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Hey there, Manhattan Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Manhattan Beach feels so different from other SoCal beach towns
  • Which Avatar 3 scenes were captured in Manhattan Beach studios?

Also on today's calendar: Tapas Party Sponsored for 25 Sweet Adults on Westside! and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in Manhattan Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Manhattan Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Fog, then some sun, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Fog in the morning, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
  • Monday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Discover the Charm and Allure of Manhattan Beach California (mightytravels.com) — If you live in Manhattan Beach, this piece leans into exactly what makes your hometown feel different from other Southern California beach towns—its relaxed yet polished, lived‑in vibe. It highlights the blend of serious surf culture, upscale shops, and quieter, less touristy streets that shape daily life along your stretch of the Pacific.
   

• Avatar: Fire and Ash soundtrack: List of all songs and music featured in the movie (primetimer.com) — Movie fans might like knowing that performance‑capture work for Avatar: Fire and Ash was done at MBS Media Campus right here in Manhattan Beach. The article mainly breaks down the film’s story, cast, and full soundtrack list, including tracks by Miley Cyrus and Zoe Saldaña, for anyone planning to see it.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Sr. Director of Product Development and Merchandising - Technical Performance in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
  • Rothman Food Group LLC posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Manhattan Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

  • Charger's Dicker kicks off service initiative at Hermosa Valley (easyreadernews.com)
  • Best of 2025: 5 winning restaurants in the South Bay (dailybreeze.com)
  • ‘Snow White' adaptation by Redondo Beach filmmaker displays real-life heroes (dailybreeze.com)

El Segundo

  • Engineer Software - Software Integration & Test Automation (Multiple Locations) (verticalmag.com)

Santa Monica

Ok Manhattan Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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