Over the last several years, Manhattan Beach, CA has grown from a small, locals only beach town into a one bursting with life. The town’s critically acclaimed restaurants, packed bars, trendy clothing stores and gorgeous beach and surf break draw local university students and tourists alike. The boardwalk is filled with rollerbladers and runners embracing the healthy lifestyle that embodies the town; as well as those out for an evening stroll or out for an easy ride on their beach cruisers who know just the right places to stop and enjoy the picturesque sunsets that take place every evening. The locals know the inside scoop on
Dine:
Manhattan Beach Post
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
Love & Salt
Fishing With Dynamite
FishBar

Drink:
Brewco (get their famous pretzels! It’s a local favorite)
Simmzy’s
Strand House

Local Gems:
El Tarasco’s
Becker’s Bakery (1/2 price Wednesdays and amazing sandwiches!)
Big Wok
The Kettle (Locals only go after midnight for a late-night meal, or to get a homemade honey-bran muffin)
Paradise Bowls
Adventure:
El Porto Surf Break
Strand Walk/Bike Ride
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