Southbay Magazine Summer 2013 features the mystery behind RAT beach, the Vanderlips of Palos Verdes and Local’s Choice awards.

This month’s edition of Southbay magazine has a great collection of feature articles on local history and the best local business services based on choices made by residents of the South Bay.

Read about The Vanderlips family, Palos Verdes’ most influential family, who celebrate a milestone centennial in the South Bay. The article looks back at the man whose passion and dedication transformed the Peninsula as we know it.

Find out how RAT beach got its name. Is it really just an acronym for “Right After Torrance” beach, or does it have other possible origins?

Explore the beautiful college towns of California in this month’s edition. The Golden State, home to some of our country’s finest educational institutions, also boasts some of the best “college town” experiences. Even if you don’t have a teen heading off to one of our three favorite California university destinations, that won’t stop you from learning what these quick and easy getaways have to offer.

Get some decorating tips in the article about a beach cottage with great views in Manhattan Beach and finally, learn why locals chose the best of the best in the Southbay from the best ice cream, romantic rendezvous, toy shop and more…