Coastal Beats: Entertainment Hotspots Near Manhattan Beach

Whoa! There is excitement, music, and sports in the air! Southern California is rocking as new venues open.

Welcome to the Intuit Dome—https://intuitdome.com/

Just 11 miles from The Sea View Inn, this venue opened on August 15, 2024, with Bruno Mars's inaugural performance! Here’s what you need to know about the Intuit Dome:

• Go Digital: Your Phone is Your Key

The Intuit Dome App is the venue's all-in-one solution. It handles everything from entry to concessions and parking. Download it to your smartphone before your visit.

When setting up, you have two options: Game Face ID, which uses facial recognition for hands-free access, or Identity Pass, which stores your tickets and payment information.

Either way, you can enter the Dome and purchase by tapping your phone or smartwatch at Zoom Thru Devices. This system eliminates the need for cash and reduces time spent in lines.

Inglewood is a mere 11 miles from The Sea View Inn and is home to 4 of the most vibrant events and concerts in Southern California. Sign up for mail lists to secure tickets early to some of the hottest shows in the world.

• Intuit Dome: The Clippers' New Home Court

The Intuit Dome isn't just another concert venue - it's the long-awaited home of the NBA's L.A. Clippers, also owned by Steve Ballmer. After years of sharing Crypto.com Arena with the Lakers, the Clippers finally have their own space. The inaugural game is October 23 against the Phoenix Suns.

A standout feature is "The Wall" - a 51-row section adjacent to the visitors' bench, reserved exclusively for die-hard Clippers fans. To sit here, you'll need to be "Chuckmark certified" (named after the team's mascot, Chuck the Condor) and wear only Clippers gear.

The new arena also houses Flagship, the team's first independent retail store in the Intuit Dome Plaza.

• The Halo Board: A Scoreboard Like No Other

The Intuit Dome boasts a scoreboard that rivals its neighbor, SoFi Stadium. The Halo Board is a groundbreaking double-sided halo display, the largest ever in an NBA arena.

• Key features:
  • 44,000 square feet of screen
  • 233 million LEDs
  • Over 600 feet in circumference
  • Weighs 519,000 pounds

To put its size in perspective, it would take more than 3,500 60-inch TVs to match the Halo Board's display area. While smaller than SoFi's 120-yard screen, this cutting-edge scoreboard aims to deeply immerse fans in the event experience with its advanced technology.

The Kia Forum: An Entertainment Icon - https://thekiaforum.com/

The Kia Forum stands as an Inglewood landmark and holds a unique position as the only arena-sized venue in the United States dedicated exclusively to music and entertainment. This premier destination draws:

• World-renowned musical acts
• High-profile entertainment events
• Prestigious award shows
• Major combat sports competitions

Consistent top rankings back the Forum's reputation. Its excellence was further cemented when Pollstar named it the Arena of the Decade for the 2010s.

SoFi Stadium: The Heart of New Entertainment https://www.sofistadium.com/events -

Located just 11 miles from The Sea View Inn, SoFi Stadium is a breeze to get to—hop in an Uber or Lyft. This cutting-edge sports and entertainment complex is the first indoor-outdoor stadium to be built and home to the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers. Upcoming highlights include Def Leppard, Green Day, and the FIFA World Cup coming June 12, 2026.

Why Visit SoFi Stadium?

• Unparalleled Venue: Built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke, the stadium offers an unparalleled experience.
• Variety of Events: There's always something happening, from football games to concerts. Check out the upcoming events here.
• Affordable Tickets: Prices start at just under $50, making it an accessible outing.
  
  

YouTube Theatre - https://www.youtubetheater.com/  

The YouTube Theater is a new, state-of-the-art performance venue in Hollywood Park, Inglewood, California. It opened in 2021 as part of the more considerable Hollywood Park development, which includes SoFi Stadium.

Key features for new visitors:

1. Capacity: The theater seats up to 6,000 people, making it suitable for various events.
2. Design: It boasts a striking modern design with a wave-like roof and an exterior video screen.
3. Versatility: The venue hosts concerts, comedy shows, esports competitions, awards ceremonies, and other live entertainment events.
4. Technology: As its name suggests, the theater incorporates cutting-edge audio-visual technology, providing an immersive experience for attendees.
5. Location: It's conveniently situated near SoFi Stadium and is easily accessible from various parts of Los Angeles.
6. Parking: The Hollywood Park complex has numerous parking options.

These venues are part of the new SoFI complex, meaning it’s quick and easy to hop in a ride share from our home at The Sea View Inn in Manhattan Beach.

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