Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

DogsNot on the beach

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FeesNot stated

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Size: 96 acres Source
Swimming: Lifeguards in daylight hours Source
Managed by: LA County Beaches and Harbors

About Manhattan Beach

More than 2 miles of sandy beach split by a 900-foot pier, with El Porto's surf break at the north end. Source

Manhattan Beach has over 2 miles of ocean frontage and 115 acres of beautiful sandy beach. Parking is sufficient with over 450 public parking spaces.

From the official park page · checked Oct 16, 2026

Facilities

Drinking Water
Restrooms
Volleyball
Fishing
Playground
Swimming

Facility details: OpenStreetMap, official park information

Manhattan Beach at a glance

PParking · 2
WCRestrooms · 3
WDrinking water · 1
Named trails · 1

Outline: CPAD. Points and trail lines: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Trails

Trail	Mapped length	Elevation	Surface & uses
South Bay Bike Path	1.8 mi	25 ft up & down17–34 ft	PavedBikes

Trail names and mapped lengths come from OpenStreetMap; lengths count only the part inside the park boundary. Up-and-down totals (climbing plus descent, one way) and elevation ranges are estimates from USGS 3DEP elevation (about 15 m grid) sampled along the mapped line. Use the official guide map for the route and current closures.

Getting to Manhattan Beach by bus

Highland Avenue / Marine Avenue · 660 ft from the park
Highland Avenue / 30th Street · 680 ft from the park
Highland Avenue / 26th Street · 690 ft from the park
Highland Avenue / 33rd Street · 690 ft from the park

Bus stops within about a quarter mile of Manhattan Beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap. Check the transit agency for schedules.

Rules & reservations

Official park page

Dogs
County beach rules do not allow animals on the beach, including dogs, cats, and horses. Source
Fees
The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with LA County Beaches and Harbors before you go. Source