Right Beaches › Los Angeles › Manhattan Beach
Bruce's Beach
4.7★ · 1,917 Google ratings · Manhattan Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 310 ft away · paid · fills up
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 10pm
Walk
350 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
2.1 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Bruce's Beach
1
2
1Parking300 ft from the listing2Showers225 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Good for active recreation
The park offers a workout station, volleyball nets, basketball hoops, and nearby trails for biking and walking.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the panoramic ocean views and sunset experience from the hilltop park area.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly, especially on Saturdays and during summer holiday weekends like the Fourth of July.
Bring your own shade
The park has no umbrellas, chairs, or rentable equipment to sit under during hot days.
Plan for significant elevation
The park is built on steep hills with three tiers, making it difficult for those with mobility limitations.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
2.6 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:58 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
| 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo | ||||||||||||
| Tu | ||||||||||||
| We | ||||||||||||
| Th | ||||||||||||
| Fr | ||||||||||||
| Sa | ||||||||||||
| Su |
QuietBusy
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 2600 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
🅿 Parking 310 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 350 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
Nearby
Other beaches close by
200 yd away · shorter walk
0.8 miles away · shorter walk
0.9 miles away · shorter walk
1.0 miles away · shorter walk
1.4 miles away · shorter walk
1.5 miles away · shorter walk
Find another
Not the right one?
Find another beach that works for today.
Where are you starting from?
More options
What matters today?
Contribute
Been here recently?
Help other visitors with fresh information about Bruce's Beach. Everything below is optional except the last box.
Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Bruce's Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 310 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Bruce's Beach?
350 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bruce's Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
When is Bruce's Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
