Manhattan Beach Pier

Manhattan Beach is absolutely stunning — clean, relaxed, and incredibly scenic. The wide sandy shoreline is perfect for long walks, beach volleyball, or just laying back to enjoy the ocean breeze. The water was clean and great for swimming or surfing, and the sunsets are just breathtaking! The Manhattan Beach Pier is iconic and offers beautiful views of the coastline and surfers. There are also plenty of cute cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops nearby along Manhattan Beach Blvd. The atmosphere is upscale but still chill and welcoming. Great place for families, couples, or solo travelers. Everything feels safe, walkable, and well-maintained. Parking can be tricky on busy days, so come early or be ready to walk a few blocks. Totally worth it!

Manhattan Beach was such a peaceful and refreshing stop during our trip to California. We went in the evening, and the weather was perfect — cool and breezy. The beach wasn’t overly crowded, which made the experience even better. We spent some time watching surfers riding the waves — it was calming and fun to watch! There’s a small aquarium at the end of the pier, but unfortunately, we missed it since it closes at 7 PM. The surrounding neighborhood is really charming and laid-back. We loved taking a relaxing stroll through the quiet streets. A lovely, chill beach experience! Note: lots of food options around & a very cool ice cream place at a walkable distance

A perfect spot to relax and watch the sunset. Great for a day off with plenty of restaurants nearby. The accommodations are close to the sea, with accessible restrooms and roads designed for people with disabilities. Convenient parking is available for $2.5 per 5 hours. The beach also has a dedicated lane for bicycles. ❤️❤️❤️

The pier is nice and while there is not much to do on it, the view is good and we were able to see dolphins. The area is great and there are a lot of restaurants. Parking is complicated, but there many public parkings nearby.

The view was beautiful... My kids loved it & to find parking (especially on the street) have to be careful & pay attention to the signs... It's also a parking lot too just fills up really fast..

One of the great beaches to see in California. There is so much waves sounds and wind breezes through like a beautiful paradise. It has a great pier boardwalk ramp that takes you deep in the ocean. We really loved this unique Manhattan beach.

it was honestly really nice! there wasn't that much seaweed or rocks/shells on the sand that can hurt your feet while in the water so that was really good! We went on a Saturday and there was a lot of people as expected but if you walk down more there's plenty of free empty space! There's bathrooms as well, so no worries on that! Unfortunately, when I went, there wasn't toilet paper in 2 of the 4 stalls but overall it was great!

A nice, well maintained municipal pier in Manhattan Beach. There are clean public restrooms available. It is family friendly with a small aquarium in an octagonal building at the end of the pier. Fishing is permitted, but some of the local catch may not be safe to eat. A great place for an afternoon stroll or evening sunset!

Beautiful Manhattan Beach plus an active pier where it allows visitors to stroll in the early awakened morning at dawn aka sunrise, late afternoon with the sun blazing heat, and late calm evening at dusk aka sunset. From a far, we saw a building at the end of the pier. My eldest daughter and I didn't get a chance to experience a walk on the pier as we were on a time crunch. From what I got from Google, it's an octagonal Mediterranean-style building housing the two story Roundhouse Aquarium. It's free to the public. We'll have to check out the pier and aquarium another time. Btw, parking is available. While the pier itself does not have on-site parking, several public parking lots are located close by. These include the Upper Pier Lots, Lower Pier Lots, and Lot 2. Check them out before heading over here. Here's a fun historical fact... "In 1995, the pier was declared a state historic landmark. It is the oldest standing concrete pier on the West Coast."

This is an historic and iconic pier, the oldest on the West Coast! It's nice that the main street, Manhattan Beach Blvd. ends by going right into the pier. The approach is very steep so if you're on a bike like me keep on the brakes and keep your eyes peeled for the congestion of cars, bikes and pedestrians. The views are amazing of Palos Verdes to the south and Pacific Palisades/Malibu to the north. I was able to have a very good view of the Palisades fire as well from the pier(sad but it was interesting, let's hope it never happens again). Recommended.

Visited over the weekend, really enjoyed it. Weather was perfect. Crowd was ok, for the most part everyone was chill. Outside of the crowd this is a beautiful place to visit! Homes alongside the board walk are extremely nice and cool to look at while you stroll.

This is one of the better piers in Southern California. My wife and I spent a romantic evening watching the sunset and sharing some wine. It was clean, no graffiti and a robust police presence. The surf sounded lovely and the air smelled like the ocean. People were fishing, doing a little busking and selling ice cream. This is a textbook ocean pier and it felt safe even after the sun went down. Parking was easy and the weather was perfect. It's romantic heaven for lovers.

The beach!! OMG! CA girls are unpredictable and I am a CA girl in my heart of hearts. Coming back here for a visit was an absolute must. The palm trees, the sunshine, the sand, the water! Oh my it filled my heart with happiness. Unfortunately it was a quick visit to the beach and I was unable to go swimming but the water felt glorious. Parking is intensely challenging in this neighborhood but if you are patient you can get a spot. The air temperature is so much cooler by the water. There are public bathrooms and showers. And of course it's Manhattan Beach in LA! Beautiful! A path for bikes and one for walkers. The pier is beautiful to. Enjoy a walk over the crystal blue ocean. Love this place! SYOY.

It's a nicely kept pier that's peaceful and clean (the complete opposite of the busy Santa Monica pier but we'll save that for it's own review). There's no food available here but there's a clean restroom nearby that even has a shower. It's located along the strand so it's a great rest stop if you're walking the strip! As for parking, there's plenty of parking in lots near by along with street parking next to it.

Dedicated on July 5, 1920, Manhattan Beach Pier stands as an iconic landmark for Manhattan Beach as well as South Bay. It is the oldest standing concrete pier on the entire West Coast and is a state historic landmark. The pier bifurcates downtown Manhattan Beach, offering a wonderful stroll out to sea, with the charming octagonal gem of Roundhouse Aquarium at the end. Venture out to breathe in the blue skies and briny sea air, watch surfers catch waves, sit on the benches along the way to rest, look for dolphins, whales, and sharks, see local fishermen cast their lines, and marvel at a gorgeous sunset. PRO TIP #1: Public bathrooms are located immediately north of the pier. PRO TIP #2: From Un Caffe Altamura's excellent brunch to Strand House's gorgeous second-floor ocean views to MB Post's drool-worthy cheddar biscuits to the lovely beach, treat yourself to the delights of downtown Manhattan Beach! MARINE SCIENCE TIP: Manhattan Beach is a "nursery" for juvenile great white sharks, especially around El Porto and near the pier, as a result of prey abundance and warm water.

Beautiful sunsets! Perfect place to start or end your day. Morning walks/runs, even at night too! The times I've been there it has been clean and quiet. Pretty spacious by the sand even when running or riding bikes. Will definitely keep coming for runs here. The reason why I took a star off is because it's hard to find parking if you're a first time visitor. If you know your way around I guess it's easy but you have to be quick with it. Other than that everything is good.

Beautiful pier and in a beautiful place to visit ! At the the end of the pier is the roundhouse aquarium! Love coming here to the beach and to see the beautiful sunsets and enjoy the spectacular views of gorgeous Manhattan Beach ! It's less commercialized and yet close enough to award winning stores and restaurants . Truly beautiful and look foreward to coming back . The energy is amazing with walkers, joggers, bikers and skaters ! You can see villeyballers and surfers and everyone frolicking on the beach !! It's beautiful as beautiful can be !!

The Manhattan Beach Pier is a pier located in Manhattan Beach, California on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The pier is 928 feet long and located at the end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard. An octagonal Mediterranean-style building sits at the end of the pier and houses the Roundhouse Aquarium. MB is the mecca of beach volleyball and surfing. With an array of ocean front homes and restaurants and a vibrant downtown area, it is the perfect place to experience that Southern California culture. Furthermore, it is most famous for its wide beaches, surf/volleyball culture, and relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of public parking lots which has time limits from 2 hrs to 5 hrs to an All day. They get pretty full quickly by 8 am on weekends. Overall, MBP is a great place to chill on weekends or weekdays. I highly recommend you visit.

This pier is the staples of manhattan beach. The summers here are excellent with the wide beach, rows and rows of volleyball courts and the stretch of bike path along the sand. Also the waves for all your surfers. The pier is alway packed with locals and tourist enjoying the view. The end of the pier is a little sea life/aquarium. Free to go in but they do accept donations. You have fishers enjoying some relaxing time. Benches to sit and watch the waves and surfers. There was even some dolphins swimming along today.

I've come to this pier for years and love it. Not too crowded, and lots of shops and restaurants very near. This time I came during open hours for the aquarium and was impressed with what I saw! It is geared toward kids but there are many varieties of sea creatures, and even a small open aquarium where you can touch starfish, and other creatures. So cool--definitely a fun spot to bring kids!

Manhattan Beach is honestly the moment. Clean sand, sparkling water, and the cutest pier you've ever seen. Whether you're grabbing coffee, playing volleyball, Bonus points for ample parking, but heads up get there early or you'll be circling. Tons of cute brunch spots and little shops nearby to complete your perfect beach day. A whole vibe from start to finish. The only downside is there are no bathroom's nearby.

My favorite pier in the area for pictures, with its beautiful turquoise railings and posts. There is a small aquarium at the end that's great to tour briefly (free to public, but donations encouraged).

Too lazy to drive down further south to the nicer beaches but want to escape the business and commercialism of Santa Monica? Manhattan beach may just be the one for you with its more laid back, sleepy beach town vibe. Manhattan beach provides the perfect blend of laid back vibes coupled with coastal beauty and trendy cafes. From sunbathing, to volleyball and sports, to just walking on the beach, there is something for everyone on this wide and clean sandy beach with plenty of space. The views from the pier are also breathtaking. Overall, with its relaxed atmosphere and natural coastal beauty, Manhattan beach can serve as your temporary escape of the busy hustle and bustle of Los Angeles.

Absolutely recommend it for anyone who wants more quiet and relaxing time by the ocean especially when summer is over. I visited the beach and the pier in the middle of week, last week. It was early morning, and I wanted to go for a long walk. It was quiet and peaceful with not many people around. Only the surfers were in the water with their bodysuits on since the water temperature was very cold already. During my walking on the beach and the pier, I noticed how clean it was everywhere. Before you enter the pier, there is a bathroom, including a large shower area too. This was also very clean. I really enjoyed my time walking at Manhattan Beach Pier.

Fun spot to connect with nature and yourself. Beautiful clean beach with public restrooms. Great restaurant choices, lively bars and great shops. Life guards cruising around protecting the patrons.

If you're looking for an ideal spot for photos and a great place to hang out with family, the area under the bridge at Manhattan Beach with all its pillars is the perfect choice. It's not only a fantastic location for capturing memorable shots, but it also offers plenty of space, so it never feels crowded, whether you're there on weekends or weekdays. We've consistently had a wonderful time with our family here, and it has become our go-to spot for relaxation and fun. Highly recommend!

Took a walk to the MB pier this morning as I'm a bit overwhelmed. It feels like everyone has their life together and knows exactly what they want to do. I get scared to even go on LinkedIn because I see my peers getting promoted seemingly left and right. "1st VP" of this, "Director" of that. It may come off as selfish or hating on other people's success... and actually you're probably right it is a little selfish. It's a mix of feelings. I'm happy for people, especially my closest friends, but the first reaction I have when someone talks about how well they are doing at work or how much money they make is it stings. I don't want it to sting. I don't want to be envious of others. But I am. I know this uncontrollable flaring up of jealousy means it is touching on something I am insecure about in myself, and it's really a reflection of me and a change I need to make. It's an internal problem, not an external one. I really do feel that I have everything outside of a job that I'm passionate about, or at least one that at least pays really well. I've traveled a lot, have hobbies that I LOVE, have the best friends I could ever ask for, a beautiful and loving family unit, etc. But maybe that's the trade off. Can't have everything? I think having a passion outside of work can be both a blessing and a curse. I LOVE to write, it simply feeds my soul. It's like a drug that just makes me feel better. I feel 'off' if I go too long without writing something, even if it's just journaling. Getting thoughts out of my head and onto paper is so cathartic for me. On the flip side of the coin, I've found that being this passionate about something makes it exponentially harder to do things that you aren't passionate about, aka work. I've been around people at prior jobs who have no passions, so they pour all their creative energy into their day jobs, and as a result they are extremely successful. But I've seen these people have exorbitant amounts of money, and be miserable. So I'm definitely not jealous of that ahahah. I wouldn't trade places with any one of them. Honestly, I realized as I'm writing this, I'm less jealous of the money and more jealous of the passion that people have in their day job. I'm really not envious of people who make a sh*tload of money but don't like their work, have no free time, and no fulfillment. We have MAYBE 80 years on the planet, I'll be damned if I throw my prime years away just to make money that I can't take with me after it's curtains. I think the obvious answer is do something you are passionate about for your work. Then you are unstoppable. See this is why I love to write, I talk to myself and get to the bottom of what I am feeling. After posting up on a bench at the MB pier with J.Cole's "Friday Night Lights" mixtape in my ears and writing this, I feel much better. Thank you for reading through this stream of consciousness ahahahaa. IG @jov_ Tiktok @jnov__

This is definitely one of my most favorite beaches (only second to the one in Malibu) to visit in the Los Angeles area. It is simply cleaner, less crowded and easier to find parking . Most tourists that come to LA would definitely visit Santa Monica beach . That's a pretty good one to go to, but it's dirtier in my opinion. It's worth noting that the parking here won't be free. However, if you are willing to walk a little bit (I don't see why not, it's a nice neighborhood), you could find parking along the sidewalks a little further away from the beach, some of them are free . If you do decide to come here and you have the whole day to spare, wait for the sunset before heading home. I guarantee you that it'll be time well spent. P.S. We managed to take a shot where the moon and the sun were both visible at the same time !

This is a very lively area. There's volleyball courts, stores to shop at, restaurants to eat at, and, of course, the ocean! Parking sucks however. That's gonna happen pretty much at every beach you go to.

Well worth the drive to visit. Surrounded by multi million dollar homes and boutique retail shops and eateries - there's tons to do and see all in one place. I've been to many beaches so far in my life and this one in particular took my breath away. The walkway was welcoming. It's clean and has tons of sand! The pier itself is not littered or full of people trying to sell you something. There's also an aquarium at the end which is a hit for young ones. I'll be back for sure when visiting town.

Manhattan Beach is south of Santa Monica and we stayed here for 3 nights before driving to San Diego for the rest of the week. The pier is the center attraction at the beach and there is also a bikeway that goes all the way to Santa Monica so a great way to spend a day would be doing just that but also we found there are so many good restaurants here that you can't go wrong with almost any of them! Also if you're one of those people that gets a thrill seeing celebrities then look around at the sunglasses and hats because they will be hidden under them.

When you want a pier experience that's completely opposite of the Santa Monica pier visit Manhattan beach pier. This pier is easy to access, simple and chill. There's lots of cafes, shops and eateries in the area.

Shorter than Hermosa Pier but a small aquarium learning lab at the end! No fish cleaning allowed on the pier but lots of trash/recycling bins. There is some seating and you are closer to the beach. There is parking right at the beginning of the pier for a fee

I LOVE THE MANHATTAN BEACH PIER =============================== This bridge has been standing since 1920 and is the oldest concrete pier on the West Coast. It is such a photogenic gem as well with is red-roofed Roundhouse Aquarium at the end and the turquoise steel railings on both sides of this 928 feet long pier. Last month I had to go to LAX twice for drop-offs and pick-ups, so I decided I would head to Manhattan Beach after or before since it was so close. The first thing I do after parking is I walk out to the end of the pier and then take lots of photos of it because it is so pretty. I finally went to the Aquarium inside the roundhouse for the first time and that was nice. There is no fee, but a little container for donations. Going to the pier and this beach will be my new ritual in connection with LAX rides. The gas prices are pretty high so I won't feel as guilty for wasting gas if I am multitasking.

I love a good pier. The one at Mahattan Beach is a favorite of mine for the great ocean views and people-watching. Also, sunset here is magical. Stop by under the boardwalk for another perspective of the waves and columns. FACTS: -928 feet long -Standing since the 1920s, this is the oldest concrete pier on the West Coast -The red-roofed roundhouse on the end of the pier is home to the Roundhouse Aquarium with FREE ADMISSION! It's also the smallest of the California Coast aquariums. -The pier also includes the Volleyball Walk of Fame with plaques featuring past winners of the Manhattan Beach Open volleyball tournament -The pier was declared a state historic landmark in 1995 -Featured in the films "Point Break" (1991 with Keanu Reeves, not the remake!) and "Tequila Sunrise" (1988, with Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Mel Gibson, Raul Julia-- one of my favorite movies!)

I love walking all the way up towards the Aquarium. The breeze was perfect and the day couldn't have been better. Several families, couples and individuals all looked like they where enjoying themselves. I really enjoy sitting/standing and just staring out in to the rich beautiful blue sea and light blue sky. Feels magical to me. I can let my mind wonder or just be still for a while with out a care in the world. I enjoy watching the surfers and surfer enthusiasts. I do always get a bit shy taking out my phone out, since I feel like I will drop it in the ocean. Mid August 2022 looks like they are building a temporary bleachers area, not sure what that was about. Probably it was for volleyball tournament. It's a great place to bring your significant other if you want to spend a day at the beach and have a picnic. You might even meet some interesting great people.

Our 10-day road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway from San Diego to up past San Francisco included stopping at Manhattan Beach because that's what a trip up the PCH is, stopping at beaches, looking out at the coastline, driving through touristy towns, and some regular towns too. So this beach was your typical California beach with a pier, as a few of them have. This pier has a small, free aquarium at the end of it, which wasn't open when we were there, and I wouldn't go in it anyway because I can't stand to see fish in prison for no good reason. And is there ever a good reason to put fish in prison? Well, I guess maybe those orcas who are biting our boats, but aren't we kinda trespassing on their property, polluting their home and whatnot? Maybe they've got good reason to bite our boats. Anyway, I loved this beach because it was vast, it was clean, we saw a large pod of dolphins swimming by, flipping and flapping in the water. Fishermen were on the pier and they're not supposed to do overhead casting as the signs on the pier state, but they were doing just that, so watch your head when you walk by a fisherman. At the public restroom you might overhear some very funny conversations like the one we heard: a father talking to his young son. "Stop touching that, don't touch that, why are you touching that? Do you want to go home with grandma?" Whimpering, "no." Three seconds of silence. "Stop touching that! Why are you touching that!?" When you leave the beach and hit the nearby streets, there's legal jaywalking in the crosswalks -- I've never seen that before. The stoplights all turn red and all the cars have to stop and all the walk signs light up and you can cross diagonally! Wish we had that in my neck of the woods.

The MB Pier is so cool and the views are spectacular!! You can look north and see all the way to Santa Monica. If you look south, you can see Palos Verdes. It's not a long walk to the aquarium which is at the end of the pier. I highly recommend a visit if you're in the neighborhood!!

What a gorgeous pier! The view of the beach is breathtaking. It really gives you one of the most pure views of the LA area. Santa Monica is so crowded and Venice is a joke, but The Manhattan Beach a pier is pure and blissful. At the end of the pier is one of the most wonderful personal aquariums you can find. It was updated around 2018 by generous donors, the city, and the Greenberg family (Skechers). It's modern, fun, and educational. It's a great spot to take a stroll through with the family. Now let's talk about the sunsets. They Are Amazing Hands down one of the best picturesque locations in Southern California. Taking a picture just up the hill with the beach, the pier, and a few shops will get everyone to wish they were there with you. If you're in the area, you need to stop by and enjoy this view with the rest of us.

Beautiful pier with a free aquarium at the end of the boardwalk... great views and very lively!Wish the weather was better for us to enjoy.

Because life should be relaxing as you walk down the pier or lay on the sand and listen to the waves and look across at the mountains. Relax & take it in

Experience: Visited the pier on a a late Saturday morning. The walk from Highland Ave down to the promenade was beautiful. There are large wide steps than lead people down to the main walking path towards the pier. Along the way you pass by beautiful homes, lush succulent plants on your left, and the water and sand to your right. The pier is a decent size, it has benches on both sides to sit on and relax. There is an aquarium and restrooms at the end of the pier. Many people were playing beach volleyball on the sand, it was fun to watch. It wasn't crowded for a weekend when I went, which made it an enjoyable experience. A lot more relaxed than Venice or Santa Monica. On Highland Ave you can find a load of shops, cafes, and restaurants to enjoy after or before your head out to the pier. Location & parking: Parking can be a pain, but on Highland Ave there are many metered parking spots, there are many parking lots too if there are no other options (I think one of the lots is free but all spot were taken so we didn't park there), and or street parking in some of the residential areas. Vibes: I was only in Manhattan Beach for a couple hours but it was a perfect feel for the SoCal Beach life.

Best beach in all of LA county, maybe except for a couple spots in Malibu. The Strand is great for walking / jogging / running, and the beach is CLEAN and well patrolled by lifeguards and law enforcement. So picturesque as well. Love this beach!

Manhattan beach is always a great time! Pretty pier and a fun place for a beach day. Had a fantastic time here.

The aquarium at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier has been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such a shame... The area is quite nice. The pier has tributes to high-octane athletes from the area including surfers and volleyball players on the walkway. Plenty of fisherpeople come here. I am not sure where they find parking, but I guess they do. Parking is a capital B here most of the time. Read the signs. Plenty of sidewalk with Pacific Ocean view for walking, running, roller blading, skating, skate boarding, scootering, bicycling, segwaying, or whatever. The parks and playgrounds may be now (as of 12/7/20) closed due to COVID-19, but it's not healthy to stay at home all day. Visit the "oldest standing concrete pier on the West Coast"* and watch the sun go down soon! * https://bestofthesouthbay.com/manhattan-beach-pier/

A fun beach to get out and stretch the legs and find parking. As for me I absolutely love the beach and everything about them so peaceful and serene. It was clean and well kept so took a few pictures and walked the sand. SoCal residents really have it great to be so close to so many beaches. In Utah, mountains have gotten a bit boring for me and would trade it for a heartbeat.

Delicious sunsets and lots of food options near by . Stores and cute boutiques are scattered throughout the area . There is even a grocery store within walking distance to the beach, if you forget something for a beach picnic or bbq ... Need I say more ?

I love coming to Manhattan Beach Pier anytime of the year. It's beautiful. Watching the sunset is breathtaking here. The pier is somewhat cleaner than other piers near the area. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Grab a cup of coffee or some ice cream and walk to the beach for a fun time. Great place to go for a walk.

O yeah! Still as beautiful as I remember. Clear ocean water, smooth waves, clean sand, bunch of lifeguards really taking their duties seriously which was awesome and made me feel safer. Extra eyes watching the kids. They put up orange flags to mark the swimming area. Other than that, we could just go to the water level of our knees. According to my observation, when there were someone go just a little further in the non swimming area, one of the lifeguard came right away to remind them. They also kept walking around to make sure everyone safe. Lots of surfers and people that jogs. It was clearly very different demographic than Santa Monica's. I spotted one ice cream cart seller. SAND CRABS! Tons of! I was planning to sun bathe while watching my kids, and I ended up hunting for sand crabs for 4 hours! It was so addicting and they were so adorable! (We went to Santa Monica and Huntington Beach the same week to find sand crabs and weren't successful). We were already hopeless, since it passed month of June, the crab season already passed. Apparently, still lots of them. Lots of "recruits" (the baby sand crabs that just hatch. They need 4 months before hatching). It was starting to get chilly at around 430 pm. I didn't see pile of trash anywhere. Plenty of trash bins around. The walk from the pier to the water was not too far. Parking a little bit difficult thou'. Either street parking or public parking that accomosates roughly 25 cars. Pay parking using credit card only. Some parking area only allowed 3 hours and can add additional 2 hours after, or 5 hours right away. Lots of bars and upscale restaurants nearby/ within walking distance. Which in my situation with 3 minions were out of the picture. Lol. But it was a perfect day on a perfect beach. What else could I ask for?

Wonderful place to visit! Really loved the breathtaking pier, its surrounding beaches, many eateries. It was not too crowded on weekdays, even though summer vacation is not over, yet. Hopefully, I will have the time to revisit this beautiful area at night. I imagine it will be just as spectacular, too. My visit undoubtedly will give me great memories for years to come.

The good: This is a beautiful beach that's great for surfing, dolphin watching, fishing off of the pier, taking photos under the pier, people watching, bike riding, walking, picnicking, roller skating, etc. There are tons of restaurants and shopping spots walking distance from here. There's metered parking everywhere. There are lots of volleyball nets set up as well. I saw a few dolphins bouncing around this area. The bad: It can get pretty crowded. The interesting: Sunsets here are magical. Seeing the sunset on the horizon with the deep ocean colors and smooth beach made me feel like I was watching some nostalgic music video about a California SoCal surf youth I didn't have. This place is that dreamy.

Love this beach, although parking can be really tough to find on a hot day. I probably circled for 20 minutes and couldn't even find paid parking and ended up finding a free spot about a 20 minute walk away. The pier itself is gorgeous and the beach was clean. Lots of activities and a volleyball tournament on this particular day. One of my favorite activities is jogging on the beach and this particular time, I jogged to Hermosa Beach which was a few miles away. If you're looking for a great beach to walk and relax at, this is it; just give yourself plenty of time to find parking especially on a hot weekend day.

Beautiful beach and great town with good shopping and dining. Manhattan beach pier has beautiful waters and soft sand. It's a really nice area in LA. It's a bit tricky to find parking, but still worth visiting.

It's OK during the day, but it's really neat at night. There aren't as many people hanging out, which makes sense, but there are lots of people fishing in the dark, which doesn't--OK, maybe it does, but it feels different from most public piers. Two stars in the day, four stars at night. Got it?

Beautiful beach, soft sands, local vibes. Walkable to restaurant, and bars. Parallel to the beach is a stroll lane above/separate from the bike trail lane. Limited parking. Meters. Local Southbay beach. Underneath pier is a popular spot for photos.

Amazing! What a sunset. Didn't get to spend much time here but well worth the stop. I'd recommend the pier if you don't have time but want to see something really nice.

Came here on a Monday around 4pm. There is plenty of parking near the pier. You do have to pay. Not so crowded which I loved plus they have an aquarium which is neat on the pier. There's some nice restaurants near the beach.