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City in California, United States
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Manhattan Beach is in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County in Southern California, USA. With its expensive homes, fancy restaurants, and wealthy residents, Manhattan Beach is like Beverly Hills-by-the-sea. It is also site of an important beach volleyball tournament, the Manhattan Beach Open.
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Perhaps one of the more picturesque piers in the South Bay Area, second only to Santa Monica Pier in size. The pier is 928 ft 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 Marine Studies Lab & Aquarium. Surfers usually can be seen below the pier. The pier includes the "Volleyball Walk of Fame," featuring plaques dedicated to past winners of the Manhattan Beach Open beach volleyball tournament.
The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden (2/3 acre) is a botanical garden located within Polliwog Park. The garden was first envisioned in 1992, with garden construction starting in 1994. In 1997 the garden became a nonprofit organization, and its grand opening was on Earth Day 2001. It consists primarily of plants native to California.
The second oldest Pro-Am cycling race in America. Held during June or July. Circuit runs along Valley and Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Home of legendary beach volleyball tournament. Held in July/August on courts near the Manhattan Beach Pier.
Buy locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Delicious foods prepared hot are also available.
Sand Dune Park is small park that features a tall, steep sand dune that is extremely popular for use as a fitness area. On any given day dozens of people can be found walking and running up the sandy hillside, with participants ranging in ability from hobby walkers to professional athletes; NHL players, USC and UCLA football players, volleyball players, boxers, fighters, sprinters and WNBA players have all been known to train at the park.
Park and vista point on the site of the first African-American-friendly beach in the area
An eatery with lots of local character.
In El Porto. A surfers breakfast joint with renowned omelets and diner fare.
Stop by this diner for great pancakes with an ocean view.
Situated on a quiet lane, this place is worth a visit for its charm.
Italian bistro with sky dome lights and a distinct twist on pasta incorporating bone marrow. Mmm, who's hungry?
Oldest extant bar in Manhattan Beach. Cheap beer, burgers and cocktails.
Casual surf shack known for its pizza, fried items and reasonably-priced drinks.
Delicious hamburgers with bleu cheese. Many beers as well but all seem to be American.
Chic and stylish hotel with 127 rooms. There is a restaurant called Second Story that serves breakfast and dinner.
Manhattan Beach's only luxury boutique hotel, located two blocks from the beach.
This is the local shopping mall with a good selection of stores to choose from.
By train
Metro K (Pink) Line last stop brings you the Marine Avenue Station. Local buses have routes throughout Manhattan Beach.
By bike
The Strand, officially called the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, begins just north of Santa Monica and runs all the way down the coast to Torrance with a stop in Manhattan Beach along the way.
Bicycle, skate, or walk along the Strand, Manhattan Beach's picturesque boardwalk which spans along the Pacific. Multimillion dollar homes, busy sand volleyball courts, and bike paths line the walk.
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