We’re not going to spend a lot of effort talking about month to month real estate activity in this issue. February invariably has more closed sales than January, because the escrows that close in January are for deals that were negotiated in December, when most people were partying instead of buying a home.
The one monthly anomaly screaming for clarity is the 72% increase in monthly sales in the Beach area, while the total increase in sales for the South Bay is only 20%. That’s a real outlier, and we didn’t have an explanation last year when the numbers were nearly the same. In February of 2025 the Beach came in with a 70% increase in the number of sales closed while the total South Bay monthly increase was 24%. The other three areas are normal and the raw totals are normal, except for sales skyrocketing at the Beach for one month. Perhaps there’s a new tax “loophole” happening?
Overall, home sales are still off about 20% from pre-pandemic years. Activity has been gradually catching up, but the projection is for several years of improvement before sales volume is back to what used to be normal. The big surprise in sales volume comes in comparing last month to February of 2025, Last year had shown a solid growth of 19% over February of 2024, with positive numbers in all four areas. This year shows plummetting sales in all four areas, with a drop of 19% across the South Bay.
With that thought in mind, and looking at the year to date, for just January and February, 2024 showed 2% sales growth, and 2025 4% growth. In what appears a total reversal, 2026 is dropping by 18%. It’s still early in the year, so the direction may change. At this point it looks as though economic and war worries may be slowing the number of transactions closing. There was evidence of increased buyer risistance over the last half of 2025. The first quarter figures next month will give a more thorough picture of what to anticipate for the year.
Median Price:
Shifting gear and looking at the median price, shows a similar theme. Once again, the Beach area is showing a super-charged increase in comparison to the balance of the South Bay. The Harbor area was up 1%, the Inland area up 5%, PV down 5%, and the Beach was up 31%!
On one hand, it could be said “Money is migrating to the Beach at an increasing rate.” Or perhaps, “Owners are dumping the Beach for huge profits.” It’s conceivable both are correct. In any event it’s an interesting phenomenon.
Year over year, where the chance to look ahead comes alive, things look much more restrained. The Beach is up 1% in median price, which is significant change from being down 29% in January. At the same time, the Harbor is up 5% and the Inland area is up 2% — all very tame.
Median prices on the Hill dropped by 16%. One needs to remember there is a comparatively small number of homes selling in the PV area on a monthly basis, so one or two unique transactions show up as huge blips in the charts.
Year to date, median prices are more constrained than last year. The Harbor area, the largest of the markets in the South Bay, is up 5% over the same period for 2025. The Inland area is flat, while the Hill is down 10% and the Beach is up 15%.
Continuing on the vein we started at the beginning, the sales being reported now were negotiated in January, before the crisis in West Asia bloomed. This shows a tempered market with pullback in both the number of homes sold and in the median price of those homes. The day to day feel of the South Bay real estate market seems to be continuing on a roughly similar pace, but it will be another month before we can really see the statistical impact. Let’s look again next month.
Beach:
M-m, vol: 91, 72%, med: 2,200,000, 31%
y-y, vol: -17%, med: 1%
ytd, vol: -17%, -13% from 2019, med: -15%, up 63% from 2019
Harbor:
M-m, vol: 220, 21%, med: 800,000, 1%
y-y, vol: -19%, med: 5%
ytd, vol: -22%, -27% from 2019, med: 5%, up 49% from 2019
Hill:
M-m, vol: 36, -27%, med: 1,722,500, -5%
y-y, vol: -22%, med: -16%
ytd, vol: 9%, 10% from 2019, med: -10%, up 36% from 2019
Inland:
M-m, vol: 84, 14%, med: 920,000, 5%
y-y, vol: -18%, med: 2%
ytd, vol: -17, -21% from 2019, med: -0%, up 40% from 2019
Beach=Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo Harbor=Carson, Long Beach, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City PV Hill=Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates Inland=Torrance, Lomita, Gardena
Captain John and the band breathe new life into vintage sea shanties and nautical tunes with Celtic-punk and pirate-rocker swagger.
Kraus leads this merry crew of powerhouse musicians after years spent as a sea captain and growing up in a musical household. His pioneering band perfectly combines his love for music, the sea and the legacy of the seafaring storytelling.
And, just so we’re all clear, in addition to being a multi-instrumentalist and lead guitar player, John Kraus really is a captain – for many years at the helm of one of the LA Maritime Institute’s stunning Tall Ships!
The Goers are: Tim Weed on violin, David Dutton on the drums and jazz legend Bob Aul on fiddle and tuba. Paul Givant of Rose’s Pawn Shop shows up frequently to play guitar and banjo.
Jose Antonio Rodriguez is an award-winning Spanish guitar virtuoso at the forefront of his generation. Known for his powerful contemporary style that spans film scores, dance, and orchestral works, he’s performed around the world with legends like Chick Corea, Al Di Meola and George Benson, and has countless recording credits on international award-winning albums including the pop hit “Macarena.”
🍷 Pre-Concert Wine Tastings Led by JP Molinari: Free to Grand Vision members at the Friend, Champion, VIP Circle, Arts Advocate, and Performing Arts Patron level – up to two per household, $16 per person for all others. Concert tickets are required to participate. Members’ tasting tickets must be redeemed in advance. Tastings begin one hour before the show, please arrive no later than 30 minutes into the tasting to participate.
A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring DJ Serg and SoCal’s soul-ska cumbia dance band, Maria Blues. All ages event.
South LA-based musician Maria Blues brings a dynamic fusion of ska, reggae and Latin with a hint of soul. Her wide range of musical influences speak for themselves. From Amy Winehouse and Etta James to Selena and Lauryn Hill, Maria creates a unique sound that will capture your heart and get your feet moving!
DJ set starts at 8:30 PM. The band will go on at 9:30 PM.
Seating:
General admission is standing room only. While a limited number of chairs will be available in the general admission section, you are not guaranteed a seat.
Tables will be marked with the name of your party and have 4 seats.
Full Circle
Sun, Mar 22, 2026 4:00 PM Doors 3:00 PM
This show is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.
Country rock trio known for their soaring vocal harmonies and unique renditions of covers and original songs. Going back as far as high school, Patti Orbeck, Debra Bain and Sylvia Owens have had decades to perfect their chemistry. Combine the harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young with the music of the Judds, and you get Full Circle.
Whether they’re playing a song of their own or a recognizable classic, they create unique arrangements with impressive vocals and sincere dynamics that will feel like a warm hug. Having performed at Andy & Renee’s annual Dylanfest and Fleet Week here at the harbor, they’ve become a local favorite around the Annex. Hear a mix of songs, including “Angel from Montgomery,” “Chain of Fools” and “Jolene.”
Fortunate Son CCR & John Fogerty Tribute
Fri, Mar 27, 2026 8:00 PM Doors 7:00 PM
This show is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.
Fortunate Son celebrates Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty’s legacy as the longest-running tribute to the iconic band. Since 1994, frontman Brad Ford has honored John Fogerty with all-around authenticity. Hear the swampy blues of “Born on the Bayou,” the country sounds of “Bad Moon Rising” and rock anthems like “Proud Mary” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” Mike Franceschini joins on guitar, with Ron “The Deacon” Ota on bass and vocals and Daniel Murdy on drums.
Stomping, shuffling & hollering like a modern-day Howlin’ Wolf, Chris Pierce as the Reverend Tall Tree stands at the crossroads of Blues, Soul, and American Roots music. From there, he channels the raw spirit and emotional gravity of the genre’s golden era into a modern, electrifying live experience.
Whether delivering sermons in a smoke-filled club, a tent revival atmosphere, a classic theater, or from the main stage of a festival, Reverend Tall Tree reaches straight for the core—where rhythm meets testimony and the music still tells the truth. His performances recall the power, urgency, and communion of mid-century Blues and Soul masters, where every note carries weight and every song feels lived in.
Chris Pierce has spent years honing his craft on stages around the world, headlining his own tours while also sharing the road with an extraordinary range of artists, including Neil Young, B.B. King and Allison Russell, among others. His music and unmistakable voice have also found their way into numerous films and television shows, further cementing his reputation as a singular American storyteller.
Palos Verdes’ own community theater company, the Pennyroyal Players, are hitting the stage with a musical tribute to 28 “Radical Women”—the trailblazers who weren’t afraid to fight for their rights, their freedom and their vote!
This incredible journey kicks off in England in 1591 and races right up to Tennessee in 1920 when the 19th Amendment finally paved the way for women to a cast a ballot.
Get ready for a fast-paced musical romp through the battles fought for equality. Hear about the struggles, the heartbreaks, and the triumphant victories these heroic women earned every single day. The show tells their story with a healthy dose of humor, featuring historically accurate songs set to familiar tunes—guaranteed to entertain everyone!
The Grand Annex Art Saloon
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Doors 5:00 PM
Enjoy a laid-back evening of music and art at this new First Thursday event, featuring art by fINdings Art Center.
fINdings Art Center, in collaboration with Grand Vision’s Annex Arts Saloon, presents artworks curated by Henry Krusoe.
Henry Krusoe is an Otis College graduate and has been an Angels Gate Cultural Center resident artist since 2019, creating multimedia artwork spanning analog and digital formats.
Hear the thunderous rhythms of the drums that affirm our beautiful, resilient existence. Come feel the energy and celebrate the power of being truly seen. Mujō Dream Flight’s first full-length concert, VISIBLE, celebrates Trans Day of Visibility and explores how we resist social erasure when our race, gender, class and disability are all under attack.
Mujō Dream Flight (MDF) is the artistic vehicle of founding taiko artists Sasen Cain, Yeeman “ManMan” Mui, and Maxyn Rose Leitner. Based in Los Angeles, they collaborate locally and globally with other predominantly trans/non-binary taiko artists, creating both original works and traditional adaptations. MDF’s art centers dance and personal storytelling informed by their specific cultural backgrounds.
In 2023, MDF organized Blurring the Color Line with Taiko, a well-attended and deeply engaging afternoon arts experience connecting important questions about race, immigration, culture, and American-ness. The event allowed us all to hear from filmmakers, performing artists, community leaders, educators, and ethnomusicologists, as they share their experiences and ideas.
The same year, MDF embarked on its first national tour, called “Haimweh” (Bavarian for homesickness), with the dual aims of highlighting trans/non-binary peoples’ often-fraught connections with their hometowns & families, and a journey of retrieving the belongings of one of our members whose parents don’t accept faer transness, and reclaiming identity, belonging & inter-dependence. This tour was funded, in part, by a Taiko Community Alliance Tier 1 grant.
MDF gave voice to Queer Asian community in LA with our performance at:
The inaugural Okaeri’s Queer Obon (2023).
Transforming Community Care: AANHPI LGBTQIA2-S Mental Health and Wellness by LA Department of Mental Health
Cross cultural solidarity movement, the importance of being with community – FandangObon (2024)
Fusion, genre – the North American Taiko Conference in Phoenix, AZ (2025).
Guest artist Aki Oshiro (they/them) is a queer, trans, and non-binary, fourth-generation Japanese Okinawan-American professional taiko artist based in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. Aki began their taiko journey at age 9 with Kona Daifukuji Taiko in Kona, Hawai’i. From 2001 to 2007, they served as an instructor and touring ensemble member with Portland Taiko while earning a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance (Percussion) from Portland State University.
From 2007 to 2014, Aki was an instructor and youth programs director at Sacramento Taiko Dan. Currently, they are the founder and Artistic Director of Tsubaki Ensemble, SOKO Taiko, and Queer Taiko, as well as the Creative Director of Placer Ume Taiko. Aki also teaches at San Mateo Buddhist Temple Taiko and is a touring member of Taikoza and Unit Souzou.
Aki has performed and conducted taiko workshops across the U.S. and internationally, including in Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Italy, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and Colombia.
Team Taiko is Grand Vision’s community drumming program taught by ManMan Mui.
This concert is sponsored in part by TaikoVentures and Creative West Tour West Grant.
Come early to the show! You will be met at the door by Shag actors and welcomed into their tiki cocktail party.
Let’s Shag!
The one and only SHAG himself will be at every show of this murder mystery musical set at a Tupperware party! “Shag with a Twist” serves up an evocative cocktail of vibrant music and performers that brings to life the art of Shag when pupu platters and bouffants were all the rage. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their finest tiki, pin-up girl style or 60s Mod attire and join the party.
This event is produced by Shag with a Twist Productions.
TUESDAYS 5:30PM — 7:30PM The Lighthouse Cafe, 30 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310 376-9833
Andy & Renee – Banana Leaf
THURSDAYS 6:30PM — 9:00PM Banana Leaf & Beach Cities Social, 1408 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA
Andy & Renee & Friends – Neil Young Tribute Show – SOLD OUT!
SAT, MAR 14 @ 6:00PM Studio32, 17411 Delia Ave., Torrance, CA 90504
Neil Young Tribute show with Andy & Renee, Steve Whalen, John Hoke, Marty Rifkin, Jamie Daniels, Brax Cutchin, & Joe Caccavo. Doors at 6p, Show at 7pm. SOLD OUT! BYOB
Andy & Renee – Terranea Lobby Bar
FRI, MAR 20, APR 13 & 17 7:00PM — 11:00PM Terranea Lobby Bar, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Andy & Renee – Brews Hall
FRI, APR 3 7:00PM — 10:00PM Brews Hall Del Amo, 21770 Del Amo Circle East, Torrance, CA 90503
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain – Las Candelistas Fundraiser
SAT, APR 18 5:00PM — 9:30PM Empty Saddle Club, 39 Empty Saddle Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Get tickets and info at https://lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/
Andy & Renee – King Harbor Yacht Club
Members and guests only.
FRI, MAY 8 6:00PM — 9:00PM King Harbor Yacht Club, 280 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain & Friends- 36th Annual Dylanfest
SUN, MAY 24, 2026 12:00PM — 8:00PM Torino Plaza, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503
Hosted by Andy & Renee & Hard Rain, Dylanfest is the South Bay’s longest-running music festival—a heartfelt celebration of the songs and spirit of Bob Dylan, one of America’s greatest and most influential songwriters. Tickets available NOW!
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain – The Music of Bruce Springsteen
SAT, JUN 27 @ 8:00PM The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
ALMOST SOLD OUT! Get tickets and info at https://grandvision.org/event/andy-renee-hard-rain-the-music-of-bruce-springsteen/
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain – Malaga Cove Library Park Concerts
WED, JUL 8 6:30PM — 7:45PM Malaga Cove Library Park, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain – Torrance Hot Summer Nights Concert In The Park
SAT, JUL 25 @ 5:00PM Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501
This is a once a month (every third Tuesday) show that is designed as a listening room for world class songwriters, many with hit songs, long touring/recording associations with music legends ETC… to play their original music in an intimate setting. NO COVER BUT DONATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED AND GO TO THE SONGWRITERS. Project Barley serves excellent Food (Gourmet Pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads), wine, and award winning beer. Food served till 8:30pm. No reservations so arrive early to get a table. This month we are proud to present: THE JOLENES, JUNE CLIVAS, JODI SIEGEL
THE JOLENES
Smile! It’s the Jolenes!
The Jolenes is a mega volt supercluster quartet of roots rock rascals who hail from Los Angeles, California by way of Auburn; Outer Space; stone cold Kansas City; the Miracle Mile; the Earth’s nickel plated nuclear rated chewy nougat core; the West of Adams; the East of Eden; the LBC, an as of yet to be discovered fifth dimension commonly referred to by leading scientists and religious philosophers as Jomagnalene…and all parts in between.
Constructed of popsicle sticks, painter’s tape, chicken wire and Dan Janisch (Dan Janisch and The Sallys), Grant Langston (Grant Langstons and The Grill Masters), David Serby (David Serby and The Hillbilly Fringe), and Dale Daniel (The Hacienda Brothers, Rick Shea and The Losin’ End, etc, etc., etc.), they are a fully insured and bonded, AAA graded, golden throated, songwriting, crime solving, guitar bashing and drum busting investment collective who will happily help you cheat on your taxes. Together and separately they have played on, penned, recorded, and registered thousands of carols, poems, rockers, mockers, oldies, hymns, canticles, chants, rants, lullabies, ballads, three sea shanties, and five-eights of an Italian opera based on the classic Burt Reynold western from 1973, The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing.
The Jolenes are deadly serious song and dance men, handsome in their own way, shameless, blameless, and they are dying to give you a good time. You can find them struggling not to drown in all of your favorite social media streams. In their spare time they like to crochet cowboy booties for abandoned beagles, lead book groups for retired snake charmers, and study the text of ancient Chinese fortune cookies.
Don’t forget to smile! It’s the Jolenes!
JUNE CLIVAS
June Clivas is a cow-punk firecracker of a singer, performer and songwriter! Many know her from her years playing with her band; June Clivas and the Ditty Boys. Formed in 2018, June Clivas and The Ditty Boys is a group of five talented musicians who came together with a shared passion for creating original music that resonates with people. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres including country, rock, and western, we have created a unique sound that blends catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics.
From intimate acoustic sets to high-energy shows, we strive to connect with our audience and create an unforgettable experience.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or hearing June Clivas and The Ditty Boys for the first time, we invite you to “Ditty Up” and join us on this wild ride. As stated by the infamous Slim Jim Phantom of The Stray Cats, “They’re onto something.”
JODI SIEGEL
Jodi Siegel, originally from Chicago, IL, is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Over the years Jodi has opened for and or shared the stage with many respected musicians including: Albert King, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, J.D. Souther, David Lindley, Fred Tacket and Paul Barrere (Little Feat) and countless others. Her songs have been recorded by Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Tommy Ridgley and Teresa James.
She has recorded two CD’S; Stepping Stone and her latest CD, “Wild Hearts,” produced by Steve Postell (Immediate Family, David Crosby, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Iain Matthews), is filled with great songs, cool grooves, intimate, smart lyrics and some of the best of the best musicians in Los Angeles today including; Mike Finnigan (organ, piano), Hutch Hutchinson, Abe Laborial Sr., Alphonso Johnson (bass), Russ Kunkel, Michael Jerome Moore, John Ferraro, Arno Lucas (drums, percussion), Joe Sublett (Saxophone) and Maxayne Lewis and Clydene Jackson (background vocals). Each song has a soulful delivery with an undeniable down-home elegance. It has received great reviews by Patrick Simmons (Doobie Brothers), Maria Muldaur, Walter Trout, David Mansfield (T Bone Burnett), Leland Sklar, Mike Finnigan and Doug Macleod to name a few.
Jodi is in the pre-production stage of recording a new record with Grammy winning producer/drummer (Taj Mahal) Tony Braunagel.
Before we start, let’s be clear about the time frame of the business we’re discussing. I say that because it’s easy to forget the sales closures we are discussing for January are for deals cut in December, or possibly late November. The average escrow time is still 30-45 days. That helps to explain the timing of some shifts in the raw numbers. Because fewer deals are cut in the time frame from Thansgiving to the New Year, traditionally the holiday season, it takes only a few more deals, or a few less dollars, to shift the percentages dramatically in January. Given those qualifications, let’s look at the statistics for January in the South Bay.
It’s not unusual for January real estate sales to be fewer than December, though the numbers have been stabilizing since the end of the pandemic. January of 2025 was only down 17% across the South Bay from January 2024. The year before, January of 2024, sales were off 24% from 2023, and the year before was down 28% from the 2022 sales. The surprise is in 2026 starting the year with an out-size 35% decline from December of 2025. (See the area break down below for details.)
The jump from a years long trail of improving numbers to a 35% drop in month to month sales volume, especially when spread relatively equally across the four areas, draws attention. R emember the Hill is the smallest of the areas and just because of the nature of mathematics it has wide percentile swings.
As you see, our month to month sales volume has dropped significantly across the South Bay, and has made a significant drop from the historical upward trend, as noted above.
Monthly median prices have also dropped in the Beach and PV Hill areas, both typically more volatile in response to economic markets. The Harbor and Inland areas, on the other hand have shown modest growth in median value from December into January. Could it be we are seeing a shift in valuation, from the flashy high end properties to bread and butter properties?
Year over year prices seem to be down across the South Bay with the exception of the Harbor area, a surprise for the largest market area of the South Bay. A 5% increase in the median price the for largest volume area in the south Bay is a huge stop sign on the path to market.
Sales are down everywhere except the Hill which represents a mere 14% of the month’s sales. It’s easy to say three out of four markers indicate slower business for the coming year.
In the past the format of the newsletter would go on to discuss details of each of the market areas. We’re going to change that a bit starting this month. Rather than a textual description, we’re including just the statistics for each area. If you, as the reader, have additional questions, just give us a call and we’ll walk through the numbers with you.
In addition, we’ll be including charts, showing the shifting business as the months go by. Please let us know if you like the transition to less words and more pictures.
Beach:
M-m, vol: 53, -41%, med: 1,675,000, -8%
y-y, vol: -17%, med: -29%
ytd, vol: -17%,, med: -29%, ytd vs 2019: vol -97%; med 23%
Harbor:
M-m, vol: 182, -39%, med: 795,000, 2%
y-y, vol: -25%, med: 5% Is the Harbor shifting? Or just a shortage of inventory?
ytd, vol: -25%,, med: 5%, ytd vs 2019: vol -96%; med 31%
Hill:
M-m, vol: 49, 9%, med: 1,820,000, -9%
y-y, vol: 53%, med: -4%
ytd, vol: 53%,, med: -4%, ytd vs 2019: vol -94%; med 25%
Inland:
M-m, vol: 74, -36%, med: 875,000, 4%
y-y, vol: -15%, med: -3%
ytd, vol: -15%,, med: -3%, ytd vs 2019: vol -96%; med 18%
Beach=Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo Harbor=Carson, Long Beach, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City PV Hill=Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates Inland=Torrance, Lomita, Gardena
A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring DJ Nativity and the blazing 4-piece punk-cumbia band, Cara Borracho. Ages 21 and up event.
DJ Nativity’s set starts at 8:30 PM. The band will go on at 9:30 PM.
Seating: General admission is standing room only. While a limited number of chairs will be available in the general admission section, you are not guaranteed a seat. Tables will be marked with the name of your party and have 4 seats.
Strings Chamber Ensemble Series “Valentine’s Concert”
Celebrate the season of romance with a selection of timeless pieces that capture the beauty and emotion of love in all forms. Classical selections include “Andante Cantabile” by Tchaikovsky, “String Quartet No. 2” by Alexander Borodin and “Rosamunde Second Movement” by Franz Schubert. The “pop strings” section will include “Love & Marriage,” “A Whole New World” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” Arrangements by Shura Sasaki.
Shawn Jones is a prolific Southern California-based singer, songwriter, and virtuoso guitarist whose three-decade career serves as a soulful bridge between blues, rock, and Americana. Discovered by country legend Waylon Jennings while playing a small Los Angeles club, Jones was eventually recruited to play lead guitar for Jennings’ band on the 1996 Lollapalooza tour and appeared on his album Right for the Time.
Over the years, he has established himself as a respected independent force, sharing stages with icons like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Bonnie Raitt, while also spending ten years as the lead guitarist for Deana Carter. With a tireless touring schedule that sees him performing over 200 dates annually across the USA and Europe, Jones continues to release acclaimed work, including his recent album In My Blood (2024).
Shawn Jones: guitar, vocals Herman Matthews: drums Sam Bolle: bass, backing Vocals Marc Hugenberger: keys
The Grand Annex Art Saloon
Thu, Mar 05, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Doors 5:00 PM Live Music Starts at 6:30 PM
Enjoy a laid-back evening of music and art at this new First Thursday event, with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. Featuring live music by musicians from the San Pedro Musicians Directory and art by fINdings Art Center.
Local musician Dustin Case brings the best of two musical worlds, known for both his heartfelt acoustic storytelling and raw punk energy. His acoustic sets carry a lyrical and vulnerable essence, while his fierce stage presence and aggressive vocal style embody the spirit of Los Angeles punk.
fINdings Art Center, in collaboration with Grand Vision’s Annex Arts Saloon, presents artworks curated by Henry Krusoe.
Henry Krusoe is an Otis College graduate and has been an Angels Gate Cultural Center resident artist since 2019, creating multimedia artwork spanning analog and digital formats.
L.A.vation astonishes with hit after hit from each of U2’s blockbuster albums. Dance along to songs like “New Year’s Day,” “With Or Without You,” “Beautiful Day,” “One” and “Vertigo.” Frontman Patrick Boudreaux perfectly captures the spirit and essence of Bono, taking this spot-on U2 experience around the world. If you “Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For,” you won’t want to miss this legendary tribute!
A “Warner Grand on the Road” Concert
While the Warner Grand Theatre undergoes renovation, Grand Vision Foundation presents Warner Grand on the Road! This intermittent concert series brings the magic of live music to venues across San Pedro. Proceeds from this event support Grand Vision’s Meet the Music youth education program, and continued live music programming at the Grand Annex Music Hall.
VIP Reception 6:00 PM / Meet & Greet 6:30 PM
VIP Ticket holders are invited to attend the pre-concert reception and Meet & Greet with the band.
VIP Tickets include light appetizers, desserts, one complimentary drink and access to a private no-host bar before the concert.
Captain John and the band breathe new life into vintage sea shanties and nautical tunes with Celtic-punk and pirate-rocker swagger.
Kraus leads this merry crew of powerhouse musicians after years spent as a sea captain and growing up in a musical household. His pioneering band perfectly combines his love for music, the sea and the legacy of the seafaring storytelling. And, just so we’re all clear, in addition to being a multi-instrumentalist and lead guitar player, John Kraus really is a captain – for many years at the helm of one of the LA Maritime Institute’s stunning Tall Ships!
The Goers are: Tim Weed on violin, David Dutton on the drums and jazz legend Bob Aul on fiddle and tuba. Paul Givant of Rose’s Pawn Shop shows up frequently to play guitar and banjo.
Andy & Renée at the The Lighthouse Tuesdays, 5:30PM — 7:30PM The Lighthouse Cafe, 30 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310 376-9833
Andy & Renée at the Banana Leaf Thursdays, 6:30PM — 9:00PM Banana Leaf & Beach Cities Social, 1408 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Andy & Renée & Hard Rain-Desert Bar, Parker, AZ
SAT, FEB 14 & SUN, FEB 15, 2026 @ 12:00PM — 4:00PM Cash only! No internet, no ATM. Solar powered. Not a place for pets.
The Desert Bar, Buckskin Mountain, Cienega Springs Rd. Parker, AZ 85344
Andy & Renée-Brews Hall
FRI, MAR 6, 7:00PM — 10:00PM Brews Hall Del Amo, 21770 Del Amo Circle East, Torrance, CA 90503
Andy & Renée- Terranea Lobby Bar
FRI ,FEB 20, 7:00PM — 11:00PM Terranea Lobby Bar, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Andy & Renée & Friends- Neil Young Tribute Show
SAT, MAR 14, 6:00PM Studio32, 17411 Delia Ave., Torrance, CA 90504
Neil Young Tribute show with Andy & Renée, Steve Whalen, John Hoke, Marty Rifkin, Jamie Daniels, Brax Cutchin, & Joe Caccavo. Doors at 6p, Show at 7pm. Get tickets at https://andyandrenee.com/tickets-tips-merch– $35. BYOB
Andy & Renée & Hard Rain & Friends – 36th Annual Dylanfest
SUN, MAY 24, 2026, 12:00PM — 8:00PM Torino Plaza, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503
Hosted by Andy & Renée & Hard Rain, Dylanfest is the South Bay’s longest-running music festival—a heartfelt celebration of the songs and spirit of Bob Dylan, one of America’s greatest and most influential songwriters. Tickets available soon!
Andy & Renée & Hard Rain – The Music of Bruce Springsteen
SAT, JUN 27 @ 8:00PM The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
February is the month of love, and you’re gonna love this new show coming up on Tuesday, the 17th! But first Iwanted to say thanks to Gravity 180 and Tin Angel for your wonderful music last month! The place was packed and it was the perfect way to start the year! If you were there you know!
This coming Tuesday is gonna be the outrageously fun world beat fusion band; the Bonedaddys! These guys are gonna blow the roof off the place…all seven members are extraordinary musicians! You’re gonna wanna dance and be merry, so bring your dancin’ shoes and we will supply the merry!!! For more info on the Bonedaddys go to: https://thebonedaddys.com/the-bonedaddys-with-jodi-seigel/
Get there early to reserve your seat! $20 donation suggested! Please bring cash and or I’ll have a QRcode that you can Venmo the musicians!
Project Barley and Pizza Kraft serves excellent food (gourmet pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads), wine, and award winning beer and cocktails too! Food Served till 8:30pm. No reservationshttps://projectbarley.com/
Project Barley 2308 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717
Thank you for supporting live music! Bring a friend to every gig and we got a party!
Grand Vision is pleased to announce its new Strings Chamber Ensemble Series!
Concertmaster Shura Sasaki leads the ensemble in performing well-known classical pieces and pop songs in a string quartet. The classical pieces include the complete Haydn Quartet No. 53 (Lark), Op. 64. No. 5 and works from Mozart and Beethoven. The “pops strings” pieces include a medley of your favorite Beatles hits, and other popular songs, like “What a Wonderful World,” “Some Day My Prince Will Come,” “A Girl from Ipanema” and “Por Una Cabeza Tango.” Arrangements by Shura Sasaki.
Preview Record Release Concert! Hear RPS play cuts from their new album, American Seams.
Rose’s Pawn Shop is an acclaimed LA-based Americana band has honed their signature, high-energy fusion of folk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. The fiercely independent quintet, anchored by frontman Paul Givant’s sharp songwriting, has released four studio albums—including their 2006 debut The Arsonist and 2023’s celebrated Punch-Drunk Life—with a fifth, American Seams, coming out this month.
Mark Kopitzke returns to the Grand Annex with his band, The Nightcaps, bringing warmth, charm and effortless swing to a night dedicated to classic romance.
Through both music and storytelling, the show catalogues the many chapters of love—the sparks and swoons, the heartbreaks and hope, the humor, longing and joy that define the season of Valentine’s. The evening celebrates the golden age of jazz with beloved standards made famous by
singers like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, including favorites like “L-O-V-E,” “Fever” and La Vie En Rose,” alongside a few unexpected songs reimagined with a smooth, jazzy twist.
🍷 Pre-Concert Wine Tastings Led by JP Molinari: Free to Grand Vision members at the Friend, Champion, VIP Circle, Arts Advocate, and Performing Arts Patron level – up to two per household, $16 per person for all others. Concert tickets are required to participate. Members’ tasting tickets must be redeemed in advance. Tastings begin one hour before the show, please arrive no later than 30 minutes into the tasting to participate.
Step into the world of one of rock’s most iconic voices as Heart of Gold brings the timeless music of Neil Young to life. The performance will feature a complete live rendering of Neil’s legendary album, Harvest, followed by a journey through his greatest hits spanning decades of groundbreaking songwriting. Hear the rich authenticity and note-for-note guitar solos in classics like “Down by the River” and “Southern Man,” delivered with the spirit of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee himself. Devitt Feeley leads on vocals, featuring Jim Wootten on bass and Rocky Fester on pedal steel guitar.
TUESDAYS@5:30PM — 7:30PM The Lighthouse Cafe, 30 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310 376-9833
Andy & Renee-Banana Leaf
THURSDAYS @6:30PM — 9:00PM Banana Leaf & Beach Cities Social, 1408 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA
Andy & Renee- Terranea Lobby Bar
FRI JAN 23@ 7:00PM — 11:00PM Terranea Lobby Bar, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Andy & Renee- Chuck Wigley Memorial
SAT, JAN 24 @ 6:00PM Studio32, 17411 Delia Ave., Torrance, CA 90504
Come help us celebrate the life of our longtime friend, Chuck “The Chuckinator” Wigley. Music and libations served. RSVP to reneesafier@hotmail.com
Andy & Renee-Brews Hall
FRI, FEB 6@ 7:00PM — 10:00PM Brews Hall Del Amo, 21770 Del Amo Circle East, Torrance, CA 90503
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain-Desert Bar, Parker, AZ
SAT, FEB 14 & SUN, FEB 15, 2026 @ 12:00PM — 4:00PM The Desert Bar, Buckskin Mountain, Parker, AZ
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain & Friends- 36th Annual Dylanfest
SUN, MAY 24, 2026 @ 12:00PM — 8:00PM Torino Plaza, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503
Hosted by Andy & Renee & Hard Rain, Dylanfest is the South Bay’s longest-running music festival—a heartfelt celebration of the songs and spirit of Bob Dylan, one of America’s greatest and most influential songwriters. Tickets available soon!
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain-The Music of Bruce Springsteen
SAT, JUN 27 @ 8:00PM The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
Get tickets and info at https://grandvision.org/event/andy-renee-hard-rain-the-music-of-bruce-springsteen/
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain-Torrance Hot Summer Nights Concert In The Park
SAT, JUL 25 @ 5:00PM Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501
2026 IS GONNA BE A WONDERFUL YEAR FOR MUSIC! FIRST OFF THE DECEMBER SHOW LAST MONTH WAS AWESOME! THANK YOU TO THE TALENTED GUYS FROM BARLEY AND THE EQUALLY BADASS THE POLLEN COLLECTIVE! IT WAS A GREAT WAY TO END THE YEAR! PICTURES BELOW…
2026 BRINGS SOME EXCITING NEWS! THE SONGWRITER NIGHT – NOW CALLED ROCK, RHYTHM & RHYME, HAS A SPONSOR! OUR GOOD FRIEND FROM JACARANDA ENTERTAINMENT, JOHN ANTICH!! WE WILL BE BRINGIN YOU SOME ONE OF A KIND ENTERTAINMENT HERE IN THE SOUTH BAY AND WE ARE ALL EXCITED FOR THE COMING YEAR!
TO START OFF 2026, THIS COMING TUESDAY IS GONNA BE AN EPIC NIGHT! MY GOOD FRIENDS FROM GRAVITY 180-HAROLD PAYNE, CLYDENE JACKSON AND OLIVER C. BROWN! ALL THREE OF THESE GIANTS HAVE HUGE CREDITS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS (SONGWRITING, SINGING AND PLAYING) AND TOGETHER THEY ARE OFF THE CHARTS GREAT! SOME OF THE BEST RNB AND SOUL YOU’RE GONNA HEAR! FOR MORE INFO: https://clydene.com/index.php/gravity-180/https://haroldpaynemusic.com/https://olivercbrown.com/
AS ALWAYS I’LL PLAY SOME TUNES AND HOST THE EVENING! GET THERE EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! $20 DONATION SUGGESTED! PLEASE BRING CASH AND OR I’LL HAVE A QR CODE THAT YOU CAN VENMO THE MUSICIANS!
PROJECT BARLEY AND PIZZA KRAFT serves excellent Food (Gourmet Pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads), wine, and award winning beer AND COCKTAILS TOO! Food served till 8:30pm. No reservations https://projectbarley.com/ 2308 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717
TELL EVERYBODY THAT THE LEGENDARY HIGH ENERGY WORLD BEAT FUSION BAND (ALL 7 MEMBERS) ARE GONNA TAKE THE ROOF OFF THE PLACE NEXT MONTH! IF YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN THESE GUYS, THEN YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT! THEY ARE FUN, FANTASTIC AND FIERCE! PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR!
First glance at the month to month December numbers: A 12% increase in December sales brought smiles to a lot of faces, until they realized this only corrected half of the 23% drop in November sales volume. This past year saw a lot of one-step-forward-two-steps-back. The annual numbers make it look like that will continue to be the pattern into 2026. Median prices found gains for the Beach and the Hill, while prices slid in the Harbor and Inland areas.
Year over year, December sales were mixed, with sales volume dropping at the Beach and on the Hill. At the same time, the Harbor and Inland areas experienced solid increases in sales. Median prices for December showed a reverse pattern, with the median increasing at the Beach and on the Hill, while it dropped in the Harbor and Inland areas. This has all the earmarks of being a market peak.
Without getting into details about the monthly statistics, those are covered below, let’s move on to what the year over year data reveals. In the end, 2025 showed a solid 4% growth in sales over 2024. This broke down as: Beach 10%, Harbor 3%, Hill 6% and Inland 1%. It’s important to note the sales volume over the final four months of 2025 were nearly all lower than the same month in the preceding year, showing a persistent drop in sales. Where the early months of the year were overall positive, despite choppy performance, across the board, there has been a slow decline in comparison to last year.
The year began with double digit increases in sales volume across the South Bay, registering 11% in January and 19% in February. The number of homes sold bounced around a lot during the year and ended with a mere 4% increase in sales volume over 2024, with three months out of 2025 being negative.
A slowing in the sales volume doesn’t necessarily dictate a slowing in the median price, although this year it did. The 2025 median for each area showed a 1-2% increase in price everywhere except the Beach were the median trebled to an astounding 6%. One might suspect a bit of investment fever in pricier neighborhoods. Several decades after being a disreputable neighborhood of the displaced and homeless, the Beach areas have become the place to invest extravagantly.
Interestingly, this aligns neatly with a statement in the Federal Reserve’s Beige Report of 1/14/26. “Several Districts also noted that spending was stronger among higher-income consumers with increased spending on luxury goods, travel, tourism, and experiential activities. Meanwhile, low to moderate income consumers were seen to be increasingly price sensitive and hesitant to spend on nonessential goods and services.”
Note, this is not yet a reversal in price increases, like that seen in 2023, but is a distinct slowing of the increase. The rate of increase has fallen from the double digits of 2021 and 2022 to barely remaining positive at about half the rate of 2024. One could easily envision median prices going negative again in 2026.
Such an event might be readily termed “a correction” given that current median pricing is showing roughly 40% above the median from 2019, the last year prior to the Covid pandemic and associated market disruption. That 40% calculates out to about a 6% annual increase, three times greater inflation than the 2% sought by the Federal Reserve.
It has been said the only reason median prices are still climbing at all is the shortage of homes available on the market. Inventory figures appear to be off about 15% from the peak in 2019, just before the pandemic. When the Fed responded to the frozen market and interest rates plummeted, inventory levels fell equally rapidly. By 2022 inventory had dropped to 50% of the 2019 levels. Those home sales, and the huge refinance boom that accompanied them put roughly 40% of the homes in California on a 3%+/- mortgage interest rate. Those homeowners are only selling if absolutely necessary, which is keeping the inventory artificially low and simultaneously keeping median sales prices artificially high.
Beach:
In December, home sales at the Beach increased to 90 units, or 11% greater than November. As noted above, that did not erase the 23% decrease in sales from October to November. At the same time, the median price increased by 4% to $1,825,500.
Compared to December of 2024, the number of residential sales has declined by 16% while the median price increased 1%.
For the year 2025, the number of homes sold at the Beach increased by 10% over 2024. Versus sales for 2019, the market remains depressed by 19%. Sales volume is increasing slightly, but it feels depressingly slow.
For the same period, the median price increased by 6%, which has inflated 45% since 2019.
Harbor:
By virtue of mathematical probability, the Harbor area is the most stable of the four demographic areas in the South Bay. December home sales at the Harbor rose 14% to 298 units, very much in line with the total South Bay increase of 12% over November numbers. At the same time, the median price fell by $779,275, for 4% drop.
On a year over year basis, home sales this December exceeded sales in December of 2024 by 19%. Opposing the volume gain, the median price declined by 3% for the same period.
Looking at the full year, 2025 saw more homes sold by 3%, with the median price increasing by 1%. The bump up in sales volume can be viewed as positive recovery from over-exuberant financing of the Covid years. The median price increase is simply an aggressive response to the low inventory.
Sales for last year fall 22% the volume in 2019, and median prices are currently 40% above those of 2019.
Hill:
November versus December sales on the Hill brought in a zero change for the 45 units sold. The median price showed an increase of 1% to $2 million even for the final month of the year.
Year over year, December ended at a 10% decline in the number of homes sold in 2025, while jumping up for a 14% rise in the median values of those homes. As always, the small sample size of PV sales may lead to extreme results, so feel free to call if you have a specific question.
For the year as a whole, compared to 2024, 6% more homes were sold on the Peninsula in 2025 and the median price was 2% greater. Compared to 2019, sales volume was down by 17% while the median price was up 46%.
Inland:
The number of homes sold in the Inland area for December jumped 14%, to 116, from November, while the median price fell by 3% to $838,500.
Annually, December 2025 gained 9% in sales volume over the same month in 2024. Median price for that period fell by 6%.
Inland sales enjoyed a 1% increase year over year in 2025, while also seeing a 1% increase in median price. Compared to 2019, sales volume remained suppressed by 19%, while median price ended 2025 with a 33% increase.
Beach=Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo Harbor=Carson, Long Beach, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City PV Hill=Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates Inland=Torrance, Lomita, Gardena
Midnight Creative presents A Christmas Cocktail Carol
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 – Fri, Dec 19, 2025 All Day Event Multiple Dates & Times Tickets
Experience A Christmas Cocktail Carol, an immersive reimagining of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, complete with a dark Victorian twist and four holiday-themed cocktails paired with key scenes. Don’t miss this timeless classic!
Highlights
Embark on a 90-minute immersive stage performance experience of Dickens’ ghostly masterpiece
Enjoy four expertly crafted cocktails tailored to each of the spirits of the night
General Info
Dates and times: Thursday, December 18 at 6 PM, 8 PM, Friday, December 19 at 6 PM, 8 PM, 10 PM
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
SOLD OUT Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year’s Party
This show is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.
Premium wine is still available for those who already have a ticket to the event.
South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a toast to start off 2025!
Grammy award-winning guitarist and multi-instrumentalist known for his collaborations with artists like Elton John and Bonnie Raitt, returns with his all-star Django Reinhardt hotclub jazz band.
Grand Vision is pleased to announce its new Strings Chamber Ensemble Series!
Violinist Shura Sasaki and his chamber ensemble perform well-known classical pieces and pop songs from from Mozart and Beethoven to a medley of your favorite Beatles hits and other pop songs.
Strings Chamber Ensemble Concert Series:
Sunday, January 18 at 3 PM “From Classical to Pop”
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 – Sat, Jan 24, 2026 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Tickets
A weekend of storytelling where both seasoned performers and brave novices get up on stage to share their (mostly) true stories in front a live audience. The mission of un-told is to connect people through community, laughter, and inspiration. We want to give storytellers a platform to share their stories in front of a supportive and amazing audience.
Performance Schedule:
Opening Night Friday, 1/23 at 7:30 PM
Closing Night Saturday 1/24 at 7:30 PM
This event is produced by Brandy Johnston & Dawn Zarnick. Please contact the event producers for all questions related to this event. This is an 18+ event.
TUESDAYS (except 12/23) @5:30PM — 7:30PM The Lighthouse Cafe, 30 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310 376-9833
Andy & Renee-Banana Leaf
THURSDAYS (except 12/25 & 1/1) @6:30PM — 9:00PM (except Thanksgiving) Banana Leaf & Beach Cities Social, 1408 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Andy & Renee: Livestream #254
FRI, DEC 19 @ 6:00PM (PST, UTC-08) Studio32, 17411 Delia Ave., Torrance, CA 90504
Watch Live, or anytime at https://youtube.com/live/5rl8lfPx0pM?feature=share. Local? Come watch in person! Just RSVP to reneesafier@hotmail.com. For the online viewer, the Livestream shows are free to watch, but the option to contribute is there for those who are in a position to do so. You can see our song list to make requests and contribute at https://andyandrenee.com, PayPal (paypal.me/andyandrenee) or Venmo, (www.venmo.com/Renee-Safier). A portion of the proceeds will go to the Los Angeles Midnight Mission. We are sustained by the generosity and support of the fans who love the music, and who donate as they are able. If you use funds from your bank vs. your credit card, we aren’t charged a service fee, but either way, we appreciate your support!
Sold Out! Andy & Renee with Hard Rain: New Year’s Eve Party!
Wednesday, Dec 31st, Doors 7:30p. Music 8:30p.
Get Tickets at https://grandvision.org/event/andy-and-renee-and-hard-rain-new-years-party/.
South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a champagne toast to start off 2025!
Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks.
The duo is also behind Dylanfest the day-long music festival, now in its 33rd year, celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and featuring over 70 of L.A.’s best musicians.
🥂Enjoy Premium Champagne selected by somelier JP Molinari at Andy & Renee’s New Year’s Eve Party by reserving a Bottle in advance! Valid only with a concert ticket.
Andy & Renee-Brews Hall
FRI, Jan 2 @ 7:00PM — 10:00PM Brews Hall Del Amo, 21770 Del Amo Circle East, Torrance, CA 90503
Closing the year out with a bang, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, will be everybody’s favorites, the beach/folk/rock sounds of Barley (Unplugged), americana/roots band; the Pollen Collective and of course yours truly! Barley has played every year at Christmas time since we started this series…almost 4 years ago. they are all accomplished singers, songwriters and musicians…and very cool people, with great songs and cool harmonies.
The Pollen Collective are playing for the first time. I’ve been a fan since the very first time Isaw them play earlier this year…great songs, harmonies and overall vibe! What a night this will be. Don’t miss it!
Big doings are coming for 2026! First of all, our good friend and infamous Jacaranda promoter, John Antich, has graciously offered to sponsor this South Bay monthly songwriter series, and for that we are truly grateful and excited! With his help and expertise, 2026 will be a year to remember! Check the flyer below for the upcoming schedule.
After a big 7% dive in October sales, annual real estate sales flattened out in November. Compared to November of 2024, the numbers are showing zero change for the Los Angeles South Bay. Sales were mixed across the areas. Median prices were mostly increased, though modestly compared to early in the year.
Downward pressure has increased in both sales and prices from month to month throughout the year. While 2025 continues to exceed 2024 in all metrics for all areas, the margin has grown smaller continually. Anecdotally, the real estate market has been slow and is slowing. This time of year slower sales are expected, though the seasonal slowdown this year seems to be a bit faster than usual. Median prices are not necessarily affected by the season, so the shift in pricing is one more indicator of a slowing real estate market.
Even two decreases in the prime rate by the Federal Reserve has done nothing to help. The most recent drop of .25% actually saw a .125% increase in the mortgage rate the next day.
In a couple weeks the year will be closing out and 2025 will become history. We’ll get the annual wrap-up out to you with a forecast for 2026 as early in January as possible. Enjoy your holidays!
Beach:
The number of homes sold in November in the Beach area plummeted in comparison to October. Sales dropped 30%, coming in at a mere 81 units. At the same time, the median price dropped to $1,750,000 to register an 8% decline. This is the sixth time this year Beach Cities sales have fallen compared to the prior month, and the eighth time the median prices have done likewise.
November of this year compared to November of 2024 showed mixed results. The volume of sales dropped 2%, while the median price rose 6%. This is the third month in a row annual sales have declined at the Beach. The annual median started in January at 32% increase, and has steadily dropped, falling below 0% four separate months.
With only one month remaining, the year to date numbers show a strong 12% growth in sales and 6% increase in the median price. The sales volume remains 17% below the number of homes sold during the same period in 2019. The median price at the end of November was higher than that of 2019 by 45%, significantly above the Federal Reserve System’s ideal of 2% inflation per annum.
Harbor:
November real estate was good for the Harbor area. At 262 homes, monthly sales volume looked horrible–down 19%–but that seemed really good next to the South Bay wide drop of 23% in home sales. A median price of $812,000, an increase of 3% above October figures, was impressive compared to an approximate drop of 6% in most of the South Bay.
On an annual basis, this November came in with a modest 2% increase over last year. Again, this was a marked improvement over the 0% increase of the South Bay as a whole. Year over year median price was the only market statistic for November home sales the Harbor area didn’t dominate. Both the Beach and the Hill areas showed greater increases, at 6% and 10%, respectively.
Year to date, the Harbor area gives a classic display of capital growth, with a 2% increase in sales volume and a matching 2% increase in median price. Sales have fallen to 21% below 2019 levels, while the median price remains at 40% above 2019.
Hill:
Like the Harbor area, the Palos Verdes peninsula slipped in the number of homes sold compared to last month. With only 45 properties sold in November, the Hill dropped 18% in sales. The median price of $1,990,000 gave an 8% increase over the October median sales price.
Year over year, November residential sales rose 13% above 2024. This was the highest increase in sales volume of the four areas, far exceeding the total South Bay number, which was 0% growth. The Hill also came in with the greatest median price, jumping by 10%.
Looking at the combined activity of January through November, compared to the same period last year, sales volume was up 7%. Median price for the period was up by 1%. Compared to pre-pandemic statistics from 2019, PV home sales were down by 15% year to date, and the median price was up 45%.
Inland:
For November the Inland area dropped in all four metrics, sales volume and median price, for month over month and year over year. The number of homes sold dropped 28% on 102 units. The median price fell 6% to $865,000.
Annually, volume fell 8%, the steepest decline in the South Bay. Compared to last November, the median price was off by 3%.
Year to date remained in positive territory with 0% change in number of sales and a 1% increase in median price. Sales volume continues to be off from 2019, showing a 19% decline. Median price compared to pre-pandemic pricing remains up by 33%.
Beach=Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo Harbor=Carson, Long Beach, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City PV Hill=Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates Inland=Torrance, Lomita, Gardena
Home of Jen & Jeff Wallin, Manhattan Beach. Address given out with ticket purchase.
Annual Holiday Cookie House Concert and fundraiser for the Midnight Mission. Please bring a toy for Toys for Tots. $40 donation requested. BYOB and a dish to share. Limited seating available, so get your tickets soon!
Andy & Renee with Hard Rain: New Year’s Eve Party!
Wednesday, Dec 31st, Doors 7:30p. Music 8:30p.
Get Tickets at https://grandvision.org/event/andy-and-renee-and-hard-rain-new-years-party/.
South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a champagne toast to start off 2025!
Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks.
The duo is also behind Dylanfest the day-long music festival, now in its 33rd year, celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and featuring over 70 of L.A.’s best musicians.
🥂Enjoy Premium Champagne selected by somelier JP Molinari at Andy & Renee’s New Year’s Eve Party by reserving a Bottle in advance! Valid only with a concert ticket.
Gian Carlo Menotti’s classic children’s opera: Amahl and the Night Visitors Opera Sung in English with supertitles
The Holiday Opera Classic ~ a treat for all ages! A heartwarming tale of a disabled youth and his encounter with the Three Kings…sung with splendor and humor. Fully staged, libretto in English. Enjoy the event with an add-on snack buffet and holiday craft fun.
Come early to enjoy snacks and crafts.
The Grand Annex Arts Saloon
Thu, Dec 04, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Doors 5:30 PM Live Music Starts at 6:30 PM
Enjoy a laid-back evening of music and art at this new First Thursday event, with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. December features music duo LuCa.
LuCa is a duo that is based in Southern California, made up of Lupe Montiel and Carlos Rodriguez. Their different backgrounds bring a pop yet indie sound to their music. LuCa has been a band since 2021, and is hoping to share their music and energy with everyone. Lupe is also Grand Vision’s Education Program Coordinator.
Kick off the holidays with a night of mid-century swing, nostalgic Vince Guaraldi tunes (think A Charlie Brown Christmas), and seasonal favorites. Former Glenn Miller Orchestra frontman Mark Kopitzke seamlessly bridges the velvet of Sinatra with a modern, soulful groove. He tours international music halls, major cruise lines, and is a regular at Disneyland with his Secret Agents band. The band features: Christine Araoka on keys, Anthony Johnson on drums and Mackenzie Leighton on bass.
Fly By Night LA performs the music of Rush with a high-energy stage production featuring an immersive laser light show, giant inflatables and special effects. The five-piece band takes Rush’s music to a whole new level, featuring the stunning Maria Schneider on lead vocals (Continuous Signal). Hear these great rock classics in an exciting new way. Not to be missed!
Get ready for the ultimate Dolly Parton holiday celebration! Join us at The Grand Annex in San Pedro, CA for a magical evening of Dolly’s greatest hits blended with festive Christmas favorites.
Sing along to Dolly classic and timeless holiday songs in a joyful, high-energy tribute starring the Broadway award-winner Kim Eberhardt.
This is the ultimate Dolly Christmas Experience – full of sparkle, music and holiday cheer. Perfect for a festive night out with friends, family or anyone who loves Dolly!
San Pedro Waterfront Arts presents A Christmas Carol
Directed by Renee O’Connor-Sura (House of Bards Theatre Company) and Jacob Nye (Encore South Bay Theatre Group).
Help the Toberman Neighborhood Center stock their food pantry – please bring canned and shelf-stable foods to receive a raffle ticket for our Silent Auction.
Doors open at 1:00 PM for a special dessert reception, donated by John and Lucrecia Jacobson for all ticket holders.
This idea was the brainchild of married social entrepreneurs, Fred Allen and Linda Grimes, who met in New York City when Fred was the Broadway Lighting Designer for this very successful one-man play. “We wanted to present this work, as it has informed our relationship for the past 29 years and its messages are very relevant to today’s world situation”, notes San Pedro Waterfront Arts District Executive Director, Linda Grimes. The San Pedro Arts District believes by sharing culture, we can reach common ground.
This performance is a part of the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District’s Culture Talks series.
South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a toast to start off 2025!
Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks.
John Jorgenson is a multi-instrumentalist and master guitarist who is recognized across rock, jazz and Americana genres. As the leader of the John Jorgenson Quintet (JJQ) his musicality and virtuosity absolutely shine. The group’s style is inspired by the dynamic string-driven swing created by Django Reinhardt in Paris in the 1930s, yet Jorgenson’s compositions draw additionally from Latin, Romanian, Greek, classical, and rock music.
Strings Chamber Ensemble Series “From Classical to Pop”
Grand Vision is pleased to announce its new Strings Chamber Ensemble Series!
Concertmasters Shura Sasaki and Juhee Jeon lead the ensemble in performing well-known classical pieces and pop songs in a string quartet.
The first concert, “From Classical to Pop,” features a mix of both classical and “pops strings” music. The classical pieces include the complete Haydn Quartet No. 53 (Lark) Op. 64. No. 5, and works from Mozart and Beethoven. The “pops strings” pieces include a medley of your favorite Beatles hits, and other popular songs, like What a Wonderful World, Some Day My Prince Will Come, A Girl from Ipanema, and Por Una Cabeza Tango. Arrangements by Shura Sasaki.
Violinists Shura Sasaki and Juhee Jeon bring over 25 years of teaching and performing experience to the concert series. Shura has served as concertmaster for Orchestra Nova Los Angeles and performed with the Long Beach Ballet and Downey Symphony. Juhee has performed in numerous venues and churches, including with the Elohim Chamber Ensemble in Korea, and has directed several youth orchestras. Both musicians teach students at the highest strings level through the Certificate of Merit program.
Ten months of data tell a story of Los Angeles South Bay real estate market that has bounced from strong monthly volume increases one month to devastating decreases the following month and back again. Likewise, monthly median prices have ranged from double digit positives to double digit declines.
Both sales volume and median prices suffered the same wild swings early in 2025. As the year progressed, sales statistics have begun to stabilize. For the most part volume and price are now differing from last year predominately in single digits.
Most of those changes are now ending as declines. For the first time this year, October sales volume was down in all four market areas, for a total decline of 7%. Last month volume was down in three of the four, and down across the South Bay, though by a statistically insignificant amount.
Year over year median prices slipped in October for the high end of the market. Homes in the Beach and Hill areas fell slightly. Those in the Harbor and Inland areas rose slightly. With the notable exception of the Beach area, median prices have been falling all year. At this point it looks entirely possible to see the final median price for 2025 fall below that for 2024.
Forecasts from the Federal Reserve hint at another .25% decrease in the prime rate during the December meeting. While such a move has a “feel good” quality, some Fed leaders have said the real problem is a weakening in the employment market. Estimates made earlier in the year are already being revised to show increased unemployment and decreased purchasing power. Either of those alone will impact real estate. Both together could kick off the recession major banks are preparing to face.
Beach:
Compared to September business, home sales at the Beach jumped up 18% in October. For perspective, it should be noted that sales volume was down by 9% in September, after falling 17% in August. While volume increased for the month, the median price dropped 3%, coming in at $1.899,000.
This close to the end of the year, annual comparisons are more meaningful than month to month. The 118 homes sold in October was a 9% reduction from the same month in 2024. Similarly, the median price took a hit, ending a mere $1,000 below last year.
Year to date, both the sales volume and the median price are still up from the first 10 months of 2024. Sales volume is up 14% and the median sales price is up 8%. Both metrics have been deteriorating since the end of the first quarter and are expected to continue downward.
Harbor:
With 322 homes sold in October, the Harbor area experienced a 5% increase in sales volume over September. The area simultaneously registered an inconsequential $2,250 decrease in median price from $795,000 to $792,500.
Sales volume fell 7% from last October after having dropped 3% in September. Sales have declined in four out of the last five months. Despite the lower number of sales, the median price increased by 2% for the month, following a 5% increase in the prior month.
Year to date, home sales in 2025 have lessened each successive month in comparison to 2024. As of October, sales volume this year was 2% higher than it was in 2024. Continued declining sales threaten to shift the market into negative range. The median price for the first ten months stood at 1%. That number too appears to be faltering.
Hill:
October left little question about the real estate market on the Hill. Nearly everything was down—monthly and annual—volume and prices. On sales of 55 homes, volume dropped by 31% from September. The median price of $1,840,000 was 14% below the prior month.
Looking at the same month in 2024 shows 17% drop in the number of homes sold on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the largest decline among the four areas for the month of October. The median price for the month was likewise the largest decline of the month, dropping 4%.
Through October, sales volume in the Hill area brought a bit of relief with a 6% gain over the same period in 2024. The median price took that respite away as it dropped 1%.
Inland:
Monthly statistics for the Inland area showed the most positive results of the four areas, though they ended mixed. With 142 homes sold, the area had a 20% gain in sales. The volatility of the monthly data came through with a decline of 9%, as the median price fell to $919,000.
Comparing the month of October from 2024 to that of 2025 shows the opposite mix with the number of sales down 1% while the median price rose by 5%.
With 2025 nearing its end, the year to date number is most important. As the year has passed by the outlook for the total year has looked increasingly negative. Each successive month the sales volume has moved toward negative growth, as has the median price. The Inland area was the closest to negative for October with 1% more sales for the period than were recorded in 2024. For the same period, median price in the Inland area has remained 2% above the median for 2024.
Beach=Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo Harbor=Carson, Long Beach, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City PV Hill=Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates Inland=Torrance, Lomita, Gardena
October. 24th, Nov 12 & Nov 19 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PM Terranea Lobby Bar, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
HARD RAIN HALLOWEEN Rock-n-Roll Costume Dinner Party
Saturday, October 25th Hosted by Jim & Lisa Bragg-Cohn, Palos Verdes Doors Open 5:30 Music 6:30-10:30 BYOB Please bring a side dish to complement Dinner. Tickets are $45 Address given out with ticket purchase. Questions? Contact Lisa @ 310.613.6314 or lisaabragg@cox.net
Andy & Renee-Brews Hall
FRI, NOV 7 @ 7:00PM — 10:00PM Brews Hall Del Amo, 21770 Del Amo Circle East, Torrance, CA 90503
South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a champagne toast to start off 2025!
Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks.
