New Waterwise Garden in Manhattan Beach

The Ocean Friendly Garden project sponsored by West Basin is a demonstration garden showing how to have a waterwise landscape. The garden is located at The Strand and Manhattan Beach Blvd. near the pier. The waterwise, ocean friendly demonstration garden and an adjacent water-filling station to reduce water bottle littering on the beach have been constructed by the West Basin Municipal Water District and the City of Manhattan Beach. The project aims to empower residents with a live example conserving water, energy and habitat through native plants and climate adapted plants, spaced for mature growth The demonstration garden models a sustainable garden, showcasing the alternatives to standard turf and high-water-use landscaping. and projections are that the garden will save approximately 80 percent of water use.