A model of a Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) frames homes on The Strand from the Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Manhattan Beach, CA. (Patrick T. Fallon/ For The Los Angeles Times)
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Four hours in Manhattan Beach

A model of a great white shark frames homes on the Strand from the Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.

A model of a great white shark frames homes on the Strand from the Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.   (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

The Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.

The Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.   (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Visitors encounter a warty sea cucumber in the touch tank at the Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Visitors encounter a warty sea cucumber in the touch tank at the Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Ana Scaringella, visiting from the Canary Islands, poses for a photo after kissing a warty sea cucumber, believed to offer seven years of good luck, in the touch tank at the Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Ana Scaringella, visiting from the Canary Islands, poses for a photo after kissing a warty sea cucumber, believed to offer seven years of good luck, in the touch tank at the Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

A child looks at "moon jellies" in a tank at the Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.

A child looks at “moon jellies” in a tank at the Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Chase Gomez works out in front of the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Training Center on the Strand at 26th Street in Manhattan Beach.

Chase Gomez works out in front of the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Training Center on the Strand at 26th Street in Manhattan Beach.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Tanaz Tahmassebi tries out a purse while browsing designer consignment luxuries for sale at Finders Keep Hers in Manhattan Beach.

Tanaz Tahmassebi tries out a purse while browsing designer consignment luxuries for sale at Finders Keep Hers in Manhattan Beach.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Christian Louboutin shoes are displayed for sale at the Finders Keep Hers designer consignment store in Manhattan Beach.

Christian Louboutin shoes are displayed for sale at the Finders Keep Hers designer consignment store in Manhattan Beach.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

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