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Manhattan Beach (4499-4401 The Strand)
4.7★ · 305 Google ratings · Manhattan Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 230 ft away · paid · fills up
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
220 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 600 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
3.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Manhattan Beach (4499-4401 The Strand)
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1Parking230 ft from the listing2Showers220 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2022–2026
Go at sunset for scenic walks
The pier and beachfront path offer postcard-quality views and a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere without midday crowds.
Water quality is consistently good
Reviewers regularly cite top-tier water conditions and note the beach is notably cleaner than some nearby alternatives.
Arrive before 9am on sunny days
Metered parking fills quickly on weekends and good weather, forcing visitors to park blocks away.
Secure valuables in your vehicle
One visitor reported car break-ins targeting wallets, credit cards, and licenses during early morning hours.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
2.9 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 |
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| 15:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:58 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 4499-4401 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
🅿 Parking 230 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 220 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 600 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Manhattan Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 230 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Manhattan Beach?
220 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Manhattan Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 600 yd from the listing.
When is Manhattan Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
