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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...
515 Marine Avenue: When a Designer Builds Her Dream Home
In the heart of Manhattan Beach’s coveted Gas Lamp District, designer Nicole Heininger of Est. Collective has crafted her most personal project yet—a refined, family-friendly sanctuary that fuses...
South Bay Digs • May 16, 2025
ON THE COVER | Strand Duet: A rare duo of contrasting Strand homes—one classic, one modern—on two neighboring parcels marks a milestone in Manhattan Beach real estate presented by Ed Kaminsky of...
An Unrepeatable Coastal Pairing: 1808 & 1812 The Strand
A once-in-a-generation opportunity hits the Manhattan Beach market with 1808 & 1812 The Strand—two neighboring oceanfront homes offering 66 feet of rare coastal frontage. Listed by Ed Kaminsky,...
Riverwave by Kerimov Architects: A Bold Vision for Modern Living
Set on a forested Texas riverfront, Riverwave by Kerimov Architects is a fluid, sculptural residence that reflects the soft movement of water and the surrounding natural landscape. Designed with a...
South Bay Digs • May 2, 2025
ON THE COVER | Splendor by the Shore: Pedigreed design, a coveted location and infinite ocean views define an exceptional architectural masterpiece on the North Hermosa Strand presented by Robb...
3124 The Strand: Splendor by the Shore
Experience coastal luxury at its finest at 3124 The Strand—a one-of-a-kind oceanfront masterpiece in North Hermosa Beach. Designed by top names like Marmol Radziner, Tamaro Design Group and Tim...
A Design Collaboration with viaClover: Inside Goop’s First Spa-Inclusive Store
Gwyneth Paltrow’s latest Goop boutique in Larkspur, Northern California, is a masterclass in serene, intentional design—crafted in collaboration with Orange County-based studio viaClover. Nestled...
South Bay Digs • April 18, 2025
ON THE COVER | Raw Beauty: In Rancho Palos Verdes, a meticulous oceanfront estate from a visionary architect is a spectacular expression of Organic Modernism presented by Nate Cole of the...
8 Sea Cove Drive: A Historic Midcentury by Aaron G. Green
A rare architectural masterpiece by Aaron G. Green, protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, 8 Sea Cove Drive in Rancho Palos Verdes is an oceanfront estate that embodies organic modernism with timeless...
South Bay Digs • April 4, 2025
ON THE COVER | Timeless Traditional: A sophisticated American Martyrs estate is marked by a high-quality family home with an incandescent ocean view, custom amenities, and proximity to Manhattan...