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 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
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 Australia to Manhattan Beach include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qantas Airways. The shortest flight to Manhattan Beach from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 13h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manhattan Beach. The train journey from Manhattan Beach to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $21 for a 0h 39m 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 Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Long Beach, the bus ride to Manhattan Beach takes 64 km and will cost you around $21. From Ontario, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 72 km.
Airlines serving Manhattan Beach
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
Hiring a car in Manhattan Beach
Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.02 and $25.36. 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.