Manhattan BeachUnited States of America

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Stroll along a pier and enjoy swimming, beach volleyball, surfing and many other outdoor activities in this beautiful coastal city.

Manhattan Beach is a small beach city on Santa Monica Bay. It features one of the prettiest piers in the region. Wander along an oceanfront sidewalk and enjoy the beach atmosphere.

Climb to the top of a tall sand dune for a breathtaking view of the city. Join a game of volleyball or relax on the sand. Visit Downtown Manhattan Beach for excellent shopping and some of the best restaurants on Santa Monica Bay. Manhattan Beach also hosts premier beach volleyball and surfing events.

Find Sand Dune Park just a short walk from the Manhattan Beach Pier. Climb the 100-foot (30-meter) sand dune in the park and bring your binoculars for bird watching. Spot more than 150 different bird species, including warblers and sparrows.

Walk along the historic Manhattan Beach Pier and notice the Roundhouse Aquarium at the end. This facility features classes for children and aims to educate all visitors on marine life and the environment. Watch a shark feeding and admire a remarkable collection of marine fish and invertebrates.

Manhattan Beach is also known for its excellent selection of restaurants, featuring award-winning chefs. Wander through Downtown Manhattan Beach and discover some of the best seafood in California. The downtown area also has a range of bars with craft beer and live music.

Experience the weekly Manhattan Beach Farmers Market every Tuesday. Purchase locally grown organic produce and enjoy hot gourmet food. Learn about sustainability and healthy cooking from the market’s exhibitors.

Rent a bicycle and explore Manhattan Beach and its surrounding beach towns. This city is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from Los Angeles International Airport. Find accommodations ranging from luxury oceanfront suites and less expensive lodges.

With sandy beaches, day spas, yoga and beautiful coastal sights, Manhattan Beach is one of the best places to relax on Santa Monica Bay.

Where to stay in Manhattan Beach

Tree Section

4.5/5Wonderful!(36 area reviews)

When in Tree Section, you can plan a visit to Manhattan Beach Pier and Redondo Beach Pier, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Evening shoot of the Pier on April 7. Shooting underneath the pier after most of the other photographers went home. Not HDR, single exposure image.

The Strand

4.5/5Wonderful!(40 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in The Strand, Manhattan Beach Pier and Manhattan Beach are top sights worth seeing.

El Porto

If you're spending some time in El Porto, Cabrillo Beach and El Segundo Beach are top sights worth seeing.

It's Better Up Here

Volleyball net, and Pier. Manhattan beach, LA,California. #BeachTips

Sand Section

While visiting Sand Section, you might make a stop by sights like Manhattan Beach Pier and Manhattan Beach.

Top Hotels in Manhattan Beach

The Belamar

3501 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA

Located in Tree Section, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lakes at El Segundo and within 3 mi (5 km) of Manhattan Beach Pier and Hermosa Beach Pier. Toyota ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (966 reviews)

"Liked that it was small, peaceful and quiet. No issues at all"…"

Reviewed on 2020/11/3

Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection by Marriott

1400 Park View Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA

Situated in Manhattan Beach, this golf hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Manhattan Beach Pier and within 9 mi (15 km) of Redondo Beach Pier and Porsche Experience ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (512 reviews)

"very good place and very clean everything and good service I recommend it to everyone"…"

Reviewed on 2020/10/12

Best Western Plus Manhattan Beach Hotel

1817 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA

Located in Tree Section, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Manhattan Village and within 3 mi (5 km) of Manhattan Beach Pier and Hermosa Beach Pier. Polliwog Park ...…

4.4/5Excellent! (982 reviews)

"The courtyard looked like a good place to just hang out, but was closed due to Covid."…"

Reviewed on 2020/10/28

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Vacation Rentals in Manhattan Beach

Ginosi Metropolitan Apartel

5825 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Located in Hollywood, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hollywood Palladium and Pantages Theatre. Melrose Avenue and Hollywood and Vine are also ...…

3.7/5Good! (206 reviews)

"I loved the sled check in and the all the gated access made me feel safe"…"

Reviewed on 2020/10/26

Ayres Suites Diamond Bar

21951 Golden Springs Dr, Diamond Bar, CA

Located in Valle Lindo, this golf aparthotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Steep Canyon Trailhead and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Royal Vista Golf Club. California State ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (1,320 reviews)

"Everything was fine. I was just disappointed that the property didn’t have any grounds. I also enjoyed the fact that there was a gym. However, some of the free weights were missing ( one 5 pound weight and both 20 pound weights)."…"

Reviewed on 2020/11/4

Venice Breeze Suites

2 Breeze Avenue, Venice, CA

With direct access to the beach, this Venice apartment building is on the boardwalk and within a 5-minute walk of Venice Beach Boardwalk, Venice Beach, and Abbot ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (1,140 reviews)

"The PERFECT place to stay when visiting Venice. Directly on the beach/boardwalk, couldn’t have asked for a better location! Beautiful rooftop, gorgeous room with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. Already planning my next trip! :)"…"

Reviewed on 2020/9/30

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Popular places to visit in Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach Pier

4.5/5(111 reviews)

Learn about the history of Manhattan Beach Pier, one of the top monuments in Manhattan Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Manhattan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Manhattan Beach during your trip to Manhattan Beach?

Tropical Breeze Massage

You can take time to visit Tropical Breeze Massage during your travels to Manhattan Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Universal Studios Hollywood

4.5/5(3,923 reviews)

Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience!

Venice Beach

4/5(3,597 reviews)

Bronze your body and rub shoulders with body builders and wacky performers at Los Angeles’ quirky urban shoreline, a colorful escape from the city.

Staples Center

4.5/5(1,867 reviews)

This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.

Reviews of Manhattan Beach

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Top Destination

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5/5 - Excellent

Etselec

May 30, 2020

The beach and surrounding area is clean and orderly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

May 27, 2020

It was beautiful im nit a beach person but it was clean and i woukd see a lifeguard always watching. There was good social distancing all around it was pleasant.