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Manhattan Beach has over 2 miles of ocean frontage and 115 acres of beautiful sandy beach. Parking is sufficient with over 450 public parking spaces.

A 900-foot long pier, located at the end of Manhattan Beach Blvd, bisects the area. Fishing is permitted all year on the pier.

Other activities include swimming, and surfing. The north end of the beach, referred to as El Porto, is an extremely popular surf spot where you can even take lessons.

There are also plenty of volleyball nets that extend all the way to Hermosa Beach. The AVP Manhattan Beach Open is held every year in the summer, which also brings out a big crowd.

The first known inhabitants of present day Manhattan Beach were the Engnovangas Rancheria Indians. They survived off of corbina fish they harvested in the shallows along with other species of surf fish.

In 1784 the Spanish government established ranchos (land parcels) along the South Bay.

These land grants did not convey titles to the land; they simply gave permission to migrant farmers to use the land as they wished.

What is now known as Manhattan Beach was part of the original Spanish land grant for Rancho Sausal Redondo. In the 1800s the rancho extended from Playa del Rey to the north, Inglewood to the east, and Hermosa Beach to the south and consisted of nearly 25,000 acres of land. By the late 1880s the land had already been divided and sold off to developers.

Developers were plentiful but they agreed that the area should be given one name. George Peck, who owned the northern section of the area including Rosecrans, called his area Shore Acres and John Merrill, who owned the southern section, called his area Manhattan. According to Frank Daugherty, another owner/developer, a half dollar coin was flipped to determine whose name would win. In 1902, with the toss of a coin, “Manhattan” won and Manhattan Beach was born.

Most of the early structures on the beach consisted of wooden beach cottages ranging from 300 to 1,100 square feet. They all appeared to be very alike and most were painted a rusty red.

There was no gas, electricity, or indoor plumbing available. Water flowed in across the dunes through a pipe that frequently broke.

Families would come from Pasadena and Los Angeles on the train or trolley and a real estate agent would greet them as they stepped off.

The area was promoted as a place to vacation, although some people stayed year-round. By the time of incorporation on December 7, 1912, there were approximately 600 permanent residents in Manhattan Beach.

Manhattan Beach was actually built on sand. Walkways disappeared into the sand and small structures would slide. Sand dunes were 50 to 70 feet high, creating a major problem. Leveling them off became a long and laborious task.

In the late 1920s, developers from Hawaii made a deal with the Kuhn Brothers Construction Company to supply Waikiki Beach with Manhattan Beach sand. The sand was loaded onto Santa Fe Railroad cars and transported to the harbor in San Pedro and then onto ships or barges. This process continued for almost 10 years, although Manhattan Beach is by no means flat.

4worldlovers: Our expert instructors teach the essential fundamentals of learning how to surf. Whether it’s getting up on your first wave or mastering your technique, we’ve got you covered. Our private adult surf lessons are perfect for both beginners and experienced surfers!

Santa Monica Surf School offers the best group surfing lessons! You bring a towel and swimsuit, and we’ll take care of the rest. Enjoy learning how to surf alongside your friends – or make some new ones during the class! We also offer surf classes for corporate events and team-building activities.

Our kids surf camps teach young children and teens the basics of water safety and surfing skills. Our surf coaches are International Surfing Association (ISA) and CPR certified to ensure our child surf lessons are as safe as can be while having the most fun.

Santa Monica Surf School is a passion project of Nick Ostrogovich – a Santa Monica native and passionate surfer! His mission is to introduce the experience and history of surfing in Santa Monica to new and experienced surfers while providing a solid foundation for students to feel comfortable in the ocean. Nick hopes that after your surf class at Santa Monica Surf School, you feel inspired to live more sustainably, help protect the ocean, and have more fun on the beautiful open water.

Together with his ISA-certified coaches, Santa Monica Surf School leans on over 45 years of combined surf experience to make your adventure as unforgettable as it is educational.

Santa Monica Surf School has been featured in the LA Times, Surfer Magazine and Time Out Magazine. Our surf lessons are one of a kind in Santa Monica, and we’re the only Surf School in Los Angeles certified by the International Surfing Association.

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