Guidebook for Manhattan Beach
Food Scene
The Strand House is the only restaurant with a view, has delicious food and a really good bloody mary.
133 locals recommend
The Strand House
117 Manhattan Beach BlvdThe Strand House is the only restaurant with a view, has delicious food and a really good bloody mary.
This is the best restaurant in MB in my opinion, the food, wine and drinks are amazing but be prepared to pay.
12 locals recommend
Darren's Restaurant + Bar
1141 Manhattan AveThis is the best restaurant in MB in my opinion, the food, wine and drinks are amazing but be prepared to pay.
My favorite Italian restaurant by far. Happy hour is from 4:30-6:30. Sit at the bar and enjoy the sunset while watching the beach goers cruise by.
13 locals recommend
Mangiamo Restaurant
128 Manhattan Beach BlvdMy favorite Italian restaurant by far. Happy hour is from 4:30-6:30. Sit at the bar and enjoy the sunset while watching the beach goers cruise by.
Starbucks
14828 Hawthorne BlvdCoffee. Coffee. Coffee.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
321 Manhattan Beach BlvdCoffee. Coffee. Coffee.
Noah's Bagels
330 Manhattan Beach BlvdYummy bagels just a minute from the house.
Jamba Manhattan Beach Downtown
332 Manhattan Beach BlvdFor your juicing needs.
The Kettle
1138 Highland AveOpen 24 hours and actually has great food!
Manhattan Beach institution for breakfast. Long lines on the weekend. I tend to go to the spot directly next door.
47 locals recommend
Uncle Bill's Pancake House
1305 Highland AveManhattan Beach institution for breakfast. Long lines on the weekend. I tend to go to the spot directly next door.
Simmzy's
229 Manhattan Beach BlvdMy favorite spot to eat lunch.
A good spot for a quick and affordable lunch. Perfect for taking to the beach.
259 locals recommend
Lemonade
451 Manhattan Beach BlvdA good spot for a quick and affordable lunch. Perfect for taking to the beach.
A good spot for a quick and affordable lunch, perfect for taking to the beach.
23 locals recommend
Wahoo's Fish Taco
1129 Manhattan AveA good spot for a quick and affordable lunch, perfect for taking to the beach.
Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec
1400 Highland AveYummy food and great drinks.
Fishing With Dynamite
1148 Manhattan AveGreat Fish options and very cool atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
This dive bar is the closest bar to the beach and has a great mellow local scene during the day and is a party at night. Great for all ages.
38 locals recommend
Shellback Tavern
116 Manhattan Beach BlvdThis dive bar is the closest bar to the beach and has a great mellow local scene during the day and is a party at night. Great for all ages.
This dive bar is a local institution and has the best burgers in town. It's a mellow scene for all ages.
29 locals recommend
Ercoles 1101
1101 Manhattan AveThis dive bar is a local institution and has the best burgers in town. It's a mellow scene for all ages.
Tons of TV's to watch sports and the only place that play's live music.
12 locals recommend
Shark's Cove
Tons of TV's to watch sports and the only place that play's live music.
Essentials
Vons
4001 S Inglewood AveA fully equipped grocery store just a minute away.
Local mini mart and meat market that has the BEST meat in town. Perfect for the BBQ.
9 locals recommend
Manhattan Meats
1111 Manhattan AveLocal mini mart and meat market that has the BEST meat in town. Perfect for the BBQ.
Shopping
Wright's
232 Manhattan Beach BlvdMy favorite over-priced clothing store.
Target
1200 N Sepulveda BlvdEverything you need!
Tabula Rasa Essentials
919 Manhattan AveGreat gifts and home essentials.
Nikau Kai Waterman Shop
919 Manhattan AveSurfboard, stand up paddle board rentals and lessons.
Everything Else
Fun Bunns Inc
Nearest bike rentals and beach supplies.
CVS Pharmacy
2900 N Sepulveda BlvdNearest Pharmacy.
Entertainment & Activities
The best ice cream, cupcakes, candy and everything bad for you in an old fashion setting.
27 locals recommend
Cupcakes Couture
1120 Manhattan AveThe best ice cream, cupcakes, candy and everything bad for you in an old fashion setting.