Cali Mag – Eat Manhattan Beach



Editor in Chief Cece Woods considers herself the “accidental activist”.…


ESPERANZA – Esperanza Cocina de la Playa, located at 309 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, is a vibrant Mexican restaurant offering an elevated take on Sonoran-inspired cuisine. The spot blends fresh seafood dishes like ceviche, enchiladas, and Pacific prawns with a curated, playful selection of tequila, mezcal, and craft cocktails.
309 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 @esperanzamanhattanbeach


SLOOPY’S – Sloopy’s Beach Café has been a beloved local staple for over 40 years. The café is celebrated for its commitment to fresh ingredients, sustainable seafood, and all-natural meats, crafting made-to-order meals that range from hearty burgers to unique salads and buttermilk pancakes.
3416 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 @sloopys_cafe


LOVE & SALT – Love & Salt puts a fresh spin on Italian-inspired cuisine infused with Southern California soul. Founded by Sylvie Gabriele in the former Café Pierre space, the restaurant follows a simple yet powerful philosophy: “food needs only two ingredients to be great.”
317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 @loveandsaltla

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Editor in Chief Cece Woods considers herself the “accidental activist”. Having spent most her childhood on sands of Zuma Beach, Cece left Southern California in her early 20’s, but it was only a matter of time before she returned to the idyllic place that held so many wonderful memories from her youth. In 2006, she made the journey back to Malibu permanently, the passion to preserve it was ignited. In 2012, Cece became involved in local environmental and political activism at the urging of former husband Steve Woods, a resident for more than 4o years. Together, they were involved in many high-profile environmental battles including the Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project, Measure R, Measure W, and more. Cece founded influential print and online media publications, 90265 Magazine in 2013 highlighting the authentic Malibu lifestyle, and The Local Malibu, an online news media site with a strategic focus on environmental and political activism. In the summer of 2018, Cece broke multiple global stories including the law enforcement cover-up in the Malibu Creek State Park Shootings, and is considered by major news media as a trusted authority on Malibu.