Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan Beach is a city of 34,210 people in Los Angeles County, California, founded in 1912.
Why visit Manhattan Beach
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 197 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Old Town Music Hall, CinemaWest Beach Cities, Diamond Apartments and Hangar One.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; December lows average 49°F.
Weather in Manhattan Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, on the Pacific coast south of El Segundo, west of Hawthorne, and north of Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,506.
From the Wikipedia article Manhattan Beach, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Old Town Music Hall
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Classic films and live performances.
140 Richmond Street
Fr 20:00-23:30; Sa, Su 14:00-20:00
El Porto Beach
Beach · 0.9 mi
Beach in Santa Monica Bay, California, United States
Theme Building
Monument and historic site · 3.7 mi
Architectural structure at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California
Roundhouse Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 0.6 mi
Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach
Museums and landmarks8
Diamond Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic apartment building in Redondo Beach, California, United States
Hangar One
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Airplane hangar in Los Angeles, California
Redondo Beach Original Townsite Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Area in Los Angeles County, CA, USA
Manhattan Beach Historical Society
Museum · 1.8 mi
1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Sa-Su 12:00-15:00; Mo-Fr off
Gail's Frames & Gallery
Museum · 1.1 mi
943 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Recreation Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in El Segundo, California, United States
Sand Dune Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Sand dunes in Manhattan Beach, California
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes197
Bruxie
Restaurant · Chicken, American · 1.9 mi
2181 Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo
Mo-We 08:00-21:00; Th-Su 08:00-22:00
California Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
3320 N Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
India’s Tandoori
Restaurant · Indian · 1.3 mi
916 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Jame Enoteca
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
241 Main Street, El Segundo
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Japonica
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.8 mi
229 Main Street, El Segundo
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Ocean View Cafe
Cafe · American, Breakfast · 0.5 mi
229 13th Street
Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
PaDo PAN Asian
Restaurant · Asian · 0.7 mi
1017 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach
Mo-We 16:00-21:00,Th-Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00
RICE Healthy Japanese Dining
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.8 mi
820 North Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30
185 more on the map.
History
The sandy coastal area was likely inhabited by the Tongva tribe of Native Americans. Archeological work in the nearby Chowigna excavation shows evidence of inhabitants as far back as 7,100 years ago. The Tongva Village of Ongovanga was located near neighboring Redondo Beach.
In the mid-18th century, the Portolá expedition was the first European land exploration of present-day California. It traveled north from San Diego to the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles Basin, San Fernando Valley, Monterey Bay, and San Francisco Bay. In 1784, the Spanish Crown deeded Rancho San Pedro, a tract of over 75,000 acres (300 km2), to soldier Juan José Domínguez. It included what is today the entire Port of Los Angeles; San Pedro, Los Angeles; Harbor City, Los Angeles; Wilmington, Los Angeles; Carson; Compton; the Dominguez Hills; Lomita; the Palos Verdes Peninsula; Redondo Beach; Hermosa Beach; Manhattan Beach; and Torrance.
From the History section of Manhattan Beach, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Residence Inn Los Angeles LAX/Manhattan Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1700 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1400 Parkview Avenue, Manhattan Beach
Hotel Pacific Manhattan Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
850 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
City Express by Marriott
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1817 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Hi View Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
100 S Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach
Seahorse Inn Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
233 Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach
The Wave Hotel Manhattan Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
900 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach
Churches and places of worship17
American Martyrs Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
630;626;628 15th Street, Manhattan Beach
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.9 mi
232-234 Penn Street, El Segundo
Trinity Lutheran
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
1340;1342 11th Street, Manhattan Beach
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Healthcare13
Mellano Orthopedics
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
400 S Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA
Manhattan Beach Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
855 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Passport Health El Segundo Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
2041 Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo
Map of Manhattan Beach
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 49°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 52°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 54°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 58°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 61°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 64°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 65°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 64°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 60°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 49°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Los Angeles Intl Ap 72295 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- El Segundo 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Hermosa Beach 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Redondo Beach 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Del Aire 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Lawndale 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Hawthorne 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Lennox 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Torrance 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Inglewood 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Gardena 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Manhattan Pier, Evanthomas1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Manhattan Beach, California 12 2018-05-20, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Beach, California 1 2018-05-20, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Beach, California 23 2018-05-20, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Beach Pier 5 2018-05-21, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Beach, California 20 2018-05-20, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Beach, California 24 2018-05-20, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Beach, California 8 2018-05-20, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Beach, California 9 2018-05-20, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Beach, California 41 2018-05-20, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2010-1101-02-RedondoBeachHD, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2010-1101-HangarNo1, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2010-1101-DiamondApts, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Los Angeles County (26963639643), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Los Angeles County (27499647041), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Los Angeles County (27572318735), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Bruce's Beach, Nils Huenerfuerst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Approaching maximum (7238376444), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- A bigger bite (7238309318), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- I think we're gonna need a bigger bite! (7238434328), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- Thanks for the perfect timing clouds! (7238402706), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- The blinding light (7238381982), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- Eating into the sun (7238315342), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- The sun. And the moon. Wild! (7238384930), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- Breakthrough (7238408250), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- Getting there (7238318026), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- The biggest bite! (7238441910), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- The Crescent Sun (7238397196), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- It's own break in the clouds (7238388052), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- Eclipse begins (7238275854), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- Don't you C? (7238438636), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- Eclipse above mah house! (7238472350), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- Just about the biggest bite (7238475020), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- That's my roof on teh bottom (7238468760), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- A big slice. (7238435592), jakerome from Manhattan Beach, California, CC BY 2.0
- Bruce's Beach Photo, GallopingCapybara, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Los Angeles County (27572316595), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Los Angeles County (26963641983), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Los Angeles County (27295385570), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Los Angeles County (27295387300), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
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