It was once Archie Bunker’s place
The beachfront house, which sits on a narrow lot on Broad Beach, was owned by the O’Connors for more than 30 years until it sold two years ago for $9.3 million. After the sale, the Moorish-vibe house underwent a down-to-thestuds renovation by noted architect-designer Michael Lee that was completed this year.

An underrated South Bay player
For the millions of tourists and Southern Californians who visit Redondo Beach to surf, shop or just stroll down the Esplanade, the appeal of the city as a resort town is readily apparent. What many don’t realize is that for much of Redondo’s early history, its bustling tourism trade existed side by side with heavy industry and a busy cargo port.

Queen Anne rocks a look
Built in 2002, the two-story home teams conical roofing — witches’ caps — with new stone siding and trim for a contemporary take on the Queen Anne Victorian style. Inside, updates provide a host of modern, traditional and custom details..

A new field? He’s game
“Every year, I make it my goal to learn something new, but I never end up sticking to it,” said Leinart, 34, recalling failed attempts to learn the piano and perfect his golf swing. After his mother, Linda, died of leukemia in January last year, he vowed to break out of his comfort zone.

Big moves create a blended family
Known as Heritage Place La Jolla, the Barber Tract area enclave was created by moving the structures from other sites in the seaside town. The cottages, built from 1895 to 1917, offer a rare sampling of the area’s early architectural history. Most homes this old would have been razed to make way for new construction.