{"id":3825,"date":"2025-12-05T02:20:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T02:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecodriveautosales.com\/us\/?p=3825"},"modified":"2025-12-05T02:20:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T02:20:43","slug":"things-to-do-in-manhattan-beach-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecodriveautosales.com\/us\/things-to-do-in-manhattan-beach-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Manhattan Beach, CA: Pier, Roundhouse Aquarium &#038; The Strand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ===== Helper CSS (font & highlight only) ===== --><\/p>\n<style>\n.hl-yellow{background:#ffeb3b;padding:0 4px;}   \/* key point \/ positive *\/\n.hl-pink  {background:#ff99b8;padding:0 4px;}   \/* heads-up \/ tip      *\/\n.center{text-align:center;}\n.styled_h2 {\n    color: #2c3e50;\n    border-bottom: 3px solid #3498db;\n    padding-bottom: 10px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n.styled_h3 {\n    color: #34495e;\n    margin-top: 30px;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"styled_h2\">Luxurious Residential Areas and Beach Volleyball! The Aspirational Manhattan Beach<\/h2>\n<p>What place comes to mind when you think of beaches in America or California?<\/p>\n<p>Besides world-famous beaches like Santa Monica and Venice Beach, there are multiple attractive beaches beloved by locals and featuring luxurious residential areas!<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">This time, as <strong>our 9th beach introduction!!<\/strong>, we&#8217;ll introduce Manhattan Beach, an aspirational town whose comfortable atmosphere you&#8217;ll fall in love with once you visit!<\/mark><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecodriveondemand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u30a2\u30a4\u30ad\u30e3\u30c3\u30c12-17.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">1. What is Manhattan Beach?<\/h3>\n<p>Manhattan Beach is one of the upscale beach towns in Los Angeles County, California.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s conveniently located about 15 to 20 minutes by car (approximately 5.3 miles) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">It&#8217;s characterized by its beautiful and luxurious residential neighborhoods, and with good public safety, it&#8217;s one of the recommended places for tourists from Japan!<\/mark><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d26496.0500591273!2d-118.42174209028224!3d33.889492685972876!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x80c2b3c5e2b0632f%3A0x70351d4f4154520!2z44CSOTAyNjYg44Kr44Oq44OV44Kp44Or44OL44Ki5beeIOODnuODs-ODj-ODg-OCv-ODs-ODu-ODk-ODvOODgQ!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sus!4v1726250860495!5m2!1sja!2sus\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">2. About the History<\/h3>\n<p>In 1901, John Merrill and his company purchased land that was then called Potencia Beach.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">He named this land Manhattan Beach after the upscale beach resort on Coney Island in New York State, and announced plans to build a new resort town.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>The small wooden building he constructed that same year was the first structure built in the new town&#8217;s downtown, and this building was later used as city hall.<\/p>\n<p>It officially gained city status on December 7, 1912!<\/p>\n<p>The first pier was built in 1897 or 1898 by the Los Angeles Ocean Power Company at the foot of Center Street.<\/p>\n<p>This pier supported motors to generate power for the Strand&#8217;s lighting system, but part of it was washed away to sea in a storm in 1899.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">The next pier was built in the same location, and on July 5, 1920, a pier approximately 922 feet long (about 281 meters) was completed.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>After World War II, the area&#8217;s livability attracted attention and many people moved here.<\/p>\n<p>Many military personnel who visited this area during the war returned to live here after the war!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecodriveondemand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u30a2\u30a4\u30ad\u30e3\u30c3\u30c15-11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">3. Famous for Beach Volleyball Tournaments!<\/h3>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">This place is also famous for hosting the Manhattan Beach Open, a beach volleyball tournament.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>It began as an amateur event in the 1960s and is now part of the professional volleyball players&#8217; tour!<\/p>\n<p>Beach volleyball player Mike Dodd, who won a silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, also participated in this tournament.<\/p>\n<p><strong><mark class=\"hl-pink\">Many volleyball courts are set up on the beach, and you can often see people of all ages enjoying volleyball.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecodriveondemand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u30a2\u30a4\u30ad\u30e3\u30c3\u30c1-28.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">4. Manhattan Beach Pier and Aquarium<\/h3>\n<p>From the pier, you can overlook the beautiful residential areas, beach, and people playing volleyball.<\/p>\n<p>Also, <mark class=\"hl-yellow\">at the end of the pier is the Roundhouse Aquarium, a small aquarium.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s popular with families with children as it has exhibits about local marine life and educational displays about what happens to trash that ends up in the ocean.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecodriveondemand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u30a2\u30a4\u30ad\u30e3\u30c3\u30c13-14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">5. About the Upscale Residential Area and The Strand<\/h3>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">It&#8217;s recommended to stroll along The Strand while viewing the beachfront area lined with luxurious homes and the beach.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>On the promenade, besides running and cycling, you can spend relaxing time sitting on benches placed here and there while gazing at the ocean!<\/p>\n<p><strong><mark class=\"hl-pink\">As shown in this Instagram post, during Halloween season, the entire town was cutely decorated!<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CyMmTuRyaCo\/\" style=\"max-width:540px; min-width:326px; width:99.375%; width:calc(100% - 2px); border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CyMmTuRyaCo\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/frontier_ecodrive\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\">Frontier by EcoDrive (@frontier_ecodrive)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">6. Uncle Bill&#8217;s Pancake House (Breakfast Restaurant)<\/h3>\n<p>Uncle Bill&#8217;s Pancake House is a very popular breakfast restaurant in Manhattan Beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong><mark class=\"hl-pink\">Mr. McElroy, known as &#8220;Uncle Bill,&#8221; founded this restaurant in 1961, so it&#8217;s a long-established restaurant that has been loved for over 60 years.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Originally built as a regular residence, this restaurant has a somewhat homey atmosphere!<\/p>\n<p>The variety of hearty and delicious dishes served on the terrace is attractive, and it&#8217;s always bustling with local residents and tourists.<\/p>\n<p>Please also check out this Instagram for the local scene!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CzU0tP0Pdku\/\" style=\"max-width:540px; min-width:326px; width:99.375%; width:calc(100% - 2px); border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CzU0tP0Pdku\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/frontier_ecodrive\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\">Frontier by EcoDrive (@frontier_ecodrive)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">7. Bluestone Lane Manhattan Beach Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p>This is the Manhattan Beach location of the popular cafe Bluestone Lane.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">You can enjoy carefully crafted coffee and smoothies influenced by Melbourne, Australia&#8217;s famous coffee culture.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>The modern and stylish interior with cute blue cups matches the stylish and beautiful atmosphere of Manhattan Beach!<\/p>\n<p>Please buy a drink and take a leisurely stroll on the pier while soaking up the sunshine!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecodriveondemand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u30a2\u30a4\u30ad\u30e3\u30c3\u30c14-12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">8. Nearby Beach #1: Hermosa Beach<\/h3>\n<p>Hermosa Beach is just south of Manhattan Beach and is one of the popular beaches, featuring a restaurant that was a filming location for the popular movie La La Land.<\/p>\n<p>Please check out this blog too!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecodriveautosales.com\/us\/lighthouse-cafe-la-la-land-hermosa-beach\/\">Lighthouse\u202fCaf\u00e9, Hermosa\u202fBeach: Iconic La\u00a0La\u00a0Land Filming Spot<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">9. Nearby Beach #2: Redondo Beach<\/h3>\n<p>Redondo Beach is also a beach located further south past Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, and it&#8217;s one of the popular beaches for tourists!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the lively and attractive beaches with a large pier, many shops, and restaurants, so please check it out!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-6GAruSeah\/\" style=\"max-width:540px; min-width:326px; width:99.375%; width:calc(100% - 2px); border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-6GAruSeah\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/frontier_ecodrive\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\">Frontier by EcoDrive (@frontier_ecodrive)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3\">10. In Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Manhattan Beach &#8211; an aspirational town that captivates you once you visit!<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">Please take a leisurely stroll along the promenade or look around from the pier and enjoy the comfortable atmosphere!<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>We introduce many other attractive tourist spots on Instagram! Please check them out too!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5joRuVSwJ2\/\" style=\"max-width:540px; min-width:326px; width:99.375%; width:calc(100% - 2px); border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5joRuVSwJ2\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/frontier_ecodrive\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\">Frontier by EcoDrive (@frontier_ecodrive)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Luxurious Residential Areas and Beach Volleyball! The Aspirational Manhattan Beach What place comes to mind when you think of beaches in America or California? Besides world-famous beaches like Santa Monica and Venice Beach, there are multiple attractive beaches beloved by locals and featuring luxurious residential areas! 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