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City approves permits and a multi-year agreement with AVP for Manhattan Beach Open

Manhattan Beach City Council · March 19, 2026
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City Council approved coastal development and temporary use permits and a multi-year operating agreement with the Association of Volleyball Professionals for the Manhattan Beach Open and authorized limited VIP alcohol service; the vote was unanimous.

The Manhattan Beach City Council voted March 17 to adopt resolutions approving a coastal development permit, temporary use permits and an operating agreement with the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) for the Manhattan Beach Open (MBO).

Parks and Recreation Director Mark Layman and Senior Recreation Supervisor Archie Sherman reviewed the proposed setup, which keeps the stadium court aligned near the pier, retains outer courts for qualifiers and youth events, and preserves viewing from the pier. Sherman said the main draw remains 32 duos per gender with a…

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