Guidebook for Manhattan Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest bar in the south bay. Frequented by an eclectic range from 21 to 80 year olds. Down to earth with no attitude. The guy next to you could be worth millions and you'd never know it.
29 locals recommend
Ercoles 1101
1101 Manhattan AveOldest bar in the south bay. Frequented by an eclectic range from 21 to 80 year olds. Down to earth with no attitude. The guy next to you could be worth millions and you'd never know it.
Local bar/restaurant. Great for watching a sports event, best clam chowder, or just hang out
87 locals recommend
FISHBAR
3801 Highland AveLocal bar/restaurant. Great for watching a sports event, best clam chowder, or just hang out
The Strand House
117 Manhattan Beach BlvdIf you want the most expensive meal in town :)
Food Scene
Old school hang out. Say hi to Danny the owner. He's there most every night. Great steak!
6 locals recommend
Fonz's Restaurant
1017 Manhattan AvenueOld school hang out. Say hi to Danny the owner. He's there most every night. Great steak!
great place to hang out if you want to start up a conversation with a local. Nibble the night away with small portions
140 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec
1400 Highland Avegreat place to hang out if you want to start up a conversation with a local. Nibble the night away with small portions
Local hang out for breakfast. Sit back and watch everyone else drive away to work.
31 locals recommend
Four Daughters Kitchen
3505 Highland AvenueLocal hang out for breakfast. Sit back and watch everyone else drive away to work.
Great sushi but forget it during peak hours with out a reservation.
32 locals recommend
The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA Manhattan Beach
1133 Highland AveGreat sushi but forget it during peak hours with out a reservation.
Classic breakfast place. Sit at the counter or outdoors. Both an experience.
47 locals recommend
Uncle Bill's Pancake House
1305 Highland AveClassic breakfast place. Sit at the counter or outdoors. Both an experience.
North End Caffe
3421 Highland AveGourmet quality food to go. Super nice owners. (not cheap)
Fishing With Dynamite
1148 Manhattan AveSuper good food!
Little Sister Manhattan Beach
Never been but heard it's great.
Old school Mexican food. The employees have been there forever. Enjoy the margaritas but watch out they catch up to you.. Ask for Sam. Widower with 5 kids married a woman with five kids. Great guy
50 locals recommend
Pancho's Restaurant
3615 Highland AveOld school Mexican food. The employees have been there forever. Enjoy the margaritas but watch out they catch up to you.. Ask for Sam. Widower with 5 kids married a woman with five kids. Great guy
Simmzy's
229 Manhattan Beach Blvdbest beer, burgers and whatever.
Marine Street Cafe
2201 Highland AveGREAT BREAKFAST
Everything Else
Amazing new building with great places to quietly read. Check out the historical newspapers that go back to the early 1900's.
140 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec
1400 Highland AveAmazing new building with great places to quietly read. Check out the historical newspapers that go back to the early 1900's.
A great park to sit and watch the sun set over the water. Historically sad history if you read the plaque up on the hill but at the same time by admitting the wrongdoing, it is a place of forgiveness
9 locals recommend
Bruce's Beach
2600 Highland AveA great park to sit and watch the sun set over the water. Historically sad history if you read the plaque up on the hill but at the same time by admitting the wrongdoing, it is a place of forgiveness
Kreation Organic Juicery
10115 Riverside Drbest organic juices. Expensive but a meal in itself
Secret spot for best togo sandwiches. Make sure you know what you want. the line goes fast and they don't wait for indecision.
23 locals recommend
Mickey’s Italian Delicatessen & Liquor Store
101 Hermosa AveSecret spot for best togo sandwiches. Make sure you know what you want. the line goes fast and they don't wait for indecision.
If you are going to BBQ, this is where you get the fish or meat. Old school butcher. Nicest guys will serve you up. Try the bacon burgers but be prepared for a grease fire. Easy parking in back
9 locals recommend
Manhattan Meats
1111 Manhattan AveIf you are going to BBQ, this is where you get the fish or meat. Old school butcher. Nicest guys will serve you up. Try the bacon burgers but be prepared for a grease fire. Easy parking in back
Perfect place to get an ocean view of the city. Has a great Aquarium, touch tank saline exhibit at the end of the pier. Great white sharks have been caught off the pier. Watch for dolphins and whales
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdPerfect place to get an ocean view of the city. Has a great Aquarium, touch tank saline exhibit at the end of the pier. Great white sharks have been caught off the pier. Watch for dolphins and whales
Becker's Bakery & Deli
1025 Manhattan AveBest cookies in town... Old school
The Kettle
1138 Highland Avebest for very late night munchies
Shopping
Wright's
232 Manhattan Beach BlvdHigh end, very tasteful selection of men's and women's clothing
Entertainment & Activities
Best place after lunch or dinner to get a treat. ice-cream, candy, cookies etc.
27 locals recommend
Cupcakes Couture
1120 Manhattan AveBest place after lunch or dinner to get a treat. ice-cream, candy, cookies etc.