Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Manhattan Beach Pier

Manhattan Beach State Pier Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 29, 2007

1. Manhattan Beach State Pier Marker

Inscription. Designed by City Engineer A.L. Harris, this pier was constructed by the City of Manhattan beach during the years 1917-1920. The roundhouse building was added a year later. Harris' innovative design featured a rounded end to the pier, which helped it withstand the pounding of the Pacific. Although the roundhouse was reconstructed in 1989, the pier itself survives as Southern California's oldest remaining example of early reinforced concrete pier construction.

Erected 1995 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the City of Manhattan Beach. (Marker Number 1018.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 33° 53.067′ N, 118° 24.72′ W. Marker is in Manhattan Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and North The Strand, on the right when traveling west on Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Marker is located at the northeast end of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manhattan Beach CA 90266, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker

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, measured as the crow flies. Former Site Of The La Mar Theatre (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The History of Bruce’s Beach (approx. 0.7 miles away); Beach Cottage (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Metropolitan Theater (approx. 1.6 miles away); Site of The Courthouse, City Jail, Police and Fire Station (approx. 1.6 miles away); Hermosa Beach Pier (approx. 1.7 miles away); The First Bank of Hermosa Beach (approx. 1.7 miles away); Pier Avenue School (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan Beach.

Manhattan Beach Pier and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 23, 2018

2. Manhattan Beach Pier and Marker

Area View of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 23, 2018

3. Area View of Marker

Manhattan Beach State Pier image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 29, 2007

4. Manhattan Beach State Pier

An Irreplaceable Landmark. Pier Pressure, originally a committee of the Historical Society, later incorporated separately as the Manhattan Beach Pier Restoration Association, began a petition drive and letter writing campaign in summer, 1986, asking state and local officials to save the pier. To all who signed or wrote — thank you! Your voices were heard. This pier belongs to you. Flag Pole Dedicated July, 1992.

Manhattan Beach State Pier and Roundhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 29, 2007

5. Manhattan Beach State Pier and Roundhouse

Another Marker Nearby image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 23, 2018

6. Another Marker Nearby

Rededicated by the City in 1992. Site of original pier, 1901.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 916 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on February 27, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 6. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.