Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Manhattan Beach travel guide

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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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Manhattan Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Manhattan Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, JOEY Manhattan Beach (3120 N Sepulveda Blvd) and Houston's - Manhattan Beach (1550 Rosecrans Ave Ste A) are great picks.

When to visit Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$325
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manhattan Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$325
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Manhattan Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Manhattan Beach to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $431 for a 18h 05m 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 Alamo and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Manhattan Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Manhattan Beach to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $431 for a 18h 05m 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 Alamo and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Manhattan Beach.

Airports near Manhattan Beach

LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Manhattan Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,961 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 The Sea View Inn At The Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Manhattan Beach

Most booked hotels in Manhattan Beach

Del Aire Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$121+
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Motel 6-Los Angeles, Ca - Los Angeles - Lax
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$170+
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Hiring a car in Manhattan Beach

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.12 and $24.16. The most frequently booked car type in Manhattan Beach is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.12 and $24.16. The most frequently booked car type in Manhattan Beach is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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