Located directly across from the Manhattan Beach Pier, The Strand House and StrandBar transformed the former Beaches restaurant into a contemporary oceanfront dining destination.
The project was commissioned by the Zislis Group, a prominent hospitality company whose portfolio includes Shade Hotels in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, Rock & Fish, and numerous restaurants and entertainment venues throughout Southern California’s Beach Cities.
Paolo Volpis Architectgs began developing the project in October 2010, with the restaurant officially opening on August 13, 2011. Given the property’s exceptional beachfront location, the renovation required a substantial reconfiguration of the existing building to maximize ocean views from every principal dining and seating area.
The design focused on strengthening the relationship between the interiors and the surrounding coastal landscape. Carefully planned openings, revised circulation, and strategically positioned seating areas allow the Pacific Ocean and Manhattan Beach Pier to remain central to the guest experience throughout the restaurant.
