Manhattan Beach

Location

Los Angeles

United States

33° 53' 22.1856" N, 118° 24' 3.7116" W

General info:

Manhattan Beach is a classic southern California beach with volleyballs, surfers and sunbathers. The South Bay Bicycle Trail and a pedestrian only walkway run through the beach and is great place to jog and bike. Here you can find some of the most expensive real estate in California. Every August, the city hosts the Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball tournament and the International Surf Festival. It is one of the three Beach Cities in the South Bay.

Many dining and shopping options are available in nearby Downtown Manhattan Beach.

Getting there:

BCT Line 109

Taxi from LAX around $20 to $25.

Costs:

Free

You might be interested in

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is one of the most picturesque places in the city.

Jardim Botânico

This exotic botanical garden is one of the great tropical botanical gardens in the world. It has over 6,500 species from Brazilian and foreign flora distributed throughout an area of 54 hectares.

Lummus Park Beach

When you think about Miami, you’re probably thinking about the Lummus Park, as the area has been featured in hundred TV shows, commercials, and music videos.

Park Güell

Originally built as a residence of Catalonian upper class, the Park Güell is one of the most popular parks in Barcelona.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

The Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden has to be the most beautiful park in Tokyo. There is not so much going on as in Yoyougi Park, rather Shinjuku Gyoen is about calmness and beauty.

Cala Barca

Cala Barca is a small but pretty bay on the edge of Mondrago Park in the south east of Mallorca. It's 35 metres long by 25 metres deep and has golden sand.

General Sherman- The largest tree

The General Sherman is the largest tree in the world. It is not the tallest, oldest or widest but it is the largest tree by volume.

Methuselah Tree - The oldest tree

It is amazing to think that there are still trees that existed way before the pyramids were built. The Methuselah tree is a 4850year-old Great Basin bristlecone pine tree growing high in the White Mountains, California.

Half Dome, Yosemite

The aptly named Half Dome is possibly Yosemite's most familiar rock formation. The granite crest rises more than 4,737 ft (1,444 m) above the valley floor and the drop from the top is nearly vertical.

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in North America. It is made up of three separate falls Upper Yosemite Fall (1,430 ft), the middle cascades (675 ft), and Lower Yosemite Fall (320 ft).

Havasu Falls

The Havasu Falls plunge nearly 100 feet (27m) into a natural pool of blue-green waters in the Havasupai tribal lands in Grand Canyon. These are one of the most striking waterfalls in the Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon

The ultimate travel destination in America and one of the most famous natural wonders in the world. The magnitude of Grand Canyon compels even the most jaded traveler to pause and draw breath.

Triptipper.com