Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Manhattan Beach today?

Manhattan Beach sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9410660, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Manhattan Beach?

Park at Manhattan Beach in lots like Manhattan Beach Pier Lot, Marine Ave Parking Structure, Valley Drive Street Parking. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free 2-hr w/ validation and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Manhattan Beach?

At Manhattan Beach, don't miss the Lobster Roll at Fishing with Dynamite. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Manhattan Beach?

Boats leave Manhattan Beach from Redondo Beach King Harbor, including the Harbor Breeze Whale Watch — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Manhattan Beach this week?

Manhattan Beach hosts Volleyball on the Sand and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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How long does it take to get sunburned at Manhattan Beach?

It depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Manhattan Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.

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Are dogs allowed at Manhattan Beach?

No. No animals are allowed on LA County beaches, including dogs, cats and horses. Service animals assisting a person with a disability are the exception. Source: LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors — Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-08.

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Can you drink alcohol at Manhattan Beach?

No. No alcoholic beverages on the beach (LA County Code 17.12.320). Source: LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors — Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-08.

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Can you have a fire or grill at Manhattan Beach?

No. No fires or barbecues. LA County allows beach fires only at Cabrillo and Dockweiler, in the provided fire rings; personal fire pits and grills are never allowed on the sand or in beach parking lots. Source: LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors — Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-08.

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Are tents and canopies allowed at Manhattan Beach?

No. No tents, and no overnight camping or sleeping. Source: LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors — Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-08.

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Is glass allowed at Manhattan Beach?

No. No glass containers. Source: LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors — Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-08.

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Can you smoke at Manhattan Beach?

No. No smoking on the beach. Source: LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors — Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-08.

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At Manhattan Beach, the sun sets at 6:41 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:48 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Manhattan Beach update at the top of the conditions page.