"Manhattan Beach - A Happening Place" Manhattan Beach by Goner


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Volleyball - Manhattan Beach
Volleyball
The Happening Place

I hadn't been to Manhattan Beach for many years, now I don't know why as there is always something going on there. It has a great strand for rollerblading, bike riding or walking the dog. The Surf Festival 6-Person Volleyball Tournament was going strong on August 2nd, and the founders of our Virtual Tourist travel site invited all its members to their tent to watch this colorful event featuring volleyball teams in outrageous costumes.

The pictures from this event is featured in my travelog.

The Other Side of the Pier
Manhattan Beach - Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach isn't always so crowded - this is the beach on the other side of the pier during the volleyball tournament.

Manhattan Beach is primarily a residential community located right on the beach with a tree-line downtown and a beautiful pier. It has a small town spirit with a laid back atmosphere and boasts the World’s best year-round weather. Many shops and services line Sepulveda Blvd. and Manhattan Beach Blvd. to service its residents and visitors.

Manhattan Beach sits between the towns of El Segundo and Hermosa Beach. To get Manhattan and Manhattan State Beach from the 405 Freeway, use the Rosecrans Ave exit, turn left on Sepulveda, which is Highway 1 to Manhattan Beach Blvd. and turn right – down the hill you will see the Manhattan Beach pier. From the 105 Freeway, exit at Sepulveda south and turn right onto Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A Happening Place for Beach Goers.
  • Cons:Parking is at a Minimum
  • In a nutshell:A Great Beach in Southern California
  • Last visit to Manhattan Beach: Aug 2003
  • Intro Updated Aug 8, 2003
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Surfs Up - Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach a Great Place to Live... Favorites (1)

Manhattan Beach has an interesting history, before it was a town, it was part of the ten-mile ocean frontage of Rancho... more travel advice

Volleyball? - Manhattan Beach 6-person Volleyball Tournament Things to Do (4)

The International Surf Festival 6-person Volleyball Tournament is held nearly every year next to the Manhattan Beach... more travel advice

Manhattan Beach Pier - Manhattan Beach SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS Sports & Outdoors (1)

The Surf festival is held the first weekend in August, for more information check out website below for the calendar of... more travel advice

No Parking - Manhattan Beach Note Parking Signs Warnings Or Dangers (3)

Read the signs, don't get a ticket more travel advice

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    Goner Aug 18, 2008 at 7:33 PM Report Abuse

    Depends on what day and how the traffic is. 45 minute drive on a good day!!!

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    rozehill Aug 17, 2008 at 3:57 AM Report Abuse

    An absolutely a gorgeous beach, how far is this Manhattan Beach from your place? The Pier looks very beautiful.

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    ATXtraveler Mar 12, 2005 at 10:09 PM Report Abuse

    ;Jealous I am. You met Yubert!!!!! Or is it Kim Jung il?

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    travelgirl3 Dec 3, 2004 at 1:34 PM Report Abuse

    Great page on Manhattan Beach - I do love that Southern California atmosphere. Wonderful pictures. Sure looks like the VT party was fun.

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    oldmonk_92129 Sep 13, 2003 at 12:16 AM Report Abuse

    Great pics from the VT get-together.

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    matcrazy1 Aug 30, 2003 at 7:47 AM Report Abuse

    Amazing and very, very sympathetic faces in your travelogues! Thank you very, very much for "Hello to matcrazy1" = MatLoco1 hehe! I am flattered :-). Good suggestions in tips as well!

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    MissyWQ Aug 28, 2003 at 6:06 AM Report Abuse

    Sorry I had to miss VT party. Glad you all had so much fun. Great photos, Nancy.

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    kiwi Aug 17, 2003 at 10:12 PM Report Abuse

    Your travelogues are superb, very well 'created' Nancy!! The best record of the meeting, for sure. :-)

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    Sharrie Aug 14, 2003 at 8:32 PM Report Abuse

    Very informative, Nancy! Great stuff! :-) It's been wonderful meeting you in person!

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    geanster Aug 12, 2003 at 12:00 PM Report Abuse

    Looks like you kids had a great time! Thanks for sharing.

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