Manhattan Beach is one of the closest beaches to LAX (Los Angeles Airport), however it is also one of the most beautiful places around the city.
I spend my day at Manhattan Beach often because they have plenty of beachside parking and there are numerous great restaurants and shops around the area.
I felt like doing yoga by the beach and found a perfect studio "Yoga Loft" right in front of the pier.
They have an amazing view from the studio and their teacher is excellent. I had a perfect 1 hour session at lunch time.
1112 Ocean Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310)372-7334
I've been wishing there was a special cafe, so I was very excited to find this new cafe "The Tea Exchange" which just opened last summer.
They sell many kinds of tea but also sell great coffee.
It is a spacious place that has a nice outside area. It is also very kid and stroller friendly.
They have an artistic atomosphere such as abstract paintings on the wall and there is a table with colored pencils and a drawing book. I found the above drawing in the book. It is about Japan and made me a smile.
451 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310)545-9889
I want to keep as a secret... but I'll tell you the best Thai restaurant in the entire Southbay.
Their salads are outstanding, especially this yummy duck salad!!
1015 North Sepulveda blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310)546-4147
