Manhattan Beach Events 2024
Whether you’re a local to Manhattan Beach, California or a visitor, the city offers a variety of events throughout the year that capture its unique charm and character. If you’re looking for things to do in this beautiful beachside town, you’re in luck! Here’s a roundup of some exciting events that showcase the best Manhattan Beach has to offer.
Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Begg Pool, 1402 N Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
The Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, is one of the most prestigious cycling events in Southern California, celebrating its 61st Anniversary marking six decades of thrilling races, community engagement, and a rich history of promoting cycling as a sport for professionals as well as amateurs from across the nation. The event featured a generous $20,500 prize purse and also host the Elite Criterium State Championships.
Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball
Date: Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue, 1100 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Known as the "Godfather of Beach Volleyball," Charlie Saikley was the man who over 50 years ago brought the Manhattan Beach 6-Man Volleyball Tournament to the South Bay.
Saikley’s roots in the South Bay began in the 1960s, where as a school teacher at El Segundo High School, he also worked in the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department during his off-hours and summers. Through his work with Parks and Recreation, Saikley created the first city-organized volleyball instruction program in Southern California and worked largely with the city’s youth introducing them to the sport.
Saikley was legendary with the creation of tournaments that focused on the core components of beach volleyball: world-class talent combined with the beach lifestyle. In a nod to his original vision for the event that began in 1974, his family has worked alongside the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department to bring back the all-age inclusive, family-friendly feel to the event.
2024 marks the tenth year of the Jr. 6-Man, which takes place on August 4, 2024. This is a nod to Saikley’s belief in fostering youth involvement within the sport. It is expected that the youth tournament will also embrace the culture of costume-oriented team participation.
Additionally, the 2024 Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament will take place on August 2 and 3, 2024 at the Manhattan Beach Pier from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The spirited revelry and unique costumes will continue on as part of the fun and tradition of recent years for the beach volleyball competition, with the additional element of youth participation joining the celebrated event. For more information, download the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Rules and Policies and Sponsorship Opportunities and Roster.
South Bay Boardriders Club Summer Surf Off
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Time: 6:45 AM
Location: North Side of the Manhattan Beach Pier
The South Bay Boardriders Club Summer Surf Off will be held on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. This venue is one of the premier surfing locations in the South Bay. This surf contest is one of the original events of the International Surf Festival when the event began in 1962.
Divisions:
Micro Grom Assist ages 9 and under
Micro Grom ages 9 and under
Groms ages under 12
Boys and Girls ages under 15
Juniors ages under 18
Open Mens all ages
Open Women’s all ages
Open Longboard all ages
Masters ages 40-49
Legends ages 50-59
Super Legends agens 60+
International Bodysurfing Championships
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Time: 6:45 AM
Location: North Side of the Manhattan Beach Pier
The International Body Surfing Championship will be held on the north side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The event will consist of 8 men and womens divisions. Some age groups will be determined immediately before the contest begins and will be approximately equal in size.
Limit of 108 male contestants and 36 female contestants. Each division will have approximately 3 preliminary heats of approximately 6 contestants. The top 2 finishers in each preliminary heat will advance to a championship heat in that division.
The ISF Body Surfing Championships are run by the Gillis Beach Bodysurfing Assn. Participants range in ability from the relative novice body surfers to former World Champions. No special equipment, swim fins only. Beach entries will only be accepted if space in age groups is available. Pray for surf!
Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim
Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
Time: The swim will again be conducted in 3 heats. The first heat, male swimsuit, will start at 9:00 am. The second heat, female swimsuit & wetsuit, will start at 9:05 am. The third heat, male wetsuit, will start at 9:10 am.
Location: Start, South Side of Hermosa Beach Pier Finish at the North Side of the Manhattan Beach Pier.
The Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim celebrates it's 61st anniversary and remains one of the most popular long distance swims in the United States. In 2023, 1350 swimmers completed this grueling two-mile course. Swimmers enter the water on the south side of the 10th Street Lifeguard Tower (South of the Hermosa Beach Pier). They swim round the Pier, parallel to shore then round the Manhattan Beach Pier and finish on the beach.
Velzy-Stevens Paddle
Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Manhattan Beach Peir
The Velzy-Stevens Paddleboard Championship race is SBBC’s open Ocean 2 mile paddleboard race for Watermen of all ages. This event is sponsored by the South Bay Boardriders Club and is part of the International Surf Festival. Named after pioneer Hermosa Beach surfboard and paddleboard builder Dale Velzy and surfer and Catalina Classic Paddleboard winner Terry Stevens the race is one of the most popular International Surf Festival events.
The race is a 2 mile open ocean race. The course parallels the shoreline, concluding on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier.
This race is particularly popular with the Junior Guards as they test skills learned through their JG instructors throughout the summer. Awards are given for all age groups in a variety of Prone and SUP Board classes. Paddleboard racing has been one of the fastest growing ocean sports of late as the field of racers have continued to grow in recent years. While many Paddlers have their own paddleboards, as a courtesy, the L.A. County Lifeguards provide JGs with soft top boards prior to the race and Oceans Prone Paddleboards have boards to rent for the race and throughout the year. Ed McKeegan and Jim Sepanek have run the Velzy-Stevens Paddleboard Championship since 2011 and invite you to be part of this traditionally fun/family event.
Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournament
Dates & Times: Friday, August 16, 2024: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday, August 18, 2024: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
As a premier stop on the AVP Gold Series, the Manhattan Beach Open is set to be a historic celebration of beach volleyball. This prestigious tournament will showcase 32 of the world’s top teams competing on the iconic sands of Manhattan Beach. With a lineup featuring elite Olympians and past champions, this event promises to deliver thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.
Tickets: General admission is free. For an enhanced experience, explore various ticket options and purchase details on the Manhattan Beach Open by AVP website.
Manhattan Beach Police Department K-9 Unit Car Show - CANCELED
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue, 1100 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
The 6th Annual Downtown MB Car Show is presented by the Manhattan Beach Police Department K-9 Unit, AND the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business & Professional Association. The proceeds from the show go directly to the Manhattan Beach Police K-9 Foundation.
Last year saw over 200 cars take over Manhattan Beach Blvd and Manhattan Ave in beautiful Downtown Manhattan Beach
Car Show, Live Music, Great Restaurants & Bars, Family Fun Events, Raffle Prizes, Shopping, and much more!
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Manhattan Beach Police Canine Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 organization.
Manhattan Beach 10K Run
Date: October 5, 2024
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Manhattan Beach Pier
Come join the 47th annual Manhattan Beach 10k on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 7:30 am. Experience one of the most scenic 10k courses in the South Bay with live music, and post race expo at the finish line! Over 4,000 runners will take to the streets for this moderate to slightly difficult course through downtown and residential Manhattan Beach, finishing at the Manhattan Beach Pier. This year the MB10K is designated as the RRCA Western Regional 10K Championship! There is no race day registration! Register for the MB10k Race
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
Date: Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: The Fair is located on Valley Drive between 15th and 21st Streets, 1601 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Note: Stop by Lindsay Woolf’s 20x10 booth, Woolf With Me® directly in front of the beer garden.
The Annual Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is a community fair with arts and crafts, food, games and entertainment. The fair is held at Live Oak Park (on Valley Drive between 15th and 21st Streets).
The Fair is fun for all ages. Great fair food, beautiful arts and crafts from hand selected vendors, free entertainment on their Main Stage and South Stage, games for kids of all ages and of course, the Kid's Country are just some of the venues available for visitors. The goal of the community fair is to create a weekend event where locals can support each other as customers and operators of fun booths while raising funds for local charity organizations. This event is a Manhattan Beach tradition!
The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is organized by an all-volunteer, local residents, non-profit board of directors. Their goal is to maintain the hometown feel that makes this event popular. At the same time, they try to add new events and entertainment each year to keep the Fair fresh and interesting.
For more information on the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, please visit the Hometown Fair website.
Manhattan Beach Food & Wine - Opening Night
Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
VIP Early Entry: 6:00 PM
Location: Manhattan Village, 3200 North Sepulveda Boulevard Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
Join for an unforgettable OPENING NIGHT at the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. The evening will feature a star-studded lineup of highly acclaimed chefs from across North America. Enjoy unlimited tastings from 25+ chefs, 20+ wineries, and 20+ spirits and breweries. Limited tickets and VIP passes are available. Buy tickets!
Manhattan Beach Food & Wine - Grand Tasting
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
VIP Early Entry: 6:00 PM
Location: Manhattan Village, 3200 North Sepulveda Boulevard Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
The GRAND TASTING will feature a new lineup of star-studded and highly acclaimed chefs from across North America. Enjoy unlimited tastings from 30+ chefs, 30+ wineries, and 20+ spirits and breweries. Limited tickets and VIP passes are available for this exclusive culinary experience. Buy tickets!
Pumpkin Races by Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Manhattan Beach Pier
READY, SET, GO! Get your pumpkin racers to our 34th Annual Pumpkin Race on Sunday, October 20th! Race a pumpkin down Manhattan Beach Boulevard and take part in the spectacle of the Manhattan Beach Pier area transformed into Pumpkin Race Land, where creativity runs wild and cheaters never prosper. Enjoy fun activities for all ages, make your own pumpkin racer and feel the thrill for what promises to be the most fun and unusual Halloween event your family has ever experienced! Don’t forget to show off your costume and bring your Halloween spirit! Races begin at 2:00 PM sharp.
The 34th Annual World Famous Pumpkin Race Festival is a FREE event.
Family Halloween Carnival
Dates: October 26, 2024
Location: Manhattan Heights Park, 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Spend the afternoon with us and join in on the frightfully fun games, tricks and treats during our 36th Annual Family Halloween Carnival! Enjoy carnival games, costume contest and parade, Haunted House, cupcake walk, treats, refreshments, activities and more, perfect for ages 2 to 14. Bring out the entire family and get into the Halloween spirit. Children under the age of 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Most game booths are constructed by participants and staff in the REC Program and Teen Center.
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Walk for friendship. Walk for education. Walk to make a difference.
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Manhattan Beach Pier
The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk rallies thousands every October for a fun-filled celebration at the beach, where families and friends gather to walk from Manhattan Beach Pier to Hermosa Beach Pier and back in support of our children. Since 2009, the event has raised millions of dollars to support children with special needs, public education, and our national college scholarship program. Join today! | FAQ
Smarty Pants Storytime
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2024
Time: 10:15AM - 10:45AM
Location: Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Join for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 - 36 months with a parent or caregiver.
Pier Lighting & Holiday Open House
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Downtown Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier
Enjoy an evening of holiday music, shopping and dining all at one great location, Downtown Manhattan Beach.
The annual Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House is the official start of the holiday season in Manhattan Beach. It is also downtown Manhattan Beach's local restaurants, retail stores and businesses way of saying thank you to their customers and community for their support and patronage throughout the year. Downtown merchants will be open until 9:00 PM and are sure to offer some distinctive gifts and intriguing offers this holiday season. The restaurants will be serving their original menus and some sampling to get your palette started for an evening of wonderful food. Bring your kids and remember your shopping list!
Holiday Lighting:
In addition to the live entertainment throughout downtown Manhattan Beach, the City of Manhattan Beach and the Downtown Business and Professional Association will be lighting the streets for the holidays with snowflake lights and lighted street banner.
Beach Cities Toy Drive:
The Cities of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach are proud to partner once again for the Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive. The Beach Cities Toy Drive is held by the Cities of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach during the holiday season. The toys collected are given to the children serviced by several local charities. To participate in the Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive, please donate unwrapped new toys to the Beach Cities Toy Drive booth set-up in the Police/Fire station lobby during the Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House event, to Manhattan Beach City Hall during normal business hours, or to the Manhattan Beach Fire stations. THINK LOCAL FIRST.
Pier Lighting Schedule brought to you by the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department
6:00 PM Manhattan Beach Middle School (MBMS) Choir
6:30 PM Mira Costa High School (MCHS) Choir
7:00 PM Pier lighting
Holiday Open House Schedule brought to you by the Downtown Business and Professional Association
Metlox Fountain Plaza (13th Street and Morningside Drive)
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Santa Sleigh Family Pictures, Treats, Face Painting, Jack Tracy Ukulele, and balloon artist.
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Strolling Dickens-style Carolers by Harmony Carolers and A Holiday Affair, Michael Holmes on guitar Manhattan Avenue
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Live Reindeer in front of {pages} a bookstore, Dietz Brothers Band at 10th street, Hyperion Outfall Serenaders at Chase Bank (Manhattan Beach Boulevard), Larry's Tacos at Manhattan Dental Solutions, 1213 Manhattan Avenue; Bubble mania Highland Avenue
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Danger Dogs (bacon wrapped street-style hot dogs) at MB Watch Repair on 13th Street, Matt Jazz on saxophone at 12th Street
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Strolling Carolers Manhattan Beach Boulevard
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Strolling Carolers
Holiday Stroll in North Manhattan Beach
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST
Location: Highland Ave, Between 40th St and 32nd Street Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Join the Holiday Stroll in North Manhattan Beach and support over 75 local businesses! This festive event features food, a scavenger hunt, a local artist gift fair, shopping, and entertainment. Don’t miss the chance to vote for your favorite Holiday Window Display and look out for a special appearance by Santa!
Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Fireworks will begin at 7:00 PM.
Location: Manhattan Beach Pier
Celebrate the holiday season with dazzling fireworks at the Manhattan Beach Pier. The Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks are expected to go forward, rain or shine. For more information on the schedule of events, please visit the Holiday Fireworks website or email Pete Moffett Productions.
Please note: Blankets will be allowed on Manhattan Beach Boulevard sometime between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM AFTER public safety determines that it is safe to enter the streets. Unaccompanied blankets will be removed. For full details, please visit the Skechers Manhattan Beach Fireworks website.
Please use the beach for seating, as there will be limited seating on Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Additionally, this event draws a very large crowd, which requires closing streets and rerouting traffic in and around the Downtown area.
These upcoming events in Manhattan Beach, CA offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the city’s unique blend of relaxation and excitement. Make sure to mark your calendar and join in on the fun!
Best regards,
Lindsay Woolf | CA DRE #02236711
DOMO Real Estate | CA DRE #01290500
