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South Bay Summer Send-Off: 5 Can’t-Miss Events Before the Season Ends

August 21, 2025

1. Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival

When: Friday & Saturday, September 12–13, 2025 (Opening Night & Grand Tasting, 7–10 PM)
Where: Manhattan Village, 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
What to Expect: Coastal culinary bliss featuring 46 acclaimed chefs, curated wines, craft cocktails, live entertainment. Multiple ticket tiers include Regular ($185), Delta VIP Early Entry ($279), Reserve Estate Lounge group packages, and group discounts WhatNowtheseaviewinn.commanhattanbeachfoodandwine.comHermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Learn More & Buy Tickets: Official festival site manhattanbeachfoodandwine.comtheseaviewinn.com

2. El Segundo Art Walk

When: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 3–9 PM
Where: Downtown El Segundo (Main, Eucalyptus, Richmond, Penn Streets); HQ at Fire Station 1, 314 Main St elsegundo.orgelsegundoartwalk.com
What to Expect: Over 40 local venues turned into pop-up galleries featuring 70+ artists, live music, food trucks—self-guided and free elsegundo.orgelsegundoartwalk.com.
Learn More: El Segundo Art Walk official website elsegundoartwalk.com

3. Torrance Antique Street Faire

When: Sunday, August 24, 2025, starting at 8 AM
Where: Downtown Torrance (around 1317 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501) AARP LocalYelp
What to Expect: A sprawling open-air fair with 225+ vintage and antique vendors. Free admission and parking Facebooktorranceantiquefaire.comEventbrite.
Learn More: Torrance Antique Street Faire website & Eventbrite torranceantiquefaire.comEventbrite

4. Lunada Bay Summer Concert Series

When: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 4–6 PM
Where: Lunada Bay Park, corner of Palos Verdes Drive West & Via Carrillo, Palos Verdes Estates palosverdessource.compalosverdesmagazine.com
What to Expect: Live sunset tunes—August features Tenn West performing country/western hits; earlier shows in the series spotlight a variety of genres and bands palosverdessource.compalosverdesmagazine.com.
Learn More: Palos Verdes community listings palosverdessource.compalosverdesmagazine.com

5. Legends Car Show By the Sea (San Pedro)

When: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10 AM–4 PM
Where: Point Fermin Park, 807 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731 idrivesocal.comsanpedrocalendar.com
What to Expect: Charity-focused classic car showcase with live music, food trucks, vendor booths, raffles. Family-friendly and free to attend; registration required for vehicle display idrivesocal.comsanpedrotoday.com.
Learn More & Register: iDriveSoCal event page and local coverage idrivesocal.comsanpedrotoday.com

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Vintage cars displayed at an outdoor show, with open hoods and USO Harbor Area tents behind them.

Shade Redondo Beach Rooftop Summer Series flyer with a poolside guest holding a glass of rosé.

Manhattan Beach Pier at sunset, with palm trees silhouetted against an orange sky.

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