What Some of Our Favorite Locals Have to Say About Life in the South Bay

Bubble talk.


JP Cordero

Visual Media & Marketing Manager, BeachLife Festival

Which South Bay dad, past or present, inspires you the most?

Greg Browning. A surf dad, filmmaker and legend who shaped how we see the ocean—and each other.



Nick Riera

Owner, Riera’s Place

Summer vacation or staycation?

Staycation. Torrance Beach and other local beaches with my wife and our two boys.



Theresa Plakos

Public Relations Director, Cancer Support Community South Bay

What’s your go-to spot for happy hour? 

I really like Kincaid’s on the Redondo Beach Pier. It has great views, a fun atmosphere and delicious appetizers.



Caterina Toscano

Senior Director of Media & Influencer Marketing, Moontide Agency

You need a picnic spot in town. Where do you go?

You can’t go wrong with a picnic on the beach or Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach.



Scott Tobis

Screenwriter & Journalist

What do you love most about summer in the South Bay?

The best part of summer is I don’t need to brave traffic and leave the Bubble, since all of my friends want to be in the South Bay during the summer months and come to me.