Outdoors
Lakes near Manhattan Beach
16 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
16
Closest
5.7 mi
Rivers Lake
Within 10 miles
1
Reservoirs
9
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 16 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 5.7miRivers Lake
- 15.3miEcho Park Lake
- 15.6miStone Canyon Reservoirreservoir
- 15.8miSanta Ynez Reservoirreservoir
- 16.5miHollywood Reservoirreservoir
- 16.7miSilver Lake Reservoirreservoir
- 18.8miEncino Reservoirreservoir
- 20.9miLake Balboa
- 22.1miLegg Lake
- 22.5miLake Calabasas
- 25.2miMalibou Lakereservoir
- 26.2miLake Huntingtonreservoir
- 26.5miEaton Canyon Reservoirreservoir
- 26.7miBaldwin Lake
- 29.5miLas Virgenes Reservoir
- 29.8miWestlake Lakereservoir
Straight-line distance from the center of Manhattan Beach; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Many reservoirs are drinking-water supplies with no swimming or body contact. Look for a designated swim beach.
Green, scummy or paint-like water can be a toxic blue-green algae bloom. Keep kids and dogs out and check the county advisory.
Boat launches often need a day pass or inspection for invasive mussels, and anglers 16 and older usually need a state fishing license.
HikingFishingBoatingWeather by monthDay tripsBeaches near Manhattan BeachWaterfalls near Manhattan BeachScenic viewpoints near Manhattan BeachCaves near Manhattan BeachHot springs near Manhattan Beach
Questions
What is the closest lake to Manhattan Beach?
Rivers Lake, about 5.7 miles from the center of Manhattan Beach.
How many lakes are near Manhattan Beach?
16 named lakes are within 30 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
Are the lakes near Manhattan Beach natural?
9 of the 16 are reservoirs made by dams; the rest are mapped as natural lakes. Swimming rules differ, so check each one.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.