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Shellback Tavern

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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 interest to former Hermosa councilman Jack Wood. Jack sold to local resident and patron Steve Petroff in 1976. Steve and Richard remained pa... read more

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116 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Diego Salinas 
7 years ago
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Simon Antony 
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Joe Feucht 
7 years ago

Just good fun and spirits. A wonderful place to watch a sunset. 

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Thomas Welzbacher 
7 years ago
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Yolanda Landis 
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Kathy Moran McAnally 
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Reggie Anne Geiger 
7 years ago

Best dive bar in The South Bay...... Honestly my favorite dive period. Awesome bartenders and lots of locals. Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun :) 

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Ken Begle 
7 years ago

Awesome crispy fish tacos. I want them again. Now. 

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Melanie Regier 
7 years ago

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Shellback Tavern has a 4.5 star rating with 1,192 reviews. 

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Shellback Tavern is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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