Manhattan Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Manhattan Beach

With a population of 35.135, Manhattan Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
AED 652
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manhattan Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 652
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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 19h 20m.

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 AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about AED 59 for a 0h 47m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manhattan Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Manhattan Beach takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 235. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 201 km.

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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 19h 20m.

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 AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about AED 59 for a 0h 47m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manhattan Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Manhattan Beach takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 235. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Manhattan Beach

Airlines serving Manhattan Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 Sea View Inn at the Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Manhattan Beach

Most booked hotels in Manhattan Beach

Hollywood Inn Express LAX
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 327+
Motel 6-Los Angeles, Ca - Los Angeles - Lax
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
AED 382+
H3 Inn & Suites - Lax Airport - Los Angeles
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
AED 396+
Days Inn Los Angeles
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 398+

Hiring a car in Manhattan Beach

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. 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 car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. 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 car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.