# Best Neighborhoods in the South Bay

> Thinking about a move? Here's what each South Bay neighborhood is really like.

Category: Living · Last updated: October 24, 2026 · Source: https://southbayscoop.com/guides/best-neighborhoods-south-bay

## 1. Manhattan Beach Tree Section

- City: Manhattan Beach
- Address: West of Sepulveda Blvd, between Manhattan Beach Blvd and Rosecrans Ave
- Website: https://www.manhattanbeach.gov/

Tree-named residential streets sit inland from the beach, with access to Manhattan Village and downtown.

## 2. Hermosa Beach

- City: Hermosa Beach
- Address: Around the Strand, Pier Avenue and the Greenbelt
- Website: https://hermosabeach.gov/

Residents have access to the Strand, public beach, Pier Avenue businesses, and the Greenbelt walking path.

## 3. North Redondo

- City: Redondo Beach
- Address: Inland north Redondo around Artesia and Aviation Blvds (90278)
- Website: https://redondo.gov/

This inland residential area includes parks and shopping along Artesia Boulevard, east of the beach neighborhoods.

## 4. Riviera Village

- City: Redondo Beach
- Address: Around South Catalina Ave and Avenida del Norte
- Website: https://redondo.gov/

Homes near this coastal shopping district have access to restaurants, independent stores, and the beach.

## 5. Hollywood Riviera

- City: Torrance
- Address: Hillside above Torrance Beach, around Palos Verdes Blvd and Calle Mayor
- Website: https://www.torranceca.gov/Home

Hillside residential streets overlook the coast near Torrance Beach and Riviera Village.

## 6. Downtown El Segundo

- City: El Segundo
- Address: Streets around Main Street and Grand Avenue
- Website: https://www.elsegundo.org/

Residential streets surround a downtown with locally owned shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and an art museum.

## 7. Palos Verdes Estates

- City: Palos Verdes Estates
- Address: Malaga Cove, Lunada Bay, Valmonte and Montemalaga
- Website: https://www.pvestates.org/

This residential coastal city includes bluffside neighborhoods, parkland, and the commercial centers of Malaga Cove and Lunada Bay.

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