December kicked off with some much needed rain and waves in the South Bay. These photos are from December 2nd, 2014. While most spots were stormy and walled, this spot held its shape and produced some gems.
The 2014 Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Show took place December 14th at the Manhattan Beach Pier. This show can be viewed from across the South Bay, as depicted in this video. These photos were taken from Redondo Beach looking north into Manhattan Beach. The Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Show is an annual event started as a way for local businesses to kick-off the holiday season, and give something back to Manhattan Beach. The show was voted Best Holiday show in the nation of the Travel Channels Jingle Brawls originally aired December 2013.
Every once in a while the South Bay region of Los Angeles gets good surf. The swell that hit the South Bay in late December proved to be one of the better swells we’ve seen. This video is a collection of photos taken by South Bay photographer Brad Jacobson throughout 2 days. Surfers include Flavio Pires, Tyler Hatzikian, Timmy Reyes, Noah Collins,Conor Beatty, Ted Robinson, John Gilmore, Cheyne Magnusson, Kenny Brechtelsbauer, Dane Zaun and many others.
The 2014 Alumni Surf Contest between Mira Costa and Redondo High School took place Sunday December 14th at the Hermosa Beach Pier in head high plus surf. Dane Zaun scored a perfect 10 then backed it up in round 2 with a 9.5 to help lead Mira Costa to a 165-126 victory over Redondo.
The Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks is this Sunday, December 14, 2014.
This event is one of the biggest events in the South Bay! Fun for people of all ages, the Holiday show includes games for the kids, musical performances, Skechers Snow Park, “Take Your Picture With Santa and of course, a huge fireworks show. Get there early as parking will be hard to find. Also, dress warm because it will be chilly.
Here is the line up:
2:00
Streets Close
4:00
Hyperion Outfall wishes you a “Dixieland Christmas” -SKECHERS Snow Park opens -Santa Float by Soroptomists
5:00
Award-winning Mira Costa Jazz Ensemble
Name Instrument Name Instrument
Benjamin Sachs Alto Sax Michael Schnuckel Trombone
Derek Zeoli Alto Sax Tommy Tomikawa Trombone
Samuel Kartub Tenor Sax Emily Wedegaertner Trombone
Matthew Yamada Tenor Sax Maxwell Rohde Bass
Paul Matt Barri Sax Adam Zaun Bass
Jules Gilliam Trumpet Clayton Caravaggio Drums
Everett Kim Trumpet Matthew DuMont Guitar
Matt Rice Trumpet William Riordan Guitar
John Woo Trumpet Cole Riddle Piano
Kate Babbe Trombone Jonathan Sullivan Piano
Daniel Popov Trombone
6:00
Joe’s Band – Rockin’ the Holidays
7:00
26th Annual SKECHERS Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Show with Extended Finale sponsored by Belkin
The Civic Couch Flip Book is back!
Click on the image below to view this issue of Civic Couch. Surf photos from across the South Bay taken in November by Brad Jacobson.
CBVA Beach Volleyball Hall Of Fame inducted three new members at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. Bob Clem, Barbra Fontana and Jose Loiola were inducted as the newest members of the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame. The CBVA also honored volleyball legend Larry Rundle. Current AVP stars Kerri Walsh Jennings and Sean Rosenthal handed out the NCAA top player and youth awards to todays up and comers, including 2014 NCAA Beach Volleyball Champions Sara Hughes and Kirby Burnham, the CBVA’s top ranked players from each rating class and the CBVA Cal Cup Youth State Champions.
Wondering How To Throw An Incredible Party or Event?
We sat down with Nancy Miller (Jimmy Miller Foundation), Nicholas Arquette (Walk With Sally) and Ryan Choura (Choura Events) to see how they pull off hosting awesome events. They have each been a part of some of the largest parties and events in the South Bay. They fill us in on everything from rentals to the invite list.
Petros Kafe is Making It’s Own Identity in El Segundo. by Brad Jacobson
Having never been to the El Segundo location (I have visited the Manhattan Beach location) I did not know what to expect. I was greeted at the door by a smiling server, Lauren Mills. I hate getting to a restaurant and waiting around to be greeted. I usually have an advantage walking in with a camera and media credentials, but I had my equipment in a backpack. I told her who I was and why I was there (article for the Easy Reader). After snapping a few interior photos, Lauren began bringing me many different dishes. I tried the Petros salad, Apple salad, Petros Pizza and the baby lamb meal. Everything was good but the apple salad was incredible. As for the interior, I loved the open air feel (front windows were open). It has more of a relaxed feel than the Manhattan Beach location. After talking to some of the customers, they felt the same way. Most were returning customers and some even brought new customers.
I am not a food critic, for the office review please read the Easy Reader article.
The South Bay is off to a good start to the 2014-2015 season with another follow up swell to our October swells. Yes, the shape has not been great but it’s nice to see some size fill into the South Bay. This season was full of barrels and a few corners. Here’s to more days like this! Contact us at brad@civiccouch.com to purchase high resolution photos.
