Manhattan Beach travel guide

Manhattan Beach Tourism | Manhattan Beach Guide

You're Going to Love Manhattan Beach

With a population of 35,135, Manhattan Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manhattan Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Manhattan Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manhattan House (1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd) and Pancho's (3615 Highland Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
€161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manhattan Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
€161
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Manhattan Beach

Plane

When flying to Manhattan Beach, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Manhattan Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manhattan Beach. The train journey from Manhattan Beach to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about €13 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Manhattan Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 21 km from Manhattan Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manhattan Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Manhattan Beach takes 64 km and will cost you around €22. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about €60 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

When flying to Manhattan Beach, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Manhattan Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manhattan Beach. The train journey from Manhattan Beach to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about €13 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Manhattan Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 21 km from Manhattan Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manhattan Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Manhattan Beach takes 64 km and will cost you around €22. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about €60 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Manhattan Beach

Airlines serving Manhattan Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Manhattan Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hi View Inn & Suites and Sea View Inn at the Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Manhattan Beach

Most booked hotels in Manhattan Beach

Hyatt Place Lax El Segundo
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€176+
The Portofino Hotel & Marina, a Noble House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€224+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€175+
Travelodge By Wyndham Lax
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
€97+
DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
€161+

Hiring a car in Manhattan Beach

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Manhattan Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.56 and €15.42. The most frequently booked car type in Manhattan Beach is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Manhattan Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.56 and €15.42. The most frequently booked car type in Manhattan Beach is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.