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The perks of living in Manhattan Beach
Located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, Manhattan Beach is a city known for its scenic shoreline and community-focused atmosphere. Buyers are often attracted by its combination of highly rated public schools, abundant outdoor recreation and proximity to the Los Angeles International Airport and tech employers. With a lively downtown full of restaurants and shops and year-round local events, Manhattan Beach offers a blend of beach-town charm and everyday convenience.
Manhattan Beach offers the classic SoCal beach lifestyle.
The beach itself is one of the big attractions.
Manhattan Beach Pier is a major landmark and a popular viewing spot for visitors and locals.
Downtown Manhattan Beach is a prime spot for shopping and dining.
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How housing stacks up against other South Bay cities
The median sale price in Manhattan Beach is around $3.5 million, significantly higher than median prices in other South Bay beach cities. Despite the area's relatively high housing costs, there isn’t much turnover, so inventory remains relatively limited.
Housing choices vary by neighborhood. The city's most sought-after area is the Sand Section, where luxury beachfront properties typically sell for well over $10 million. Farther from the coast, you can find midcentury ranch-style homes and California bungalows starting below $2 million. “The rule of thumb in beach communities is that the closer to the beach you are, the more expensive properties will be,” says Dario Svidler, executive vice president of PartnersCRE. “Prices will drop a little as you get closer to the 405.” Multifamily options are also part of the mix. Condos and townhouses on inland streets usually start at around $1 million, while those near the sand sell for closer to $8 million.
A row of luxury homes faces the Pacific Ocean.
Ocean views usually come with a higher price tag.
Rows of beach houses line both sides of pedestrian-only streets.
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From beachside bike rides to walks in Polliwog Park
The city’s roughly 2-mile sandy shoreline is central to the outdoor-focused lifestyle. You can start your day with a game of beach volleyball or take a jog on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, a paved path that runs for more than 20 miles along the Los Angeles County coast. Surfers often head to Bruce's Beach, which tends to be less crowded than the area around the Manhattan Beach Pier. Compared to busy beach towns like Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach stays relatively calm no matter where you are, though. “This isn’t a tourist-heavy area, so you’re getting mostly locals spending time at the pier and the beach,” Svidler says.
There’s also land-based recreation, including indoor gyms, sports fields and playgrounds. Polliwog Park is the city's largest green space at about 18 acres. It has walking paths that wind past a pond and botanical garden, as well as picnic areas and an amphitheater that hosts summer concerts.
There's plenty to do here, whether you enjoy biking, volleyball or just relaxing in the sand.
A man tries his luck fishing in the pond at Polliwog Park.
Manhattan Beach is a hotspot for water sports.
You can stroll along the Manhattan Beach Pier.
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Highly rated public schools in Manhattan Beach
Students are served by the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, which earns an A-plus rating from Niche. Meadows Avenue Elementary School also holds an A-plus rating and offers a range of extracurricular enrichment programs, including drama and STEM classes. Private options include American Martyrs Catholic School.
Some students attend Mira Costa High School.
Manhattan Beach Middle School is a highly rated public school.
Students have a shaded spot to sit behind Pacific Elementary School.
Meadows Avenue Elementary School has a gaga ball pit.
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Commuting to Torrance, LAX and Silicon Beach
Local and regional bus lines run through the area, and there’s a Metro K Line station just outside the city, but most people rely on cars for travel. Sepulveda and Artesia boulevards are the main routes through Manhattan Beach, while Interstate 405, a few miles east, provides access to the broader region. Svidler notes that because the city has relatively few employers, many residents commute to nearby job centers. Torrance, less than 10 miles away, is one option, with commute times typically ranging from 20 to 40 minutes in rush hour traffic. Downtown LA is about a 20-mile trip, though congestion can stretch the drive time to more than an hour. “You've also got a lot of people working at LAX living in the city because it's only a few miles north, and then there is Silicon Beach just north of the airport, which has been a tech base since the 1990s.”
Coastal cuisine and shopping in Manhattan Beach
Food lovers are drawn to Manhattan Beach for its dining scene, which ranges from casual neighborhood favorites to upscale oceanfront restaurants. Notable choices include:
The Strand House, offering chef-crafted dishes and panoramic ocean views
Fishing With Dynamite, Michelin-recommended destination for fresh seafood
Sugarfish, sushi spot known for its focus on high-quality fish
The Kettle, longtime local diner just blocks from the beach
M.B. Post, Michelin-recommended restaurant serving rustic coastal cuisine
Shopping options are plentiful as well, with upscale boutiques and galleries downtown, big-box stores and grocery chains along Rosecrans Avenue and dozens of shops in the indoor Manhattan Village mall.
Boutiques and restaurants line Manhattan Beach Boulevard.
You can also shop for fresh produce at the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market.
Manhattan Village is a large indoor mall.
You can shop familiar retail chains in Manhattan Gateway.
Manhattan Marketplace also has places to eat and shop.
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The annual Pumpkin Race and other seasonal celebrations
Manhattan Beach hosts community events throughout the year. A few popular ones are:
Family Campout, a night under the stars at Manhattan Heights Park, complete with an outdoor movie screening
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, a two-day celebration at Live Oak Park with local vendors, kid-friendly entertainment and a parade
Pumpkin Race, a Halloween event where participants race decorated pumpkins on wheels down the boulevard
Holiday Open House and Pier Lighting, a kickoff to the holiday season with live music and the illumination of the pier
In addition, the Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournament takes place each summer, drawing volleyball players and fans from around the country.
The concerts in Polliwog Park bring locals out to dance and socialize.
Locals line up to race their pumpkins.
A boy poses for a photo with Santa.
This pumpkin lost a wheel.
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