A charming community that teems with appeal and old-world character, Manhattan Beach is one of Brooklyn's most unexpected neighborhoods. It's its own entity-- a peaceful, closed-in area that's distinctly 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 remote from the rest of the city. And owing to its splendid beachfront houses, it boasts a carefree as well as resort-like vibe.