r/SouthBayLA

If you could barely afford a down payment and monthly mortgage for a SFH, would you pull the trigger in this market?

Many folks say that property values will only rise in the South Bay, so better to get in sooner, but these prices feel crazy (1.5M+) for what wouldn’t be a dream home for us. If rates were lower it would be more palatable since we could always plan to rent out a “starter” home down the road and have tenant pay the mortgage, but the math isn’t mathing now…

We keep falling back to renting ourselves and investing some of the difference, while continuing to build up the down payment treasure chest.

The final match is at 9 am this year, was wondering if there's any bars in the area that would show the game and soccer in general? I know there's Underground in Hermosa but was wondering if they'd open early for that.

I'm talking about at the Robert Rd. entrance off of PCH

Anybody out there old enough to remember a place in Hermosa Beach called Hermosa Reptile? It was on PCH and it was an awesome reptile store. They had everything you could think of . Snakes, frogs,lizards, even caiman. I hung out there a lot as a kid and they let me go in the back where they had animals they would rent to the studios. They had a 25 foot python. Anyone remember that place?

Where can I get quality or inexpensive (bulk?) loose leaf tea? I like em all: Chinese, Japanese, British, english tea etc. Im just tired of microplastics in tea bags.

Ive never gone, but I'm joining someone for a brunch date!

Usually, I go omelettes when getting breakfast, but I've heard some great things about their pancakes, which I also tend to love. Yet, I've had plenty enough to where I can definitely form a opinion

Whats your go to order? And maybe fun things tk look at or do afterwards?

Hello,

I am finally centering in on apartments and think I am honing in on Aviation Townhomes. I am moving from across the country so site unseen, though did a virtual tour.

Anyone have any experiences with these apartments and area? My only concern is the open parking near a busy street and vehicle/cat theft and curious how much of a problem that is for residents.

My other alternatives are other apartments with garage parking, but small buildings with no pool or shared communal areas to help with socializing/meeting friends versus South Redondo which seems like a nicer area, excellent beach access, but higher prices and my commute (which is mixed locations to South LA, Carson, Gardenia, and North East LA) likely would be much worse dealing with beach traffic.

Thank you very much.

Hello! I’m a 23-year-old dude looking to learn how to play an instrument now that I’m off social media and have the time. I’m mostly interested in learning piano, but guitar is on my list as well. If you can teach me or know of any places around the Torrance/Lomita area that can and also provide the instrument, pls let me know!!!

Local watch parties for tonight

OR a party worth the trip

#willTRAVEL
#loveToALSOLeaveTheBUBBLE

Out here for work, we wrapped early, weather is gorgeous; where should I go/what should I do? I don't want to uber too far, would like to have drinks, probably some food, etc. I read Purple Orchid elsewhere, is that a good start?

Is it just me or is there no place in So Bay to get a martini for mom 'n' dad while the kids crush a pepperoni pizza? I know Pizza Coast Highway was an option, and as much as I love the upgrade to Slice n Pint quality & service overall, I miss the booze...

Hello! I'm visiting the area (specifically Hermosa Beach) in July because I'm considering relocating from NYC.

I was thinking about renting a car but my Airbnb doesn't have on-site parking. How reliable is street parking especially closer to the beach like Hermosa Ave? Should I just book a different Airbnb with parking or could I get around with using Uber/Lyft everywhere?

I used to live in LA so I know that at least there you can get around using ride share apps/buses but it's not as convenient as having the freedom of having your own car and driving around (at least that was my experience).

Would love any thoughts/suggestions about this and also any ideas for activities or things I should check out to get a sense of what it would be like to live in the area!