At 928 feet, the Manhattan Beach pier is far from the being longest in California, but it has stood at its current location since the 1920’s. The pier is noteworthy for its role in the history of surfing in California, when it became a popular spot for surfer in the 1940s. The charming pier, with its turquoise steel railings, lead to the red-roofed roundhouse which you can’t resist snapping a photo of, in the backdrop of the endless stretch of ocean behind it. Making your way to the aquarium at the roundhouse is one of the most popular activities on the pier, and you get to make contact with jellyfish, octopus, starfish and more!

When you aren’t taking a walk along the pier, you could hop onto the sandy beaches nearby and join in a game of beach volleyball, or go souvenir shopping at one of the many shops that sit along the entrance to the pier. Don’t forget to take your cameras along as you dash back to the pier at sunset to catch the alluring glow of the setting sun on the horizon, sinking into the waters in the distance. It’s no wonder that the view is one that tourists and locals alike flock to capture. If you’re feeling adventurous, grab a bicycle and swim by the pier on the South Bay Bicycle Trail!