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

Manhattan Beach Travel Guide: 353 reviews and 774 photos

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 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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  • RickinDutch's Profile Photo
    Jun 12, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Lived in Manhattan Beach during my high school years (on 12th across from the fire station). Never heard the Gregory Peck connection before. You sure you weren't drinking shots and getting your leg pulled?

  • Goner's Profile Photo
    Aug 18, 2008 at 7:33 PM

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

  • rozehill's Profile Photo
    Aug 17, 2008 at 3:57 AM

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

  • ATXtraveler's Profile Photo
    Mar 12, 2005 at 10:09 PM

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

  • travelgirl3's Profile Photo
    Dec 3, 2004 at 1:34 PM

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

  • oldmonk_92129's Profile Photo
    Sep 13, 2003 at 12:16 AM

    Great pics from the VT get-together.

  • matcrazy1's Profile Photo
    Aug 30, 2003 at 7:47 AM

    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!

  • MissyWQ's Profile Photo
    Aug 28, 2003 at 6:06 AM

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

  • kiwi's Profile Photo
    Aug 17, 2003 at 10:12 PM

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

  • Sharrie's Profile Photo
    Aug 14, 2003 at 8:32 PM

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

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