Manhattan Beach Pier

Follow Manhattan Beach Boulevard all the way down to the ocean and you'll be greeted by this 928-foot pier. The 1920 structure is a popular spot to see surfers catching waves below, along with sweeping views of the Palos Verdes peninsula to the south and the Santa Monica Mountains to the north. It also marks the center of the busiest beachfront in the coastal city, a stretch that's stocked with volleyball nets and home to the Manhattan Beach Open, whose winners are commemorated on the pier's walkway. The pier is also a popular fishing spot, though we can't vouch for the quality of the catch. We can, however, guarantee that you'll see live fish up close at the Roundhouse Aquarium, which resides in the octagonal building at the end of the pier.