Best Kids Boutique 2016: Bella Beach Kids
Kris Mackerer D’Errico with dolls you can find at Bella Beach Kids. PHOTO COURTESY OF HEATHER D’ERRICO
Owned by lifelong Manhattan Beach resident Kris Mackerer D’Errico, Bella Beach Kids is a beloved staple for youth shopping here in the South Bay. D’Errico’s customers include her seventh grade Home Economics teacher, and the “little girls” she coached in soccer who are now new moms. “We have such a history in this town,” she said. Whether serving longtime friends, vacationers or new residents, the D’Erricos offer unique pieces from local and international designers – shoppers have even done their baby registries at the store, which includes strollers, onesies, accessories, frilly dresses and funky wall art for kids. D’Errico enjoys helping new parents decorate their kids’ rooms or nurseries and loves when customers bring back photos to share. “It’s much more than a place to shop,” she said. “We’re part of their lives.”
Bella Beach Kids: 225 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach 310-529-5645; 820 S. Sepulveda Blvd. El Segundo. bellabeachkids.com