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, Manhattan House (1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd) and Pancho's (3615 Highland Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Manhattan Beach
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Manhattan Beach include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Manhattan Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manhattan Beach. The train journey from Manhattan Beach to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Manhattan Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 13 miles from Manhattan Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manhattan Beach, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Manhattan Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $32. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 240 miles.
Airlines serving Manhattan Beach
Where to stay in popular areas of Manhattan Beach
Most booked hotels in Manhattan Beach
Renting a car in Manhattan Beach
Renting a car in Manhattan Beach costs $37 per day, on average, or $75 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Manhattan Beach.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Manhattan Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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 rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.