Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Manhattan Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 711
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manhattan Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 711
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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Manhattan Beach from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Manhattan Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara takes 3h 00m and costs around AED 114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Budapest, expect to pay about AED 11,609 for a 29h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Manhattan Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 21 km from Manhattan Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Manhattan Beach, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Manhattan Beach from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Manhattan Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara takes 3h 00m and costs around AED 114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Budapest, expect to pay about AED 11,609 for a 29h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Manhattan Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 21 km from Manhattan Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Manhattan Beach

LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Manhattan Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 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 The Sea View Inn At The Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Manhattan Beach

Most booked hotels in Manhattan Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Inglewood
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 483+
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Del Aire Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
AED 264+
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Motel 6-Los Angeles, Ca - Los Angeles - Lax
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
AED 345+
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La Adventurer Hotel
2 stars
Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)
AED 385+
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Hiring a car in Manhattan Beach

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

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