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Manhattan Beach (699 N The Strand)
4.8★ · 536 Google ratings · Manhattan Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking garage · 325 yd away · fills up
Walk
250 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 290 ft away
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.1 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Manhattan Beach (699 N The Strand)
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 7 visitors · 2017–2026
Come for sunset viewing
The sunset here creates dramatic colors reflected in wet sand and water, described as one of the beach's.
Visit on weekdays or early morning
Multiple visitors noted fewer crowds on weekdays and those arriving early, while weekends and peak hours draw significant crowds.
Expect strong waves and currents
The water has notably powerful waves suitable for surfing, requiring caution when entering.
Arrive early for parking
While generally easier than other LA beaches, parking lots fill during busy times and street parking availability varies.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
2.6 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
7 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
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📍 699 N The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States
🅿 Parking 325 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 250 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 290 ft away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Manhattan Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 325 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Manhattan Beach?
250 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Manhattan Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 290 ft from the listing.
When is Manhattan Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 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.
