Manhattan Beach
The spectacular seaside city of Manhattan Beach has it going on. Experience beautiful beaches for swimming and surfing, unique boutiques, top-tier restaurants, a 928-foot roundhouse pier that's a historical landmark, and 80 acres of parks for a wide range of recreational activities.
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Manhattan Beach Shops -
Shops of all types dot downtown Manhattan Beach. Clothing stores include American Apparel, Diane's Beachwear, Fresh Product Sportswear, and Lucky Brand Dungarees. In addition, there's a bookstore (Pages), two galleries (John Post Gallery & Third Gallery), a furniture store (Quatrine Washable Furniture), two sunglass retailers (Sunglass Chalet & Trendy Sunglasses), and a toy store (Toy Jungle). For more information, visit www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.usLos Angeles, California Airport Hotel near Manhattan Beach -
Enjoy comfortable accommodations at affordable rates plus friendly service and contemporary amenities at our suburban Los Angeles, California area hotel. We also feature a terrific location that's just seven miles from Los Angeles International Airport and four miles from the desirable city of Manhattan Beach.
Manhattan Beach Restaurants -
Whatever type of food you desire, you're sure to find it in Manhattan Beach, which is rich indiverse restaurants.
Enjoy all types of European meals at Café Pierre, seafood and steak at Rock ‘N' Fish, Italian dishes at Il Fornaio, Mexican favorites at Pancho's, classic American fare at Sloopy's, and Chinese cuisine at Szechwan. For more information, visit www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us
Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation -
There are 11 parks in Manhattan Beach, California covering 80 acres of parkland. Discover ball fields, batting cages, tennis courts, racquetball courts, basketball courts, a nine-hole golf course, and a swimming pool. There's also a two-mile walking and jogging path that runs parallel to a bike path situated along the beach. Volleyball fanatics will have a field day as there are more than 150 volleyball courts for both public and private use. For more information, visit www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.usManhattan Beach History -
Back in the day, Manhattan Beach was part of a ten-mile stretch of ocean property known as Rancho Sausal Redondo. It was referred to as Shore Acres by George Peck, who owned a section of the north end of town in the 19th century. At the turn of the 20th century, New Yorker John Merrill bought the south portion and bestowed upon it the moniker of Manhattan. The two businessmen couldn't come up with a name for the city so they flipped a coin. Merrill (and Manhattan) won. Manhattan Beach was officially incorporated in 1912 when wooden planks were laid along the Strand and side streets for pedestrians and in the sand on Manhattan Avenue for vehicles. For more information, visit www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us
