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

Beach Cottage

Built in 1905

— Original location was 205 15th St. —

Beach Cottage Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 24, 2019

1. Beach Cottage Marker

Inscription. In the early 1900s, some families that lived in large inland homes wanted beach cottages where they could stay near the beach on the weekends and during the summer. Permanent residents moved in later. This structure was moved by the City to Polliwog Park in 1987 and was opened as a museum in 1990.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.

Location. 33° 53.268′ N, 118° 23.086′ W. Marker is in Manhattan Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Manhattan Beach Boulevard 0.4 miles west of Aviation Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Located in Polliwog Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach CA 90266, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Space Park (approx. ¾ mile away); Francis Miyosaku Uyematsu (approx. one mile away); Former Site Of The La Mar Theatre (approx. 1½ miles away); Manhattan Beach Pier (approx. 1.6 miles away); Pier Avenue School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bruce’s Beach Park (approx. 1.8 miles away); The History of Bruce’s Beach (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of The Courthouse, City Jail, Police and Fire Station (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan Beach.

Regarding Beach Cottage.

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The museum is open Sat-Sun 12-3.

Also see . . . Manhattan Beach Historical Society. (Submitted on September 25, 2019.)

Beach Cottage and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 24, 2019

2. Beach Cottage and Marker

The marker is on the door.

Beach Cottage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 24, 2019

3. Beach Cottage

4. Beach Cottage

At the original location. This photo is on display in front of the cottage.

City Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 24, 2019

5. City Historic Landmark

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.