A charming neighborhood that overflows with beauty and old-world character, Manhattan Beach is among Brooklyn's a lot of unforeseen neighborhoods. It's its own entity-- a serene, closed-in location that's decidedly very 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 stunning beachfront houses, it boasts a carefree as well as resort-like ambiance.