It looks exactly like that picture every single day – EMPTY!
SaveWeho
10 years ago
Just an ill-conceived idea. I guarantee you no one is going to just “hang out” here. If we wanted the sand and beach we’d go to Malibu or Venice. Fine..if they want to put a placeholder here…go ahead. But I’d rather have another 3-4 story parking garage designed to look like a building and put IRV’s burgers in retail space on the ground level. And please…get rid of that horrible billboard and all the metal holding it up. It just looks awful.
mike dunn
10 years ago
With the tiny clothing store down the street perhaps we will be seeing young guys who will do anything for a laugh lounging at BEACH NATION in skimpy swim suits just purchased.
Dustin
10 years ago
I’m excited to check this place out — it looks great on that corner!
l.g.gust
10 years ago
p.s. Irv’s Burgers now on S.M. Blvd at Laurel Ave. is doing more business than ever….the food is better, probably due to better kitchen equipment…….and of course the Hongs are as joyous as ever…….and the prices are ridiculously low….and a very good looking crowd…
l.g.gust
10 years ago
It’ll be gone in a year.
Tomas
10 years ago
Best of Luck! Looks kind of cool
Christopher
10 years ago
With the heat wave we had last week, I noted the skimpiness of the awnings too. I don’t think they will suffice, especially since the restaurant faces south and will get the sun all day long. The space looks sharp, but it will indeed place its customers on display–they may have to plant a hedge at the sidewalk to allow for some privacy. It sure beats the old corner though.
Romanoff
10 years ago
Just a guess, but I think (like Todd) that this is a place holder until they get beer/wine. They needed a concept to get the license and while it looks pleasant enough, I don’t think they really spent a ton. Once they secure the license, get ready to see some real plans submitted for a more permanent project.
If true, this is a good strategy that puts to use that previously awful corner.
It reminds me of a “quirky” set for a reality show (like PUMP) rather than a place I’d want to eat. Sand and food don’t usually mix well and while the triangular sail shades look cool in photos, they don’t generally provide the kind of shade you’d get from a standard patio table umbrella or a well-screened patio. I think I’d gone for more of the nice decking rather than sand. This corner has begged for redevelopment for a long time. This looks like a nice placeholder. How long it lasts is a big question, but I wish them luck.… Read more »
erik
10 years ago
for 20 years have seen them come and go and this just might be the fastest one to go. there is so much wrong with this scene. just to name a few: people will be tripping and falling in the sand, if you allow dogs on property there will be a flea problem in the sand, there just isn’t enough protection from the sun, the chairs look terribly uncomfortable and hot, when the traffic stops at the red light all the customers will be on display like at a zoo……….oh my goodness….so much wrong here………with the climate change and summers… Read more »
mike dunn
10 years ago
Hope it works out but as I looked in there either today or yesterday it looked a bit crowded with all the furnisher.
It looks exactly like that picture every single day – EMPTY!
Just an ill-conceived idea. I guarantee you no one is going to just “hang out” here. If we wanted the sand and beach we’d go to Malibu or Venice. Fine..if they want to put a placeholder here…go ahead. But I’d rather have another 3-4 story parking garage designed to look like a building and put IRV’s burgers in retail space on the ground level. And please…get rid of that horrible billboard and all the metal holding it up. It just looks awful.
With the tiny clothing store down the street perhaps we will be seeing young guys who will do anything for a laugh lounging at BEACH NATION in skimpy swim suits just purchased.
I’m excited to check this place out — it looks great on that corner!
p.s. Irv’s Burgers now on S.M. Blvd at Laurel Ave. is doing more business than ever….the food is better, probably due to better kitchen equipment…….and of course the Hongs are as joyous as ever…….and the prices are ridiculously low….and a very good looking crowd…
It’ll be gone in a year.
Best of Luck! Looks kind of cool
With the heat wave we had last week, I noted the skimpiness of the awnings too. I don’t think they will suffice, especially since the restaurant faces south and will get the sun all day long. The space looks sharp, but it will indeed place its customers on display–they may have to plant a hedge at the sidewalk to allow for some privacy. It sure beats the old corner though.
Just a guess, but I think (like Todd) that this is a place holder until they get beer/wine. They needed a concept to get the license and while it looks pleasant enough, I don’t think they really spent a ton. Once they secure the license, get ready to see some real plans submitted for a more permanent project.
If true, this is a good strategy that puts to use that previously awful corner.
Nice job.
It reminds me of a “quirky” set for a reality show (like PUMP) rather than a place I’d want to eat. Sand and food don’t usually mix well and while the triangular sail shades look cool in photos, they don’t generally provide the kind of shade you’d get from a standard patio table umbrella or a well-screened patio. I think I’d gone for more of the nice decking rather than sand. This corner has begged for redevelopment for a long time. This looks like a nice placeholder. How long it lasts is a big question, but I wish them luck.… Read more »
for 20 years have seen them come and go and this just might be the fastest one to go. there is so much wrong with this scene. just to name a few: people will be tripping and falling in the sand, if you allow dogs on property there will be a flea problem in the sand, there just isn’t enough protection from the sun, the chairs look terribly uncomfortable and hot, when the traffic stops at the red light all the customers will be on display like at a zoo……….oh my goodness….so much wrong here………with the climate change and summers… Read more »
Hope it works out but as I looked in there either today or yesterday it looked a bit crowded with all the furnisher.