Manhattan Beach Farmers Market
The midweek market steps from downtown and the pier.
Civic Center lot, 320 15th St · Tuesdays, 11am–3pm
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Things to do in Manhattan Beach this weekend
Manhattan Beach is the South Bay’s polished front porch: a wide sand beach, a 100-year-old pier, and a downtown core of Highland Ave and Manhattan Beach Blvd that packs two dozen serious restaurants into a few walkable blocks. Locals plan weekends around sunset at the pier, brunch on The Strand, and dinner downtown.
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Events in Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Village Farmers Market
The mall lot market for the east side of town.
3200 N Sepulveda Blvd · Thursdays, 3–8pm
Every week: Manhattan Beach Farmers Market — Tuesdays, 11am–3pm · Manhattan Village Farmers Market — Thursdays, 3–8pm · see all
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Where to eat in Manhattan Beach
Fishing With Dynamite
A tiny oyster shack from the team behind Manhattan Beach Post — raw bar, uni rice porridge, and a key lime pie with Italian meringue.
1148 Manhattan Ave · Manhattan Beach
Date nightBrunch
Manhattan Beach Post
Farm-to-table anchor of downtown MB with a famous weekend brunch and cheddar-bacon biscuits.
1142 Manhattan Ave · Manhattan Beach
Brunch
The Arthur J
Upscale-but-laid-back wood-fired steakhouse; the martini service is a whole production.
903 Manhattan Ave · Manhattan Beach
Date nightHappy hour
The Strand House
Three floors directly facing the pier and open sand — the best sunset window dining in the city.
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Ocean viewDate night
Love & Salt
Sky-lit trattoria serving wood-fired pizzas, pastas, brunch and housemade English muffins.
317 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Brunch
Petros
Formal Greek with lamb chops, grilled octopus and a wraparound patio.
451 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Date night
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Manhattan Beach attractions
Manhattan Beach Pier & Roundhouse Aquarium
The 100-year-old pier is the city’s front porch; the Roundhouse Aquarium at the end is free and perfect with kids.
End of Manhattan Beach Blvd
FreeGood for kidsGolden hour
The Strand & Volleyball Courts
Walk or bike the concrete boardwalk past pro volleyball courts from El Porto to the pier.
FreeGood for kidsDogs welcome
Polliwog Park
Pond, playgrounds, amphitheater and the city’s botanical garden in one park.
1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd
FreeGood for kids
Sand Dune Park
Climb the 100-foot sand dune that locals treat as a stadium stairmaster.
3999 Bell Ave
FreeGood for kids
Downtown Manhattan Beach
Highland Ave and Manhattan Beach Blvd: two walkable blocks of restaurants, shops and the Metlox plaza.
Free
Nearby hubs: Hermosa Beach · Redondo Beach · Torrance. Or browse every restaurant, happy hours, and breweries in the South Bay.