The South Bay never stays the same for long.

Over the past few months we've welcomed everything from an Australian-inspired beach café and a Sicilian wine bar to artisan gelato, Japanese desserts, boutique Pilates, and one of the most unique music lounges in Los Angeles.

If you've been looking for an excuse to try somewhere new before summer officially comes to an end, here's your guide to the newest openings across Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Torrance, Gardena, and El Segundo.

Whether you're planning date night, brunch with friends, or simply want to discover your next favorite local spot, start here.

Great White

Manhattan Beach

If there's one opening that everyone has been talking about this summer, it's Great White.

Originally from Venice Beach, the Australian-inspired café has built a cult following for its bright coastal interiors, all-day menu, natural wines, and relaxed beach-house atmosphere. It's equally popular for morning coffee, long lunches, or sunset cocktails after a day at the beach.

What to order:

• Breakfast Burrito
• Avocado Toast
• Fish Tacos
• Shrimp Pasta
• Coconut Cold Brew
• Hugo Spritz or one of their rotating natural wines

Perfect for: Breakfast meetings, brunch with friends, or happy hour after a walk along The Strand.

J.A.M. Coffee & Co.

Rancho Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes finally has another specialty coffee destination.

J.A.M. Coffee & Co. is a clean, modern café serving espresso drinks, matcha, teas, pastries, and specialty seasonal beverages. It's the type of neighborhood coffee shop where people settle in with laptops, catch up with friends, or grab coffee before heading to Terranea or the hiking trails nearby.

Don't miss:

• Iced vanilla latte
• Matcha drinks
• Fresh pastries
• Grab-and-go breakfast options

Perfect for: Your new weekday coffee stop or a quiet place to work remotely.

Malendrina

Hermosa Beach

More than just another restaurant, Malendrina is one of the South Bay's newest wine bars—and one of the most unique.

Inspired by Sicilian and Palestinian flavors, the menu is built around seasonal small plates designed for sharing alongside boutique wines and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. It's intimate, beautifully designed, and feels like somewhere you'd stumble across while traveling through Europe.

What to order:

• Black Sesame Hummus
• Spiced Lemon Shrimp
• Grilled Octopus
• Mortadella & Burrata Sandwich
• Pistachio Custard Bar
• Boutique wines by the glass

Perfect for: Date night, girls' wine night, or sharing small plates with friends.

Kasai Records

Hermosa Beach

This may be one of the coolest new concepts to arrive in the South Bay.

Kasai Records combines an upscale cocktail lounge, Japanese-inspired dining, and a vinyl listening bar into one experience. Music isn't simply background noise here—it's part of the experience, with carefully curated records played through a high-fidelity sound system while guests enjoy cocktails and dinner.

It's sophisticated without feeling pretentious, making it one of the most unique nights out you'll find locally.

Expect:

• Craft cocktails
• Japanese-inspired small plates
• Vinyl listening sessions
• Moody interiors
• A true listening lounge experience

Perfect for: Music lovers and anyone looking for something beyond the typical dinner reservation.

The Ranch PV

Palos Verdes Estates

Not every new discovery has to involve food.

The Ranch PV gives visitors a chance to experience another side of Palos Verdes through horseback riding, riding lessons, summer camps, and equestrian experiences. It's one of those hidden gems that even longtime South Bay residents don't always know exists.

Great for:

• Families
• Kids
• Horse lovers
• Anyone wanting a unique weekend activity

Unico Pasta

El Segundo

Fresh handmade pasta has officially arrived in El Segundo.

Unico Pasta focuses on classic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients in an intimate setting that's ideal for date night. It's quickly becoming one of the area's most talked-about dinner reservations.

Order:

• Fresh handmade pasta
• Seasonal specials
• Italian wines
• House cocktails

Island Root Café

Gardena

Healthy doesn't have to mean boring.

Island Root Café brings Hawaiian-inspired flavors to Gardena with fresh poke, island plates, smoothies, açai bowls, specialty coffees, and colorful drinks served in a bright tropical setting.

It's the perfect lunch stop if you're craving something fresh without sacrificing flavor.

Bacio di Latte

Manhattan Beach

This might become your new summer obsession.

Originally founded in Italy before expanding internationally, Bacio di Latte is known for making fresh gelato daily using high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques.

Instead of grabbing dessert elsewhere downtown, finish dinner with a scoop (or three).

Popular flavors include:

• Pistachio
• Stracciatella
• Dulce de Leche
• Hazelnut
• Seasonal fruit flavors

Perfect after dinner on Manhattan Beach Boulevard.

Warabi Mochi Kamakura

Torrance

If you've never tried authentic warabi mochi, now's your chance.

Unlike traditional mochi, warabi mochi has an incredibly soft, silky texture made from bracken starch before being coated in roasted soybean powder or premium matcha.

Their matcha lattes pair perfectly with the signature desserts and have already become one of Torrance's newest social media favorites.

Gum Tree

Redondo Beach

Part café. Part boutique. Part home store.

Gum Tree has long been a Hermosa Beach favorite, and its new Redondo Beach location brings the same cozy atmosphere filled with coffee, breakfast, lunch, home décor, gifts, children's items, and thoughtfully curated local products.

It's the kind of place where you stop in for coffee and accidentally spend an hour browsing.

A.Lign Pilates

Palos Verdes

Wellness meets beautiful design.

A.Lign Pilates brings reformer Pilates to Palos Verdes in a warm, minimalist studio inspired by calming natural materials and thoughtful architecture. The boutique studio focuses on strength, posture, mobility, and full-body movement while offering a luxury fitness experience.

Whether you're new to Pilates or already obsessed, this is one of the area's newest wellness destinations.

One More Thing...

One of the best parts about living in the South Bay isn't just the beaches...it's watching the community continue to grow with incredible locally owned businesses.

Whether you're looking for a new date-night restaurant, a specialty coffee shop, artisan desserts, boutique fitness, or somewhere completely different to spend a Saturday afternoon, there's never been a better time to explore your own backyard.

Before summer comes to an end, challenge yourself to visit a few places you've never been before. You might just discover your next favorite local spot.