscience,information technology,energy,realestate, creativemedia,andtoys.The cityishometoMattel,theLos AngelesTimesandtheLos AngelesAirForceBaseSpace SystemsCommand.

ElSegundoisatthe epicenterofsportsculture andishometoheadquarters

andpracticefacilitiesforfour professionalsportsteams–the LosAngelesChargers,Los AngelesLakers,theLAKings, andsoon,theLASparks.And withnearbySoFistadium, hometothe2026WorldCup and2028Olympics,thecity isreadytowelcomesports enthusiastsfromaroundthe world.

ButElSegundoisalsoa hometownwithahighquality oflife.Residentslovethe historicdowntown,vibrantand walkableneighbors,fabulous finediningoptions,and family-friendlyfestivitieslike theElSegundoArtWalk. ElSegundoisaFavorite FriendlyCity,anditwelcomes youtoexploreallthatithasto offer!

ELECTRICIAN

THRIFTSTORE

B&MElectric 3904DelAmoBlvd.,Suite805

Torrance,CA90503

(310)372-3364

bmelectric310.com

Forfourconsecutiveyears, B&MElectrichasbeen recognizedasBestofthe Beachelectricalcompanyby theSouthBaycommunity. BasedinTorrance,we providetrustedelectrical services,includingrepairs, panelupgrades,EVcharger installations,lighting, rewiring,

andsafetyinspections.Our licensedteamiscommitted toqualityworkmanship, clearcommunication, andcustomersatisfaction. ProudlyservingTorrance andsurroundingSouthBay communities,wearehonored bythetrustourcustomers continuetoplaceinus.

UptownCheapskateTorrance 20725HawthorneBlvd,Torrance,CA90503 (424)452-6097

uptowncheapskate.com

Thankyouformakingus aFavoriteoftheSouthBay. Wehavebeenyourpremier resalestoreforfashionable, affordableclothingin Torrancefor8years.We offercashforclothesand 30%moreinstorecredit thatallowscustomerstosell

theirgentlyusedapparel whileshoppingforstylish thriftfinds.Whetheryou’re lookingforclothes,handbags, orsneakers,ourselectionis alwaysfreshandfashionable. Stopbytodayandshop sustainablywhilesavingbig!

PHYSICALTHERAPYCENTER

MadetoMovePhysicalTherapy 615NNashSt,Suite#306

ElSegundo,CA90245

(310)535-0008

madetomovept.com

Since2007,MadetoMove PhysicalTherapyhashelped patientsrestoremovement, reducepain,andreturn totheactivitiestheylove throughpersonalized,oneon-onecare.Ouroutcomesdrivenapproachcombines skilledhands-ontherapy withinnovativemodalities

includingDeepTissueLaser Therapy,ShockwaveTherapy, andBloodFlowRestriction tooptimizerecoveryand performance.Wearehonored tobe“SouthBay’sFavoritefor PhysicalTherapy”andremain gratefulforthecontinued trustofourpatients, providersandcommunity.

THANKYOUSOUTHBAY!

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PREMISE LIABILITY SETTLEMENT $10,500,000

YOGASTUDIO

2026

YogaSixRollingHills

2919RollingHillsRd.,Torrance,CA90505 (424)265-5115

yogasix.com/location/rolling-hills

AsTorranceresidentsand ownersofYogaSix,weare deeplyhonoredbythisaward. Wetakeclassesalongsideour members,whichgivesusnot onlyafirsthandunderstanding oftheirexperience,butwe practicewhatwepreach!

Wearegratefuleverydayfor ourincredibleteachersand frontdeskteam.Creatingan exceptionalstudioexperience istrulyateameffort,and beinginthestudioisalways oneofthebestpartsofour day.

YogaSixRollingHillsand YogaSixRedondoBeach arelocallyownedstudios dedicatedtomakingyoga

moreaccessible,welcoming, andenjoyableforeveryone. Ourinclusivecommunity andenergizing,full-sensory workoutscreateamind-body experiencethatmeetspeople wheretheyare.

YogaSixoffersanenergizing, empowering,andfun approachtofitness.Our classlineup—includingY6 SignatureHot,Y6Restore,Y6 Core,Y6SlowFlow,Y6Power Flow,Y6Sculpt&Flow,andY6 TRX—supportsarangeof goals,frombuildingstrength andagilitytoimproving flexibilityandbalance. Whateveryouarelookingfor, wehaveaclasstohelpsupport yourfitnessjourney.

Ourlicensedaestheticteamoffersinjectables,advancedfiller techniques,laserskinrejuvenation,IPL,skintightening,facials, CoolSculpting®,medical-gradeskincare,regenerativetreatments, wellnessservices,andcustomizedtreatmentplans.Every treatmentisperformedbyexperiencedprovidersandsupported bytheexpertiseofboard-certifiedplasticsurgeons.

(310)784-0670 www.southbayplasticsurgeons.com

PEDIATRICDENTIST

DANCESTUDIO/SCHOOL

2026

SouthBayPediatricDentistry

23727HawthorneBlvd.,Suite4B

Torrance,CA90505

(310)378-1283

southbaypediatricdentistry.com

SouthBayPediatric Dentistryhasbeenproudly helpingchildreninour communityachieveoptimal oralhealthsince1985! Wespecializeinproviding personalized,high-quality dentalcareforinfants throughadolescentsinafun andwelcomingenvironment. Ourpatientslovetheir dentalvisits,andwelove whentheyvisitus!Wefocus onpreventionandprovide aconservativeapproachto dentalcaretoensureour patientsdevelopalifetimeof happyandhealthysmiles.

SchoolofDance&Music(Aviation) 1151AviationBoulevard, HermosaBeach,CA92054 (310)318-6260

liliana@schoolofdanceandmusic.com

Forover25years,School ofDance&Musichas helpedchildrengrowmore confident,coordinated, creative,andconnected.Voted 2026SouthBay’sBest,the schoolbelievesit’saboutfar morethanlearningsteps. Dancegiveschildrenaplace tobelong,tryhardthings, andfeelproud—together. Newstudentsbeginwithour 30-DayConfidencePath:4 weeksofage-perfectclasses designedtobuildconfidence fast.Startyourchild’sjourney atschoolofdanceandmusic. com

Dr.Jewellspecializesinbreastaugmentation,Motiva® Preservé™BreastAugmentation,breastlift,breast reduction,tummytuck,liposuction,andbreastrevision. Dr.Jewellisknownforherthoughtfulapproach,attention todetail,andpersonalizedcaretailoredtoeachpatient’s goalsandanatomy.

3640LomitaBoulevard#306,Torrance,CA90505 (310)784-0644

www.southbayplasticsurgeons.com

CHAMBEROFCOMMERCE

CATHOLICSCHOOL,PRIVATEHIGH SCHOOL

2026

BishopMontgomeryHighSchool 5430TorranceBoulevard,Torrance,CA (310)540-2021

bmhs-la.org

BishopMontgomeryHigh School(BMHS)isaprivate, coeducationalCatholichigh schoolinTorrance,justone milefromthePacificOcean. Establishedin1957,BMHS offersacollege-preparatory educationrootedinCatholic valuesthatfostersastrong cultureofservice,witheach studentparticipatingin

class-specificcommunity projects,grade-levelspiritual retreatsandschool-wide monthlyMass.Theschool providesarigorousacademic program,includingover30 AdvancedPlacementand honorscourses,andboastsa 100%collegeacceptancerate amongitsgraduates.

ManhattanBeach ChamberofCommerce 42515thStreet,ManhattanBeach,CA90266 (310)545-5313 manhattanbeachchamber.com

TheManhattanBeach ChamberofCommerce ishonoredtobevoteda FavoriteChamberinthe SouthBay.Inthelastyearour membershipgrewbymore than60%.Oursuccessis rootedinhelpingbusinesses succeedthroughadvocacy, education,networking,and

marketing.Frompreparing businessesforopportunities surroundingtheWorldCup tochampioningpoliciesthat supportlocalbusiness,the Chamberdeliversrealvalue andmeasurableresultswhile bringingtogetherleaders committedtostrengthening ourcommunity.

AUDIOLOGIST

HarborHearing 1360W6thStreetSuiteJ EastSanPedro,CA90732 (424)570-0117 harborhearingpc.com

Thankyouforvotingus yourFavoriteAudiologist. Dr.RyanBullockestablished HarborHearingin2018 becausebetterhearing israrelyjustaboutthe hearingaid.Everypatient isuniqueanddeservesa comprehensive,personalized approachtofindthebest solution.Patientsappreciate ourattentiontodetailand long-termcommitmentto theirhearingsuccess.Harbor Hearinghasyoucoveredwith welcoming,attentivecare. Comeseewhysomanytrust uswiththeirhearing.

SENIORASSISTEDLIVINGCENTER

BelmontVillageSeniorLiving 5701CrestridgeRd,RanchoPalosVerdes, CA90275

(310)377-9977

belmontvillage.com/locations/rancho-palos-verdes-california/

Formorethan20years, PalosVerdesareaseniors havefoundthelifestyle they’vebeenwaitingforat BelmontVillageRancho PalosVerdes.Stepinside theirvibrantcommunity todiscovereverythingyou needtothrivephysically, sociallyandmentally—a professionallymanaged fitnesscenterwithon-site

therapyservices,alicensed nurseandwell-trainedstaff on-site,innovative,awardwinningmemoryenrichment programs,andavibrantsocial activitycalendar.Formore informationonBelmont Village’sIndependentLiving, AssistedLiving,andMemory Care,visitbelmontvillage. com/ranchopalosverdesorcall (310)377-9977.

SPARCPhysicalTherapywasestablishedin2019andhas becomeastapleintheSouthBayforphysicaltherapy eversince.Theystrivetohelpeachandeverypatientin thecommunitywiththeirinjury,dysfunction,concernor issuetogetbacktolivingandmovingtheirbest.

REALESTATEAGENT

RaquelRogers|EstateProperties 1401HighlandAvenueManhattanBeachCA (310)804-8474

RaquelSellsLA.com

RaquelRogersisaCalifornia nativefromHollywoodand themomofidenticaltwin boys.Shebrings20yearsof experienceinrealestateand isrecognizedforachieving outstandingresultsforclients sellingtheirhomes.

Withover300closed transactions,Raqueliswellversedinguidingclients througheventhemost complexscenarios,allwhile protectingtheirinterestsand maximizingtheirbottomline.

Sheensuresherbuyersand sellersmovesmoothlythrough eachstagebymaintaining schedulesandleveraging hertrustedresourcesand connections,helpingher clientsachievesuccesswith minimalstress.

Raquelstreamlinesthe process,fromrecommending profitableimprovementsto coordinatingwithcontractors, staging,marketing,and negotiating.

Asanactivememberof theSouthBaycommunity, sheenjoysjoggingonthe strand,organizinglocal events,supportingsmall businesses,andproducing freeeducationalvideostohelp peoplesucceedinrealestate.

Contacthertodayto scheduleacall-orfollowher onanysocialforrealestate tips,designerhometrends, andthelatestlocalevents @RaquelSellLA.

Wespecializeinhelpingourclients navigatethefollowinglifetransitions::

Foralmostthreedecades, CaliforniaRetirement Advisors hashelpedSouthBayfamiliesnavigate life’smostimportantfinancialdecisions.Thetrust wehavebuiltwithinthecommunityhasearned usrecognitionas FavoriteFinancialPlanning Company and FavoriteWealthAdvisor/ Planner,andcontinuestoinspireourcommitmenttohelpingindividualsandfamiliesgrow andprotecttheirwealth,reducetaxesandlive thelifetheyCRAve.

Duringthesemoments,thoughtfulplanningcanmakeameaningfuldifference. Wearehonoredtobeyourlocalfinancial lifeguards.

MEDICAL/DAYSPA,SKINCARE

COSMETIC/PLASTICSURGEON

2026

TheSpaatSouthBayPlasticSurgeons 3640LomitaBoulevard#309 Torrance,CA90505 (310)784-0670

plasticsurgerysource.com

TheSpaatSouthBay PlasticSurgeonsishonored toberecognizedasFavorite Medical/DaySpaandFavorite SkinCareinthe2026 Readers’ChoiceAwards. Ledbyboard-certified plasticsurgeons,ourMedical Spaoffersinjectables, advancedlasertreatments, medical-gradeskincare, skintighteningandwellness servicesperformedbyhighly trainedproviders.Weare proudtoproviderefined, physician-guidedaesthetic carecenteredonnaturallookingresults,patienttrust andpersonalizedtreatment plansthataretailoredtoeach individual.

Dr.LisaL.Jewell–SouthBayPlasticSurgeons 3640LomitaBoulevard#306Torrance,CA90505 (310)784-0644

plasticsurgerysource.com

Dr.LisaL.Jewellis honoredtoberecognizedas aFavoriteintheCosmetic/ PlasticSurgeoncategoryin the2026SouthBay’sBest Readers’ChoiceAwards. Dr.JewellisaBoardCertifiedPlasticSurgeon knownforherthoughtful approach,individualized careandcommitmentto natural-lookingresults. ServingtheSouthBaysince 2006,shespecializesin cosmeticbreastandbody procedures,includingbreast augmentation,breastlift, breastreduction,tummytuck, andliposuction.

PETTRAINER

KIDSCAMP,KIDSENTERTAINMENT

2026

ThePuppyAcademy

528PacificCoastHighway

HermosaBeach,CA90254

(424)247-9461

thepuppyacademy.com

Everypuppyparentdreams ofahappylifewiththeir puppy—butfewexpect howchallengingthose earlymonthscanbe.What startedasamissiontomake puppyhoodeasierforfamilies hasgrownintoSouthBay’s award-winningpuppyschool. Forthepast10years,The PuppyAcademyhashelped familiesnavigatepuppyhood throughtraining,education, andsupportdesigned specificallyforpuppy parents.BeingvotedSouth Bay’sFavoritePetTraineris anincrediblehonoranda reflectionofthethousandsof familieswhohavetrustedus tobepartoftheirpuppyhood journey.

AClinicBuiltonExceptionalCare

Since2007,MadetoMovePThasprovided hands-on,individualizedphysical& occupationaltherapyfocusedonrestoring function,notjustrelievingsymptoms.Our welcoming,patient-centeredclinichelps peopleofallagesreturntoactivitywith confidence!

FasterResults.BetterRecovery.

•Completelyindividualizedrehabprograms

◦ Non-cookiecutterapproach

•Outcomes-driven

•Integrativeapproach

•Manualtherapy&exercisetorestoreproper movement&biomechanics

•Cutting-edgemodalities&toolstoaddress tissuehealth,optimizestrengtheningand targetcellularrepair

AdventurePlex 1701MarineAvenue

ManhattanBeach,CA90266 (310)546-7708 adventureplex.org

AdventureCamphas repeatedlybeenrecognized asoneofthebestcampsin theSouthBayforhelping kidsdowhattheylove—have fun!Theydon’trealizethat therockclimbing,artsand crafts,playstructurefun andSportsCourtgamesare developinghealthyhabits,

buildingself-esteemand teachingsocialskills—that’s theAdventurePlexway! AdventureCampbegins June15andrunsthrough August21.Visitbchd.org/ adventureplex/camps/ toregisterorgetmore information.

Orthopedic&Sports-RelatedConditions.

•Back&neckpain,discinjuries,posture dysfunction,spinalstenosis,sciatica

•Jointpain:shoulder,hip,knee,ankle,elbow

•Sportsinjuries&performancerehab

•Post-operativerecovery

•Tendonopathies&chronicstrains

Hands&UpperExtremit y

•Carpal&cubitaltunnelsyndrome

•Tendonopathies&repetitivestrain

•Complexpost-surgicalfinger/hand/wrist/ elbowrepairs&releases

•Arthritisjointprotectionandmanagement

•Sprains&fracturemgmt:finger/hand/wrist

•Customon-siteorthoticfabrication

SpecializedTherapeuticPrograms

•TMJdysfunction&headachemanagement

•Pediatricorthopedictherapyforinfants&children

CATHOLICSCHOOL

ACUPUNCTURE,CHIROPRACTOR, MASSAGE,NUTRITIONIST

2026

BackonPointWellness 4640DelAmoBlvd.,Torrance,CA90503

(310)800-1418

backonpointwellness.com

BackonPointWellnessis honoredtobevotedSouth Bay’sfavoriteforchiropractor, acupuncture,massage therapy,andnutritionist!

FoundedbyDr.Ernest Kim,aSouthHighSchool alum,ourTorranceclinicsits inthesameneighborhood

hegrewupin,bringinghis visionofcommunitybased carefullcircle.Weoffera fullspectrumofintegrative services,andour5-starrating reflectsthetrustofour patients.Thankyouforyour continuedsupport!

St.PhilomenaSchool 21832MainSt,Carson,CA90745 (310)835-4827

stphilomenaschool.org

StaffedbytheCarmelite SistersoftheMostSacred HeartofLosAngeles, St.PhilomenaSchoolin Carsonhasbeenapillar ofoutstandingCatholic educationformorethan65

years.WeformourTK-8th gradestudentstoencounter thejoy,love,andtruthof JesusChrist.Weshowtheway tothefullnessoflifeinJesus Christ!Calltodaytolearn more.

DANCESTUDIO/SCHOOL

2026

SanPedroBallet 1231SPacificAve,SanPedro,CA90731

(310)732-1861

AtSanPedroBallet,the homeofMistyCopeland, webelievedanceisfor everyone!Wehaveclasses forallagesfrom3toadult. Ournonprofitoutreach programbringsdance classesdirectlyintoschools andprovidesscholarships fordancestudentsinneed. Weinviteyoutocheckout ourperformances:“The Nutcracker,”patrioticdances atFleetWeek,aspringshow, ourprofessionalproduction “ShagWithaTwist,”and more.

sanpedrocityballet.org 2026

ChaseLawGroup,PC 10016thStreet,Suite150 ManhattanBeach,CA90266 (310)545-7700 chasebusinesslaw.com

ChaseLawGroupis honoredtoberecognized asaSouthBayFavorite forEmploymentAttorney, GeneralAttorneyandLegal ServicesintheSouthBay’s Best35thAnnualReaders’ ChoiceAwards.

AtChaseLawGroup, weprovidestrategiclegal guidancetobusiness owners,entrepreneurs, andprofessionalpractices throughouteverystageof businessgrowth.Ourteamis dedicatedtohelpingclients buildstronglegalfoundations thatprotecttheirbusinesses, assets,brands,andlong-term success.

Wearedeeplygratefulto ourclients,colleagues,and communitysupportersfor

continuingtomakeChase LawGroupatrustedlegal resourceforbusinesses throughouttheSouthBay andbeyond.

ACCIDENTATTORNEY,PERSONALINJURYATTORNEY

TheRyanLawGroup

317RosecransAve,2ndFloor ManhattanBeachCA90266

(310)340-2675

theryanlawgroup.com

TheRyanLawGroupwas foundedbyAndrewT.Ryan, Esq.in2011,toprovide high-caliberrepresentation tovictimsofpersonalinjury throughouttheSouthBayand California.Weunderstandthe profoundimpactthataserious accidentcanhaveonyour health,finances,andabilityto work—andwearededicated togivingyouthesupportand helpyoudeserveduringthis time.

AndrewRyanhastried manycasesinfrontofa jury,achievingremarkable results.In2010,Andrewwas amemberofatrialteamthat earneda“Top10Verdict”in Californiabytheesteemed legalpublicationoftheDaily

JournalofLosAngeles.In 2015,Andrewwonajury verdictthatwasknownas oneofCalifornia’s‘’Top100” highestverdictsinallareasof law.Hewasalsorecognized in2019forachievingoneof the“Top50”personalinjury verdicts.

AndrewRyan’s accomplishmentsalsohave beenrecognizedbythelegal community.Hewasnamedas SouthernCalifornia’sSuper LawyerRisingStarfrom20122014,andhewashonoredto beincludedasaSuperLawyer from2015-2026.TheRyan LawGrouphasalsobeen recognizedbyU.S.News-Best LawFirmsfrom2021-2026.

YogaSixoffersanenergizing,empowering,andfunapproachto fitness.Ourclasslineup-includingY6SignatureHot,Y6Restore, Y6Core,Y6SlowFlow,Y6PowerFlow,Y6Sculpt&Flow,andY6 TRXsupportsarangeofgoals,frombuildingstrengthandagilityto improvingflexibilityandbalance.Whateveryouarelookingfor,we haveaclasstosupportyourjourney.

SENIORIN-HOMECARE

RightatHome

2790SkyparkDr.,Ste206

Torrance,CA90505

(310)601-5726

rightathome.net/torrance

Thankyouforchoosingus asSouthBay’sFavoriteSenior In-HomeCare.

RightatHomeSouth BayinTorranceiswhere compassionate,professional caremeetseverydaycomfort —rightathome.Yourtrust inspiresourteamtogothe extramileeveryday.We helpseniorsandadults withdisabilitiesstaysafe, independent,andconnectedto thelifetheylove.Fromafew hoursaweekto24/7support, ourbondedandinsured caregiversprovidebathing andgroomingassistance, mobilityandfall-prevention support,mealplanning andcooking,medication reminders,transportation toappointments,light

housekeeping,andmeaningful companionship.Forfamilies navigatingAlzheimer’s, dementia,Parkinson’s,or post-hospitalrecovery,our specializedcareplansand ongoingsupportbringcalm, confidence,andcontinuity.

Gettingstartedissimpleand stressfree.WeofferaFree In-HomeAssessment,where aCareManagerlearnsyour routinesandpreferences,then createsapersonalizedplan thatadaptsasneedschange. Wecarefullymatchcaregivers byskills,schedule,and personality,andwestayclosely involvedwithsupervisory homevisitsandafamilyportal toreviewyourlovedone’sdayto-dayactivities.Withtraining andoncall24/7supervision

youcancountonprompthelp andaccountability.

ProudlyservingTorrance, RedondoBeach,PalosVerdes, RollingHillsEstates,Hermosa Beach,ManhattanBeach, Lomita,Carson,Hawthorne, GardenandCarson.

Call(310)601-5726or visitcaresouthbay.comto scheduleyourFreeIn-Home Assessmenttoday.Rightat HomeSouthBay:Professional care,warmhearts,andreliable support–soeverydayfeelsa littleeasier.

BEST ELECTRICALCOMPANY

START HER

,STARTHERE

Find your new favorites - now famously friendly! El Segundo Findyournewfavorites-nowfamouslyfriendly!ElSegundo is a fabulous starting point for weekend wanderers looking for isafabulousstartingpointforweekendwandererslookingfor South Bay’s best. Dining that is fantastically fine, dreamed up by SouthBay’sbest.Diningthatisfantasticallyfine,dreamedupby esteemed chefs World-class sports and a fandom that never esteemedchefs.World-classsportsandafandomthatnever disappoints. Arts for every taste and murals that pop off the wall disappoints.Artsforeverytasteandmuralsthatpopoffthewall in virtual reality. And of course, a beautiful beach within walking invirtualreality.Andofcourse,abeautifulbeachwithinwalking distance. Voted Favorite Friendly City and Favorite Farmer’s Market, distance.VotedFavoriteFriendlyCityandFavoriteFarmer’sMarket, El Segundo is the perfect answer to: Where to? ElSegundoistheperfectanswerto:Whereto?

CaliforniaRetirementAdvisors 419HighlandAve,ManhattanBeach,CA90266 (888)643-7472 cradvisors.com

Let’sfaceit.Mostpeoplein theSouthBaydon’thavea moneyproblem.

Theyhaveaproblemmaking thetimetobegoodstewards oftheirwealth.

Thechallengeisn’tsimply managingmoneyand minimizingtaxes.It’sbalancing theresponsibilitiesofwealth withthefreedomitwasmeant toprovide.

Formanyfamilies,that meansseekingabetterpath beyondthelimitationsof mass-marketbanksandretail brokerages.

Foralmostthreedecades, CaliforniaRetirementAdvisors (CRA)hashelpedSouthBay familiesnavigateretirement, tax,investment,andlegacy

planningsotheycanfocuson whatmattersmost.

Ifthisresonateswithyou, we’dlovetohearyourstory overacupofcoffeeatour downtownManhattanBeach office—theCRAve-Life Lounge.

“LivethelifeyouCRAve.”

Investmentadvisoryservices offeredthroughMutual Advisors,LLCDBACalifornia RetirementAdvisors,aSEC registeredinvestmentadviser. SecuritiesofferedthroughMutual Securities,Inc.,memberFINRA/ SIPC.MutualSecurities,Inc. andMutualAdvisors,LLCare affiliatedcompanies.CAInsurance license#0B09076

BAGELSHOP

RETAILMALL/SHOPPINGCENTER

UncleStevey’sBagels

213RichmondStreet

ElSegundo,CA90245

(310)648-8588

unclesteveysbagels.com

Inspiredbygenerationsof family,EastCoasttraditions, andapassionforgreatbagels, UncleStevey’sBagelshas becomeaSouthBayfavorite sinceopeninginElSegundo in2023.

Fromclassicvarietiesto customerfavoriteslikethe LorocoBagel,ourbagelsare madefreshdailyandcrafted withcare.

NamedaSouthBay FavoriteBagelShopinthe 2026Readers’ChoiceAwards, we’rehonoredtoshareUncle Stevey’slegacywithour community.

PeninsulaShoppingCenter

67PeninsulaCenter

RollingHillsEstates,CA90274 (562)938-1722

peninsulashoppingcenter.com

Thankyouforvoting PeninsulaShoppingCenter astheFavoriteShopping Center.AstapleoftheRolling Hillscommunity,Peninsula ShoppingCentercontinuesto evolvewithamixofnationally recognizedretailersandlocal businesses.Fromspecialty shoppinganddiningto

beautyandmedicalservices, thecenterhasofferingsfor residentsandvisitorsalike. Wearegratefulforthe community’ssupportand lookforwardtocontinuing toenhanceshopping experiencesthrough expandedofferingsand services.

LIVELIFEWITHOUT COMPROMISE

Choosingtherightseniorlivingcommunityisoneofthemost importantdecisionsyou’llmake.Careandsafetycomefirst, butlifestyleandindependenceareimportanttoo.AtBelmont Village,you’llfinditall.Anexperiencedstaff,24/7licensed nurses,award-winningenrichmentandmemoryprogramsin aluxuriousandattentiveenvironment.Andunlikemost,we build,own,andoperateallofourcommunities.Soresidents cancountonthecontinuityofthosehighstandards,never compromisingonthethingsthatmatter.

BelmontVillage.com/RanchoPalosVerdes 310-933-5425

©2026BelmontVillage,L.P.|RCFE198601646

SURFSHOP

SpyderSurfboards

2461PacificCoastHwy,HermosaBeach,CA90254 (310)374-8276

https://spydersurf.com/

Foundedin1983inHermosa Beach,California,Spyder Surfboardshasbeenadriving forceinSouthBaysurfculture formorethanfourdecades. Builtonafoundationof craftsmanship,performance, andcommunity,thecompany hasgrownfromalocalsurf shopintoagloballyrecognized brandwhileremainingtrueto itshometownroots.

Knownforitscustom surfboards,apparel,and authenticbeachlifestyle, SpyderSurfboardsrepresents thespiritofCaliforniasurfing —innovative,independent, anddeeplyconnectedtothe ocean.ItsflagshipHermosa Beachlocationhasbecome alandmarkdestinationfor surfers,locals,andvisitors fromaroundtheworld.

Spyderholdsadistinguished

placeinsurfhistory,producing moresurfmagazinecover boardsthananyLosAngelesbasedsurfboardmanufacturer. Thecompany’slongevityand continuedsuccessarereflected initsoperationofthree retaillocationswithinatwomileradius,demonstrating resilienceandadaptabilityina competitiveretaillandscape.

FounderDennisJarvis,a formerprofessionalsurfer andmastershaper,hasplayed asignificantroleinshaping modernsurfing.Inductedinto theSurfersWalkofFamein 2015andhonoredasShaper oftheYear15times,Jarvis iswidelyrecognizedforhis innovation,craftsmanship, andlastinginfluenceonthe industry.

SpyderSurfboardshas earnednumeroushonors,

BISHOPMONTGOMERY HIGHSCHOOL

includingmultipleSouthBay Reader’sChoiceawards,and CaliforniaSmallBusiness oftheYear(2026).These recognitionsreflectthebrand’s enduringimpactonsurf cultureanditsleadership withinthecoastalbusiness community.

Today,SpyderSurfboards continuestobuildexceptional boards,supportlocalsurfers andevents,andpreserve theheritageandlifestyleof surfingforfuturegenerations.

COSMETIC/PLASTICSURGEON

2026

RonaldRosso,M.D.

3400LomitaBlvd#306,Torrance,CA90505

(310)518-7174

rossomd.com

Withover25yearsof experience,Dr.RonaldRosso isknownfordelivering natural,refinedresultswith anunwaveringcommitment tosafety.Hisexpertisespans bodycontouringprocedures suchasliposuction,breast lifts,reductions,andtummy tucks,aswellasfacial

rejuvenationincludingeyelid lifts,facelifts,andrhinoplasty. Specialties: •BodyContouring •MommyMakeovers •BreastSurgery Experience: •25+Years •8-timeSouthBay’s Favoritewinner

SEAFOODRESTAURANT, OCEANVIEWRESTAURANT

22ndSt.LandingSeafoodGrill&Bar 141W.22ndStreet,SuiteA SanPedro,CA90731 (310)548-4400 22ndstlandingrestaurant.com

Forover35yearsvisitors haveenjoyeddiningat22nd St.LandingSeafoodGrill& Bar,abeautifulwaterfront restaurantlocatedinSan Pedro’sCabrilloMarina.The 350-seatfacilityfeaturesa largemaindiningroom,open kitchen,fullbar,outdoor diningontwobalconies,and twobanquetareas.

Therestaurantserves lunchanddinnerTuesdays throughSaturdays,brunch anddinneronSundaysand isclosedonMondays.The Landingishonoredtoreceive SouthBay’sFavoriteSeafood RestaurantandFavorite OceanViewRestaurant awardsfor2026!

VISIONSTORE

PETTRAINER

2026

BeachCitiesLaser|Vision 21535HawthorneBlvd.,Ste#101 Torrance,CA90503 (310)943-7373

beachcitieslaservision.com

Sinceopeningourdoors, we’veaimedtoprovidelifechangingsurgicalexcellence. Asanewbusiness,weare deeplygratefultotheSouth Bayforvotingusa2026 SouthBayFavorite.

Our“patient-first” philosophyensures personalizedprocedures— includingLASIK,SMILE, PRK,EVOICL,RLE,and cataractsurgery—are tailoredtoyourlifestyleand visiongoals.

Weareincrediblythankful foryourtrustandwarm welcome.Thankyou,South Bay,formakingusyour favorite!

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