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Manhattan, Hermosa or Redondo – Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Charlemagne International Properties BRE# 01147470

Beach Cities in Los Angeles

You’ve decided you want to live in one of Los Angeles’ South Bay Beach Cities but which one is right for you? Sometimes the choice is dictated by price (Redondo Beach is the most affordable), sometimes it is dictated by location (Manhattan Beach is closest to Los Angeles International Airport) and other times your heart is set on a beach cottage within walking distance of the sand (Hermosa has retained much of its beach lifestyle charm).

If you’re uncertain about which beach city is for you, my best advice is to spend a few hours in each of the cities. Of course you’ll want to walk along the beach and stroll the streets lined with retail shops and restaurants. The flavor of a city is best tasted by observing the activity in the streets.

Next on your beach cities assignment list is a drive through the neighborhoods of interest. Hopefully, you are armed with a list of potential homes pinpointed by price and location. I’m not against dreaming, but this is a scouting mission and serious business. Limit your search to homes within your budget.

Take notes and notice your feelings. You are testing a new relationship and it’s perfectly normal to make some choices based simple on whether or not it ‘feels right’ for you. You’re seeking a connection, a place not only to grow a garden, but to sink your residential roots.

If you would like to send a representative to scout out homes of interest I’d be happy to help or accompany you and help you find your “it” home at the beach.

A walk thru street in Manhattan Beach

“Eeny, meeny, miny, moe”, which can be spelled a number of ways, is a children’s counting rhyme, used to select a person to be “it” for games (such as tag) and similar purposes such as counting out a child that has to be stood down from a group of children as part of a playground game. – Wikipedia

Comments(4)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Norma,

Nice post and it really helps clarify the issues.  Hope you are doing well between the raindrops, we were in BH and the West Side for meeting this AM, and it was fun dancing in the raindrops...It is doing the same here up in SB.  A

Apr 26, 2012 07:27 AM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

The raindrops have been off and on today--the sun is shining but the sky is still filled with dark clouds--an indication of more rain on the way.  

Thanks for visiting my post about our lovely beach cities.

Apr 26, 2012 07:49 AM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Norma, it is good advice for buyers looking for home to purchase near to the beach.

Apr 26, 2012 12:31 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Norma -- and within each of those cities, there are distinct differences too --- exploring is the right way to find the place that fits best for you.   So much to discover!

Apr 29, 2012 12:22 AM