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High Hazard
Extreme
Active/Upcoming Event
Manhattan Beach
When it comes to hitting the beaches of Los Angeles, many first-timers head straight to Santa Monica or Venice. But for those who want a more laid-back vibe, Manhattan Beach is the perfect coastal enclave.
The Manhattan Beach Pier, where Manhattan Beach Boulevard meets the Pacific, offers a relaxing stroll with breathtaking views of L.A.’s most expensive beachside homes and the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula to the south. Winners of past Manhattan Beach Opens are commemorated along the 928-foot pier, and the end houses the quaint, free Roundhouse Aquarium. Inside, there are viewing pools and touch tanks for close encounters with starfish and other invertebrates. Fun fact: Roundhouse was the location of the surf shop where Keanu Reeves’ character in Point Break bought his surfboard.
Along the beach is a nicely paved path known as The Strand, popular with cyclists, runners, and casual walkers taking in the idyllic scenery. Hermosa Beach is just a couple of miles south and makes for a good scenic route.
amenities
Metered Parking
Playground
Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms
Showers
Snack Shack
Gear Rental
activities
Biking
Fishing
Soccer
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Dogs
No Fire Pits
No Smoking
hazards
High Surf
Rip Currents
Sharks
Stingrays