"This place is enchanting......" Manhattan Beach by kiwi
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Well it is enchanting, especially if you have the patience to wait around for the sunset. I couldn't believe we were so close to the city, and even when the beach was full of volleyballers, there was plenty of space further down, so much sand and sea!!
Take a look at my travelogues for more photos of both the volleyball tournament and the lovely Pier.
Every year at the beginning of August Manhattan Beach hosts the most amazing Volleyball Tournament. Be sure to fit that in if you visit during that time.
I was spell bound by the pier. By the way the sea and waves massaged it, by the way the surfers avoided it closely, and by the forms and shapes it had and it caused.
If I could have I would have sat here for a week, just watching as every nano-second was a different picture. This for me, was the Place to be!!
The way the pylons were covered in cement or the like, made them so much more interesting than just wooden poles or concrete. Their irregular shapes added to the effect.
- Pros:The climate, the big sand, the surf, the people.
- Cons:The lack of parking, the masses of people.
- In a nutshell:Fun place for anyone, it can't help but make you smile.
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The waves are nice, and if you can avoid the pier, this is a great place to surf. There are lifeguards nearby and this... more travel advice
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Great photos - Manhattan Beach just as I remember it - loved Redondo Beach did a page last time I was there. Grazie <(•¿•)>
Hehe...thanks for visiting my MB page; next time you're in town Taco Tuesday at OB's on me! :)
Hi Pam, I was looking for Team VT in Manhattan Beach last year. Not that they would have needed my lack of volleyball prowess, of course heeheeee
Oh I just love seeing all those smiling vt'ers Pam :o) What a fantastic meeting you had there!! Oh and those pier & sunset shots are to die for!! Cheers, Ann :o)
Great photos of the pier. Knew her well - even a few face plants during my surfing youth. Thanks for bringing all those memories gushing back!
Very nice pictures, its clear to see where the fun was that weekend! Not here in NL, lol.
Great pictures about Manhattan Beach. I am there on the Pier from my weekly walk as I live in nearby Redondo Beach. I plan to attend the VT meeting this August. I just VT recently. Take care
Great photos here Pam and I enjoyed your commentary!
What a nice report of that Manhattan Beach party! Wished it was affordable to us to join ! Maybe one of next years `-)
LOVED THE PAGE! Next time I'll come!