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Manhattan Beach
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Manhattan Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 211th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 152.3 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Half Moon Bay settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Manhattan Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cowell Ranch Beach, which has a rating of 7.5.
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Manhattan Beach (California) is located outside the Half Moon Bay settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Manhattan Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"Although the whale still remains, its bones are now scattered across the sandy shore."
Jazmine Hanes
"While visiting Manhattan beach, we came across the remains of the deceased humpback whale named Fran. Witnessing this sight was both heartbreaking and exceptional."
Nirav Tandon
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"Although the whale still remains, its bones are now scattered across the sandy shore."
Jazmine Hanes
"While visiting Manhattan beach, we came across the remains of the deceased humpback whale named Fran. Witnessing this sight was both heartbreaking and exceptional."
Nirav Tandon
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- The Ocean Terrace• 5 min walk
- Navio• 6 min walk
- The Conservatory• 6 min walk
- Mullins Bar & Grill• 7 min walk
Transport
- HAF• 10.7km
- Hwy 92 & Hwy 1• 4.2km
- Hillsdale• 17.4km
Localities
- Half Moon Bay• 3.8km
- Sacramento• 152.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Manhattan Beach?
The Manhattan Beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Manhattan Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Manhattan Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Manhattan Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
The waves in the Manhattan Beach are usually strong.
Is the Manhattan Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Manhattan Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Manhattan Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Manhattan Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Ocean Terrace is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Manhattan Beach?
There are 44 places to stay in the Manhattan Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Manhattan Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Manhattan Beach from parking?
The Manhattan Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
What is the best time of the year to visit Manhattan Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Manhattan Beach is September. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 14°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Manhattan Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Manhattan Beach (California) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Manhattan Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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