Manhattan Beach, California

Manhattan Beach Local Services

35K Residents
14.9 mi from DTLA
4 mi² Area

Manhattan Beach at a Glance

👥 34,584 Population
💰 $193,904 Median Household Income
🎂 43.4 Median Age
📐 3.93 mi² Total Area
🏙️ 8,800 People per sq mile
⛰️ 98 ft Elevation
🚗 14.9 mi 15 miles from Downtown LA
🌊 Coastal City 🏞️ River Access ⛰️ Mountain Area

Manhattan Beach Weather

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73°F
scattered clouds
Manhattan Beach, CA
Feels Like 74°
Humidity 83%
Wind 6 mph
Visibility 6.2 mi
Updated at 3:01 AM
4-Day Forecast
Sunday overcast clouds ☁️ 73° 73°
Monday few clouds 73° 73°
Tuesday overcast clouds ☁️ 74° 74°

About Manhattan Beach

History

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.

The sandy coastal area was likely inhabited by the Tongva tribe of Native Americans. Archeological work in the nearby Chowigna excavation show evidence of inhabitants as far back as 7,100 years ago. The Tongva Village of Ongovanga was located near neighboring Redondo Beach.

City Facts

Incorporated 1863
Government Council-manager

Economy

According to the city's 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Residential prices in Manhattan Beach are among the highest in the state of California. In 2013, the Dataquick study reported that more homes exceeding $1 million were sold in Manhattan Beach than any other city in California. Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, La Jolla, Malibu, Bel-Air, Orinda, Atherton, Montecito, and other high end cities in California ranked behind Manhattan Beach.

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Landmarks & Attractions

The wide sandy beaches attract over 3.8 million visitors annually. Beach volleyball, swimming, body boarding and surfing are popular activities among residents and visitors. Popular surf spots include the pier and El Porto, the northern end of the beach.

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