How to Enjoy Your Time in Manhattan Beach, CA

Home to many television and sports stars, the upscale California community of Manhattan Beach offers beachside activities, fine dining, high-end boutiques, and many high-end salon and spa services. Think hard about what activities you want to partake in, and then make sure you bring the right attire. Regardless of what you end up doing in Manhattan Beach, the laid-back atmosphere should be a nice change from Malibu, while the nearly mile-long separation from Hermosa Beach tends to keep the younger college crowd at bay.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sunscreen
• Bathing apparel
• Hat
• Comfortable shoes
• Camera
• Brush
• Makeup
• Outfits for beach and nightlife

1. Have brunch or breakfast at Beaches. Try to get a seat by the windows to enjoy the gorgeous ocean views.

2. Make your way down to the beach for some time in the sun. If you're able to bring a volleyball, engage in a game or two. Volleyball is an extremely popular sport in Manhattan Beach and you'll want to join in the fun once you see everyone else playing.

3. Walk down to the pier and visit the Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab. Be sure to go upstairs as well. The staircase is a bit hidden so if you don't remember to do it you probably won't be prompted by the visual reminder of them.

4. Have lunch at the Manhattan Beach Brewing Co. The nachos are a local favorite, as is the beer sampler.

5. Visit the Sepulveda Wine Co. and do a wine tasting. Make sure to talk to the owner, who is very enthusiastic and knowledgable about wine.

6. Cross the street and visit all the puppies in the pet shop. The owners are very friendly and more than willing to let you play with, pet and hold the puppies.

7. Shop around at the many boutiques up and down Manhattan Avenue and Highland.

8. Change into your nighttime or nicer clothes and have dinner at Rock'N Fish.

9. Drive down to the Belamar Hotel and have a few cocktails at the Second Story Restaurant.

Tips & Warnings

• It can get breezy quickly in Manhattan Beach, so make sure to bring a sweater.
• It's a good idea to try to clean yourself off after any sand or water activities, as many of the boutiques and shops are quite nice. Beach attire is fine, but you want to make sure you're not dragging in water, sand or other items that may damage the merchandise or make the employees raise their eyebrows at you.

Resources

• BeachCalifornia.com: Manhattan Beach
• City of Manhattan Beach - Visitors