Manhattan Beach
Wide sand around Manhattan Beach Pier and the Strand, with El Porto surf at the north end.
Know before you go
- Parking
More than 450 spaces, including ADA spaces.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
Fee listed (usually for parking).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
W. of the Strand, Manhattan Beach.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
No loitering on LA County beaches midnight to 6 a.m.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs or other animals on LA County beaches (service animals excepted by law).
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Yes
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Access mat, beach wheelchair, ramp and stairs.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Beach lifeguards during daylight hours.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
No alcohol, smoking, glass, fires or barbecues, fireworks, tents or overnight camping, or amplified music. Permits needed for groups over 50.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Activities
El Porto surf at the north end.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.