Mother’s Day Events And Brunches In and Near Manhattan Beach

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA —Mother's Day is almost here, and it's time to show the mom in your life how much you care by making special plans ahead of schedule. Whether you call a restaurant directly or make a reservation online, sooner is better than later for the busiest brunch day of the year.

Smaller, more intimate restaurants' brunch reservations fill up quickly, and multiple chain options offer delicious food and excellent service. Many have reservations currently available on OpenTable.
Whether you indulge in gourmet dining on Mother's Day, send mom to relax at a spa, or plan a family outing to a creative workshop or a scenic outdoor adventure, plan ahead to ensure a fun and relaxing day for everyone.

In and around Manhattan Beach, we suggest the following brunch, lunch or dinner options for Mother’s Day, which falls on May 11 this year:

• The Strand House — The popular Manhattan Beach restaurant is offering a $95 Mother's Day Brunch package featuring a four-course prix fixe menu.
• BOA Steakhouse — BOA Steakhouse in Manhattan Beach is offering an "unforgettable" Mother's Day Brunch Buffet.
• Fleming's Steakhouse — Fleming's Steakhouse in El Segundo is offering a three-course brunch this Mother's Day.
• Seal Level @ Shade — This Redondo Beach restaurant is offering a "memorable waterfront" brunch on Mother's Day.
• Surfer Girl — This Hermosa Beach restaurant is offering a 3-course prix fixe brunch, including mimosas on Mother's Day.
• El Torito — This Redondo Beach location is offering an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet featuring a tri-tip and ham carving station, along with bottomless mimosas for Mother's Day.
• Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila — This Redondo Beach restaurant, located in the Riviera Village, has a budget-friendly prix-fixe brunch menu for $45 this Mother's Day
• Avenue Italy Cucina Italiana — This Rancho Palos Verdes restaurant offers a lamb chop special on Sundays, along with other Italian cuisine.

In Los Angeles County, consider these Mother's Day activities for mom and the whole family:

• Mother's Day Run — Run a 5k, 10k or a half-marathon honoring mothers in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 10.
• Ivy Station Night Market: Mother's Day Edition — This night market in Cukver City on May 9 is the perfect place for treating mom to a gift or just hanging out.
• Aqualillies Mother’s Day Splash & Tea — Enjoy a water ballet class and learn synchronized swimming at Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica on Sunday, May 11.
• MOMentum Place — This kid-friendly Mother's Day event in Topanga Canyon on Sunday, May 11 offers brunch, along with an afternoon of aerial, circus and dance performances.
• Brushes & Bubbly on the Queen Mary — A night of painting and some wine at the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Friday, May 9.
• Mother's Day Tea Party — This event in Lakewood on Saturday, May 10, is designed for mothers and their children, ages 13 and under, to enjoy a cozy space for a tea party.
• Mother's Day Concert — Enjoy the sounds of the piano, flute and cello during this concert on Sunday, May 11 in Santa Monica.
• Build a Bouquet — More than a dozen businesses near the Manhattan Beach Pier are offering the opportunity to build a bouquet for mom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.

There's no substitute for a spa day at Spa Relaken. If they are sold out on Mother's Day, a gift card will go a long way.

Additionally, there is no shortage of casual restaurants, such as Applebee's, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, Chili's, Lazy Dog, Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ, P.F. Chang's, and Texas Roadhouse, many of which offer brunch reservations on Mother's Day.

Many are taking call-ahead reservations, and some are offering specials. So happy Mother’s Day to you and your family, and don’t forget the flowers.