Manhattan Beach is home to the world famous annual AVP Open Beach Volleyball Tournament as well as the International Surf Festival every August, a notable time for tourism and the local economy. The two miles of oceanfront are famous as exceptionally clean and classy with a range of attractions such as the Manhattan Beach Pier, biking paths, fine dining and seaside shopping. Whether you’re admiring surfers and volleyball buffs or even participating in sports yourself, the beach presents an ample recreational selection year-round.