The Vibe, The Characters And The Memories Of A Legendary South Bay Bar
The original Sharkeez was in in Manhattan Beach in a yellow building on Highland and 38th. PubClub.com was there for it’s final night befor the bar moved acrosss the street to the former Harry O’s locaton and has this writeup with photos of a memorable evening. This is another in the series of PubClub Classics, a look back at the people, places and events that make life so much fun.
By Kevin Wilkerson, Editor & Publisher PubClub.com
There was something special about that familiar yellow building, nearly two decades of memories and fun times held within its walls.
And while Sharkeez Manhattan Beach has relocated a couple blocks away in the former Harry O’s and Upper Manhattan spot it had to go out in typical Sharkeez style. And that means it had to throw a party!
So on a Saturday it did just that, bringing back many former staff members and several past and present customers (some of whom are one in the same, such as PubClub.com). Owner Greg Newman was there, 6-man team Smack announcer JT was on the microphone and the place packed in the people for a night of many more memories.
PubClub.com presents this look at the festive festivities through these images. It was a place I’ll long remember and a night I was glad I was there to see the people and relive a few of the magical memories of the original Sharkeez location.
Kevin Wilkerson is the founder of PubClub.com, an award-winning journalist and former South Bay resident who spent years living in Manhattan Beach and covering its nightlife scene. That includes several nights (and some days) at the original Sharkeez. He has covered destinations, events and entertainment for more than two decades and received an Associated Press award for investigative journalism while working as a newspaper reporter.
Next Stops On The Mahattan Beach Party Bus
• The Original Sharkeez: One Of Manhattan Beach’s Best Bars
• The South Bay’s All-Time 10 Best Bars
• PubClub Classics: The Manhattan Beach 6-Man With Historic Photos
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