A charming neighborhood that overflows with beauty and old-world character, Manhattan Beach is among Brooklyn's most unexpected areas. It's its own entity-- a peaceful, closed-in location that's decidedly extremely non-Brooklyn. Bounded by Sheepshead Bay to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the east, and Brighton Beach to the west, Manhattan Beach is mostly secluded from the rest of the city. And owing to its spectacular beachfront homes, it boasts a carefree and even resort-like ambiance.