Discover Downtown Manhattan Beach

Enjoy a perfect day by the ocean.

If you’re looking for the ultimate coastal escape, look no further than Downtown Manhattan Beach. This charming area, just a stone’s throw from the sand, offers an ideal mix of shopping, dining, beauty, and relaxation—everything you need for a fun-filled day with the kids, a little retail therapy, an oceanside dinner out or a day of self-care. Blending fun, indulgence and tranquility, Downtown Manhattan Beach has it all!

Shop in Style

Explore the unique shops that line the streets of Manhattan Beach. You’ll find everything from upscale boutiques to board shorts and bikinis. Step into a variety of beautiful small stores filled with carefully curated home décor, or pick up the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Discover something new or revisit your old favorites. And don’t forget to introduce yourself—business owners love knowing their customers by name!

Dine Out Downtown

Getting hungry? Downtown Manhattan Beach boasts a wide variety of restaurants, from family-friendly cafés to upscale eateries. Enjoy breakfast with a view, a laid-back lunch or indulge at one of the locally owned, award-winning gourmet restaurants. Pop in for a great cup of coffee, a smoothie or a fresh squeezed juice. Don’t forget to follow your nose to a freshly baked cookie or an ice cream cone.

Relax or Explore

Unwind with a sound bath or seaside yoga class, or indulge in a relaxing massage and rejuvenating facial at a local spa. Prepping for a night out or a big event? Visit a local salon for a fresh hairstyle or the perfect mani-pedi. If you’re looking for adventure, you can ride your bike, roller-skate or jog along The Strand. Stroll to the end of the Pier and visit the world-famous Roundhouse Aquarium. Spend the day with your toes in the sand, dipping in the ocean, surfing waves, spotting dolphins or hopping in a game of beach volleyball. End your day watching the sun disappear into the ocean, spreading a spectacular array of colors across the evening sky.

Hometown Heart

Downtown Manhattan Beach enjoys the best of the beautiful Southern California lifestyle every day. Downtown businesses embrace the community by supporting the schools and organizations that make Manhattan Beach such a special place to live. Frequenting those businesses helps keep the hometown charm alive. Visit Downtown Manhattan Beach and enjoy a small town with big heart.