My band ShoplifterS played here on Saturday, 06/28/14, and I can't stop telling everyone about this place. I figured Yelp would be a good way to let loose. I had absolutely no problems with this place. From the moment you load in, to the moment you walk out the door, you are taken care of with utmost respect. The workers are polite and very excited that you are there to play. I am definitely going to come back and send other people their way, because I feel like this is the best place for music in the South Bay. read more

This place is amazing! The owner is awesome. The artwork there is so cool! Everytime I get a chance, I stop by this place. If you are a biker or a lover or art and music! This is where it's at! read more

I am an event manager at Loyola Marymount University and came across South Bay Customs when researching venues in the South Bay area. The vibe was edgy without being unapproachable and Michael was a gem to work with. He helped me source a band for our event that fit the mood of the venue without overpowering our networking event. He also recommended an awesome mobile pizza caterer who gave our event the extra touch of charm. We are still receiving rave reviews on the event, which helped make it one of our most successful Alumni events of the year! I would highly recommend this venue if you're looking for an intimate venue with lots of charm and an even better owner! read more

Just hosted a birthday party for my husband here and we have nothing but good reports. The venue is spacious, oozing with ambiance without trying too hard and, as one of our guests later told me, makes you feel like a cooler version of yourself just being there. :) Acoustically the space was also fabulous. If you wanted to be dancing near the stage, the music sounded great but if you wanted to talk out back, you could do that too. Michael, the venue owner, is just as nice and helpful as he can be. He is laid back but ensures that everything gets done on time and done well. He has ideas for vendors should you need help. We had him cater with his Texas style BBQ and our guests are still talking about the food. Amazing. I highly recommend this venue! read more

We contacted Michael at South Bay Customs for our venue choice for a corporate holiday party. From the beginning to the end he was extremely helpful. The venue is amazing and a room full of law enforcement agreed what a cool vibe it is. The stage is perfect for a band, we used "Good cop bad cop" they sounded incredible. The outdoor area has heaters and seating. We used a taco caterer (e and j tacos) who had plenty of room to set up and serve. We also had casino games (Sun city casino) inside where the bar area is and our guests loved it. Michael and his bartenders Robin and Moises made our night one to remember. The entire set up and decor is trendy, hip and comfortable. Look no further...highly recommend South Bay Customs for any venue. read more

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LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hands down one of the coolest places is in El Segundo.

Didn't want our event to end! Michael was the best to work with in the build up to the event. His vibe transcends into the vibe of his venue. Made for a perfect evening. Thank you! read more

Michael is the master of his craft and sweet to boot. I've personally watched him work on a few motorcycles while visiting his shop with my friend (who regularly brings his motorcycle to SBC) and let's just say, he's good at his job. He cares about what he does and the people he does business with and it's so easy to see when you meet him. Community is very important to him and as such, he always throws really great events / parties at his shop (that are very family friendly) and the people that attend them are quality folk. His girlfriend is also a really talented artist and has tons of incredible art hanging up around the shop for sale. SBC has a good thing going on. If you have a motorcycle, I would highly recommend taking it there. read more

SBC is just one of those too-good-to-be-true places. For one, it's a top-notch place for motorcycle repair, service, and parts. Two, it's an open, friendly art gallery, lounge, and gathering place for rides or events. Three, like one of the reviewers said below, Michael is friendly and honest. He's personable and takes really good, meticulous care of his customers bikes, his equipment & tooling. Four, he's expanding all the time. I knew him before he had a lathe and mill, and more tools & capabilities are on the way. Five? Hank. read more

Did you guys really double book our high school reunion with another party on the same day! That's bad business. Be careful when booking u may have to find a venue 2 weeks before ur event. read more

Brought my Springer in for some work based on the 5 star reviews from this site. Took it in for a list of things but the main reason was to have Michael change out stock bars for drag bars and to get seat replaced. Got the bike back a week later than promised and the bars were hitting the tank because the risers weren't tall enough. When I asked Michael (Owner) about this he told me it's normal for the cables to hit the tank. I told him I didn't agree but the cables aren't hitting the tank, THE BARS ARE. Also, big gash in the new leather seat they replaced. I asked him if he would take a pic and send it to the manufacturer and order me a new one. He said no, I had to bring the bike back so he could take the seat off and send it back. Then I would have to wait for the new one. (So my fiance had to follow me in the car with my old seat to his shop so he could switch them out then send the seat in for repair. He said he would fix the bars. He adjusted them by rotating them higher and said it would work. I live 6 miles from his shop, by the time I rode it home, the bars were touching the tank again when full turned. This is when the bars actually dented the tank as I was backing my bike into my garage. I called him back he said he needed to put taller risers on it and that I would have to pay for them. The right front blinker (that he relocated) stopped working. He tried to fix it but told me he couldn't at that time because he had to remove the tank. However, he was too busy to do it that day so I had to come back when he wasn't busy. 20 days later the seat came in, I drove my car to pick up the seat then took my bike to the Garage company. Yoshi fixed my light in less than 10 minutes (without removing the tank), he also had an amazing paint shop worker come in and fix the dent and scratch that Michael caused on my tank, it's barely visible but much better. I cannot recommend this shop. read more

I had received an invitation to a Holiday Open House at SBC. Upon researching the venue, I discovered SBC designs and builds motorcycles, holds art shows, and hosts music events throughout the year. My motorcycle days might be behind me, but I was intrigued by this mixture of cool and creative situated so close to home, and had to check it out. I am so glad I did! What a completely enjoyable evening! Easy street parking, and then snow foam bubbles lightly falling and drifting, from the top of the building in honor of the holiday season, greeted me as I walked up to the door. SBC is packed with vintage items covering every inch of the walls, and on this night, several tables of art for sale with the artists present to discuss their work. The band Sanguine & Shiny took the stage, and performed a mixture of wonderful original works, as well as offerings such as Shankhill Butchers, for some easy, angsty, enjoyable listening. Even the sweet, handsome resident dog, Hank, sat down to listen to the music. In order to give you a better picture of SBC than I can give you here, I urge you to view southbaycustoms on youtube, to see both the shop, hear the owner Michael describe his philosophy, and listen to some of the musicians, in greater detail. I signed up for the event email list, and looked at their previous events. It seems like the cover is never more than $5 or $6, (unless it is a charity event) which I consider a bargain for an evening of live music. FYI--there is limited FCFS seating, otherwise SRO. read more

This is the coolest venue in the South Bay. We had my son's Bar Mitzvah party here last weekend. EVERYONE loved it. Such a fun space and everyone asked where we found it. The sound and lighting are superb and Michael, the owner, was present the entire day allowing the set up and party to run flawlessly. Highly recommended for any party! read more

This place just rocks! Less expansive then going to Harley for maintenance service and very knowledgeable in custom work.

My husband and I had our wedding reception party here and it was absolutely epic! Everything from planning and coordinating to the actual event was very easy and fun! The venue itself is very cool and has a lot of character. Almost like a museum of everything rad (motorcycles, punk rock, etc). The guests were all impressed with the setup...we didn't even have to decorate because everything is already there. Michael was really easy going and always available to answer any questions we had and was there whenever we needed to do a walk through. I would definitely recommend this place for any parties/occasions. Can't wait to go back to this place for another event. read more

Held my 50th birthday party at SBC last week. Phenomenal experience all around. Great location; great vibe; great sound and lighting; and, most importantly, remarkable service. Truly a one of a kind venue that totally elevated the experience for everyone who came. I highly recommend SBC for any event. Do yourself a favor and book it if you're looking to host an event there. You won't regret it. read more

SBC is an amazing venue! I had a celebration of life party for my husband here and it was better than I could have imagined! Micheal is an incredible person to work with! Kind, compassionate, organized and extremely attentive! There is a wonderful bar, TV monitors, outdoors and indoors seating, heat lamps, and more! The decor is unbelievable with all kinds of fun stuff to look at! The stage and sound system is perfect for live music! Micheal and his staff helped create a memory that I will cherish forever! read more

I held a surprise 39th birthday party for my wife and South Bay Customs was awesome. Michael was fantastically organized and helpful setting up the event. The cool vibe of the room had everyone talking. The bar was staffed by cool, friendly folks and the food was outstanding. The italian cater that Michael referred produced a simple but awesome buffet. Foodie friends were raving. All in all, if you are looking for a unique place to throw a party, I can't recommend South Bay Customs enough! read more

We hosted my husband's birthday party here with about 50 guests and it could not have been better! The space itself is cool and unique, with a few different rooms for the crowd to flow and mingle through, and lots of interesting decorations that give it an edgy vibe. Michael was amazing in helping us plan the details, from recommending great vendors for food, bar, and music, to making sure that everything went smoothly the day of. Our guests raved about the party and everyone had a blast. Highly recommend South Bay Customs! There really is no place like it in the area. read more

I submit this review with GREAT appreciation to Michael and Robbin at South Bay Customs! My now wife and I hosted our wedding reception here and it freaking ROCKED! There were few hitches in the plans but Michael rolled with them like a total pro. Single words do not do this place justice, you cannot find a better atmosphere than this! The house sound system killed! South Bay Customs could NOT have done a better job or been more accommodating! Thank you SO MUCH! read more

After MUCH searching for a "better than teh dealership" mechanic for my Harley, I went to SBC. I was impressed with what Michael said and bought into the, I care about the bikes I work on and give better service than the dealership. To be fair Michael found a few problems that were not easy to spot and the overall quality of the work was satisfactory. However, I have to remind him of things more than once even though I had written them down, the replacement parts were not exact and in at least one case hte light replaced di not match the other side (it was bigger and shaped differently) which is fine, but now it's an odd pair, it would have been better to replace both lights so they matched and charged me a little extra, the tail pipes were replaced not with the brand name i had, but with a less expesnxive part, which is fine, except that the heat shields were not replaced so the pipes look bad and throw off a lot of heat. Basically after spending over $3,000 and waiting an entire month longer than I was quoted and DESPERATELY hoping that I had found a mechanic who took longer and charged more because he cared more and paid attention to detial, I realized that i got a pretty half-assed job done for a lot of money with little or no communciation. I think SBC is a lot more focused ontehir art and building cusotm bikes, which is fine, but don't expoect that you're going to get great service or someone who relay cares about your bike or a great deal. What you will get is serviec that is fine, but not great, parts that may or may not match what you have and you will pay about what your would at a dealership. Again, not hating here, but SBC is and average to below average palce to take your Harley for repairs. I hope this was helpful because I spent months looking for a mechanic I could trust and bulild a lasting relationship with and found reviews like these helpful. read more

We had my son's 40th. Birthday Party at SBC. Michael was so professional, personable and helpful with everything. The venue itself is the best. Michael's attention to making sure everything was perfect for our party was exceptional. Everybody who came to the party was just so amazed that this little "gem" was hidden away in El Segundo. I know quite a few of the guests are booking SBC for their upcoming events.. Thanks so much Michael, .. Everybody is still raving about SBC and the party you helped us organize.. read more

If you are looking for an excellent mechanic, who is friendly, helpful, caring, and most of all HONEST, then look no further than South Bay Customs. Michael Schreiber is simply the best. I own a 1994 Harley Davidson dyna wide glide that I bought new. Michael looks after it as if he were riding it, and I know when I leave SBC that all is well with my scooter. I had tried other local independent mechanics, and when I was introduced to Michael I knew my search ended with him. Michael is a true craftsmen and just plain good people too! Steve L. Manhattan Beach calif. read more

We had a (50th) birthday party for my wife at SBC and it was fantastic ! The venue is so very cool....with an awesome vibe. Michael was very accommodating.....giving me plenty recommendations for vendors (food, furniture, dj etc) and went out of his way to be flexible with our schedule. We got so much great feedback from our guests, saying it was the most fun party they have been to in years ! read more

I was looking for a shop to tear down my 2000 Harley Sportster 1200c to the base gasket and check on one of my head studs. I live in Long Beach and my wife was looking for a place that I could take it to on a Sunday. I called up Mike and he said he would be able to do it. I explained I had my own gaskets that I ordered and he didn't have a problem using them. I dropped it off late in the afternoon and he told me I should expect a call in the middle of the week about the status. I struck up a conversation about his old chevy truck, another passion of mine, and he seemed like a really cool guy. In conversation, I shared that the bike was my form of sanity during the drive to and from work from Long Beach to Mid-City L.A. I received a call from Mike Monday afternoon that the bike was done and ready to be picked up. Everything was good to go. I didn't even put the ramp in my truck since I thought it would be middle of the week before he got started on it. Mike told me he finished it since I said it was how I remained sane on the drive to work. Customer service and professionalism like this is hard to find these days. He not only loaded the bike in the truck for me to strap it down, he also pointed out a few things he took notice of on my bike to look out for for future reference. Not in a get this fixed and that fixed kind of way, but in a friend telling another friend, you might want to keep these things in mind. I changed my rear tire as he suggested and went to San Diego to visit a friend in the hospital. The bike runs like a champ, it seems louder, meaner and more in tune after he took care of the gaskets for me. I know have a mechanic I know I can trust who will treat my bike as good as any he is building in his shop. Give Mike a call next time you need work done on your bike, you will not be disappointed. read more

Had our recent fundraiser for Vets at SouthBay Customs and it was an amazing success. What a great venue and space. Had 150 people and place felt very warm and welcoming. Separate areas made it easy to enjoy the bands, relax with a drink or chill out outside. Amazing decor and Mike was super helpful with everything. Everyone mentioned how it was the best of all the events we had had before. Looking forward to an even better event next year! Would definitely recommend for any social event where you want to wow your attendees. Parking is tough but if you live in Southbay its a cheap Uber ride. read more

We just had our company Holiday Party there on 12/14/2013 and it was fantastic! It is such a cool venue for a party and Michael (the owner) helped us with everything we needed. The suggested band, Speed Buggy, was spectacular! It is a perfect venue for a party for under 150 people. It was incredible! We have been throwing company Holiday Parties for nearly 20 years, and this was my favorite of all time. I highly recommend it for company or individual parties. read more

We had our 2017 Kick Off Party at SBC last night. What a fantastic venue for a party! Michael is a real pro and from the very beginning of our planning, he was right there for us. He even helped us obtain a great cover band that has played at other venues in the SouthBay area. Everyone had a great time and I'm sure we will be back! read more

We recently hosted our son's Bar Mitzvah reception/party at South Bay Customs...it was awesome! The vibe of the place is very cool and unique. Everyone loved the space for the party & Michael was very easy & flexible to work with...helpful suggesting vendors as well. I would highly recommend taking a look at this place! read more

Absolutely the BEST venue. We did a Lip Sync Battle for my wife's 50th birthday and the crowd went nuts. Everyone is still talking about it. Michael was a star in so many ways. We will be back for sure! read more

I been to many motorcycle shops and dealerships over the years and none compare to South Bay Customs. I've been bringing my Harley here since they opened and have had exceptional work done. The customer service is excellent. When you bring your bike to a dealership to they treat you like crap, never follow up on things, and sometimes leave your bike in worse shape then when you left it. Dealerships also hire mechanics straight out of tech school which is not as good as it sounds. To be a skilled mechanic in any kind of repair, you need years and years of experience. By taking your bike to a dealership you are paying MORE for service and repair. In the long run your bike might be handled by a tech who is not knowledgable and doesn't care about your bike. So, don't go to a Harley dealer unless you wanna buy $40 Harley T-Shirts. At South Bay Customs your bike is treated like it's one of their personal bikes. Most importantly they are HONEST and stand by all their work. This trait is non-existent in motorcycle shops at all these days. Forgot to mention it's the coolest motorcycle shop around. I would encourage anybody thats looking for motorcycle shop to check out South Bay Customs. You will not be disappointed and you will feel great knowing your bike is in good hands! read more