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    Manhattan Beach Pier

    4.6 (388 reviews)

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    If you knee boarders along the shoreline
    Richard L.

    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.

    Beach volleyball, anyone?
    Coco G.

    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.

    Linh Y.

    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."

    Simran M.

    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!

    Don't go fishing there - and certainly do not eat :(
    Brian G.

    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!!

    Gabriela B.

    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.

    Cece L.

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

    Miatsu K.

    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.

    Jon M.

    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.

    Yasss
    Kathryn Y.

    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.

    Richard H.

    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.

    Picture of the pier from the 25th street
    Linh T.

    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.

    Pedestrian Walkway
    Nick P.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Manhattan Beach Pier

    Are dogs allowed on the pier?

    Yes, they are allowed!

    Where is the best place to park?

    I'm going to have to stay in the parking lot by the pier if you can get in if you cannot get in you can maybe find a spot on the main drag. But generally we would park either on a side street and walk up and down the hills I know they're very steep… Read more

    Best place to eat around Manhattan Beach for someone visiting?

    The Strand House since you get a view of the ocean, though it's on the pricier side. Other favorites of mine are Fishbar, Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing with Dynamite, and Nick's Manhattan Beach. Make reservations! Or Lemonade if you want something… Read more

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    It has a little coffee-shop and an aquarium, that is occasionally open (sorry, couldn't give you the hours).

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    Hermosa Beach Concerts on the Pier - 8.13.17 Everclear

    Hermosa Beach Concerts on the Pier

    4.0(4 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Everclear my love your melody kiss my soul…read moreForever moving Thanks to The City of Hermosa Beach for setting up The Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series every year, free for all to enjoy! I've been blessed to hear Pennywise, Weezer and Reel Big Fish perform here in the past. I was delighted to make a reappearance this year for Everclear. Art Alexakis of Everclear always had a special place in my heart. Several of his music lyrics during the times he performed with Craig Montoya and Greg Eklund had deeply touched my soul. Any event with the word "free" entails large crowds, which equates to hard-to-find parking. It's always a chore to look for parking in Hermosa Beach, in general. We parked our car in Redondo Beach near the Catalina. Just fyi, metered parking units there didn't take cards or bills so bring some change. Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach also offers free Summer Concert Series. Check them out at Southbayevents.com

    Every summer, Hermosa Beach Pier plays host to a series of concerts on the pier to bring the…read morecommunity of Hermosa Beach together to celebrate summer. The beach is opened up to hundreds of picnic-ers beginning at around 4 and festivities begin at 5:30. Also called the Sunset Concert, it features both popular and unknown bands playing on a stage set up on the beach with the Pier as the backdrop. There's usually an opening band before the headliner, but all the music is beach-appropriate and universally liked. It starts at 5:30 p.m., and ends at sunset at between 7:30-8 p.m. The crowd varies from families with small children to the young singles crowd who mingle and chat (and need I say flirt) with neighboring picnic-ers. Most of the crowd brings blankets, coolers, picnic baskets filled with beach friendly food (anything that can be eaten without utensils or plates), and even bottles of wine. The police seem to leave the beach drinkers alone during these special events, but make sure to bring plastic cups for your adult beverages since glass of any kind is not allowed on the sand. We always bring wine (screw top or pre-cork it at home), plastic cups, napkins, cheese, crackers, meats, hummus, pita, veggies, etc. and turn the picnic into dinner. If you have a low portable table, it helps. Chairs are nice, but unnecessary. Also, bring a sweater since the beach gets chilly the minute the sun goes down!

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    Hermosa Beach Concerts on the Pier - The spread... Hummus, cheese, crackers, veggies, fruit, salami... YUM

    The spread... Hummus, cheese, crackers, veggies, fruit, salami... YUM

    Hermosa Beach Concerts on the Pier
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    Jame Enoteca - John Thomas Bar

    Jame Enoteca

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Takes reservations

    Jame is one of those places where you start noticing the details--and then realize everything is…read moredialed in. First, the handmade pasta. This isn't just "al dente." There's a real chew here--a springy, structured bite that gives just enough resistance before yielding. It's deeply satisfying and makes every dish feel more intentional. The cappelloni shows it off best: that almost-famous sauce wraps around each piece, but the pasta holds its own, so you get that perfect balance of silky and structured. Same with the tangiello--the meat sauce tastes like it's been simmering for days, rich and layered, but the noodles never get lost because that chew carries through. The Caesar isn't an afterthought either. It's got a subtle spicy kick that wakes everything up, and if you add chicken, it's done right--well-seasoned, nicely grilled, juicy with a bit of char. It turns a classic into something you actually remember. Dinner is where things go a little heartier, and the pork chop delivers. Fall-off-the-bone tender, but still full of flavor--not just soft for the sake of it. Jame just gets the fundamentals right, then pushes a little further. Thoughtful, textured, and the kind of place where even the chew of the pasta becomes part of the experience.

    I visited this restaurant yesterday with family during lunch. The food here was very good…read more The meatballs I had as an appetizer were light, not dense. The sauce was well balanced and wispy. I usually don't like olives, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the olives here. I think it had to do with the fact that these olives were marinated, not brined. I don't like briny stuff. The Tonnarelli was the highlight of the meal. The sauce was thick and creamy, and coated the pasta nicely. The pasta was cooked al dente, making it perfectly firm and chewy. For my drink, I had the Light and Stormy mocktail which had lemon, ginger, lime, and mint in it. It was slightly carbonated and tasted like a really good virgin mojito. I would say the service here was good, not great. It took like 10 minutes for a server to come to us after we were seated to take our order. However, our server was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu items. Parking here was tricky. There were lots of reserved parking spaces on the lot for specific businesses. You may get lucky finding an open parking spot on site, but we had to drive around to find one. This place is a nice spot for family gatherings. I think we will be back soon to try out more items from the menu.

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    Slay Italian Kitchen - Lasagna

    Slay Italian Kitchen

    4.2(283 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    This place is amazing! Great food and great service. It's seems like a gimmick, but the toasted…read moreravioli is really good. I believe that is a St. Louis staple where David is from. Jacob is a gem! So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

    Gordon and Kristina here! We decided to celebrate Easter with the family at Slay Italian Kitchen in…read moreManhattan Beach, and it was an absolutely spectacular choice. We started things off right with glasses of **prosecco poured over peach sorbet**--I highly recommend this if you want a fun, refreshing way to kick off your meal! For the table, we ordered a great spread of appetizers to share: the **toasted ravioli** (perfectly crispy), a vibrant **chopped salad**, and plenty of their delicious, warm **garlic bread**. The main courses completely blew us away. We ordered a classic **Margherita pizza**, the **fresh fettuccine with shrimp**, and the **linguine vongole**. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the freshness of the homemade pasta in every single bite. A special shoutout to our incredible waiter, **Will**. His service was top-notch, friendly, and attentive, which made our family holiday dinner that much more special. Slay Italian Kitchen is a definite must-visit in the South Bay--we will absolutely be back!

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    Manhattan Pizzeria - Deluxe pizza

    Manhattan Pizzeria

    3.2(518 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $
    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    This is a perfect spot to grab a quick slice or small snack. I love their cheese pizza, which come…read morein huge slices, and are warmed up upon ordering. This was my first time trying their garlic knots which were nice and buttery, not overwhelmingly garlicky but allowing you to still taste it. It's coated with some parmesan and comes with a side of marinara which is a necessity. They are soft and delicious. I have come here across different occasions and have had a good experience each time. There is a seating area in the back which is convenient, but this food is also great to enjoy on the beach as well.

    Pretty mediocre pizza. With so many good food options in the area, I'm pretty sure this spot mostly…read morecaters to bar go-ers. They offer pizzas, subs, and more. I was surprised how pricey their pizzas are. The Chicken Parmigiana Pizza sounded unique, so we decided to try this one. It has fried breaded chicken breast, fresh basil, and mozzarella. There were small pieces of scattered chicken parmigiana across the pizza. They were very thin pieces, and it mostly tasted like end pieces with a lot of batter. Pretty dry too. There was also zero basil on the pizza. Thought it might be hidden under the cheese, but it wasn't there either. Pretty pricey for what you get. The pizza took a really long time to make considering there was only one other person waiting for their order. I think they forgot about us because it wasn't until some time after the other person waiting had left that they asked us if we were waiting for an order. Once we got our pizza, it was super hot. Beware, don't just bite into it right away like I did and burn yourself! There are some tables in the back where you can eat your pizza. They have a few TVs, but when we were there, they had the read aloud setting on...but it was on the movie selection screen, so it just kept saying the same one liner in a robotic voice over and over again. Pretty annoying. Several employees walked through the area but didn't change it or turn off the TVs, so I'm assuming they're just used to it?

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    Manhattan Pizzeria - Half and half. Okay pizza

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    Half and half. Okay pizza

    Manhattan Beach Pier - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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