City Guide
Your copy of the PV MOMS Club's The Essential Guide to Palos Verdes is here!
Our members have gathered information on the best family activities and services in Palos Verdes and surrounding areas. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but a list of the tried and truly recommended. Included in the guide are favorite outings, best restuarants, top-rated classes, favorite doctors and more.
If you haven't picked up your copy yet, just ask a board member for it at the next MOMS Club event you attend.
Favorite Web Sites for PV Events and Information
http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/
http://pvnews.nminews.com/articles/2006/07/31/local_news/news1.txt
Favorite Field Trips
Long Beach Aquarium
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 590-3100 By far the most popular field trip again. Fun for all. Huge variety of fish and sea mammals to see, plus an aviary. The kids really love it – especially the sea otter display. Convenient – indoors/outdoors, not too big.
Kidspace
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103 Terrific “museum” for kids with insect displays, water feature and playground. Great fun for kids – educational with tons of things to explore. A bit far though. 626-449-9144.
Regal – The Avenues
Free kids movies in the summertime! Every Tues/Wed at 10:00 am is free kids movies, ie. Lion King. Movies schedule available at the box office. 544-3042.
Regal – San Pedro/RPV
28901 S Western Ave, RPV. Wednesday 10:00 am showing for mommies with babies. You don’t have to go to the west side anymore! 831-1936.
Adventure City
1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim. This amusement park-meets-county fair caters to the kindergarten-and-younger set. Very affordable. 714-236-9300
Getty Center Museum
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles. Gorgeous, cultural and with train rides and interactive kid’s area. Lots of outdoor areas. 440-7300
LA Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. Lions and tigers and bears – oh my! (323)644-4200.
Peninsula Center Library.
701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE. Large kids section, nice area to sit and read books out loud.
Call For Free Story times: 310-377-9584 x600
Cabrillo Aquarium
This place is a very interesting and educational, with live exhibits of marine animals, and admission is free (charge for parking or park outside and walk in). (213) 548-7562.
Kids Concepts
22844 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Lots to do for children of all ages. Food on premises. 465-0075
Lomita Railroad Museum
Woodward Av & 250 Street, Lomita. (310)326-6255
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd in Exposition Park. Dinosaurs, butterflies, bugs and discovery room. 213 763-DINO (3466)
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Great for small children; there’s a playground on the beach and no waves so the children can really play in the water and the adults can relax while watching them. 318-0681.
Huntington Library
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108. Extensive library and art collection, but the gardens are the real draw. Special children’s garden not to be missed for the kids to run around, explore and get wet. (626) 405-2100
South Coast Botanic Gardens
26300 Crenshaw Blvd. Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, 90274.
Call (310) 544-1948
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Niños Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Taking the Amtrak train to the zoo is so fun and carefree (food, restrooms and no traffic!) and the zoo is the most kid friendly zoo. (805) 962-5339
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles. Pony and train rides. 323 913-4688.
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road Orange, CA 92869 (714)973-6847
Travel Town
5200 Zoo Dr., LA. Train rides and train layouts, carousel. (323) 662-5874
Wilderness Park
1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. Beautiful scenery and wildlife – ponds with ducks and duck food. 318-0668
Shoreline Village
429 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach. Carousel. 562 435-2668.
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave. Animals and play area with 2 jungle gyms. Train ride Thurs-Sun that goes around zoo barns. 714 835-7484
Roundhouse
End of Manhattan Beach Pier. There is a touch tank, several viewing tanks and story time on Sunday at 11:30 am. 379-8117
Farmers Markets:
PV: Every Sunday Morning 8-1
Redondo Beach, By Pier, Every Thursday from 8-1
Torrance, Wilson Park, Every Tuesday& Saturday from 8-1
Hermosa Beach, Valley Dr. 8th&10th St., Every Friday, 12-4
FAVORITE PARKS
Ryan Park
30359 Hawthorne Blvd. Newer and clean, lots of grass, baseball and soccer field, picnic and playground area. Great for toddlers with lots of places to run, trees and rocks to climb.
Hesse Park
29301 Hawthorne Blvd. Besides the facilities (baseball and soccer fields, picnic areas, playground and walking trail) there is lots of shade so it’s cool during the summer.
Veterans Park
Pearl Street and Catalina. Comments: Thursday Farmer’s Market, multiple climbing structures, near beach
Ernie Howlett
25851 Hawthorne Blvd. in Rolling Hills Estates. Great on colder days – lots of sun. Very clean with lots of activities: courts, multi- purpose athletic fields, basketball court, volleyball court, playground, running track, nine exercise stations, bicycle path. Fun for the kids to watch the horses exercise there and big horse show once a year.
Wilson Park
2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Includes tennis facility, horseshoe courts, four softball diamonds, and a state-of-the-art roller hockey rink. The 1st Sunday of the month hosts free (by donation) train rides. Farmers market on Tuesdays.
Los Aroboles “Rocket Ship” Park
5101 Calle de Ricardo, Torrance. Pretty view.
El Retiro Park
126 Vista del Parque, Torrance. Lots of trees and shade. Room to run dogs. Great jungle gym and swings. Parking is very accessible to play area and the park is close to CPK ASAP.
Highridge Park
Located at Highridge at Crestridge. Baseball and soccer field, tot lot, running track and trail. Parking is right there and it’s usually sunny when Lunada Bay is not.
DePortola Park
Rolling Hills Rd. between Crenshaw and Hawthorne. Multiple climbing structures, large playground, basketball court, near the beach, plenty of grass, different age group play areas, tables and shade, clean and easy to access.
Hermosa Valley Park
Hermosa Beach. Perfect sized park with fire truck, climbing structures, clean bathroom and some fun slides.
Alta Loma
26126 Delos Drive, Torrance. Small, contained, private.
Lomita Park
Great levels. Go there after story time in Lomita Library.
Fort Park
Prospect/6th, Hermosa Beach. Lots of fun, completely enclosed.
Walteria Park
New equipment and near a library.
Live Oak Toddler Park
Manhattan Beach. Enclosed, safe, fun for toddlers.
Peck Park
560 N. Western Ave, San Pedro. Clean and has newer equipment. (310)548-7580
FAVORITE BEACHES
Torrance Beach
Along Paseo de la Playa, Torrance. Closest to PV, secluded, clean and convenient – easy parking, ramp to beach and food and restrooms are close.
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Great for small children; there’s a playground on the beach and no waves so the children can really play in the water and the adults can relax while watching them. Next to Ruby’s. Note –sited several times for high bacteria counts. 318-0681.
Manhattan Beach
Wide beach with pedestrian and bike trails. Not as crowded and strolling through the quaint town afterward is fun with lots of shops for mommy and baby.
Laguna Beach
Very private, peaceful and romantic. Great place for tide pooling with a lot of coves.
Hermosa
The downtown plaza is great, plus there are several places to eat right on the Strand.
Mother’s Beach
Marine Park on Appian Way at 2nd St., Long Beach. Colorful playground and this water spouting interactive whale are several of the fun things for children. Shade and cool breezes blow help make this a desirable spot to be.
FAVORITE WALKING/ JOGGING TRAILS
The Strand
Whether Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach, the Strand is a favorite walking trail. Lots for the kids to look at - love watching for dolphins - and it is nice and flat for jogging. Great reminder for why we live in California. Close to lots of shops and food, drink and ice cream.
Trail South of Golden Cove
Can’t beat the view. Peaceful and quiet. Hills are a challenge, but not too much.
2nd Street in Long Beach
Great place to get coffee with the strollers.
Trail at the end of Highridge
Gorgeous, sweeping views of canyon and ocean. Some places a bit raw and not recommended if carrying infants.
Trail at Ocean Trails
Currently under construction, but a lovely trail with gorgeous views of the golf course and ocean.
The cliffs along Lunada Bay.
South Coast Botanical Gardens. 16300 S. Crenshaw Blvd, RHE. Lots of paths, beautiful plants, a kids’ garden, and a large pond with ducks. 544-6815.
Landfill behind Rancho Vista Elementary. Good terrain, lots of plants and trees, views of San Pedro, PV and the rest of the city.
Montecillo neighborhood. Shade and short hills.
FAVORITE MALLS
Avenue of the Peninsula
Silver Spur Rd., RHE. Kid-friendly, clean, no crowds and the kids can run around outside. Fun stuff for kids includes ice skating, movie theater, bookstore, great toy store and lots of great kids places to eat - Ruby’s, Red Brick Pizza. Fountain is a great meeting spot for kids to cool off in the summer. Discovery World is opening soon that will not only be a preschool, but will have drop off service for kids while running errands or if needed for emergencies.
South Coast Plaza/Fashion Island
Newport Beach. Yes, they are far away, but well worth the trek. Great upscale shopping (lots of stores for kids, mommies and soon-to-be mommies), very kid-friendly, with a train and merry-go-round.
South Bay Galleria
Hawthorne & Artesia. Has the train rides on 3rd floor by Food Court, Picture People, Baby Gap, Nordstroms.
Manhattan Village Mall
Located on Sepulveda and Marine. Cute, upscale stores for families and moms, manageable size, no crowds and good food. Great family stores: Pottery Barn for Kids, Baby Style, Baby/Kids Gap. Safe and air conditioned.
Del Amo Fashion Mall
Located at Hawthorne at Carson. Mugsy's Meadow Kid's Club children’s show at Food Court on Thursday mornings at 10:15-10:30am. Largest selection of stores in the South Bay. VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW WING OPENING SOON – upscale stores, movie theaters and restaurants and beautiful outdoor setting.
Penninsula Center
Silver Spur Rd., RHE. Sunday Farmer’s Market, Vons.
Babies R Us Mall
Hawthorne Blvd and Del Amo. Besides Babies R Us, has Kiddie Kandids (kid’s portraits, fast), and Payless Shoes.
RESTAURANTS – FAMILY/KID FRIENDLY
Ruby’s In the Avenue of the Peninsula. Caters to kids, bright, friendly wait staff, great kids and adult menu and kids love it.
Good Stuff Restaurant 1617 Pacific Coast Highway, in Riviera Village, Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Also located in Manhattan Beach, and one on the strand in
Hermosa. 316-0262.
CPK 25306 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505. New! Fun, delicious food served in a lively atmosphere – and what child doesn’t like pizza? Phone: 310-539-5410
Red Brick Pizza In the Avenues. New! Really caters to families with TV’s at each table so kids are entertained and adults get a break too. 310 544-4040
Chili’s 21835 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Tex-Mex and your kids can make noise. 792-9012
Chuck E Cheese 2821 Pacific Coast Hwy. Torrance. Pizza and loads of fun for the kids. 326-8470
Rocky Cola 1511 S. PCH, Redondo Beach. Family atmosphere. 316-1047.
Islands 2647 PCH, Torrance. Beach, burgers and jovial atmosphere make this a great place for kids. 530-5383.
Kids Concepts 22844 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Lots to do for children of all ages. Food on premises. 465-0075
Sammy’s Pizza 2575 Pacific Coast Hwym Torrance, CA 90505-7035 (310) 257-1333
Joe’s Crab Shack 230 Portofino Way. A colorful seafood restaurant for kids of all ages--especially the younger ones. 406-1999.
Elephant Bar 21227 Hawthorne Blvd.Torrance. Kid-friendly – lots to look at and noisy. 543-5595
Riviera Mexican Grill 1615 S PCH, Redondo Beach. 540-2501
The Appetizer 700 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. Great pizza and Italian food adjacent to the Peninsula Center Library. Also delivers to most areas of PV. We order delivery every week!! 541-1411/377-8394
Misto Cafe and Bakery 24558 Hawthorne Blvd. Great food and very kid-friendly and relaxed.. Has a Lego table for kids to play at while you eat. Hardly ever a wait. 375-2852.
Thai Tiffany 2211 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita. Lunch buffet is instant and delicious. (310) 539-8878
Mimi’s Café 25343 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 326-4477
ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS
Trump National
Best views, gorgeous, ambience, service and excellent food. 310 303-3260
Restaurant Christine
24530 Hawthorne Blvd. Great food, exceptional service and intimate. Overall wonderful dining experience. 373-1952
Gina Lee’s South Bay Bistro
211 Palos Verdes Blvd Redondo Beach A true diamond in the rough. Also good for kids. 375-4462
Bottle Inn
26 22nd St., Hermosa Beach. Great Italian, great ambience, friendly staff and near beach so you can walk on Strand afterwards. 376-9595.
Momoyama
1810 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-6117. Nice atmosphere and great food. (310) 540-8211
Chez Melange
1716 South PCH, Redondo Beach. An eclectic menu cooked with flair transcends this gem's location. 540-1222
Aimee’s
800 S Pacific Coast Hwy Redondo Beach. Good food, nice atmosphere. 316-1081.
Café Luna
2933 Rolling Hills Rd., Torrance. 891-0111
Depot
1250 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance. 787-7501
Bistro 767
767 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. Wonderful food and nice atmosphere. Close to Regal Cinemas to make date night complete. 265-0914
Buena Sera
247 Avenida Del Norte, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Great Italian food. (310) 543-2277.
Sixth Street Bistro
354 W 6TH St, San Pedro. Outdoor patio. Flamenco dancer on Thursdays. (310) 521-8818
Japonica
PCH. Great food and private tables.
KIDS PARTY VENUES
My Gym
3511 PCH Torrance. Great, attentive staff, kids LOVE it, easy to plan – bring paper goods, food and cake and My Gym does the rest. 318-2288.
Party in a park
Back to the basics, less expensive and easy fun.
Kids Concepts
22844 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. 465-0075. Great group gathering spot. Lots to do for children of all ages. Food on premises.
Gymboree
2825 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance. Parties for groups with singing, movement and cake. 257-8059
Long Beach Aquarium
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 590-3100 Parties for kids 3-5.
Disneyland
There are restaurants outside the park that accommodate birthday parties. Also a good one inside the park for birthdays only – features a visit from Mickey and Minnie! (714) 781-7290
Mulligan’s
1351 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. Miniature golf, arcade, go carts – lots of activities for kids. Party rooms available. 325-3950
Chuck E Cheese
2821 Pacific Coast Hwy. Torrance. Pizza and lots of fun for kids. 326-8470
Adventure City
1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim. 714-236-9300
Under the Sea
New, clean kid indoor playground. All sorts of fun for the kids.
MOMS NIGHT OUT ACTIVITIES – Out or at someone’s house- activities mentioned include bowling, Bunko, spa and shopping. Party themes could be wine & cheese, psychic or purse or make-up party.
Friends of the Vine
221 Ave Del Norte, Redondo Beach. Beautiful, intimate setting for wine-tasting and relaxing with friends. 792-5940
Comedy Magic Club
1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach (310) 372-1193
The Lighthouse
30 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach. Live music. Kids welcome Fridays. (310) 376-9833
Papadakis
301 W. 6th St., San Pedro. Singing, dancing and dish smashing--Zorba never had this much fun. The Greek food is fantastic, fun atmosphere and a night to remember. 548-1186
Cheesecake Factory
605 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach. Fun atmosphere, good food. 376-0466
Crema Dulce Gelato
Next to Coffee Cartel in Riviera Village
Comedy and Magic Club
Redondo Beach
Coffee Cartel
1820 S. Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach. Riviera Village. Live music. (310) 316-6554
Riviera Mexican Grill
1615 S PCH, Redondo Beach. 540-2501
HT Grill
1701 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach (310) 791-4849
El Cholo
1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica. Voted Best Margaritas in LA. (310) 899-1106
3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica
PF Chang’s
2041 Rosecrans Ave Ste 120, El Segundo (310) 607-9062
W. China Bistro
1410 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo beach Phone: (310) 792-1600
PV PRESCHOOLS
Peninsula Montessori School - 31100 Hawthorne Blvd. Great academic start for preschoolers. It’s five days, structured learning, practical life skills, 18 months-5th grade, creative learning at their own pace. Wonderful teachers. Long wait lists for toddler program. 544-3099.
Town & Country Nursery - 2200 Via Rosa, PVE. 4:1 student to teacher ratio. Beautiful grounds, small classes grouped by age within 3 months. Philosophy is to help kids develop socially. They do lots of messy play - paints, play-doh, glue, singing, outdoor play and awesome year book. After school care available. 375-2829.
Ascension Lutheran Preschool - 26231 Silver Spur Rd, RHE Great staff, good mix of educational and play, good, safe and fun play area, accredited, healthy snacks. Offer a Parent and Me class. 373-6083
Broadacres Pre-school - 4915 Palos Verdes Drive North, RHE 90274. 375-7301. Intimate school nestled on 3 acres filled with natural beauty. Complete developmental nurturing program. Reasonably priced.
Peninsula Heritage School - 26944 Rolling Hills Road, RHE. Good combination of school resources (playground, classroom), instruction and just plain fun. 541-4795
New Horizons Child Development Center - 26945 Rolling Hills Rd, RHE Great school. Great academics. 377-4349
Palos Verdes Hills Co-op - 6 Lariat Lane, RHE. Active parent participation required. At PV Hills, the child and parent each grows and fosters new friendships in an enriching environment. 377-8839
Rolling Hills Covenant Church - 2222 PV Drive N. RHE. A half-day enrichment program for children between the ages of 3 and 5. 519-9406
Montessori School - 32201 Forrestal Drive, RPV 90275. Five days a week, structured learning, practical life skills, start at 18 months, creative learning at their own pace. 541-0444.
St. Peter’s By The Sea - 6410 PV Drive S., RPV Amazing school that emphasizes academics and play. Teachers are motherly and wonderful and the campus is fantastic! 377-1194.
Miraleste Early Learning Academy. New school. Very individualized. Great playground.
Peninsula Community Church - 5640 Crestridge Rd, RPV 377-4661
St John Fisher School - 5446 Crest Rd, RPV 377-2800
Rancho Palos Verdes Pre-School - 28451 Indian Peak Rd. 541-2405
Rolling Hills United Methodist - 26438 Crenshaw Blvd. RHE 377-6771
Marymount College Preschool – 30800 PV Drive E., RPV 377-5501.
Coastal Kids Preschool - 4172 PCH #116, Torrance. 378-5848.
Portuguese Bend Nursery School - PS Box 231, PVE. 377-4788
Christ Lutheran Pre-School - 28850 S. Western Ave, RPV.0831-8008.
Hilltop Nursery School - 272 Crest Rd., RPV 377-9644
Congregation New Tamid - Crestridge. Great staff, good location and good program. Open to non-Jewish families too.
RECOMMENDED CLASSES – INFANT/TODDLER
My Gym
3511 PCH Torrance. Active gym for toddlers and older - like Gymboree on steroids. Very organized and professional. 318-2288.
Gymboree
2825 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance. Great gym for infants - movement, music appreciation and art. Gentle fun for babies . 310 257-8059
Family Fun Time
Greenwood Park, Torrance. Like Gymboree, but much more reasonable. Great facilitators. $80/10 wk class. 618-2930
South Bay Adult School Mommy and Me
Highly recommended, but it depends on what teacher you get. A bit far to drive (Manhattan Beach for most classes).
Mommy & Me – Bright Beginnings and Beyond
210 Ave I, #B, Redondo Beach. Lots of fun for mommy and baby. Very organized with lots of field trips so you really get to sample all the activities that are appropriate for your child’s age. 316-1528.
Early Birds Learning – Foreign language classes
553 N. PCH Redondo Beach 310 379-1045
Savoire Faire – Foreign language classes
149 PV Blvd. Suite D, Redondo Beach. 310 378-1086.
Mommy & Me/Wee Tots – Barry Sacks
Hesse Park. Barry is great with kids and one of the few male teachers for boys. 18-36 mo olds. 519-4622.
Wondernation*
3625 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 545-4550. wondernation.com. Children’s Yoga, Music & Signing, Story time, Book Buddy’s Early Reading. Also Evening Parent Seminars. Too far to go routinely, but good for parties.
Hermosa Adult School Mommy & Me
Fun and affordable.
Torrance Adult School
Parenting classes (recommend Mrs. Diane Trimble) and Art classes.
MUSIC CLASSES
Music Rhapsody
1603 Aviation Blvd., Redondo Beach. Good, clean location. Lots of instruments. Great singing and the kids love it. 376-8646 Uta highly recommended.
Music Together
Beach Cities - Fun, high energy, great selection of music from around the world. Singing, dancing and instruments. Kym Johnson is moving, but has assembled a great group of teachers to replace her. Very well organized. CD for home and car and music and lesson plans make it fun while learning and your kids will love the music! Beachcitiesmusictogether.com
Palos Verdes – There is also a Palos Verdes group that is highly recommended.
Music – Music N Motion
Fun with music with explanation of benefits. Two locations in PV as well as in home for groups of 5 or more. Annette Carver-Gunderson, 310 373-0280, musicnmotion@cox.net
Amuse
43 Peninsula Shopping Center. Great teachers, fun group classes. 377-7838.
Music Wonders
3737 Torrance Blvd. #104. Singing, instrument playing, and movement. 621-7232
PV Adult School Music
Miss Emily Piano Studio
49 Pier Ave HB 937-0150
ART CLASSES
Café Ceramic
In the Avenues mall. So convenient. Easy way to do art without having to clean up the mess. Projects starting at $2.
The Art Zone
1102 Aviation Blvd.Hermosa Beach. A great time – creative and messy. 318-6011
Color Me Mine
2627 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance. 325-9968
Clay Bisque
1704 S. Catalina, Redondo Beach. 316-5669.
Art to Grown On
Art for as early as 15 months. 625-6028
Summer Studios
Lomita. Ages 7 to adult. 310 325-8801
PV Art Center
Mission Renaissance
Close and nice staff.
Kids Art
Redondo Beach.
DANCE CLASSES
PSPA
Palos Verdes School of Performing Arts. Classes in Peninsula Center and Lunada Bay. Great classes for all ages, starting with a Mommy & Me dance class at 18 months. Ballet, tap, jazz, etc. Gives kids a chance to perform as well. 310 375 1398/ pspadance.com.
Center Stage
28915 Northbay Rd. centerstage@palosverdes.com Ages 3-16. RPV (310) 541-6693
Redondo Beach/ Hermosa Beach School of Dance and Music
633 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach campuses. Great classes and teachers, padded floors. All dance classes for 2 and up. 2 year olds can take both ballet and tap. 406-1700
Torrance Civic Center/Performing Arts
Offers many different types of dance classes, all reasonably priced.
Norris Center
Has a kids series of plays / check out their website:
KIDS SPORTS - SWIMMING
YMCA San Pedro
301 S Bandini St, San Pedro. 832-4211
Peninsula Bay Cities Swim School
Miraleste Intermediate School. Small classes and very personal attention. 310 541-3664.
Swimming – Akai
24444 Hawthorne Blvd. Close to PV and they keep the water very warm. 378-2242
Aussie Swim School – Bally’s in RPV
28901 S Western Ave Ste 315, Rancho PLS Vrds. Indoor pool; fun songs and good pool skills. Don’t need to be a member of the gym. (310) 732-2100
Country Day Child Care
Crenshaw and PV Drive North. Really nice teachers and reasonable price for private lessons.
KIDS SPORTS - OTHER
Ice Skating - Ice Chalet
Located in Avenue of the Peninsula. Great sport especially in the winter months. 541-6630.
Sports – Tiny Tots
At Ryan Park. T-Ball, Soccer, Golf. www.fitnfun.org or 625-6044/392-6044. $50 for 6 wk class. Ages 3-7.
Pintsize Sports @ Earnie Howlett Park. Sports for kids from 2 ½ to 7 years old. Introduction to a variety of sports in a positive and fun environment – soccer, hockey, basketball, ant T-ball. Also offer cheer camp.
Rolling Hills Estates Tennis Club Lessons @ Earnie Howlett Park. Tennis lessons starting at 4 years to adult. Bob is a great and effective tennis pro! 310 541-4585.
Sports – pvsports.com
Website that has information about all local sports teams.
Soccer for Tots
Coach Clive is very patient.
Tae Kwon Do
Master Yang - K.S. Choi’s Palos Verdes Tae Kwon Do Center
Great and they have special 3 weeks of class plus uniform all for $19.95. 310 377-1337.
Sea Aire Golf Course
22730 Lupine Dr., Torrance. Pitch and putt. (310)316-9779
PVP 4H
Great for so many things and for both boys and girls.
EXERCISE FOR MOMS
Spectrum
Peninsula Center and Redondo Beach. Boot camp, spinning and rock climbing and great day care. Redondo Beach Spectrum has racquet sports and swimming pool with swim lessons for children. 310 541-2582
Equinox
In the Avenues. Beautiful new facilities – very clean, lots of cardio, great pilates machines, best classes and great day care. 310 697-1016
Rolling Hills Tennis Club
Ernie Howlette Park. Bob is excellent teacher for both adults and kids. Classes are well run and very reasonable. 541-4585
South End Racquet & Health Club
2800 Skypark Drive, Torrance. 530-0630. FULL service - racquet sports, fitness programs, pool, great day care, spa. The staff is very friendly and professional.
LA Fitness
3550 Carson Street (behind Del Amo Mall). Great workout facilities, classes and good day care. 310 371-4146.
Gold’s Gym Redondo Beach
200 N. Harbor Dr. Redondo Beach. Recently remodeled and great day care. 374-5522
Bally’s
28901 S. Western Avenue; RPV, Has day care. 732-2100.
Stroller Workout
Redondo Beach. Use the park and your stroller to get back into shape with Danielle Spangler.
(310)937-8658 or momfit@dslextreme.com
Yoga – Bright Beginnings
Postnatal yoga for mommy & baby up to crawling with certified prenatal yoga instructor and experienced mom. 316-1528
South Bay Tennis Center
25924 Rolling Hills Rd, Torrance, Reasonable group and private lessons. 3 years to adult. 415-1969
After the Kids
PCH @ Pier Ave in Hermosa Beach. Excellent personal training facility specializing in moms with kids. Onsite child care is right there so you can hear your child if they cry or need you, and you can peek in on them without them seeing you. 310 890-4072.
PEDIATRICIANS
Dr. Jim Flores
827 Deep Valley Drive #310 RHE. Great with children, very organized and efficient office, friendly staff. We just love Dr. Jim! 310 544 0828
Dr. Monica Saad/Dr. Sher
901 Deep Valley Dr., RHE. Parking in the Avenues Mall (located in the Prudential Building) 544-6858
Dr. Pat Rowe
3440 Lomita Blvd, Suite 136, Torrance. Terrific – very nice and listens to your concerns. Also has two other pediatricians in the same office that are good (Dr. Lee and Dr. Lamden) for good coverage.
Dr. April Cherness
(310)539-2445
Dr. Sergis – Torrance
Dr. Dunya Maglira
23441 Madison St, #305, Skypark Building 8, Torrance. She’s the best. 310 378-5115.
Dr. Elaine Guitterrez
Dr. Beverly Gates
Dr. Rayne Pang
Dr. Genesa Wagoner
San Pedro 310 548-9118
OB/GYN
Dr. James Scharffenberger
20911 Earl St., Torrance. The best. Very thorough and efficient with good bedside manner. 370-7277.
Dr. Barbara Schulz
510 N. Prospect Avenue, Suite 320, Redondo Beach. 376-2716
Dr. Stephanie Culver
4201 Torrance Blvd, Torrance. 540-3610
Dr. Crystal Lynch – part of Torrance OB/Gyn
Next to Torrance Memorial. 310 539-5060
Dr. Deepjot Singh
Long Beach Ob/GYN
No waits – ever!
CHILDREN’S DENTISTS
Dr. Ruthie Toothie (Becker)
3661 Torrance Blvd, Suite 105, Torrance. THE kid dentist. Visits are dress-up parties/playdates. Amazing gift for getting through the whole dental exam, cleaning, etc in a seamless fun way. We can’t wait for our next appointment. 310 543-3292
Dr. Vangie Shitabata
375-KIDS (5437)
Dr. David Taylor
Located next to Yum Yum yogurt PVP
Dr. Chris Thanos
Torrance. 310 783-0428
Dr. Sonia Remolina
Narbonne Avenue
Dr. Janet Holden
Dr. Bita Kerendian - Magicland Dental
21229 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite B, Torrance
Dr. Jay Luedde
Not kids only, but good with kids. (310) 377-6944
Dr. Wall - Long Beach
Dr. Kenneth Greenstadt
3565 Torrance Blvd, Torrance. 792-6262
Dr. Jillian Holder
Sepulveda, Manhattan Beach
Dr. Geri Kuriki – South Bay Children’s Dental
Specializes in children and very reasonably priced. All kinds of goodies to entice kids to want to go there. 310 539-2773.
KIDS HAIRCUTS
Jungle Salon
1550 South PCH #2, Redondo Beach. Kids love getting their haircut here and the stylists are very good. Decorated like a jungle with animals everywhere. Lots of tricks to get through it - chairs are vehicles and kids can watch videos while they get their hair cut. Cynthia is very talented. Harmony good too for funky look. 310 540-4569
Carrie Collins
Excellent at kids haircuts. Very good for first haircut. She works out of her house in Lunada Bay with waiting/play area. Your kids will feel like it is a playdate, not a haircut. $20 haircut. 544-4126.
Kids Kut in West LA
Bit of a drive, but great place. VERY kid friendly - recommended for first time haircuts. Certificate with envelope of a snip of hair, balloons, and animal cookie. Car seats, videos, toys and games.
SALONS FOR MOMS
Sally Hursberger at John Frieda Salon near the Beverly Center.
Steve at Volver Hair Studio. 710B Deep Valley Drive, RHE 310 544-9335.
Chez Zary
1762 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach (310) 376-0284
Claire at Palazzo.
3855 PCH #7 (Cross-streets Ocean Ave and Anza). Great cuts and reasonably priced. 310 373-0099
Londoner School
Traci Young at Head First
312 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach (310) 376-8911
Kathy from Marx Pier Ave
312 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach (310) 376-1047
Salon Privado Vicky Diaz
2039 Palos Verdes Dr N, Lomita. Best organic highlights. (310) 325-6655
Brit at Salon Brit
1301 Manhattan Ave, Hermosa Beach (310) 374-3631
Yvette Soria @ Victor Anthorps, Torrance. 310 539-1094
CHILDCARE
Torrance Memorial TLC program.
A safe place to drop off your ill children if you have to leave/go to work. Professional staff knows how to care for sick children. Lots of stuff for them to do/games/books. Call ahead for reservations. 325 9110.
Dena’s Domestic Agency 310 378-1871
Mom’s Day Out Rolling Hills Covenant Church
2222 PV Drive North, RHE. Mondays 9am – noon (during school year). They’ll watch your preschooler for $12. Dulcilia Sprenger is nursery assistant. 310 521-2539
Coming soon: Discovery World at the Avenues.
OTHER SERVICES
Scapbooking workshops and supplies from Judy. 310 325-3432.
Precious Prints
Kristan Ritchie 802-8013
Clay Prints
Get your children’s hand and foot prints on a clay print to keep forever. Always on time and convenient – Redondo Beach. Shauna Fontana 316-0116
Growth Chart
Adorable personalized growth charts. Located in Simi Valley, but can send it via mail. Cathy Besch 805 581-4985.
Certified Lactation Consultant and Pediatric Physical Therapist
Susan Orr. Also at Torrance Memorial every week. 562-427-3782