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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manhattan Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Manhattan Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Houston's - Manhattan Beach (1550 Rosecrans Ave Ste A) and Izaka-ya by Katsuy-ya in Manhattan Beach (1133 Highland Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
€172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manhattan Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
€172
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. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Manhattan Beach include American Airlines, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Manhattan Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Manhattan Beach.

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 Budget and Dollar, 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. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Manhattan Beach include American Airlines, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Manhattan Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Manhattan Beach.

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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Manhattan Beach

Airlines serving Manhattan Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 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

Hyatt Place Lax El Segundo
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€144+
The Portofino Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€177+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€151+
Travelodge By Wyndham Lax
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
€88+
DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€115+

Hiring a car in Manhattan Beach

Expect to pay €0.85 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 €10.14 and €13.52. The most frequently booked car type in Manhattan Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.85 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 €10.14 and €13.52. The most frequently booked car type in Manhattan Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.