Manhattan Beach Pier is another one of those S. CA experiences. It is just off the strand and affords an enjoyable walk out over the Pacific. Couples, families, fishermen and the like will all be present enjoying the salt air and the views from the pier.At the end of the pier stands a building with an aquarium. It houses educational materials and touch-me kinds of activities that are perfect for kids.It's a great experience for solos, couples and for families and provides a nice panaramic of both Hermosa and Manhattan Beach communities.
Visited the pet and went to the aquarium. It's small and run by volunteers, but it gives kids a reason to walk to the end. The starfish touch tank was fun for the kids. They even got to hold one. This aquarium kept them occupied for 15 to 20 minutes.
Not terribly distinctive as piers go, however, if there are surfers in the water, its cool to be over the water and see the waves from the surfers viewpoint.
Nice place to take a stroll and take in the sights, both geographic and people. I always walk on the pier after taking a walk along the strand, admiring the homes and the people (translate: women!)
Liked going out on the pier at night. Not too much going on but it's so fun being over the water. Would love to come back sometime during the day as it seemed like a cool place.
Being in MB is special and a walk out on the pier is very nice. The view is great, the aquarium at the end is small but worthwhile and its nice to sit on one of the many benches and just watch the surfers or the people walking by. Very relaxing.
I like walking on sand so it is obvious that i have enjoyed in that beach so much. I was there in the end of october when is the right temperature because it is not too hot. Walking the Pier Ive had a great view to see surfers... I would recomend it to everyone.
Great pier with nice benches to sit on. At the end of the pier is the Roundhouse that has great aquariums and even touch tanks for the kids. Upstairs there are books for the kids to look at along with more aquariums. Great to visit with kids or without.
There is nothing special about it, just like any other pier on a beach. Lovely for having a stroll in the evening after the dinner or watching sunset, listening to the crushing waves below.
A pier is like being at sea but safer. This one has restaurants and amenities and is worth walking out on just to say you have done it.