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Gold Store<br />
South Bay Gold<br />
As the biggest gold dealer, buyer and refiner<br />
in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, South<br />
Bay Gold guarantees the best prices for both<br />
buying and selling gold, silver and platinum<br />
at three local locations.<br />
Free testing is available to verify gold and<br />
silver items and the store offers one of the<br />
largest selections of coins, bullion and numismatics<br />
in Southern California. Their jewelry<br />
store offers engagement rings and pieces made<br />
with gold, silver, diamonds and precious stone<br />
“We are a one-stop shop with the goal of<br />
helping people,” General Manager Samuel Kay stated. “We do everything in house which I<br />
feel sets us apart from other gold and jewelry stores.”<br />
2413 North Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong>.<br />
Finley’s Jewelers 1709 S. Catalina Avenue, Redondo <strong>Beach</strong>.<br />
3804 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance. (310) 791-5431. Southbaygold.com<br />
Grocery Store<br />
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Collectors and investors have three South<br />
Bay Gold locations to assist in their needs<br />
Trader Joe’s<br />
Next fall, the South Bay’s ninth Trader Joe’s will open in Hermosa <strong>Beach</strong> in what was<br />
formerly known as the Ralph’s Shopping Center on Pacific Coast Highway. The foodie emporium<br />
has over 400 stores nationwide, each one designed to fit the local neighborhood,<br />
according to spokesperson Alison Morhizuki.<br />
The Hermosa store, like the neighboring Manhattan and Redondo stores, will have murals<br />
of local sites painted by crewmembers, as the company calls its employees.<br />
Despite its many exotic foods and beverages, it keeps prices competitive by not holding<br />
sales or offering coupons or discount programs, Morhizuki said. Over 80 percent of its products<br />
are Trader Joe’s brands, which helps it control quality, she added.<br />
For addresses, visit TraderJoes.com.<br />
Gift Shop<br />
Gum Tree<br />
Nestled into a craftsman bungalow built in 1911, Gum Tree boasts big, ocean-view windows,<br />
and is happy to let the sun shine on its wares.The Hermosa favorite is known for its<br />
home decorations, and for its jewelry. “You should be able to come in and find a gift for<br />
anyone on your list,” said owner Lori Ford.<br />
238 Pier Ave.,<br />
Hermosa <strong>Beach</strong>.<br />
(310) 376-8733.<br />
gumtreela.com<br />
A sample of the gifts<br />
available at Gum<br />
Tree. Photo by Ryan<br />
McDonald<br />
Sports<br />
Retailer<br />
Sports Authority<br />
Located near the intersection of<br />
Hawthorne and Torrance boulevards,<br />
Sports Authority employs a staff that is customer-service<br />
oriented and experts in designated<br />
areas. A full range of equipment<br />
and products helps customers discover<br />
what sport can do for every athlete and<br />
their family.<br />
The store plays an active role in the community,<br />
partnering with local youth organizations,<br />
schools and rec leagues.<br />
3610 Torrance Blvd., Torrance.<br />
(310) 316-1500.<br />
ca.torrance.sportsauthority.com<br />
Conveniently located near the Marriott in<br />
Torrance, Sports Authority caters to athletes<br />
of all skill levels. Photo by Randy<br />
Angel<br />
Jewelry Store<br />
Morgan’s Jewelers<br />
Morgan’s Jewelers, since 1946, has been offering their clients a unique and personal buying<br />
experience by combining an impressive selection of fine designer jewelry, on-site custom<br />
jewelry design and fine Swiss timepieces.<br />
“Our certified Swiss watchmakers and our knowledgeable GIA-trained staff assure customers<br />
of the highest caliber of products and services,” said President Russ Varon. “We<br />
invite you to come in and experience the difference. We thank you for again voting us the<br />
‘number 1’ jewelry store in the South Bay.”<br />
22200 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance. (310) 375-4471.<br />
50-C Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates. (310) 541-2052.<br />
morgansjewelers.com<br />
Flower shop<br />
Growing Wild<br />
For the fifth year in a row, Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong> native twin sisters Lee Hoven Bakos and<br />
Lisa Hoven Gallien’s flower shop “Growing Wild” has been voted number one. For over 25<br />
years, the flower shop has been making uniquely hand-crafted floral arrangements. The<br />
store is a staple in downtown Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong>.<br />
“It’s the local community,” Lee said. “We feel very blessed to have a business in the same<br />
place where we grew up. We have a very amazing clientele. Very loyal, lovely people to<br />
work with.”<br />
1201 Highland Ave, Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong>. 310-545-4432.<br />
growingwild.net<br />
Shopping Center<br />
Del Amo Fashion Center<br />
When developer and philanthropist Guilford Glazer built the three million-square-foot<br />
Del Amo in 1971, it was not only the largest shopping center in America, its luxury, carriage<br />
trade anchors, Bullock’s and Robinson, made it Southern California’s most popular high<br />
end shopping destination.<br />
But by the mid 1990s, Bullock’s and Robinson had been absorbed by the notably non<br />
carriage trade Federated Department<br />
Stores and Del Amo had<br />
lost its lustre.<br />
Meanwhile, the increasingly<br />
wealthy South Bay became a<br />
magnet for high end retailers.<br />
Last October, Del Amo Fashion<br />
Center completed a $200<br />
million effort to restore Del Amo<br />
Fashion Center to the upper echelon<br />
of luxury shopping centers.<br />
The “Grand Entrance” welcomes<br />
shoppers with a two-story<br />
square wall of glass with panes<br />
designed to cast shadows across<br />
Simon Development vice president David Contis at<br />
the grand opening of Del Amo Fashion Center’s $200<br />
million remodel at Nordstrom on Friday, October 9.<br />
Photo by Kevin Cody<br />
the Grand Court’s curving,<br />
cream colored interior as the sun<br />
rises, until light and shadows can<br />
spill in from the enormous skylights.<br />
The skylights hover 61-<br />
feet-4 inches over the main floor.<br />
Key to Del Amo’s upscale goal<br />
was luring Nordstrom away from South Bay Galleria.<br />
Del Amo built Nordstrom a new, two story, 138,000 square foot store that abandons the<br />
tomb-like design of traditional mall stores in favor of an open floor plan accented by wood<br />
and stone and bathed in an abundance of natural light from floor to ceiling windows and<br />
more enormous skylights.<br />
Adding a beach vibe to the makeover, which includes 80 new retailers are Billabong,<br />
Hollister, Oakley and a flagship store for Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong>-based Skechers.<br />
3525 W. Carson St., Torrance. (310) 542-8525.<br />
Simon.com/mall/del-amo-fashion-center<br />
310.539.6685 310.884.1870<br />
310.326.9528<br />
866.BEYOND.5<br />
310.534.9560<br />
310.539.2993<br />
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310.530.0566<br />
310.530.3268<br />
310.891.2237<br />
310.530.8411<br />
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TORRANCE<br />
TOWNE BEAUTY<br />
CENTER<br />
310.325.2960<br />
Northwest Corner of<br />
Crenshaw Blvd. & Pacific Coast Hwy. in Torrance<br />
~ For Information, Call 310.534.0411<br />
A LA CAZE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROJECT<br />
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