Sony Alpha 7 II
Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T ZA OSS Lens
Shutter Speed
1/40 sec
Aperture
f/8
Focal Length
24mm
ISO
200
Manhattan Beach Pier
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Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Wide-angle lens (24mm)
- Tripod
- Neutral Density filters
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
How to get there
N33° 53' 00.258"W118° 24' 43.3836"
The featured image is of the Manhattan Beach Pier. I stood on the south side of the pier on the beach.
There are a few parking lots near the pier and you can also find street parking.
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Sunset
What's great about Southern California is the weather is pretty nice all year — so visit Manhattan Beach whenever.
The sunsets are epic here. It's not uncommon for the sky to light up even on a cloudy day.
Field tips
By using a wide-angle lens (24mm) you’ll be able to photograph the whole pier; a longer lens will give you a tighter shot.
Try using a tripod and Neutral Density filters to help enhance the reflection, if that’s what you’re going for.
Always keep an eye on your tripod if you’re near the water. I've seen too many cameras go down when photographers leave their tripod and a wave comes in!
You can capture great perspectives from under, to the left, and to the right of the pier. Experiment!
Current weather
Manhattan Beach, California
Partially cloudy
57o
F
Sat
61o
49o
Sun
64o
49o
Mon
62o
51o
Tue
62o
52o
Wed
60o
49o
Blue Hour
14:28
57o
Partially cloudy
Sunrise
14:56
57o
Partially cloudy
Golden Hour
24:11
57o
Partially cloudy
Sunset
24:50
57o
Partially cloudy
Do nearby
There are so many good spots to eat nearby! I recommend MB Post, Love & Salt, and Fishing with Dynamite.
Locations nearby
