Manhattan Beach

In Manhattan Beach, it’s all beautiful people, shiny cars, big sunglasses and little lap dogs. But that’s in the trendy area of town next to the shore, where scenes from many television shows have been filmed. On the sand, you’ll find beach volleyball at courts that seem to go on forever, and bodysurfing near the pier. Check out the aquarium at the end of the pier, with its sea creatures and touch pool. When it comes to getting in the water, surfing is limited to the south side of the pier and bodyboarding is confined to the water north of the pier. Swimming is prohibited in the areas immediately adjacent to the pier.