MANHATTAN BEACH PLACES TO GO THINGS TO DO
Open to the public free of charge Monday-Friday 3pm-sunset, Saturday-Sunday 10am-sunset. (for holiday hours or changes due to weather or classes, please click on the Facebook link above) Suggested donation: $2 per person or $5 per family.
AdventurePlex 1701 Marine Avenue. (310) 546-7708.
This 16,000 square-foot facility operated by the Beach Cities Health District is designed to make kids want to leave their vir- tual world for the real world of rock climbing, rope courses, running, jumping, swinging, sliding and zipping through a play structure that would amaze Walt Disney. There’s also the more conventional basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and workout facilities. Rates are $3 (under 3) and $10 (3 and up). The Courtside Café offers fruit smoothies, fresh-baked muffins and cookies without the unhealthy, processed ingredients. Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Polliwog Park
1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, between Redondo and Peck avenues
This 18 acres of grass and wildlife refuge includes a pond that is a resting point for migratory birds. The Sunday evening con- certs in July and August are one of Manhattan’s most popular community events. For the kids, there’s a lighthouse-inspired play area, and an area for kids with disabilities. A 1905 beach cottage houses the city’s historical museum. The botanical gar- den showcases native plants and there is a 9-hole disk golf course. Plus the park has one of the area’s few dog runs.
Twins Lee Hoven-Bakos and Lisa Hoven-Gallien grew up playint beach volleyball. Now they specialize in beach- themed floral arrangements at their Growing Wild floral shop in downtown Manhattan Beach.
Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center
1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, between Redondo and Peck avenues
This city owned art center cross the street from Polliwog Park features exhibits by exceptional regional artists. Curator Megumi Sando’s shows range from surf art to cutting edge, with frequent assistance from prominent guest curators such as Homeira Goldstein and Bondo Wyszpolski. Tuesday and Thursday – 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Wed. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sat.1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon., Fri. Free.
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