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. 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, Fishing With Dynamite (1148 Manhattan Avenue) and The Arthur J (903 Manhattan Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$288
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manhattan Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$288
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 4 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Manhattan Beach include Air Canada, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Manhattan Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manhattan Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Manhattan Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 13 miles from Manhattan Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Manhattan Beach, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Manhattan Beach include Air Canada, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Manhattan Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manhattan Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Manhattan Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 13 miles from Manhattan Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Manhattan Beach

Airlines serving Manhattan Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,822 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,671 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,365 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,898 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,225 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,392 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

Motel 6-Los Angeles, Ca - Los Angeles - Lax
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$153+

Hiring a car in Manhattan Beach

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in Manhattan Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in Manhattan Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.