(424) 242-1130Sober Living for Men in Manhattan Beach, California
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Why Design for Recovery
Moving forward in recovery often means learning how to handle more of life independently. At Design for Recovery, residents have the opportunity to make decisions, manage responsibilities, and develop healthier routines while remaining part of a supportive recovery community.
The structure is there to provide consistency, not to take over a resident's life. Men are encouraged to participate in their recovery, contribute to the household, and gradually take greater ownership of the choices that shape their future.
The Foundation Behind Our Program
Structured LivingClear expectations provide a steady framework for balancing recovery with work, treatment, meetings, and personal responsibilities.
Meaningful AccountabilityResidents are encouraged to take responsibility for their commitments and use accountability as an opportunity to strengthen their progress.
Recovery-Focused CommunityLiving with other men committed to sobriety creates space for encouragement, shared perspective, and relationships built around recovery.
Growth Through IndependenceResidents gradually take on more responsibility for their routines, decisions, and daily lives as they prepare for greater independence.
Finding a Better Environment for Recovery
The environment around you can become closely connected to your everyday habits. Familiar places, social settings, and routines can sometimes make it difficult to create distance from patterns associated with substance use.
A sober living home offers a different setting in which healthier routines can take shape. Residents return to a home where sobriety is expected, recovery is understood, and accountability is part of the culture.
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Meet the Team Behind Design for Recovery
David Beasley
David Beasley is the founder and Program Director of Design for Recovery Sober Living Homes. Drawing from his own recovery experience, he created a structured, recovery-focused environment where men can rebuild their lives through accountability, mentorship, and personal growth.
Matthew McCrystal
Matthew McCrystal oversees the daily operations of Design for Recovery, helping ensure every residence provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment. He brings both professional leadership and lived recovery experience to his role.
What We Offer
Employment Support
Help with resumes, interview preparation, job searches, and maintaining accountability while residents establish or continue employment.
Life Skills
Practical guidance with organization, communication, planning, household responsibilities, and everyday decision-making.
12-Step Integration
Support for maintaining regular meeting attendance, connecting with a sponsor, and becoming actively involved in recovery.
One-on-One Mentoring
Individual support for working through challenges, evaluating progress, and staying focused on personal goals.
Money Management
Guidance with budgeting, spending choices, and developing financial habits that support greater stability.
Family Support
Support with communication, boundaries, and taking constructive steps toward healthier relationships with loved ones.
Medication Monitoring
Assistance with maintaining prescribed medications and coordinating appropriately with healthcare providers.
Life in Our Sober Living Homes
At Design for Recovery, residents have the opportunity to build a lifestyle that extends beyond recovery meetings and treatment appointments..
That broader routine matters because sobriety is lived in the spaces between formal recovery activities.
Learning how to spend an evening, manage a weekend, handle responsibilities, or pursue an interest without substances can help make recovery feel like a sustainable way of life.
The home provides a consistent base while residents figure out what that life looks like for them. Living alongside other men in recovery adds opportunities for encouragement and perspective without requiring everyone to have the same goals or schedule.
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Your Path to Admissions
Tell Us Where You Are in Recovery
Start with a conversation about your current situation, what you're hoping to find in sober living, and what you need from your next environment. Our admissions team can answer your questions and explain your options.
Find Out What Fits
We'll review house expectations, admissions requirements, availability, and the practical details of moving into a Design for Recovery home.
Make a Plan
Once you've decided to move forward, we'll help you complete the necessary steps and prepare for the transition into sober living.
In Their Own Words
Alumni share what changed for them during their time with Design for Recovery.
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In Their Own Words
See how residents describe the experience of finding stability, community, and continued growth in recovery.
Building a Life Beyond Substance Use
Sobriety can change more than your relationship with substances. It can create room to reconsider how you spend your time, where you want to direct your energy, and what you want your life to look like moving forward.
Reconnect With Your Interests
Activities that once felt unimportant can become meaningful again when you have the time and clarity to pursue them.
Become More Comfortable in Social Situations
You can learn to enjoy conversations, outings, and relationships without relying on substances to feel comfortable or connected.
Develop Healthier Ways to Handle Stress
Recovery gives you opportunities to find responses to difficult days that do not depend on alcohol or drugs.
Why Choose Sober Living Near Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach is part of the South Bay, with nearby communities including Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and Torrance. For men from the area, sober living nearby can provide some separation from familiar patterns while keeping work, family, treatment, and other parts of South Bay life accessible.
Transportation
Manhattan Beach is connected to surrounding communities through major routes including I-405 and Pacific Coast Highway. Local and regional bus services also provide connections across the South Bay, with transportation options varying depending on the destination.
Cost of Living
Manhattan Beach has a high cost of living compared with the national average, particularly when it comes to housing. Nearby South Bay communities offer a range of housing costs, but the area remains generally more expensive than many inland parts of Los Angeles County.
Weather
Manhattan Beach has a mild coastal climate, with relatively moderate temperatures throughout the year and cooler conditions near the coast. The setting can make outdoor recreation a natural part of everyday life.
For someone from Manhattan Beach, sober living nearby can provide the benefit of a different home environment without requiring a complete disconnect from the community and responsibilities they already know.
Typical Drive from Manhattan Beach to Design for Recovery: 19 min approx
Community Services That Support Recovery
Manhattan Beach and surrounding South Bay communities provide access to healthcare, employment, education, financial services, and other community resources.
Education
| Manhattan Beach Library | |
| 1320 Highland Ave | |
| (310) 545-8595 |
Financial Services
| Bank of America Financial Center | |
| 1200 Highland Ave |
| Manhattan Beach Library | |
| 1320 Highland Ave | |
| (310) 545-8595 |
| Bank of America Financial Center | |
| 1200 Highland Ave |
Recovery Support Resources in Manhattan Beach
Recovery can extend beyond the sober living home through peer support, community connections, and ongoing mental health resources.
Local Sober & Fun Spots Near Manhattan Beach
The South Bay's coastal setting offers a range of ways to spend time outside the home. Exploring activities that do not revolve around substance use can help residents develop new interests and make their free time more fulfilling.
Outdoor Activities
| AdventurePlex | |
| 1701 Marine Ave | |
| (310) 546-7708 |
Fitness & Wellness
| Sol Seek Yoga • El Porto | |
| 3618 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States | |
| (310) 372-7334 |
Parks
| Polliwog Park | |
| 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd | |
| (310) 802-5448 |
Entertainment & Recreation
| AdventurePlex | |
| 1701 Marine Ave | |
| (310) 546-7708 |
Cultural & Social Venues
| AFRO MOVIES TV | |
| 1230 Rosecrans Ave #300 | |
| (310) 612-7074 |
| AdventurePlex | |
| 1701 Marine Ave | |
| (310) 546-7708 |
| Sol Seek Yoga • El Porto | |
| 3618 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States | |
| (310) 372-7334 |
| Polliwog Park | |
| 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd | |
| (310) 802-5448 |
| AdventurePlex | |
| 1701 Marine Ave | |
| (310) 546-7708 |
| AFRO MOVIES TV | |
| 1230 Rosecrans Ave #300 | |
| (310) 612-7074 |
Local Public Health Trends in Manhattan Beach
Substance use remains a public health concern across Los Angeles County, including communities throughout the South Bay. Broader public health trends provide context for the continued need for prevention, treatment, overdose response, and recovery support.
Overdose Deaths
Recent reporting shows 1,784 overdose deaths during the most recent reporting period.
Naloxone Distribution
Public health programs serving the Manhattan Beach area have distributed 22,882 naloxone kits, supporting access to overdose-response resources.
Opioid-Related Hospitalizations
The opioid-related hospitalization rate for the relevant local area is reported at 10.0 per 100k, providing another measure of the impact of opioid use in the community.
Build Your Next Chapter in Recovery
Sober living can provide the structure and community needed to keep building on the progress made in recovery. Design for Recovery offers a supportive environment where residents can work on their routines, responsibilities, and goals while continuing to grow in sobriety.
If you're exploring sober living near Manhattan Beach, learn more about Design for Recovery and what to expect from the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Living in Manhattan Beach
Yes. Residents can continue working, attending treatment, maintaining supportive relationships, and participating in appropriate activities while following the expectations of their sober living home.
Recovery does not require giving up every activity you enjoy. It can involve learning how to participate in familiar environments differently and identifying which settings genuinely support your sobriety.
Residents can continue appropriate outpatient care while living at Design for Recovery. Existing providers and appointment schedules can be discussed during admissions.
Commute time, work hours, treatment commitments, and transportation are all worth considering. Our admissions team can discuss your schedule and available housing options with you.
No. Residents have individual responsibilities and schedules. The home provides shared expectations and structure while allowing residents to work, pursue personal goals, and manage their time.
Sober living adds a recovery-focused environment, accountability, peer community, and structured expectations that ordinary housing does not necessarily provide.
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