This bright, luxurious beach house is centrally located only steps from the famous Manhattan Beach literally a block away! Only a 10 minute walk to the popular Manhattan Beach Boulevard. While Santa Monica and Venice are certainly hot spots worth a visit, for those who want a more laid-back vibe, Manhattan Beach is your perfect coastal retreat. Located close to LAX in L.A.’s South Bay region, Manhattan Beach’s biggest draw is, of course, the beach! The sand and surf here are the real deal, and the scene can sometimes look straight out of an updated version of Baywatch. The ultra-smooth sand is dotted with volleyball nets and is home to the annual Manhattan Beach Open, the pro beach volleyball summer tournament. And, of course, it’s a hot spot for surfing. The International Surf Festival is also a big draw to MB (as the locals call it) every summer. The Manhattan Beach Pier, where Manhattan Beach Boulevard meets the Pacific, offers a relaxing stroll with breathtaking views of L.A.’s most expensive beachside homes and the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula to the south. Winners of past Manhattan Beach Opens are commemorated along the 928-foot pier, and at the end you’ll find the quaint, free Roundhouse Aquarium with viewing pools and touch tanks. Fun fact: Roundhouse was the location of the surf shop where Keanu Reeves’ character in Point Break bought his surfboard. Along the beach is a nicely paved path known as The Strand, popular with cyclists, runners, and casual walkers taking in the scenery. Hermosa Beach is just a couple of miles south and makes for a good scenic route.