Summary

Manhattan Beach is a stunning beach community in the South Bay of Los Angeles. Over half of the city’s square mileage is located on the coast, making for incredible ocean views throughout the city. Its proximity to both the Los Angeles International Airport and surrounding beach cities puts Manhattan Beach in a convenient location for both travelers and those seeking a serene lifestyle. With constant beach activities, stellar restaurants, and dainty boutiques, every day in Manhattan Beach is a new adventure.

Schools

The Manhattan Beach Unified School System consists of five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. These schools produce high test scores, just like the surrounding beach cities.

Shopping and Entertainment

Manhattan Beach has two major shopping areas: Manhattan Village and Downtown Manhattan Beach. Manhattan Village is an indoor-outdoor mall designed to embrace the same indoor-outdoor lifestyle enjoyed by Manhattan Beach residents. Complete with curated open-air dining and retail stores, this local spot is the ultimate shopping destination for people living throughout all the beach cities in the South Bay. Downtown Manhattan Beach provides a more relaxing shopping experience. Located right on the coast and near the Manhattan Beach Pier, shoppers breathe in the Pacific Ocean air and gaze at the water as they shop, making the experience truly unique. Many of the shops found here are only found in Manhattan Beach as well.

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department in Manhattan Beach provides facilities such as athletic fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, nature trails, bike paths, golf courses, swimming pools, and dozens of fitness classes / sports programs. There are 11 parks scattered throughout the city that provide tons of family-fun each day. The beach itself is one of the prettiest along the west coast, and residents take advantage of its proximity to their homes each day by enjoying the sand, ocean, and Strand.

Places of Worship

  • American Martyrs Church - 624 15th St.

  • Cornerstone Christian Fellowship - 300 N Redondo Avenue

  • Journey of Faith - 1243 Artesia Blvd.

  • Manhattan Beach Community Church - 303 S Peck Avenue

  • The Rock Covenant Church - 1431 15th St.

Police and Fire

The City of Manhattan Beach operates its own Police and Fire Departments.

Manhattan Beach Police Department - 420 15th St.

Manhattan Beach Fire Department - 400 15th St.

Demographics

  • Population: 35,183

  • County: Los Angeles County

  • Land area: 3.9 sq miles

  • Zip code: 90266

Crime Statistics (from 2019)

  • Murders: 0 

  • Rapes: 5

  • Robbery: 33

  • Assaults: 17

  • Burglaries: 160

  • Auto Thefts: 33