Welcome to "Blue Plava Lagoon" located in the lively El Porto Neighborhood in Manhattan Beach, This newly renovated, fully furnished penthouse will make you feel at home. Just a block away from the ocean and a 5-minute walk to tasty restaurants, coffee roasters, and bakeries. Ideally situated less than 10 minutes from LAX airport and the freeway for a quick outlet to the city of angels. Enjoy a nice stroll on the Strand that will take you right to beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach.
Every aspect of this home has been remodeled to breathe new life into this ideally located spot. This unit is equipped to host a group size of 4-7 people.
Is that a cloud you're sleeping on? Nope, that's just the Tempur-Pedic mattresses we stock in every bedroom!
Even the living room American Leather pull-out couch has a memory foam mattress. The sectional sofa pulls out into a king-size sleeper, while the armchair pulls out into a twin-size sleeper. So, there is no need to draw straws on who sleeps where because every room in the house is its little sanctuary.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Manhattan Beach
Sand Section, a neighbourhood in Manhattan Beach, is home to this apartment. Kia Forum and Getty Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SoFi Stadium or Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
A Fresh Face Skin Care Clinic - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Elegance Boutique Spa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Dockweiler State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Douglas Station - 4 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 25 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Jame Enoteca - 3 min drive
El Tarasco Restaurant - 9 min walk
Fishbar - 7 min walk
Sausal - 3 min drive
Purple Orchid - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean View Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Ocean View Retreat?
As of 14 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean View Retreat on 23 May, 2026 start from S$596, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Ocean View Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ocean View Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ocean View Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ocean View Retreat located?
Located in Sand Section, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Manhattan Beach and El Segundo Beach. Dockweiler State Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Great location, unfortunately the home was a bit dirty, mugs had coffee ring stains, Floors dirty and the ac’s in all rooms didn’t work. For the price we paid I was a bit disappointed.
Leslie F.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
We're very sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your stay as much as you could have. Thank you for the heads up about the cleanliness. We'll make sure to address those issues right away! We did have an unexpected issue with the A/C that we communicated upon your arrival. But an inconvenience all the same. Apologies for the less than 5 star star stay - we take your feedback to heart and will make adjustments to improve in the future.
Very comfortable place to stay. Comfy beds. Host had little extras to make life easier; beach towels, laundry soap, shampoo, conditioner, food storage containers, throw blankets. While I didn’t mind, my kids missed having TVs in the bedrooms. It is a second floor unit with upstairs neighbors.
If you know you know! El Porto is a great location for surf and the beach. This place is roomy, clean, and has the right amenities. The host is great and super communicative. The other review talked about only one TV…why come to a place like Manhattan beach and expect a TV in every room! Be present, be at the beach! I have two small kids and they were more than excited to be there! Thanks for sharing this wonderful place with my family and I! Truly a great experience! Recommend 100%!
nelson f.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
Nelson - We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you!
We had a great time. The location, proximity to the beach, and number of bathrooms were the best part of our stay. A family of 5 plus a Grandma, the space was great! The view was out of this world! The pictures online do not do it justice. When you fall asleep listening to the waves and wake up to the most picturesque view. It was wonderful. The pictures online were a little deceiving because the furniture is no longer bright and new looking. It's dingy and stained, but it's a rental beach house so I wasn't upset about this. That's pretty much par for the course. Even though therewas a wash house on deck the sand is everywhere and impossible to get off. The musky/mildew smell was overwhelming at first, we grew use to it. The last place we stayed at in Destin was the same, so I'm assuming that's typical now for beach properties. Too much moisture in the air. Only other thing I would have appreciated was more dish towels and dish soap and trash bags. Giving us 1 trash bag for an entire week with 6 people was not great. Having to come on vacation and buying a week's worth of groceries for six people was enough money spent but add in basic necessities like paper towels, soap, dish detergent, and trash bags was disappointing. This was the first vrbo i stayed in that didn't have sufficient supply available for guests. I get the laundry soap, it's our choice, but dishes and trash, it's a full kitchen so you should assuming guest will be eating in it and using dishes.