Home to film execs, professional athletes, and captains of tech and financial industries, our real estate agents would describe Manhattan Beach, CA as one of the three most enviable beach cities outside Los Angeles. With its charming downtown, spectacular weather, and proximity to the beach — plus easy access to the city — this affluent community is not only breathtaking but a superb place to call home.
There are several smaller residential enclaves with amazing homes for sale within Manhattan Beach, including the beachside Sand Section, the posh Strand Section (with the closest homes to the water), the area west of Highland Avenue with its higher land value, South End Walk’s car-free streets, and the El Porto district’s high percentage of multi-family residences.
The Tree Section is just a short walk to downtown and the beach and boasts homes with small- to medium-size backyards, a hot commodity in homes near the Manhattan Beach. Head to the Hill Section to see the expansive, multimillion-dollar estate on large lots, as well as a few charming beach cottages. Manhattan Village is known as the area’s only gated community, with upgraded townhomes and single-family estate homes, while Manhattan Heights/Liberty Village is recognizable for its 1950s and ‘60s architecture and popular Polliwog Park.
Complementing these residential areas our real estate agents recommend Downtown Manhattan Beach along Manhattan Beach Boulevard — also called the Gaslamp Section, named for the quaint gas lamps between 21st and 24th streets.
Things to Do
If you really want to get to know the area, our real estate agents suggest shopping and dining in Downtown Manhattan Beach. Go walking, running, biking, rollerblading, or skateboarding along The Strand — there’s always a beach volleyball tournament or sidewalk sale going on. For fresh, organic, local food, shop more than 50 vendors at the Tuesday Farmers Market — there is always kids’ entertainment and train rides, too.
Shop and dine in Downtown Manhattan Beach. Go walking, running, biking, rollerblading, or skateboarding along The Strand — there’s always a beach volleyball tournament or sidewalk sale going on. For fresh, organic, local food, shop more than 50 vendors at the Tuesday Farmers Market — there are always kids’ entertainment and train rides, too.
Every fall, the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair lights up the streets with more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, live music, community arts performances, food, a beer garden, games for the whole family, and booths celebrating local causes. It’s the see-and-be-seen event of the fall.
Families love visiting the Roundhouse Aquarium at the Pier, checking out the Volleyball Walk of Fame, collecting seashells at low tide, and sitting by the fireplace in Metlox Plaza. Truly, there’s something for everyone in Manhattan Beach, any time of day, all year round.
Schools
Our real estate agents recommend Manhattan Beach, CA for parents concerned about getting a quality education for their children. It is home to several excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include:
- Grand View Elementary, K-5, highly rated public elementary school
- Pacific Elementary, K-5, highly rated public elementary school
- Manhattan Beach Middle, 6-8, highly rated public middle school
- Mira Costa High School, 9-12, highly rated public high school