Best 77 things to do in Manhattan Beach, CA

See Venice Beach, canals, and culture on a 4.5-hour guided van tour

Get up close with birds of prey on a guided falconry walk (ages 5+)

Paddle to tide pools and explore sea caves on a guided kayak tour

Snorkel Emerald Cove’s kelp forest from Terranea’s Beach Cove

Friday and Saturday golden-hour wine, charcuterie, and live music on the Lobby Terrace

Reserve a spa cabana for 6 hours with refreshments and a dedicated server

Shoot arrows on an ocean-side range with instructor-led games

Play archery dodgeball on The Meadows (ages 8+; book ahead)

Paddle the Palos Verdes marine protected coast with a guide

Paddle the Palos Verdes coast with a guided stand-up paddle board session

Create your own painting with guided instruction at Terranea

Learn to surf with a 90-minute lesson in Redondo Beach

Reserve a resort pool cabana with refreshments and a dedicated server

Paddle by kelp forests on a 2-hour leopard shark tour (ages 10+)

Paint at your own pace with a plein air kit and take your artwork home

Design a custom resin charcuterie board souvenir with guided instruction

Reserve a resort pool daybed for two with umbrella and food-and-beverage credit

Take-home mandala wine painting kit with glasses and wine (21+)

Paint your own mandala stone with supplies and guided instructions

Stargaze with a trained astronomer at Catalina Point

Cruise SoCal waters with a narrated dolphin and whale watch

Charter a private boat for narrated dolphin and whale watching

Ride an open-air bus past Hollywood sights and Beverly Hills celebrity homes

See LA highlights in 5.5 hours with four photo stops and an 11-language audio guide