Beautiful and iconic spot along the Southern California coast. The views from the pier are great, whether you visit during the day with clear ocean horizons or at night when the coastline lights up on both sides. On a clear day, you can see Palos Verdes Peninsula in one direction and the Malibu coastline in the other. The surrounding promenade is lively and well-maintained, perfect for a walk, bike ride, or just relaxing by the beach. There are plenty of great restaurants, cafés, and shops nearby, making it easy to turn a simple visit into a full afternoon or evening outing. Parking can be a bit tricky, especially during busy times. There are metered spots available, along with nearby lots and street parking if you're willing to walk a bit. The pier itself is also home to the Roundhouse Aquarium at the end. Dogs are not allowed on the pier. read more

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I had such a relaxing time at the Manhattan Beach Pier while visiting California. It was one of those simple moments that just felt good. The little aquarium at the end was small but really cute, and it's free (I LOVE free!!). Nothing over the top, just an easy stop while you're out there. The pier itself has plenty of room to walk or sit and zone out a bit. I spent some time just leaning on the railing, reading a few pages of my book, and taking in the ocean. I even spotted dolphins in the distance, which honestly made my day. Watching surfers paddle out toward the waves...and in the direction of the dolphins... it felt like such a classic California scene. I left feeling lighter than when I arrived for sure! read more

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This concrete walkway out into the Pacific, with the beautiful little roundhouse aquarium at the end, is one of my favorite places on earth. And it looks stunning during the holidays. It's the easiest way into a season of hope and joy for this Southern Californian girl. I love the simplicity of this pier, I love the watching of sunsets and surfers and the walking and the children running and the benches and the aquarium with the creepy eel and the tv fireplace in December. And the old timey decor which looks stunning for miles down the coast once they do the lighting. read more

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I've been riding my bicycle on the bike path to Manhattan Beach for many years. The view is always outstanding as you can see in my pictures. If you're in the area of Manhattan or Hermosa Beach, you definitely want to check out the PIERS because it's a beautiful beach ! If you sign up on the cities website, you'll find out about events such as volleyball tournaments, and everything else about the areas. read more

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Walked down the pier today after breakfast. Steady wind with two surfers out on the waves, waiting to catch a big one. After the rain, the pier is clean and fresh with no fish odor like other piers I've visited. Very peaceful with lots of dog walkers, runners, and one lone fisherman at 8 on a Sunday morning. read more

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Beautiful Manhattan Beach plus an active pier where it allows visitors to stroll in the early awakened morning at dawn aka sunrise, late afternoon with the sun blazing heat, and late calm evening at dusk aka sunset. From a far, we saw a building at the end of the pier. My eldest daughter and I didn't get a chance to experience a walk on the pier as we were on a time crunch. From what I got from Google, it's an octagonal Mediterranean-style building housing the two story Roundhouse Aquarium. It's free to the public. We'll have to check out the pier and aquarium another time. Btw, parking is available. While the pier itself does not have on-site parking, several public parking lots are located close by. These include the Upper Pier Lots, Lower Pier Lots, and Lot 2. Check them out before heading over here. Here's a fun historical fact... "In 1995, the pier was declared a state historic landmark. It is the oldest standing concrete pier on the West Coast." read more

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One of my favorite beaches besides Santa Monica. Fun bar and restaurant scene, reasonable parking lots or street parking, ways to take in the beach scene and pier to stroll along on! read more

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Manhattan Beach is almost always our first stop after arriving at LAX or when picking up a visitor. A quick 15 minute drive, park underground at the city center, eat at the Kettle and then stroll down the hill past all the intriguing shops, bars and eateries towards the pier. Magnificent views of the Pacific, the surfers and the beach community as far as the eye can see. Sit, enjoy and watch the world pass you by. On the way back up the hill on your right hand side consider buying an ice cream - delicious!! read more

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Definitely one of the nicer beaches in LA county. The pier doesn't have all of the rides and attractions that like Santa Monica has but it definitely a whole lot nicer. There are a lot of volleyball courts if you want to go get play a game or two with family or friends. There are a lot of small shops, food, bars and coffee shops all along the coast of the beach. Parking is iffy. Lots of structures around the area but it will involve some walking and for sure a few hills on your way back to the car. read more

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Nice short pier...at the end is the free aquarium. There's plenty of seats to people watch. read more

Manhattan Beach Pier - Local Flavor Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Free Inexpensive parking Biking and walking paths Clean beach Great shops & restaurants nearby read more

This is one of the better piers in Southern California. My wife and I spent a romantic evening watching the sunset and sharing some wine. It was clean, no graffiti and a robust police presence. The surf sounded lovely and the air smelled like the ocean. People were fishing, doing a little busking and selling ice cream. This is a textbook ocean pier and it felt safe even after the sun went down. Parking was easy and the weather was perfect. It's romantic heaven for lovers. read more

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This is an historic and iconic pier, the oldest on the West Coast! It's nice that the main street, Manhattan Beach Blvd. ends by going right into the pier. The approach is very steep so if you're on a bike like me keep on the brakes and keep your eyes peeled for the congestion of cars, bikes and pedestrians. The views are amazing of Palos Verdes to the south and Pacific Palisades/Malibu to the north. I was able to have a very good view of the Palisades fire as well from the pier(sad but it was interesting, let's hope it never happens again). Recommended. read more

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The beach!! OMG! CA girls are unpredictable and I am a CA girl in my heart of hearts. Coming back here for a visit was an absolute must. The palm trees, the sunshine, the sand, the water! Oh my it filled my heart with happiness. Unfortunately it was a quick visit to the beach and I was unable to go swimming but the water felt glorious. Parking is intensely challenging in this neighborhood but if you are patient you can get a spot. The air temperature is so much cooler by the water. There are public bathrooms and showers. And of course it's Manhattan Beach in LA! Beautiful! A path for bikes and one for walkers. The pier is beautiful to. Enjoy a walk over the crystal blue ocean. Love this place! SYOY. read more

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Walked off dinner and a short walk to the pier where although the sunset was hidden by clouds, it still gave me a photo opportunity. Tip: if you need to use the restrooms I recommend the north side of the pier as the one at the end of the pier at the edge of the ocean close early. read more

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It's a nicely kept pier that's peaceful and clean (the complete opposite of the busy Santa Monica pier but we'll save that for it's own review). There's no food available here but there's a clean restroom nearby that even has a shower. It's located along the strand so it's a great rest stop if you're walking the strip! As for parking, there's plenty of parking in lots near by along with street parking next to it. read more

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Love this pier. Very nice for a weekend visit. Parking can be difficult. We definitely recommend parking in the parking structures. There's a lot to do around the pier, a very good area to walk or bike and enjoy looking at the beachfront homes. read more

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This place, on a clear summer day, is a path of light on wood. Being there allows you to see the blue water that stretches farther than the eye can see, and feel the warmth of sun, as you enjoy the fresh breeze of the sea. Moreover, one can enjoy the common sights of the beach at this pier, which include birds flying in a V-neck pattern, a variety of beach visitors that is as assorted as what you can find under the sea and a sky so blue that it almost makes you forget that smog happens. It has a small aquarium at the end. And when I say small, imagine an aquarium that is housed within a cottage of space, do not imagine small like compact but still with plenty of elbow room. The elbow room is almost not existence in this place but it is still worth an hour's visit. Oh, and course this pier does not have a ferris wheel, or a hot dog stand or a cartoonist doing Dali-esque portraits, but it is connected to downtown Manhattan which has shops and eateries to appease most. If one cannot find something to entertain their fancy or satisfy their thirst or hunger near the pier than they are perhaps they are the type of person that cannot find anything to read in New York's biggest library. But enough about the top of the Pier, what I found most intriguing and delightful about my trip hear was what underneath the pier--- its underbelly. Before my trip to the pier I had visited a nearby eatery. I came to the pier with leftovers that were worthy and ready for travel: a sandwich in a box, inside a bag. The sandwich was meant for my brother who might enjoy the heat of the sandwich. The heat of the sandwich for me was too much, but the sandwich itself was great, terrific, even splendid. The sandwich came to the bottom of the pier with me but it not leave with me. Here is how I lost the sandwich amidst the cool and beauty of the pier's below. I entered the area below the pier and I was immediately greeted by shade. And the shade was the type that shields you from by sunlight that was once welcome and pleasurable. Thus, I found shade at the beach to protect me from the common hazards and inconveniences of the sun, and I did not bring a big umbrella to stake into the sand. Then I saw the pillars of the pier. They were not straight wood, instead they were thick and wide pillars of rock? I saw a palace corridor that led to a private beach that I called the Rolling Turquoise. I tried to clip a path to capture my imagination's production, but I might have only shot pillars, blue, sand, people, and water crashing on shore. I did not capture the charm that transformed the tides to royal blue water. I walked the path and passed people playing a volley game. I said, I am sorry as I crossed their path and they said it was ok. Later in the day I walked behind people playing volleyball, while the other side waited to hit the ball. And one of the player's game me a face like my path was a walk of shame for delaying their game. I apologized but I never knew that volley ball had rules for visitors. But to the other's point, I did not enough to not walk behind people when they are busy with a task. I reach the front of the pier's below and saw a window into the edge of the ocean. It allowed me to see crashing water,Seeing the pictures allowed me to smell the salt of the sea and feel the cooling breeze anew. I offered to take pictures of a family. I clipped several pictures, as they enjoyed the ocean behind them. And then the shore came in aggressively. The stray water reached my bag that held the box that held my sandwich. I heard members of the family say "I am sorry about that." But it was not their fault. Mother Nature had interrupted my plans. And perhaps for good reason. I was going to walk for another hour or so, and then drive for about 40 minutes. Would my brother still like a sandwich that spend a few hours at the beach before it arrived to his front? Probably not. So Mother Nature maybe did me a solid because I walked the beach and its sand after without carrying the box, which made me feel lighter, in a place that did the same. I can see myself taking a beach towel and escaping the heat under the boardwalk which is truly a fresh way to appreciate the pier. read more

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Dedicated on July 5, 1920, Manhattan Beach Pier stands as an iconic landmark for Manhattan Beach as well as South Bay. It is the oldest standing concrete pier on the entire West Coast and is a state historic landmark. The pier bifurcates downtown Manhattan Beach, offering a wonderful stroll out to sea, with the charming octagonal gem of Roundhouse Aquarium at the end. Venture out to breathe in the blue skies and briny sea air, watch surfers catch waves, sit on the benches along the way to rest, look for dolphins, whales, and sharks, see local fishermen cast their lines, and marvel at a gorgeous sunset. PRO TIP #1: Public bathrooms are located immediately north of the pier. PRO TIP #2: From Un Caffe Altamura's excellent brunch to Strand House's gorgeous second-floor ocean views to MB Post's drool-worthy cheddar biscuits to the lovely beach, treat yourself to the delights of downtown Manhattan Beach! MARINE SCIENCE TIP: Manhattan Beach is a "nursery" for juvenile great white sharks, especially around El Porto and near the pier, as a result of prey abundance and warm water. read more

The Manhattan Beach Pier is a pier located in Manhattan Beach, California on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The pier is 928 feet 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 Aquarium. MB is the mecca of beach volleyball and surfing. With an array of ocean front homes and restaurants and a vibrant downtown area, it is the perfect place to experience that Southern California culture. Furthermore, it is most famous for its wide beaches, surf/volleyball culture, and relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of public parking lots which has time limits from 2 hrs to 5 hrs to an All day. They get pretty full quickly by 8 am on weekends. Overall, MBP is a great place to chill on weekends or weekdays. I highly recommend you visit. read more

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This pier is the staples of manhattan beach. The summers here are excellent with the wide beach, rows and rows of volleyball courts and the stretch of bike path along the sand. Also the waves for all your surfers. The pier is alway packed with locals and tourist enjoying the view. The end of the pier is a little sea life/aquarium. Free to go in but they do accept donations. You have fishers enjoying some relaxing time. Benches to sit and watch the waves and surfers. There was even some dolphins swimming along today. read more

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I've come to this pier for years and love it. Not too crowded, and lots of shops and restaurants very near. This time I came during open hours for the aquarium and was impressed with what I saw! It is geared toward kids but there are many varieties of sea creatures, and even a small open aquarium where you can touch starfish, and other creatures. So cool--definitely a fun spot to bring kids! read more

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Beautiful pier and in a beautiful place to visit ! At the the end of the pier is the roundhouse aquarium! Love coming here to the beach and to see the beautiful sunsets and enjoy the spectacular views of gorgeous Manhattan Beach ! It's less commercialized and yet close enough to award winning stores and restaurants . Truly beautiful and look foreward to coming back . The energy is amazing with walkers, joggers, bikers and skaters ! You can see villeyballers and surfers and everyone frolicking on the beach !! It's beautiful as beautiful can be !! read more

Beautiful sunsets! Perfect place to start or end your day. Morning walks/runs, even at night too! The times I've been there it has been clean and quiet. Pretty spacious by the sand even when running or riding bikes. Will definitely keep coming for runs here. The reason why I took a star off is because it's hard to find parking if you're a first time visitor. If you know your way around I guess it's easy but you have to be quick with it. Other than that everything is good. read more

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Great walking area of shops restaurants and coffee shops. Parking is atrocious!!! There are few all day parking spaces in this area. Most of the parking in the areas lots are 3 to five hours of parking. On the pier there is an aquarium. Beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean in the pier. If you forgot to pack a few things for your picnic on the beach, Von's market will have some of the things you need. read more

Too lazy to drive down further south to the nicer beaches but want to escape the business and commercialism of Santa Monica? Manhattan beach may just be the one for you with its more laid back, sleepy beach town vibe. Manhattan beach provides the perfect blend of laid back vibes coupled with coastal beauty and trendy cafes. From sunbathing, to volleyball and sports, to just walking on the beach, there is something for everyone on this wide and clean sandy beach with plenty of space. The views from the pier are also breathtaking. Overall, with its relaxed atmosphere and natural coastal beauty, Manhattan beach can serve as your temporary escape of the busy hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. read more

Absolutely recommend it for anyone who wants more quiet and relaxing time by the ocean especially when summer is over. I visited the beach and the pier in the middle of week, last week. It was early morning, and I wanted to go for a long walk. It was quiet and peaceful with not many people around. Only the surfers were in the water with their bodysuits on since the water temperature was very cold already. During my walking on the beach and the pier, I noticed how clean it was everywhere. Before you enter the pier, there is a bathroom, including a large shower area too. This was also very clean. I really enjoyed my time walking at Manhattan Beach Pier. read more

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Fun spot to connect with nature and yourself. Beautiful clean beach with public restrooms. Great restaurant choices, lively bars and great shops. Life guards cruising around protecting the patrons. read more

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Took a walk to the MB pier this morning as I'm a bit overwhelmed. It feels like everyone has their life together and knows exactly what they want to do. I get scared to even go on LinkedIn because I see my peers getting promoted seemingly left and right. "1st VP" of this, "Director" of that. It may come off as selfish or hating on other people's success... and actually you're probably right it is a little selfish. It's a mix of feelings. I'm happy for people, especially my closest friends, but the first reaction I have when someone talks about how well they are doing at work or how much money they make is it stings. I don't want it to sting. I don't want to be envious of others. But I am. I know this uncontrollable flaring up of jealousy means it is touching on something I am insecure about in myself, and it's really a reflection of me and a change I need to make. It's an internal problem, not an external one. I really do feel that I have everything outside of a job that I'm passionate about, or at least one that at least pays really well. I've traveled a lot, have hobbies that I LOVE, have the best friends I could ever ask for, a beautiful and loving family unit, etc. But maybe that's the trade off. Can't have everything? I think having a passion outside of work can be both a blessing and a curse. I LOVE to write, it simply feeds my soul. It's like a drug that just makes me feel better. I feel 'off' if I go too long without writing something, even if it's just journaling. Getting thoughts out of my head and onto paper is so cathartic for me. On the flip side of the coin, I've found that being this passionate about something makes it exponentially harder to do things that you aren't passionate about, aka work. I've been around people at prior jobs who have no passions, so they pour all their creative energy into their day jobs, and as a result they are extremely successful. But I've seen these people have exorbitant amounts of money, and be miserable. So I'm definitely not jealous of that ahahah. I wouldn't trade places with any one of them. Honestly, I realized as I'm writing this, I'm less jealous of the money and more jealous of the passion that people have in their day job. I'm really not envious of people who make a sh*tload of money but don't like their work, have no free time, and no fulfillment. We have MAYBE 80 years on the planet, I'll be damned if I throw my prime years away just to make money that I can't take with me after it's curtains. I think the obvious answer is do something you are passionate about for your work. Then you are unstoppable. See this is why I love to write, I talk to myself and get to the bottom of what I am feeling. After posting up on a bench at the MB pier with J.Cole's "Friday Night Lights" mixtape in my ears and writing this, I feel much better. Thank you for reading through this stream of consciousness ahahahaa. IG @jov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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Visited over the weekend, really enjoyed it. Weather was perfect. Crowd was ok, for the most part everyone was chill. Outside of the crowd this is a beautiful place to visit! Homes alongside the board walk are extremely nice and cool to look at while you stroll. read more

If you're looking for an ideal spot for photos and a great place to hang out with family, the area under the bridge at Manhattan Beach with all its pillars is the perfect choice. It's not only a fantastic location for capturing memorable shots, but it also offers plenty of space, so it never feels crowded, whether you're there on weekends or weekdays. We've consistently had a wonderful time with our family here, and it has become our go-to spot for relaxation and fun. Highly recommend! read more

Manhattan Beach Pier - Local Flavor Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Manhattan Beach Pier was one of the most refreshing and scenic places I have ever walked along. I visited with someone and saw a lot of teenagers taking pictures, skateboarding, and enjoying the ocean breeze. The atmosphere felt classic and breezy, with surfers below and sunsets that made everything feel dreamy. The service at the nearby shops and the small aquarium was friendly and welcoming. The value was unbeatable because it is free to walk the pier and enjoy the view, which teenagers would appreciate. The quality of the area was great because everything felt clean and well maintained. The selection of things to do nearby was solid, from ice cream shops to beach volleyball, which teenagers would enjoy. I only visited this place once before writing this review, but I really enjoyed how easy it was to relax and enjoy the moment. Teenagers would love this place because it gives them a peaceful and creative environment full of photo opportunities. I highly recommend that teenagers visit this location because it gives them a refreshing and inspiring beachside experience. read more

My favorite pier in the area for pictures, with its beautiful turquoise railings and posts. There is a small aquarium at the end that's great to tour briefly (free to public, but donations encouraged). read more

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Well worth the drive to visit. Surrounded by multi million dollar homes and boutique retail shops and eateries - there's tons to do and see all in one place. I've been to many beaches so far in my life and this one in particular took my breath away. The walkway was welcoming. It's clean and has tons of sand! The pier itself is not littered or full of people trying to sell you something. There's also an aquarium at the end which is a hit for young ones. I'll be back for sure when visiting town. read more

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Manhattan Beach is honestly the moment. Clean sand, sparkling water, and the cutest pier you've ever seen. Whether you're grabbing coffee, playing volleyball, Bonus points for ample parking, but heads up get there early or you'll be circling. Tons of cute brunch spots and little shops nearby to complete your perfect beach day. A whole vibe from start to finish. The only downside is there are no bathroom's nearby. read more

This is a very lively area. There's volleyball courts, stores to shop at, restaurants to eat at, and, of course, the ocean! Parking sucks however. That's gonna happen pretty much at every beach you go to. read more

Manhattan Beach Pier - Local Flavor Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Manhattan Beach is south of Santa Monica and we stayed here for 3 nights before driving to San Diego for the rest of the week. The pier is the center attraction at the beach and there is also a bikeway that goes all the way to Santa Monica so a great way to spend a day would be doing just that but also we found there are so many good restaurants here that you can't go wrong with almost any of them! Also if you're one of those people that gets a thrill seeing celebrities then look around at the sunglasses and hats because they will be hidden under them. read more

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When you want a pier experience that's completely opposite of the Santa Monica pier visit Manhattan beach pier. This pier is easy to access, simple and chill. There's lots of cafes, shops and eateries in the area. read more

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Shorter than Hermosa Pier but a small aquarium learning lab at the end! No fish cleaning allowed on the pier but lots of trash/recycling bins. There is some seating and you are closer to the beach. There is parking right at the beginning of the pier for a fee read more

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I LOVE THE MANHATTAN BEACH PIER =============================== This bridge has been standing since 1920 and is the oldest concrete pier on the West Coast. It is such a photogenic gem as well with is red-roofed Roundhouse Aquarium at the end and the turquoise steel railings on both sides of this 928 feet long pier. Last month I had to go to LAX twice for drop-offs and pick-ups, so I decided I would head to Manhattan Beach after or before since it was so close. The first thing I do after parking is I walk out to the end of the pier and then take lots of photos of it because it is so pretty. I finally went to the Aquarium inside the roundhouse for the first time and that was nice. There is no fee, but a little container for donations. Going to the pier and this beach will be my new ritual in connection with LAX rides. The gas prices are pretty high so I won't feel as guilty for wasting gas if I am multitasking. read more

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