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Hi, welcome to the famous Sand Section of Manhattan Beach California, best known for
its spectacular ocean views, proximity to the beach and abundance of outdoor activities.
Located in the Western most part of Manhattan Beach, the Sand Section gets its name for
well, being so close to the sand. The Sand Section is very walkable. Day or night, you'll
see folks walking their dogs, taking a jog down the strand or strolling through Downtown.
The Sand Section has a very European feel to it with cafe's, restaurants and exciting
nightlife within walking distance from the quiet, residential streets. Properties West
of Highland are closer to the beach and usually priced a bit higher. One compromise to living
in the Sand Section is that homes are built with only a 3 foot setback, so you're very
close to your next door neighbors and likely to have no yard at all. Most homes are two
or three stories with the entertaining area upstairs to maximize for the stunning ocean
views. In addition, Manhattan Beach has some of the best schools in the entire country.
Children living in the Sand Section usually go to Grand View Elementary in the North or
Robinson Elementary in the South end, both boasting high API scores. The Sand Section
has many distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality. The Strand, a wide cement
walkway along the beach, popular with joggers, bikers and dog walkers, has the most expensive
luxury real estate in Manhattan Beach, with prices ranging up to 15 million plus. Most
properties can boast unblock-able ocean views that can see the white water breaking on the
shore. East/West lots on The Strand are usually 33 by 100 feet. The El Porto neighborhood
in North Manhattan Beach is a mix of businesses and multi family unit properties. It has the
highest residential density in Manhattan Beach, so lots are small and many are duplex's or
triplex's. A walk street is a pedestrian only street, no through traffic. Walk streets foster
a sense of community among neighbors, encouraging interaction and enjoyment of the outdoors.
First built in 1913, walk streets in the Sand Section are quiet, charming and perfect for
family outings. Homes in the North walk streets are on sloped lots with big views of the ocean,
while South walk streets are often on flat lots without ocean views. The Downtown area
which runs along the main drag of Manhattan Beach Blvd. has great shops, restaurants and
more. The Green Belt which divides Valley and Ardmore is called Veterans Parkway, which
is the Eastern boundary of The Sand Section. In addition to the Green Belt, the Sand Section
has three other parks; Live Oak Park, Sand Dune Park and Bruce's Beach that are open
to the public year-round for picnics and outdoor fun. One fun fact about our beaches is that
in the 1920's and 30's, the soft sand from Manhattan Beach was sent to Hawaii to line
the tropical shores of Waikiki's resorts. For these reasons and so much more, that's
why The Sand Section is such a desirable place to live. If you have any questions or would
like to receive more information about The Sand Section or Manhattan Beach in general,
feel free to give us a call and don't forget to check out the rest of our Manhattan Beach
neighborhood videos. I'm Greg Geilman, thanks for watching.