A quaint neighborhood that brims with beauty and old-world character, Manhattan Beach is among Brooklyn's most unexpected areas. It's its own entity-- a serene, closed-in location that's distinctly really 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 largely secluded from the rest of the city. And owing to its stunning beachfront houses, it boasts a carefree as well as resort-like vibe.