WELCOME TO DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN BEACH
Discover one of the best beach towns in Los Angeles at Downtown Manhattan Beach in Manhattan Beach. From iconic beach volleyball and legendary surf to upscale boutique shopping and award-winning oceanfront dining, our walkable downtown delivers the ultimate Southern California experience. Just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and 8.5 miles to SoFi Stadium, it’s the perfect destination to shop, dine, explore, and soak in the coastal charm. Scroll to see why Downtown Manhattan Beach is consistently voted BEST BEACH in Southern California and ranked among the TOP 10 locations to work, and visit in Southern California. Welcome FIFA World Cup 2026 players and fans! Enjoy Manhattan Beach.
Shopping
Downtown Manhattan Beach is home to over 150 retailers, including children's, mens', women’s, home furnishings, art galleries, and more! Just steps away from the picturesque Manhattan Beach Pier. Skechers, Vuori, Hammit, PAIGE, Free People are just a few national brands that co-mingle with unique boutiques curated just for you!
DINING
Award winning chefs, world class ocean-view dining + family friendly atmosphere, all within steps of each other? With over 50 restaurants, cafes, delis + coffee shops, Downtown Manhattan Beach has something for whatever you are craving. Family dining, dive bars, and Michelin rated choices for every pallet.
Farmers Market
Every Tuesday, 11am-3pm, more than 60 food vendors converge on Downtown Manhattan Beach for the weekly Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers’ Market. Ranchers, Farm-fresh organic, and seasonal produce, artisanal finds, vegan, gluten-free, and live music There is something for everyone!
EVENTS
The streets, the Strand + the sand of beautiful Downtown Manhattan Beach are home to events year round. Whether you are just spending the day with us, or call it home, there is always volleyball to watch, shopping events, holiday magic, and something exciting happening here! Don’t miss the AVP/MB Open in August!
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Shop Local. Support Manhattan Beach
We invite you to shop and dine locally instead of online. Your choice to support small businesses means more jobs, more local flavor, and stronger community connections. Many Downtown shops are even offering free local delivery and personalized service to make shopping easier and more meaningful. Together, we can keep Manhattan Beach thriving—one thoughtful purchase at a time.
So before you click “add to cart,” think local. Spend it where your heart is.
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downtown manhattan beach
home to over 250 retailers, restaurants + locally owned businesses
established in 1912
Home of Beach volleyball and so much more!
Welcome to Downtown Manhattan Beach, the “Pearl of the South Bay”. Founded in 1912, Downtown Manhattan Beach is home to fashionably chic shopping, award winning restaurants and chefs, mouth-watering dining options steps from the beach, and amazing sunsets.
Take a stroll with the kids to the Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the historic Manhattan Beach Pier and make sure to look down so you don’t miss the Volleyball Walk of Fame. Sit by the fireplace in Metlox Plaza, rent bikes to ride the paved beach-front bike path, rent surfboards at SPYDER Surf or cruise the water on a stand-up paddle-board, or just roll up your pant legs and collect seashells at low tide. Spa treatments, salon services and yoga workouts with a view are on every block.
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