Front Street. Offleash dog park on Front Street is just north of Swinford Street and the onramps/overpasses to the Vincent Thomas Bridge and the 110 (Harbor) Freeway. The fenced-in park is located back from the street, on the east side of Front at the base of Knoll Hill in San Pedro. Separate areas for small and large dogs, hours dawn to dusk. Free parking on gravel lot next to the park. For information, call the Port of Los Angeles, 310-732-3503. View Larger Map

If a park has the word “State” in the name, you and almost guarantee that dogs are not allowed.  Although some parks will allow Spot in picnic areas and parking lots.

According to California State Park Ranger Ken Low, the pet prohibition is to protect the parks’ natural habitat.

“Dogs will affect wildlife patterns; they leave behind a scent that will deter some animals,’ Low said. “And dogs can carry diseases such as parvo that can transfer to coyotes”.

Dogs are also prohibited in Channel Islands National Park, King Gillette Ranch, and most Los Angeles County Beaches.

If you bring your dog to a restricted area, be prepared to pay a fine, starting at $75.

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Misty Copeland, former student at San Pedro High and soloist for the American Ballet Theater visits San Pedro High School.  Misty attended San Pedro High School before moving to New York to become a professional ballerina. She was honored by Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino who also attended San Pedro High School.

Hello Again,
I am Lee Williams with Keller Williams Realty and here is your question of the day.
With the low interest rates and low home prices. Sebastian wrote: Should we rent or buy our next home in Palos Verdes?
Each situation is unique but we can take a look based on average cost of each.

To see the home you can afford for $1,160,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Click Here

First: there are 63 homes currently for Lease in Palos Verdes with the average rent being $4,552

If we take that rent of $4,550 and put it towards a mortgage at 4.25% we could afford a mortgage amount of $925,000

If you have 20% down that means a purchase price of $1,160,000. Less if you have less of a down payment. And there are lenders who are approving loans with as little as 3.5% down.

So I guess the real question is what can you get for $1,160,000 in Palos Verdes. You’ll have to click the link below to see what we have for you today. Or you can visit http://LosAngelesSouthBay.com to search for homes all over the Los Angeles Area.

If you are curious about the tax benefits of home ownership please contact a reliable tax consultant.

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About a block away from the beach, and only about a half of block long there is a cluster of people who gather every week to provide fresh produce, fresh food and  baked treats for anyone who passes by.  The Rivera Farmer’s Market, located in the Riviera Village of Redondo Beach is where farmers, bakers, entrepreneurs, florists even those with a knack for good  food come from all around California just to give the people in the South Bay a taste of good food.

What visitors will hear taste and experience is unlike many other farmer’s markets. One thing that makes the Riviera Farmer’s market reputable is that all the famers are certified. Meaning that the department of agriculture inspects every fruit or vegetable grown on their farm to ensure they are only selling the highest quality of food. Certification hangs in every tent, as a reassurance for visitors eager to test the free samples. And these free samples are too tempting to pass up.

Farmers selling a variety of fruits and vegetables, and even seafood. There are also local business such as BabyCakes selling tasty sweets,  and Grandma Sally’s Kitchen selling sweet jams. You can even get some of the best salsa in town or take your taste buds to a new extreme with sauces and jams from Bolani, Afghanistan style sauces. And the food isn’t the only appeal, the Farmer’s market often has live artists, musicians and even a train ride for children. Visitors often sick around for more then just the food.

What really makes this Farmer’s Market one of kind is the families that make it all happen.
Many of the vendors are family owned companies that have passed down the business to the next generation.  And within these families, there is a shared dedication and passion for what they do. They put passion and hard work into the foods they produce, and there is great pride is every item sold. The Riviera Farmers Market is more than your average market.

BabyCakes Baking Company

Grandma Sally’s Kitchen

Located on : Avenue I between So Catalina & S Cam De La Costa, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

 

After seven years as Kilkenny’s Irish Pub in Redondo Beach, the formally known pub has been given a new name and redesigned by t.v. show Bar Rescue.  Named after the famous breakwall of Redondo Beach, Breakwall Surf BBQ reopened it’s doors in April 2011.  Owned by Allie Speed, Breakwall has much to offer. With it’s busiest nights being Thursday through Sunday, Breakwall offers a relaxed

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atmosphere no matter what day of the week.  “Everyone here is down to earth” says  Speed.  And with Breakwall’s, surf board style tables, breaking taking  ocean view, and full monitors and televisions located throughout the restaurant, it is definitely an place for entertainment and relaxation. Not to mention on the weekends there are live bands whose genre’s ranges from classic rock to surfer reggae and  Motown. Breakwall Surf Bbq, fully embraces the beach life mentality of simply having a good time.

And not only can customers expected a relaxed or “chill” vibe  as Speed would say, when they come to Breakwall, customers  of all ages can enjoy drinks made of fresh fruit, tasty American food from BBQ to nachos, and an amazing Tri-tip.  Other foods offered from the celebrity made menu are beach burgers, fresh fish and chips, steaks, salads, and fried shrimp.  Many of the prices are right around your typical restaurant prices. Appetizers between eight and nine dollars with entrees being around $12-15.  And their happy hour is daily from 4 to 8 pm, with two for one drink specials.

Breakwall Surf BBQ

100 H Fisherman’s Wharf

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Redondo beach boardwalk is a pathway for bikers, walkers and joggers alike. A starting point to a trail touring the south bay beaches , that  gives visitors a tour of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Dockweilder and even Venice. Located just off of Pacific Coast Highway, one can find an array of things that Redondo beach has to offer, especially during the summer. During the day the hot sad is covered in footprints  from families, volleyball players, and friends all enjoying the ocean breeze and sun.  At night the beach is calmer, but not completely deserted. There are fewer footprints amongst the sand left over by those from the day, and a few new prints from couples who like to layout and gaze at the twilight sky. If you are on the boardwalk , night runners randomly pass by and the night lights of bikers gleam across the path.  As calm as most nights are, nights at the beach can get busy especially during Grunion Run. This is when young adults, older adults, teens and families wait along the shore to see hundreds of grunions spawn up from the sand. Many people even try to catch the Grunions with their bare hands. Definitely an alternative to fishing with a pole. At the end of the board walk, signs read, please “ Please walk you bike beyond this point” marking the entrance to the pier.

Redondo beach pier, is a musical attractions. With popular venues such as the Brixton, the Dive, New Starboard Attitude and Breakwall Surf Bbq that host live bands through the week and the weekend, to music on the pier during the summer. And since 1952 the pier has been serving good food with the opening of Tony’s on the Pier. And since then the pier as expanded to restaurants such as El Torito Four Kitchens, Kincaids Fish, Chop and Steakhouse and Maison Ritz. And if you aren’t interested in the deserts at the restaurant your can walk around the pier and visit some of the many ice cream, frozen yogurt and churro shops. And for those who want some fresh seafood but aren’t in the mood for a restaurant atmosphere, they can always join the fisherman fishing right off of the pier, or choose  a crab to take home from on the pier seafood vendors.

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Rancho Palos Verdes Real Estate

If you are moving to Rancho Palos Verdes and would like to buy or rent your next new home, you’ll want to know which neighborhood is best for you. Compare schools, restaurants, crime rates and real estate prices online in one simple step.  Visit http://LosAngelesSouthBay.com and click Market Insider for more info.

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Did you know that staged homes typically sell for 1% higher than non-staged homes?

That means if seller spend an average of $1,500 on staging; then on a $900,000 home in Rancho Palos Verdes staging can result in a $7,500 return on investment at closing.

Add that to the fact that staged homes have more appeal to buyers and typically sell faster.

Consider it money in the bank and time well spent.