Last updated: 2025-04-22
Manhattan Beach offers a surprising array of indoor activities perfect for escaping coastal breezes or rainy days. From educational experiences to nostalgic entertainment, these indoor attractions provide engaging opportunities for visitors and locals seeking shelter from unpredictable Southern California weather.
Whether exploring marine life at the Roundhouse Aquarium, discovering automotive history at the Automobile Driving Museum, or enjoying vintage films at Old Town Music Hall, these destinations showcase the area’s diverse cultural offerings beyond the beach.
Dive into Manhattan Beach’s coolest indoor adventures now!
Featured Indoor Activities in Manhattan Beach
- Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits (Los Angeles)
- Roundhouse Aquarium
- Manhattan Beach Library
- Automobile Driving Museum (El Segundo)
- Old Town Music Hall (El Segundo)
Automobile Driving Museum (El Segundo)
What to Expect
Extensive collection of 130+ historically significant vehicles
Description
Southern California's premier automotive museum showcases over 130 historic vehicles, offering visitors an immersive journey through automotive history. Exhibits feature meticulously preserved cars from various eras, with opportunities to explore the cultural and engineering evolution of automobiles through detailed displays and collections.
Where: El Segundo | More Info: Automobile Driving Museum
Manhattan Beach Library
What to Expect
Two-story modern library with ocean view design
Description
Modern public library offering comprehensive resources across 21,500 square feet, featuring interactive children's exhibits, panoramic ocean views, and advanced technological amenities. Provides public computers, study rooms, meeting spaces, and extensive digital collections accessible both in-person and online.
Where: Manhattan Beach | More Info: Manhattan Beach Library
Old Town Music Hall (El Segundo)
What to Expect
Authentic 1925 Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ live performances
Description
Historic music venue showcasing classic films and live performances with a rare 1925 Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ. Visitors experience silent films with authentic live musical accompaniment, preserving early 20th-century entertainment traditions through meticulously curated screenings and concerts featuring jazz, ragtime, and vintage musical styles.
Where: El Segundo | More Info: Old Town Music Hall
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits (Los Angeles)
What to Expect
Active fossil excavation site with live scientific research
Description
An immersive paleontological museum showcasing Ice Age fossil discoveries from the famous La Brea tar pits. Interactive exhibits highlight prehistoric animal excavations, featuring fossil displays, scientific research areas, and multimedia presentations about ancient Los Angeles ecosystems and extinct wildlife.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
Roundhouse Aquarium
What to Expect
Compact oceanfront marine science education center
Description
Manhattan Beach's historic oceanfront aquarium offers free public marine science education. Visitors explore local marine ecosystems through compact exhibits featuring native sea life, interactive touch tanks, and informative displays about Southern California coastal environments.
Where: Manhattan Beach | More Info: Roundhouse Aquarium
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