For things to do in Manhattan Beach, build your day around the oceanfront, the Manhattan Beach Pier and Bruce’s Beach. From Manhattan Inn & Suites, Bruce’s Beach is about a 29-minute walk or a 5-minute drive, making it a natural stop on a day based in the area.
- Start: Get your bearings along the beach and at the Manhattan Beach Pier.
- Next: Visit Bruce’s Beach at Highland Avenue and 27th Street.
- Later: Spend time among downtown’s shops and places to eat.
- Getting around: Check current transit and parking details before setting out.
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01Start with a Manhattan Beach orientationManhattan Beach’s broad shoreline and pier make a straightforward first stop for a one-day itinerary.
02Plan a stop at Bruce’s BeachBruce’s Beach is a terraced grassy hillside park at Highland Avenue and 27th Street, with ocean and sunset…
03Allow time for downtown streets and breaksDowntown Manhattan Beach brings shops and food stops together near the beach.- 04FAQsCombine time on the sandy beach and Manhattan Beach Pier with a visit to Bruce’s Beach and a downtown stop…
Start with a Manhattan Beach orientation
Manhattan Beach’s broad shoreline and pier make a straightforward first stop for a one-day itinerary. The city has more than 2 miles of ocean frontage and 115 acres of sandy beach, with swimming, surfing, biking, pier fishing and volleyball among the activities.
Head to the Manhattan Beach Pier at the end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard. It extends 900 feet, and fishing is permitted there year-round. At the north end of the beach, El Porto is a popular surf spot where lessons are available.
Los Angeles County identifies beach facilities including restrooms, showers, concessions, a beach access ramp, stairs and a bike-path connection, as well as an access mat and a beach wheelchair. Lifeguards are on duty during daylight hours.
Use the shoreline and pier to orient yourself before moving inland to downtown or south toward Bruce’s Beach. The beach is at 400–4500 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Plan a stop at Bruce’s Beach
Bruce’s Beach is a terraced grassy hillside park at Highland Avenue and 27th Street, with ocean and sunset views. The City says the land was obtained in 1929; today, the approximately three-acre park has shade trees and benches near its top, along with a small basketball half-court.
From Manhattan Inn & Suites, the park is about a 29-minute walk or a 5-minute drive. Once there, take in the coastal outlook and make time for the hillside paths and seating. Curbside parking is available along Redondo Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard.
The park’s history is part of its significance as well as its setting; Bruce’s Beach and its history offer useful context for a visit. The City also identifies on-leash dog areas at the park, but check its dog-area rules before bringing a dog.
Allow time for downtown streets and breaks
Downtown Manhattan Beach brings shops and food stops together near the beach. The downtown organization describes the area as having more than 150 retailers and more than 50 restaurants, cafés, delis and coffee shops, giving you plenty of options for a break between outdoor stops.
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers’ Market takes place every Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and features more than 60 food vendors. At the end of the pier, the Roundhouse Aquarium is another downtown visitor stop; the Volleyball Walk of Fame is also in the area.
If your day falls on a Tuesday, the market can fit into a downtown visit. Otherwise, keep the order flexible: the beach, pier, shops and food stops are all part of the same general day plan, while Bruce’s Beach provides a separate park stop.
The area extends beyond the beach; Palisades del Rey’s location and local context offer another point of reference for the surrounding community.
How do you get around Manhattan Beach?
Beach Cities Transit connects Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo, with connections to several other local transit providers. The City of Manhattan Beach provides transit information, including Line 109 service to Manhattan Beach Pier and Downtown Manhattan Beach, among other destinations. Fares and schedules can change, so check the official site before you go.
The Beach Cities Transit cash fare is $1.00, with BCT monthly passes and Metro EZ Pass also accepted. Line 109 operates on weekdays and weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Line 102 runs Monday–Friday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. For the routes and connections that serve the area, Manhattan Beach transit options are relevant to planning.
Parking meters are always in effect unless otherwise posted. Downtown beach-lot parking costs $3.50 per hour; City-lot and street parking costs $2.50 per hour. Enforcement runs from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, except beach parking lots at the Manhattan Beach Pier, which are enforced 24 hours a day.
Lot 10, the Lower Pier Lot, has 68 metered spaces and a five-hour limit; Lot 11, the Upper Pier Lots, has 50 meters, a five-hour limit and 24-hour opening.
FAQs
What can you do in Manhattan Beach in one day?
Combine time on the sandy beach and Manhattan Beach Pier with a visit to Bruce’s Beach and a downtown stop for shops or food. The pier, park and downtown visitor spots make a varied day plan.
Where is Bruce’s Beach?
Bruce’s Beach is at Highland Avenue and 27th Street in Manhattan Beach. The park is an approximately three-acre terraced hillside with ocean and sunset views.
Can you fish from the Manhattan Beach Pier?
Yes. Fishing is permitted year-round on the pier, which is at the end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard.
When is the Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers’ Market?
The market takes place every Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and features more than 60 food vendors.