A quaint community that brims with charm and old-world character, Manhattan Beach is one of Brooklyn's most unexpected communities. 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 splendid beachfront houses, it boasts a carefree as well as resort-like vibe.