Shellback Tavern

The Shellback Tavern came to life as The Knothole and then The Surf after World War II. Famous for their pizza and reasonably priced drinks, the location became an instant hit on the beach bar scene. The original owners were Don Hartsong and Ed Jamison. In 1973 local bartender Richard Swartz and his partner Jim Korshall purchased the bar and renamed it the Shellback Tavern. Jim sold his...

Know Before You Go: All the dive elements are in place, with peanut vending machines, arcade games, beer banners and of course, a jukebox.

All the dive elements are in place, with peanut vending machines, arcade games, beer banners and of course, a jukebox.

Just up from the pier, the Shellback has a view of the promenade and of beach volleyball games. Owner Bob Beverly's menu offers everything from burgers to burritos. The Tuesday night New York steak special is a local favorite, and tacos… Read More

Just off the Manhattan Beach Pier, Shellback Tavern has a view of the promenade and of beach volleyball games. Owner Bob Beverly’s menu offers everything from burgers and burritos to breakfast dishes. The Tuesday night New York steak special is a local favorite, thanks in part to a price most places haven’t offered since the ’60s. But the offerings are surprisingly diverse, with Mexican...

First bar, or rather beach pub, off the sand. Bushed and parched volleyball players with chiseled abs, plus equally fit bikers, roller bladers, and golden surfer boys mix with illustrated thugs and old drunks who get winded by the time the glass hits their lips. Gets crammed on weekends, transforming into an all- night jam. Locals joint seems to actually know our names. Classic, but far from...

In Short
This casual neighborhood watering hole invites a wide age range of drinkers alike to raise their glasses to a good time. Sports fans find comfort in wooden booths and on worn-in...

The Shellback Tavern came to life as The Surf in 1952. Famous for there pizza and reasonably priced drinks, the Surf became an instant hit on the beach bar scene. The original owners were Don Hartsong and Ed Jamison. In 1973 local bartender Richard Swartz and his partner Jim Korshall purchased the bar and renamed it the Shellback Tavern. Jim sold his interest to former Hermosa councilman Jack...