Hollywood may have the fame, but South Bay has the real energy. Tucked below Los Angeles, this coastal stretch is packed with stunning beaches, incredible food, and a nightlife scene that puts ...

Columnist Sam Gnerre takes a look at some of the early plans for the large chunk of open space known as Alondra Park.

The area was considered to be fairly remote ... a major thoroughfare that would link the South Bay to the southern edge of Los Angeles, and from there, 10 miles farther north to Hollywood.