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South Bay Digs • September 19, 2025
ON THE COVER | Refined Design: Award-winning contemporary architecture in Manhattan Beach’s Hill Section transforms ocean vistas into living art—within a resort-like haven presented by Christa...
Studio VARA Reimagines Sustainable Living with Fire Country Lookout
Tucked into the hills of Healdsburg, Fire Country Lookout is a striking off-grid retreat that marries sustainability with modern design. Conceived by Studio VARA and shaped by a family’s deep...
1001 1st Street: Award-Winning Contemporary Home in The Hill Section
This award-winning Manhattan Beach Hill Section estate redefines luxury living, blending striking contemporary architecture with panoramic, “usable” ocean views and resort-style amenities....
South Bay Digs • September 5, 2025
ON THE COVER | East Manhattan Beauty: Contemporary coastal luxury meets the warmth of a modern farmhouse in this masterpiece of effortless indoor-outdoor living presented by Rachel Ezra of Vista...
1757 8th Street Brings Contemporary Coastal Elegance to Manhattan Beach Living
Discover 1757 8th Street, a rare East Manhattan Beach masterpiece blending contemporary coastal luxury with modern farmhouse warmth. Built in 2021 by Patrick Kealy, this 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath...
South Bay Digs • August 22, 2025
ON THE COVER | Raw and Refined: Meticulously detailed and designed, a distinct Manhattan Beach dwelling upends convention and expectation alike
Beneath the Surface: Faulkner Architects Carve a Desert Home into the Nevada Landscape
Faulkner Architects and Concept Lighting Lab have reimagined desert living with a striking subterranean residence in Nevada that balances the fleeting glow of the Las Vegas Strip with the timeless...
3208 Agnes Road: Reclaimed Beauty Meets Modern Living in Manhattan Beach’s Tree Section
3208 Agnes Road in Manhattan Beach’s coveted Tree Section is a striking architectural statement that blends reclaimed historic materials with modern design to create a warm, timeless dwelling....
Asani: The New Standard in Superyacht Design by Bergman Design House
Step aboard Asani, a nearly 164-foot superyacht designed by Bergman Design House in collaboration with Italian shipyard Benetti, where luxury, craftsmanship, and serenity converge. Priced around...
2104 Flournoy Road: Luxury, Light & Leisure in the Tree Section
Tucked away on a quiet street in Manhattan Beach’s coveted Tree Section, this rare 5-bedroom coastal retreat—designed by renowned architect Michael Lee—offers over 4,300 square feet of elevated...
South Bay Digs • July 25, 2025
ON THE COVER | Sweeping ocean views and thoughtful domesticity unite in a hyper-sophisticated new Hermosa Beach residence presented by Mark Leddy of Schneider Properties at Compass.
24th Place Hermosa: Personal Loss Sparks a Visionary Coastal Retreat
Rising from the ashes of personal loss, this newly reimagined Hermosa Beach residence by designer Danielle Terrasi is a masterclass in elevated coastal living. With sweeping ocean views, a...
South Bay Digs • July 11, 2025
ON THE COVER | House of Fortune: East meets West in a Palos Verdes Estates showpiece combining harmonious Feng Shui style and numerous lifestyle and entertaining spaces with lush, magnanimous...
1129 Via Mirabel: The Most Luxurious Feng Shui Estate You’ve Ever Seen
Blending Eastern philosophy with Western luxury, 1129 Via Mirabel is a Palos Verdes Estates masterpiece designed according to Feng Shui principles and nestled on lush grounds with panoramic...
South Bay Digs • June 27, 2025
ON THE COVER | Tudor Treasure: Classic Architecture, Coastal Soul - A Tudor Revival that’s right at home in modern-day Manhattan Beach presented by Dave Fratello at EDGE Real Estate Agency.
Historic Style, Modern Vibes—Inside 2917 N Poinsettia
A rare Tudor Revival in Manhattan Beach’s Tree Section, 2917 N Poinsettia blends timeless architecture with modern livability. Designed by William Taylor, this 4-bed, 4-bath home features custom...
South Bay Digs • June 13, 2025
ON THE COVER | Estate Escape:With commanding ocean views and more than an acre-and-a-half of sculptured grounds, this blufftop estate is a Provençal dream along the Pacific Coast presented by...
The Outdoor Spaces Everyone Wants Right Now by Visionary Shauna Gillies-Smith
Landscape architect Shauna Gillies-Smith, founder of Ground, designs vibrant, sustainable outdoor spaces that promote wellness, resilience, and connection. With roots in architecture and urban...
1412 Lower Paseo La Cresta: A 1.5-Acre Palos Verdes Retreat
Tucked away on the exclusive Lower Paseo La Cresta, this enchanting 1.52-acre French Provençal estate in Palos Verdes Estates captures the romance of the European countryside with sweeping ocean...
South Bay Digs • May 30, 2025
ON THE COVER | A New Design of Home: A designer’s personal Manhattan Beach sanctuary presents coastal luxury via well-tempered refinement and family-friendly functionality presented by Richard...