A snowman made out of sand, named Sandyman, is back for its ninth year of delighting beachgoers. The first Sandyman was constructed by a group of women, including one from Minnesota who missed ...

They weren’t made of snow, however — but of sand. The Sand Snowman Contest returned to Hermosa Beach on Saturday, Dec. 7, with the city handing out awards to the best creations, including for ...

There is a snowman made of sand. A tree made of crab traps. Christmas parades — by boat. The traditions are few of many on an endless December calendar. Here are the stories of how the Coast’s ...