Manhattan Beach near Los Angeles, California

Address:Manhattan Beach, California

When the Beach Boys sang about the beach, it's quite likely that they had Manhattan Beach in mind. Manhattan Beach is a classic Los Angeles beach with all the features that a classic beach should have: swimmers, surfers, sunbathers, tons of shops and restaurants, and a beautiful sunset! There's also year round fishing and a nine hole golf course. What more could you ask for when choosing the perfect beach vacation spot for your family?

A visit to Manhattan Beach is incomplete without a visit to Manhattan Beach Blvd. Here you'll find tons of shopping and dining options to fill the gaps between surf runs and sunbathing. You also won't want to miss the 928 foot long Manhattan Pier, a meeting place for guests of all ages to fish, hang out, and catch beautiful sunsets. You'll also find at the end of the pier the Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium which is open to the public – great for kids! There's also a paved bike trail filled with joggers and cyclists catching up on their daily exercise or just taking as stroll from one any of the million dollar homes just off the beach.

Note: Bring your volleyball and start up a game. There's no better place to play than at the actual beach where beach volleyball originated!

So bring the family out to this quintessential Los Angeles beach and have a rollicking good time riding the waves, fishing, hanging out on the green, and doing some serious shopping! Have fun!