点评:We visited Manhattan Beach to fill a few hours before flying home to Australia, and it ended up being one of the best surprises of our trip. The whole area has that effortless California coastal vibe — relaxed, friendly, and full of life.
While I would not usually choose a beach over an adventure today, we opted to tick the beach box.
The beachfront paths are beautiful, lined with incredible homes and perfect for an easy stroll. There were plenty of beach sports happening, families enjoying the sunshine, and a great atmosphere all around. You can also walk out along the pier for classic California views.
A huge highlight was discovering the coastal bike trail that runs through Manhattan Beach and connects to nearby beach towns. We didn’t have time to hire bikes this visit, but we both agreed we’ll be back to ride the whole stretch next time.
We also took a short drive to Fisherman’s Village, which added a fun, colourful waterfront stop to the day. And just down the coast, Redondo Beach offered great food and shopping — including The Cheesecake Factory right on the water, which was such a lovely spot to relax.
What started as a simple pre-flight time filler turned into a place we now can’t wait to return to. We’d definitely come back and stay for a few days to explore more, hire bikes, and enjoy the coastline properly.
翻译:我们原本只是想在飞回澳大利亚之前消磨几个小时,于是去了曼哈顿海滩,没想到这竟然成了我们此行最棒的惊喜之一。整个地区都散发着加州海岸特有的轻松惬意的氛围——悠闲自在、热情友好、充满活力。
虽然我平时不会为了海滩而放弃探险,但这次我们还是决定去海滩。
海滨步道风景优美,两旁林立着令人惊艳的房屋,非常适合悠闲漫步。这里有很多沙滩运动正在进行,一家人享受着阳光,到处洋溢着欢乐的气氛。你还可以沿着码头漫步,欣赏经典的加州风光。
此行的一大亮点是发现了贯穿曼哈顿海滩并连接附近海滨小镇的沿海自行车道。这次我们没时间租自行车,但我们都一致同意下次一定要骑完整条路线。
我们还驱车前往渔人村,为这一天的行程增添了一处充满乐趣、色彩缤纷的海滨景点。沿着海岸线往南走,雷东多海滩 (Redondo Beach) 美食云集,购物也十分便利——其中就包括位于水边的芝士蛋糕工厂 (The Cheesecake Factory),那里真是个放松身心的好去处。
原本只是在登机前消磨时间,没想到却成了我们翘首以盼的度假胜地。我们一定会再来,多待几天,好好探索一番,租辆自行车,尽情享受海岸线的美景。