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Esperanza Closes For Remodel

Feb 26, 2025 09:59PM ● By Jeanne Fratello

(A rendering of the rooftop deck at Esperanza in Manhattan Beach.)

Esperanza, the eye-catching Downtown Manhattan Beach restaurant whose exterior design has won multiple awards, is closing until June while it remodels its interior and roof deck.

Esperanza Cocina de la Playa (its full name) redesign will alter the interior to accomodate an elevator, and will completely transform the roof deck, according to DiNatale.

(A rendering of the new lounge area of the roof deck at Esperanza.)

With the new rooftop concept, the space will offer a full-service bar and lounge, open late into the night. An expanded bar program will double the number of premium tequila selections and feature exclusive, top-tier spirits.

The interior upgrades will include custom European designer bar stools, an artful staircase redesign, and modernized individual restrooms with central access to enhance flow and privacy.

There will also be a brand new elevator and widened staircase for ADA compliance.


(A rendering of the new upstairs bar at Esperanza.)

The front of the restaurant will look a little bit different - "maybe 10% different," according to DiNatale, but the main changes will occur on the inside and upstairs.

Additionally, new late-night programming will extend beyond midnight, featuring live music, DJs, and curated events.


(Another rendering of the bar area on the roof of Esperanza.)


With its striking exterior, Esperanza has won numerous design awards, including winning Hospitality Design Magazine's 17th Annual HD Awards in 2021 for the Upscale Restaurant category; Interior Design Magazine's 2021 "Best of the Year" Awards in the Fine Dining category; and being short-listed for the 2021 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in the Standalone category.

Esperanza was designed by Gulla Jónsdóttir Design of Los Angeles. It is owned by Baja Sharkeez Restaurant Group.

Located on Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Downtown Manhattan Beach, Esperanza opened in July 2021.







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