COLLEEN WELSCH

Freelance writer & blogger

BEST DAY EVER AT MANHATTAN BEACH

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On Saturday, my room mate Carolyn and I had like the best day ever at Manhattan Beach. I swam in the Pacific Ocean for the first time ever!! It wasn’t as cold as I expected it to be.

I still cannot fathom that I live less than 45 minutes away from the beach. Growing up in Ohio, the beach was always a 12 hour death drive away. Now I can load up a cooler at lunch time, chill at the beach all afternoon, and be home for dinner. #mindblown

I feel like I’m not even good at photography. Honestly, these pictures just take themselves. California is so beautiful that I actually feel guilty sharing this stuff. Is that weird?

Anyhow, Manhattan Beach is a really cool & classy little town. There’s tons of restaurants and the beach was nice and clean. Also, because it’s located a bit more south than Santa Monica and Venice, it’s less of a clustercuss driving back to Hollywood and Downtown. I’m definitely going to go back!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS Carolyn and I are looking for an apartment so send us some good vibes!

Where’s your favorite beach?


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  8. Your photographs are honestly beautiful! I have a phobia of swimming in the sea which SUCKS as I've always wanted to haha especially as I live ON the bloody seafront :/ xx

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  10. Oh my gosh, what a spectacular place! I'd forgotten how intensely I wanted to visit California – thanks for sharing these beautiful images.. it's heading straight for my travel wishlist 🙂

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice

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  21. Really lovin' these beach posts on your blog! My favorite is Malibu from your last post! Point Dume is my favorite spot! <3 I haven't been to Manhattan beach for long time. Looks great! Great to see you are enjoying your summer in LA! 🙂

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  31. i also visited manhattan beach for the first time this summer and i love it! i usually go to huntington because its bit closer to me, but i like the shops at manhattan a lot more. good luck with your apartment hunting!!! <3

    badsass.blogspot.com

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  35. Ugh, I'm so jealous that you now live so close to the beach! I swear I'd be making my way down there EVERY free moment I had. Granted, my blog would be filled with nothing but pictures of the ocean and sand, but still, lol. Congrats on your move and good luck with your apt hunt!

    Kimmie
    http://www.kpfusion.com

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