A quaint neighborhood that teems with beauty and old-world character, Manhattan Beach is one of Brooklyn's many unexpected neighborhoods. It's its own entity-- a serene, closed-in area 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 largely secluded from the rest of the city. And owing to its spectacular beachfront homes, it boasts a carefree and even resort-like vibe.