PARK FACT:
Manhattan Beach Park was originally built to be an exclusive resort for wealthy bathers.
Manhattan Beach Park
Beaches
Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.
Safety
Swim Smart - The do's and don'ts of water safety
Rip Currents - Safety tips and information provided by The National Weather Service regarding the dangers of rip currents.
Manhattan Beach
Location: On Atlantic Ocean, Oriental Blvd., from Ocean Avenue to Mackenzie StreetPhone: (718) 946-1373
Accessible Notes: There are beach mats available on the east side of the beach, near the picnic tables.
Barbecue Allowed: Yes (Northeast of promenade, median adjacent to parking lot, and Oriental Boulevard & Hastings Street)
Bathroom: Yes
Bicycle and Skate Path: Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Boardwalk: Yes (promenade)
Concession Stand: Yes
Directions: BUS: B1 from Brighton
SUBWAY: Q Train to Sheepshead Bay Road. B49 to Cheapside to Oriental and Hastings Street.
PARKING: Exit 8 off Belt Parkway and follow signs to parking: $6.00 Monday through Friday and $10 weekends and holidays.
More Info: Download Manhattan Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)
