Manhattan Beach
Casually chic, Manhattan Beach homes are situated on the Pacific Coast in southwestern Los Angeles County. The wealthy community is known for its friendly atmosphere, convenience to L.A., abundant sand, and two miles of sparkling-clean beaches along The Strand.
Real estate in Manhattan Beach spans about five square miles. The beachfront city is the most expensive California coastal city to live in. Estate homes on or near the ocean are valued from $5- to $25+ million. A half-acre on The Strand could fetch $35 million.
One of three beach cities in the South Bay, Manhattan Beach is set upon hilly sand dunes where a variety of neighborhoods exude distinctive personalities. Prominent beachfront neighborhoods are located in The Sands. The Hill neighborhood features expensive homes on steep hills with fantastic views of the ocean and city. Others include The Tree Section, Gas Lamp, The Village, Manhattan Heights, Poet’s Section, East Manhattan Beach, and Liberty Village.
Homes in Manhattan Beach fill up quickly for annual sporting events such as the Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournament and the International Surf Festival. Beach volleyball and surfing are favorite athletic pastimes in a beautiful place where the motto is “Sun, Sand, Sea.” Also home in Manhattan Beach are numerous Hollywood executives and well-known professional athletes, including golf, soccer, basketball, tennis, and ice hockey stars.
Besides the beach, residents congregate in bustling areas such as downtown and Rosecrans. The downtown area lines Manhattan Beach Boulevard and the side streets leading to the Pier, with favorite stops along The Strand. There are great upscale and specialty shops, excellent restaurants, and wonderful hotels to be discovered. Manhattan Village Mall offers a great selection of high-end stores along Rosecrans strip. Commercial enterprises along the Sepulveda run north and south and major business complexes are located at the Aviation strip.
Manhattan Beach is home to over 35,000 residents today. Honored over the years, CNN Money ranked the city as the #1 Best Place for the Rich and Single in 2011. Who would have guessed the expensive real estate was used for farming and ranching in the late 1800s? A developer from Manhattan, New York changed it all in 1902 and the community grew consistently over the decades.
High-quality educational institutions including numerous private options serve residents. Manhattan Beach is bordered by El Segundo to the North and Hermosa Beach to the south.
