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Free Things to Do in Manhattan Beach

An upscale South Bay beach town — free pier with a roundhouse aquarium, the Strand and a botanical garden.

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About Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach is one of the South Bay's most polished beach towns, and its coastline is free: the Manhattan Beach Pier with its little Roundhouse Aquarium, the wide sand, and the Strand bike-and-walk path running along the water.

Inland, the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden, Polliwog Park and the Veterans Parkway greenbelt add free green space to a walkable, tidy downtown by the sea.

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What's here

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Free places in Manhattan Beach

Frequently asked: free things to do in Manhattan Beach

What are the best free things to do in Manhattan Beach?

Walk the Manhattan Beach Pier, visit the small Roundhouse Aquarium, relax on the sand, ride the Strand path, and explore the Botanical Garden — all free.

Is the Roundhouse Aquarium free?

Yes — the Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier is free, though donations are welcome.

Is the Manhattan Beach Pier free?

Yes — the pier and the beach are free; only parking carries a fee.

Are there free events in Manhattan Beach?

Yes. Free beach and pier events happen through the year. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.

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